softskills question bank 2012

Question Bank for M.Tech Program Soft skills

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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (1 mark each)

1. Define automotive passion. 2. What is the best camera in the world? 3. What are the advantages of yoga? 4. How can a person look confident although he may not be feeling confident from inside? 5. The tasks are segregated on the basis of _________ & ____________ in Time Management Matrix. 6. Which of the following is/are associated with death and should not be given as gifts in the

Chinese culture? A. Clocks B. Straw sandals C. Handkerchief D. Stork or a crane E. All of the above.

7. Which is the best computer in the world? 8. Name the criteria for review of technical papers. 9. While writing SAE papers give an example of how to give reference of old SAE paper. 10. What is the purpose of QFD? 11. Write formula for Product Power. 12. What is Lessons Learnt? 13. In DFMEA how is RPN arrived at? 14. Name types of Design Reviews? 15. Define Confidence. 16. Who is Karina Kapoor’s favorite in the movie “Jab We Met”? 17. Expand Acronyms: ATM and 3SRB in Dynamic yoga? 18. Which one will go high in the sky: The blue balloon as the red balloon? 19. Name 6 types of body languages while dealing with people? 20. What do you understand by 'Circadian Rhythms'? 21. What is 86,400? 22. What are the major benefits of Time Management, from organization’s perspective? 23. Solve all ten Quizzes (10x1)

i. man board

ii. stand i

iii. M.Tech Ph.D.

iv. knee light

iv. ground Feet

v. /r/e/a/d/i/n/g/ vi. He's x himself

vii. cycle, cycle, cycle viii. death ……………………………………………... life

ix. ababaaabbbbaaaabbbb ababaabbaaabbbb...

24. What the three steps of Powerful Presentation?


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25. What are 5Ws and 1H? 26. How is a Group Discussion initiated? 27. What is the amount of clutch pedal free play in a vehicle with cable operated clutch? 28. Which tire will give better handling: 145/70 R12 or 145/80 R12? 29. During Vehicle Behavioral Feel, the effect of tire pressure on vehicle handling is such that 30. Tyre will behave like _____________ or _____________. 31. What comes next in the sequence: 0 7 26 63 ? 32. What is the next letter: b f j p ? 33. You are in a race and you overtake the person who is in second place.

What is your position now? 34. Six drinking glasses stand in a row, with the first three full of juice and the next three empty.

By moving only one glass can you arrange them so empty and full glasses alternate? 35. A man is asked what his daughters look like. He answers, "They are all blondes, but two;

all brunettes, but two; all redheads, but two. How many daughters does he have? 36. Add a single line to this equation in order to make it true: 105 + 2 + 5 = 350. 37. You begin reading a book 240 pages long. If you read half of the remaining book each day,

how long would it take you to finish the book? 38. What is the product of the following series: (x-a), (x-b), (x-c), .....(x-z) ? 39. What is it that goes with an automobile and comes with it; is of no use to it,

and yet the automobile cannot move without it? 40. If: 2 + 3 = 10

7 + 2 = 63 6 + 5 = 66 8 + 4 = 96

Then: 9 + 7 = ?? 41. What is 80/20 Rule? 42. What is interpersonal communication? 43. How does receiving feedback increase ‘blind area’? 44. What is SWOT Analysis? 45. What is QFD?


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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (5 marks each) 1 . Match the following for a Case Study related to types of speech/body languages

i Raju, the mechanic is giving a speech a Persuasive speech

ii Balasaheb Purandare to Chatrapati Shivaji b Speech for informing

iii Karthik, the salesman is trying to sell his product c Inspirational speech

iv Ashwin, the Engineer is demonstrating a product d Facial Expressions

v Ajit is attending a Condolence meeting e Gestures

1. Explain five learnable components for multiplying your confidence. 2. How do we assess ourselves and how do we set Goals? 3. Explain Johari Window with a neat sketch. 4. Explain Balanced Score Card Perspective with a neat sketch. 5. What are the desired qualities of a team player? 6. Distinguish between Leaders and Managers. 7. What are the major reasons of procrastination? 8. What do you understand by term ‘Communication’? Explain various elements of

communication process. 9. Expand the following Acronyms (10 x 0.5)

i. APQP

ii. CFT

iii. DFMA

iv. DFMEA

v. DVP&R

vi. FTA

vii. PCF

viii. PFMEA

ix. SAM

x. VOC

xi. ASAP xii. AWOL

xiii. CYM xiv. FFCS xv. FOC

xvi. FYIP xvii. FYEO

xviii. IDLI xix. LOL xx. TTYL


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10. Explain the Vehicle Development Cycle with a neat sketch? 11. Explain the process of Benchmarking with a neat sketch? 12. What are 5 Ws and 1H? Explain how this can be used in failure investigation? 13. Write a short note as Knowledge Management? 14. You have been asked to conduct Design of Experiments (DoE) for on engine for lower

emissions. Draw a Table to explain how weighted selection of parameters is done? 15. You have been asked to conduct a session of a Conference, where Technical Papers are to be

presented. Prepare a check list for the same? 16. How do people process information? How will you use these facts to make you Presentation

powerful? 17. Derive Function, Quality and Quality Elements of a Refrigerator for QFD

18. .Match the following for a Case Study related to Group Discussion i Gautami accused other candidate for being

male Chauvinish a Low confidence level

ii Vijaya interrupted other candidates at every opportunity

b Self-centered

iii Aditi used statistical data like 20.56%, 24.27%, etc. frequently

c She is not a team player

iv Aruna was nervous and only nodded her head to support others.

d Confident leader

v Sumukhi had clarity of thoughts and was

listening & probing other to provide more information. Finally, summarized all what was spoken at the end.

e Lost objectivity and made

personal attack.

19. Draw all Round Skills Triangle for achieving success. 20. Explain auto passion and its levels with examples? 21. Why do we need to set Goals? What are the key factors for Goal achievements? 22. What are the barriers in effective inter-personal communications and illustrate actions for

their elimination.


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23. Why have Teams become popular? Define Team and explain different stages in Team Development,

24. What are the desired qualities of a leader 25. Explain typical stages of interview and write 5 questions the interviewer should ask. 26. Why is training necessary? An engineer is not a team player and creates problem in the team

what are your recommendations? 27. Expand the following Acronyms

1. SAE 2. AWIM 3. SIAT 4. DoE 5. PFMEA 6. SAM 7. VOC 8. SWOT 9. PIP 10. RNTBCI

28. During Vehicle Behavioral Feel, what type of conversation can the operator and vehicle have? 29. What are the various static & dynamic tests conducted for Vehicle Evaluation? 30. Make a template of SAE paper? 31. Explain Explicit and Tacit Knowledge? 32. You have been asked to organize a Seminar from scratch. Prepare a check list for the same. 33. How are technical papers evaluated? 34. Explain the process of QFD. 35. How is RPN evolved in DFMEA? 36. Discuss three levels of passion. 37. Explain the characteristics of a Confident person. 38. How do we assess ourselves and how do we set Goals? 39. Give examples of Aggressive, Passive and passive-aggressive Behaviour. 40. Explain the concepts "Urgent" & "Important". How will you prioritize you work

with the help of the "Time Management Matrix"?

41. What the skills observed in a Group Discussion? 42. Draw DFMEA Table and explain various ratings.


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43. Pick-up the correct answer from Multiple Choice (5 x 1)

44. Name the company based on Logos (10 x 0.5)

i ii iii iv v

vi vii viii ix x

Sr. No.

Question A B C D

I An organized and disciplined approach to problem solving in most Six Sigma organizations follows which of the following steps?

PPAP DMAIC APQP DPMO

II Who is known as 'Father of Six Sigma'? Deming Taguchi Bill Smith Juran

III What has been the principal motivating factor for Top Management in deploying Six Sigma Approach?

Financial

Benefits

Market share

growth

Defect reduction

s

Customer focus

IV In which of the companies, Six Sigma was first implemented?

General electric

Motorola

Allied Signal

Ford

V Who has the most skills in Six Sigma? Project Sponsor

Yellow Belt

Green Belt

Black Belt


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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (10 marks Each)

1. Add signs to solve the following Quizzes (09 x 1) (10) (No unequal sign allowed. If all the answers are correct here, you get 10/10)

2. Solve the following Quizzes i. What comes next in the sequence: 0 3 8 15 24 ?

ii. What comes next in the sequence: ST ND RD ? iii. What is the next letter: O T T F F S S E ? iv. Which is the only whole number which written out as a word, has its letters in alphabetical

order? v. “I do not like those people leaving ____________scattered everywhere.”

a. Fill in the blank with right vegetables: peas, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beet.

i. How can you get the two rows to add to the same total by moving just one of the cards?

B A C D a) Divide unshaded portions of A in 2 equal & identical parts.

3. 1 4. 2 5. 3 6. 7 7. 8

8. 4 9. 5 10. 6 11. 9 12. 0


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b) Divide unshaded portions of B in 3 equal & identical parts. c) Divide unshaded portions of C in 4 equal & identical parts. d) Divide unshaded portions of D in 7 equal & identical parts.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (50 marks)

Give a presentation on a Vehicle Model in a group of two, based on the following task: (50)

1. Visit to any Automotive Dealership Showroom in Pune 2. Select any model of Car/ Vehicle (No repetition of models allowed) 3. Find out all Technical & Non-Technical details of that Vehicle model. 4. Talk to the dealer, sales person, driver, mechanics, etc. and find out the peculiarities of the

car. 5. Take a demo drive and talk & feel the vehicle. 6. Understand all positive & negative sides of the model. 7. Describe your observations, criticism, suggestions, etc. of the model. 8. Prepare a Word Document Report and submit before Soft Skill Practical Exam. 9. Prepare a Power Point presentation and deliver during Soft Skill Practical Exam

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