PCE Question Bank

What is the significance of the word "broken" in Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue"? [1]

What is the central theme of "The Letter" by Dhumketu? [1]

What is the main argument of Maria Ressa's "Our World on Fire Needs You"? [1]

What is Gelernter's "threshold theory" in "Computers and the Pursuit of Happiness"? [1]

What were the key findings of the MIT Media Lab study described in Andrew Chow's article? [1]

What is the ironic twist at the end of "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant? [1]

According to Ceccarini, what qualities define a good digital citizen? [1]

Name the three groups in the MIT Media Lab study on ChatGPT and critical thinking. [1]

What is the difference between denotation and connotation? Give one example of each. [1]

What is non-verbal communication? Name four types. [1]

What is the difference between "affect" and "effect"? [1]

What is an elevator pitch? [1]

What are the key components of public speaking? [1]

Differentiate between verbatim minutes and resolution minutes. [1]

What are the key components of a professional email? [1]

What is the difference between direct and indirect strategy in business messages? [1]

What is the block format for a business letter? Name its parts. [1]

What is communication climate? Differentiate between healthy and polluted communication climates. [1]

What is ethnocentrism in intercultural communication? [1]

Name three leadership communication styles. [1]

What is netiquette? List three rules. [1]

What is digital civility and online professionalism? [1]

What is whistle-blowing? Name one advantage and one disadvantage. [1]

What is CAN and NAS-IT in the context of Nepal's IT organizations? [1]

What is the difference between vendor certifications and industry certifications in IT? [1]

What is the IEEE Code of Ethics? Name three key provisions. [1]

What does Amy Tan mean by "all the Englishes I grew up with" in "Mother Tongue"? [5]

In "Mother Tongue," how does Tan argue that standardized language tests are biased? [5]

How does the postmaster's attitude change by the end of "The Letter"? What causes this change? [5]

What communication lessons can be drawn from "The Letter" by Dhumketu? [5]

In her 2024 Harvard Commencement address, how does Maria Ressa connect technology to the erosion of democracy? [5]

What does Maria Ressa mean by "without facts, you can't have truth; without truth, you can't have trust; without trust, we have no shared reality"? [5]

What is the main argument of David Gelernter in "Computers and the Pursuit of Happiness"? [5]

According to Chow's article, how might ChatGPT erode critical thinking skills? What were the three groups in the MIT study and what did each demonstrate? [5]

What communication and ethical lessons does "The Necklace" teach? [5]

What is the main argument of "The Digital Citizen" by Luigi Ceccarini? How does the internet reshape civic participation? [5]

What message does Maria Ressa's speech convey about the responsibility of graduates in fighting disinformation? [5]

Name and briefly explain the five functions of language. [5]

Describe the 8-step communication process model. [5]

Explain the principles of professional communication. [5]

Explain the symbolic, arbitrary, and conventional nature of language. [5]

What is professional telephone etiquette? Describe the three-part checklist. [5]

Explain the four types of presentations. [5]

Explain the 7 Cs of effective communication with examples. [5]

Describe the format and purpose of a business memo. [5]

Explain the AIDA model for persuasive messages. [5]

Describe Tuckman's stages of group development. [5]

What are the characteristics of virtual teams and the communication challenges they face? [5]

Explain interpersonal communication in the workplace and strategies for building positive professional relationships. [5]

What is plagiarism? Explain its types and consequences. [5]

Explain the role of visuals in professional communication. [5]

What is professional ethics in IT? Why are ethics important for IT professionals? [5]

Explain the ACM Code of Ethics. [5]

What are the major ethical issues in IT? [5]

Compare the ACM and IEEE Codes of Ethics. [5]

What are the arguments for and against IT licensing? [5]

Explain the ethical decision-making process for IT professionals. [5]

Write a professional email requesting an extension for a CACS 109 assignment from your professor. [5]

Write a memo informing all staff that the annual bonus has been cancelled this year, using the indirect strategy. [5]

Write a notice informing BCA students about the formation of study groups for the CACS 109 final exam. [5]

Write a cover letter for the position of Junior IT Officer at a software company. [5]

Draft the structure and content of a professional resume for a fresh BCA graduate. [5]

Write minutes of a meeting where a BCA class decided on roles for their semester project. [5]

Draft an agenda for a departmental meeting to discuss cybersecurity training. [5]

Write an elevator pitch for a BCA student introducing themselves at a technology networking event. [5]

Write a persuasive proposal email to your college principal recommending cybersecurity awareness training for all students, using the AIDA model. [5]

You discover that your company is knowingly hiding a data breach that affected 10,000 users. Write an internal memo to your manager raising this concern using professional and ethical language. [5]

Write a set of 5 rules for a company's social media policy document, applying netiquette principles. [5]

Prepare a 1-day revision plan for the CACS 109 final examination. [5]

How does "Mother Tongue" connect language to power and identity? [10]

Critically analyze Gelernter's argument that computers have not made people happier. Do you agree? Support your answer with examples. [10]

Discuss the implications of AI tools like ChatGPT on education and critical thinking, drawing on Andrew Chow's article and your own analysis. [10]

Compare and contrast the views on technology presented in "Computers and the Pursuit of Happiness" (Gelernter) and "The Digital Citizen" (Ceccarini). [10]

How does "The Necklace" illustrate the consequences of deception in personal relationships? Discuss with reference to professional ethics. [10]

Explain positive, negative, and persuasive business messages with their structures. [10]

Explain the concept of whistle-blowing in IT, including its advantages, challenges, and the ethical decision-making process. [10]

What are the ethical responsibilities of IT professionals toward users, society, and other professionals? [10]

Write a business letter in block format complaining about a defective laptop purchased from a technology store. [10]

You are the HR manager of an IT company. Write a positive message (job offer letter) and a negative message (rejection letter) for two applicants who applied for the same position. [10]

Write a complete Group C-level answer on the communication process, barriers, and strategies to overcome them. [10]