EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Define the term `Educational technology'. Describe its scope and noteworthy applications in the field of education in
2. "The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is an apt example of an ET project at the macrolevel." Justify this statement highlighting the origin, need, objectives, programme inputs, instructional materials and delivery mechanisms of NIOS. Also suggest how we can expand and sharpen the open schooling system in
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Explain Context Input Process and Product (CIPP) model of evaluation. Discuss the components of this model in the context of decision-making with regard to the effectiveness of an ET project.
4. Analyse the nature of 'experience' as opposed to `observation', and explain the concept of `experiential learning'. Discuss the teaching strategies that facilitate experiential learning.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each ;
(i) Why should we lay emphasis on teaching `thinking skills' to our students in schools ? Explain such skilis with suitable examples.
(ii) Explain the meaning of the term 'Management'. Describe the five major functions of management in the context of goals of educational technology.
(iii) List the strengths and weaknesses of Education Radio programmes. How would you strengthen the listening of such programmes among students of your class ?
(iv) Discuss the main features of a Learning Resource Centre. How is an LRC different from a library ?
(v) What is E-Mail ? Describe its uses in distance education.
(vi) Describe the reasons for using teaching-learning aids to make instruction more effective.
(vii) Explain the meaning of the term media. Differentiate between multiple media and multimedia.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Suppose you have to carry out a Teleconferencing Session of 15 minutes' duration. Select a suitable topic and develop an academic brief/note. Mention all the necessary steps involved in its development,
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Beginning with the Audio-visual phase, describe with examples the four phases of world-wide evolution of educational technology. Also discuss briefly some futuristic trends you visualize in the current phase of .ET.
2. Describe briefly the main features, delivery mechanisms and instructional strategies of openschooling in
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
How does evaluation of ET help a teacher ? Discuss with examples the approaches and types of evaluation for educational technology programmes.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Define the term `learning'. Describe the major stages involved in the process of learning.
(ii) Explain the meaning of the term 'software'. Why is it important to have a thorough knowledge of learners' needs, characteristics and conditions for designing any kind of educational software ?
(iii) List three merits and demerits each of educational TV/video programmes. How would you go about using such programmes effectively in your class ?
(iv) Describe Computer Assisted Learning (
(v) Describe `tele-conferencing'. Describe its scope in distance learning.
(vi) Discuss the special features of the printed study materials developed by N I O S and I G N O U for their learners. How are these materials different from the traditional textbooks ?
(vii) Define "Learning Experiences" and explain the principles of organising learning experiences in the class.
6 Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Select a topic of your choice. Develop a script for ETV programme of 5 - 10 minutes' duration. Mention all the steps required for the development of ETV scripts.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Define the term `Educational Technology'. Describe the phases through which educational technologies have evolved during the past three decades.
2. Explain the meaning and significance of teleconferencing in distance education system. Discuss the types of teleconferencing system being used in
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What is the role of media in the instructional process ? Discuss briefly the factors to be considered while selecting appropriate media for classroom instruction. Substantiate your answer with suitable example.
4. Explain the need of managing educational technology. Discuss the steps you would like to take for the effective management of educational technology.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) What would be the nature of future classroom ?
(ii) Discuss briefly the need and significance of open schooling in
(iii) Discuss briefly principles of organising learning experiences.
(iv) What is Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) ? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using
(v) Mention the guidelines to be followed for increasing effectiveness in chalkboard writing.
(vi) Discuss briefly how you can develop thinking skills among your students.
(vii) What is meant by visual non-projected three-dimensional media ? Discuss briefly any two of them.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Identify a suitable theme from your subject area of teaching for developing a video programme. Develop programme brief and academic note for this video programme.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What is the meaning of `educational software' ? Discuss the principles of designing educational software for, developing knowledge, attitude and psychomotor skills at the secondary stage.
2. What is Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) ? Discuss various functions of
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Define the term `Educational Technology', Discuss various applications of educational technology in conventional and distance mode of learning.
4. Explain the meaning and significance of participatory learning. Discuss its broad features by giving an example.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) `Educational technology is an area of interdisciplinary study.' Explain.
(ii) What is OHP ? How can you design and prepare transparencies for OHP
(iii) What is `E-mail' ? How can it be effectively used in instructional process ?
(iv) Discuss the important guidelines to be followed while developing audio scripts.
(v) Explain integration of media with methods by giving an example.
(vi) Discuss the skills required by the learners at various stages in the process of learning.
(vii) Discuss the stages of experiential learning as given by Kolb with an example.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
"Defining Educational Technology as `Technology in Education' is a narrow view of ET." Expand this statement to bring out a suitable definition of ET. Also describe the scope and applications of ET in the field of education, with examples.
2. What is `open schooling' ? Describe with examples the multi-channel instructional strategies the NIOS uses to service its learners' needs.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What is 'media selection' ? Describe its need in the context of day-to-day classroom teaching. Discuss with examples the steps you will follow while selecting and integrating media for instructional purposes.
4. "Experience holds the key to learning." Justify this statement with suitable examples from your experience as a teacher. Also explain the factors that determine the nature of experiential learning.
5. Answer the following questions. Answer each question in about 150 words :
(i) Describe the need, importance and role of Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs) in open and distance learning systems, giving examples from your own experiences as a distance learner.
(ii) What is Internet ? Describe some of its uses and applications in the ODL system.
(iii) What is a Learning Resource Centre ? Describe the kinds of resources you will recommend for setting up an ideal LRC.
(iv) What is meant by non-projected two-dimensional communication aids ? Describe the kinds and uses of such communication aids in the teaching-learning process.
(v) List the major strengths and weaknesses of audio-radio programmes. Describe how you as a teacher, will ensure effective utilization of audio-radio programmes in your class.
(vi) What is 'participatory learning' ? Explain its key characteristics as reflected in
(vii) Describe with examples the five major functions of management in the context of ET.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
List important guidelines for developing an educational audio/radio programme script. Based on these guidelines, prepare a programme brief and develop a 10-minute educational audio/radio script on any teaching topic or theme for secondary school students.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What, according to you, is `Educational Technology' ? Describe the main stages of its evolution beginning from `teaching aids' to the use of multimedia and ICT driven technologies.
2. Discuss the main factors that led to the emergence of open and distance learning systems in
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
"Evaluation is an integral part of educational technology. " Examine this statement critically and state the rationale and purposes of evaluating an ET project. Also describe with examples the four components of C I P P model of evaluation.
4. Why do we use printed `Self-Learning Materials' (SLMs) as the principal mode of instruction for open and distance learners ? Describe the structure and main characteristics of SLMs giving illustrations from your own (B.Ed.) course materials.
5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) Describe the need, importance and role of audio-video programmes and computer-driven inputs in open and distance learning systems, giving examples from your own experience as a distance learner.
(ii) What is teleconferencing ? Discuss the merits and demerits of audio and video conferencing.
(iii) Why will an individual, in the near future, be required to continue to learn throughout his/her life ? Explain it and clarify the concept of a `Learning Society'.
(iv) What is a chart good for ? Describe various types of charts used in day-to-day classroom teaching.
(v) List the major strengths and weaknesses of TV/Video programmes. Describe how you, as a teacher, will ensure effective utilization of TV/Video programmes in your class.
(vi) State the key principles of learning as envisaged by Sri Aurobindo. How does
(vii) What is experiential learning ? Describe the stages in the process of experiential learning.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
List important guidelines for developing an educational TV/Video programme script. Based on these guidelines, prepare a programme brief and develop a 10-minute TV/Video script on any teaching topic or theme for Secondary school students.
COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
1.Answer the following in about 600 words :
Discuss the advantages of use of computers in Educational Administration.
2. Discuss the benefits of computers in open learning system in the context of teaching with technology.
3. Answer the following in about 600 words :
What is multimedia ? Discuss the hardware/software requirements of a multimedia.
4. Explain software tools for teaching. Discuss any four applications of software used in educational environment with examples.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Describe the principles of programmed learning.
(ii) Why is documentation of software necessary for the software ?
(iii) Explain the different categories for editing a document.
(iv) Write a note on PERT charts.
(v) Explain student performance record interface.
(vi) Write the various project control strategies and discuss one of them.
6. Answer the following in about 600 words
As a teacher you must have felt the need of student data. How did you prepare student data using computer based administration system ? Explain.
1. Answer the following in about 600 words :
What is multimedia ? Discuss other input/output devices attached to a multimedia computer and also give the name of the software used.
2. Explain the history of educational use of computers. Discuss the current uses of computers in education.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words : Discuss the role of MIS in educational planning.
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer banking ? Discuss any four advantages and four disadvantages of computer banking by using computers.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) What are the characteristics of Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) ?
(ii) Write a note on Information Processing Task Analysis (IPTA).
(iii) Describe test items in design and development of Computer Based Instructions (CBI) courseware.
(iv) Describe the drawbacks of a human teacher in comparison with teaching through computers.
(v) Discuss the physical components needed for Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI).
(vi) Write the major categories of personnel involved in a typical ITS. Describe any two of them.
6. Answer the following in about 600 words :
While preparing the lesson plan for computer based teaching what all documents have you created ? Explain any four documents which you created for the lesson plan.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What are . the different hardware requirements of a multimedia ? Discuss them with suitable examples.
2. Explain the historical background of educational use of computers. Discuss the various issues involved in the use of computers in education. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What is the significance of project control ? Discuss various project control strategies used in the management of CBI development project.
4. What are the different categories of student - computer interface ? Discuss them with suitable examples.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each
(i) What are the typical functions of computerised inventory system ?
(ii) Describe the common factors associated with successful implementation of Management Information System (MIS) in educational planning.
(iii) Explain the use of computers in open learning system.
(iv) Differentiate with examples between LAN and WAN in the context of computer application.
(v) Describe the advantages of using computers in school administration.
(vi) Discuss briefly the various components of MIS structure.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
You are required to implement software packages in the. development of a CBI courseware in your subject area in the school. What are the different implementation strategies that you would like to use for this purpose ? Discuss them with suitable examples.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What is a question bank ? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of question bank in the context of computerised question banks. What are various issues that are to be considered in planning a computerised question bank in your subject of specialisation ?
2. Explain Management Information System (MIS) and its significance in educational planning. Discuss the advantages of the use of computers in MIS.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Discuss the process of development schedule along with various steps required in creating documentation. Illustrate your answer with suitable example.
4. Describe programmed learning, its principles and types in the context of development of courseware, with examples.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Discuss the precautions and promises one has to consider in implementation of Computer Based Instruction (CBI) practices.
(ii) Discuss the role of Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) in teaching.
(iii) Explain the role of media in the selection, design and development of CBI courseware.
(iv) Describe four components useful in the courseware evaluation.
(v) Discuss briefly the need and requirements in writing specific objectives in designing CBI courseware.
(vi) Discuss briefly student performance record interface.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
You have to select computer softwares for classroom teaching in any one of your teaching subjects. Discuss the criteria for software selection considering the various steps you would like to consider for this purpose. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Define Intelligent Tutoring Systems. Which computer technology are they based upon ? List out its various components also.
2. What is the purpose of specific objectives in design and development of CBI courseware ? Identify briefly the requirements in writing specific objectives. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What is student interface design ? How is student computer interface classified ? Describe also the various features of a good interface as desired by users.
4. A software development project goes through various phases. Explain them with suitable examples.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) How does a CPM differ from a PERT chart ?
(ii) Why are high level languages generally used ?
(iii) How can the issue of computer software piracy be resolved ?
(iv) Why is it necessary to infuse teachers into computer education programs ?
(v) List down the characteristics of computer conferencing.
(vi) What is a browse-mode ? Why is it good for teachers ?
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
Describe the various factors that increase the chances of a successful implementation ofmanagement information system. Discuss them with suitable examples.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What are the different steps in testing of the computer-based courseware ? Discuss them with suitable examples.
2. Differentiate between Computer Based Instruction (CBI) and Conventional teaching. Discuss the hardware and software requirements for design and implementation of CBI.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
What are the different primitive structures used in structured task analysis ? Discuss them briefly.
4. When will you use linear project control strategy ? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Describe the various principles of programmed learning.
(ii) How would you differentiate between ICR and OMR ?
(iii) What are the problems of disabled students in having an access to computers ?
(iv) What is the advantage of
(v) What are the hardware requirements for video in multimedia ?
(vi) Differentiate between single user operating system and multiuser operating system. Also, give an example for each.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words :
How does computerisation of personnel record maintenance in your school help in managing Human Resources more efficiently ? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING |
DISTANCE EDUCATION
DISTANCE EDUCATION
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What is the definition of "Distance Education" according to Desmond Keegan ? Discuss specific features of Distance Education based on his definition,
2. What are the different models of Distance Education institutions ? Compare the similarities and differences between single mode and dual mode Distance Education institutions.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words. Explain the SQ3R technique of reading.
4. What are the skills and qualities of a good counsellor ? Explain with illustrations.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each
(1) Describe the functions of an academic counsellor.
(ii) Describe the access devices in self-learning materials.
(iii) Discuss the conditions to enhance learning from television.
(iv) Describe at least three characteristics of adult distance learners.
(v) Explain how `economies of scale' can be achieved in Distance Education.
(vi) Describe the use of questionnaire in programme evaluation.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words
Suppose you are asked to prepare guidelines for assignment response evaluation in a Distance Education institution. Describe the different types of tutor comments that you will recommend evaluators to use and avoid.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What are the various uses of three major types of non-print media in Distance Education ? Explain with suitable examples.
2. Describe the different ways of media use in Distance Education with illustrations.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss the various factors affecting cost of Distance Education.
4. "Evaluation is the collection, analysis and interpretation of information about any aspects of a programme." Explain the statement in the context of Distance Education.
5. Answer the following In about 150 words each :
(i) What do you mean by correspondence education ?
(ii) Describe the present status of teacher education programmes through Distance Education in
(iii) Explain the importance of staff development in Distance Education.
(iv) What are the pre-requisites for course writers in Distance Education ?
(v) Explain Laurillard's approach to media taxonomy.
(vi) Discuss the significance of Personal Contact Programmes (PCP) in Distance Education.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
You might have done the format editing of a self-learning unit from your subject area. What special features did you look for ? How did you undertake the unit editing ? Explain.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Differentiate between correspondence and open education. Justify that distance and open education is the need of the society at this juncture.
2. What do you understand by media integration in. teaching - learning process at a distance ? How does it help in student learning ?
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Self-Learning Materials (SLM) ensure quality in teaching - learning at a distance. Justify your answer with your experiences as a distance learner.
4. Explain the features of format, content and language editing in Self-Learning Materials.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Write a short note on `Distance Education Council' (DEC).
(ii) What are multiple media in distance education ? Point out briefly their significance.
(iii) Define and explain computer aided learning.
(iv) Explain in brief about the generations of distance education.
(v) Write merits and demerits of print media in the teaching - learning process.
(vi) What do you understand by concept mapping ? Explain its features.
(vii) What are the factors that influence self-learning of a distance learner ? Explain with suitable examples.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Differentiate among the models of distance education institutions - single mode, dual mode and consortium.
7. Explain in detail the types of counselling at various stages of learning at a distance.
1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Learner/student support services are considered as an important component in open and distance education - discuss.
2. Explain merits and demerits of continuous assessment in the distance learning system.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Explain the important features of programme evaluation of a distance education programme.
4. Education is an investment or consumption - critically state your ideas in the context of distance learning in the era of globalisation.
5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
(i) Write a short note on data collection techniques.
(ii) Explain the steps involved in monitoring of assignments.
(iii) What is expected of the distance educator through "positive comments" on assignment response ?
(iv) What do you understand by quality control and service management ?
(v) Explain the importance of formative evaluation in the distance learning process.
(vi) Differentiate between centralised and decentralised evaluation.
(vii) What are the major functions of assignments in distance teaching-learning ?
6. Answer the following questions in about 600 words.
Assignments facilitate two-way communication in distance learning - explain the issues involved in it.
7. What are the academic and operational problems faced by distance learners ? Explain the issues with redressal mechanisms or suggestions to improve the system.
1, Answer the following question in about 600 words.
What is meant by 'lifelong education' ? Explain some of its major characteristics. How can lifelong education be achieved through distance education ?
2. Describe the characteristic features of distance education.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Discuss the criteria for media selection for effective teaching-learning process in the classroom.
4. What are `access devices' in self-instructional materials ? Discuss how self-instructional materials promote active learning.
5. Answer the following questions. Answer each question in about 150 words :
(i) Discuss with examples the problems distance learners face during teaching-learning process through distance education.
(ii) Explain the SQ3R technique of reading.
(iii) What are the different stages of counselling ? Explain each .with examples.
(iv) What is `grading'. ? Describe the advantages of grading.
(v) Explain the importance of course team in distance education.
(vi) Differentiate between fixed and variable costs in distance education.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Suppose you have been asked to evaluate the B.Ed. programme of IGNOU. ,Describe how you will proceed in this task. Identify the instruments you will use. Also describe how you will collect, analyseand report the programme evaluation data.
3. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Do media influence learning ? Describe how learning from television can be enhanced.
4. Describe the key features of self-instructional materials.
5. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
(i) Differentiate between correspondence education and open education.
(ii) What do you mean by `self-learning' ?
(iii) Describe the four qualities of a good counsellor.
(iv) Discuss Bate's proposition on media and technology In distance education.
(v) Explain the importance of format editing in distance education.
(vi) What are teaching type comments in assignment evaluation ? Give examples.
6. Answer the following question in about 600 words.
Suppose you are an academic counsellor of a distance education programme and asked to evaluate the assignments of learners. Discuss the essential aspects of evaluation alongwith comments while evaluating the assignments.
Education and society papers
EDUCATION AND ITS NATURE
QUESTION:-
1. Prepare lists of educational aims for different levels of school education. Compare your aims with aims of education in a democratic set-up. Also, find out in what ways these aims can take care ofindividual and social interests.
2. The spiritual, developmental and the social mould of education are actually
complementary to each other. Comment.
3. Find out how school education today helps individual development and social progress.
4. Do you feel that education in
between coercion, persuasion and modelling? How?
AGENClES OF EDUCATION
QUESTION:-
1. Visit a nearby home and discuss with parents how they are contributing to the education
of their children. Evaluate the behaviour of parents in the light of their understanding
of their children.
2. Visit a school in your vicinity and discuss with teachers and students the various
activities being organised which facilitate children's growth and development.
3. List the different kinds of, media available in the cornrnunity/school and evaluate whether
these are properly and adequately being, utilized for children's education.
PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF EDUCATION
QUESTION:-
1. What is Plato's conception of curriculum? How can its elements be brought into
modern curriculum construction?
2. Do you think philosophical basis is inherent in modern Indian education? Discuss with
the help of your experiences as a teacher.
3. How important is the study of philosophy of education for a teacher? How does it help
to solve the day-to-day problems that the teacher faces in the classroom?
4. Collect material on the life of eminent philosophers, and analyse how their ideas and
thoughts have been affected by their circumstances.
5. How much is experience important for the educand and the educator? Is experience the
basis of all knowledge and learning?
6. As a teacher, what do you feel would be the optimum philosophical combination in a
modern teacher-learning situation?
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES IN EDUCATION
QUESTION:-
1. Keeping in view the present status of democracy in
means of qualitative democratization of education.
2. What are your suggestions for introducing the true spirit of democracy in our educational institutions?
3. What should be the role of teachers and students in the "Education for All" Project?
How Fan every member of the educated community assist in making this programme
a success?
4. How can students' participation in the management of school and colleges be made
maximally useful?
5. How can our schools train students in citizenship?
6. Collect materials pertaining to Total Literacy Campaigns in the country. Suggest ways
of making these programmes more effective.
ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(1) Distinguish between a ductile and a brittle material. Give examples of ductile and brittle materials.
(2) Describe the procedure for finding Rockwell hardness.
(3) Describe the process of steel making with direct arc electric furnace.
(4)What are the distinguish features of eutectoid, hypo-eutectoid and hyper eutectoid steels ?
(5) What is stainless steel ? Mention those properties which distinguish stainless steel from plaincarbon steel
(6) Define thermal conductivity. Give units of thermal conductivity. Explain mechanism of thermalconduction through materials.
(7) Define refractoriness. List at least five refractory materials. Describe the properties of refractory materials.
(8) What is a glass ? What are different types of glasses ? What are tailor made glass properties ?
(9) Define the term lubricant and describe the functions of lubricants.
(10) Define the term coating. What are the purposes of coatings ? Explain.
BASICS OF THERMAL ENGINEERING
BASICS OF THERMAL ENGINEERING
(1) Define a steam turbine and state its fields of application
(2) State the methods of increasing the thermal efficiency of a Rankine cycle.
(3) State the First Law of Thermodynamics and prove that for a non-flow process, it leads to the energy equation Q = AU + W
(4) Define a steam condenser and state its fields of application.
(5) Explain briefly the zeroth law of Thermodynamics.
(6) Describe in brief the "bleeding of steam turbine".
(7) Derive an expression for heat loss in kJ/ m2-hr through a composite wall of layers without considering convective heat transfer co-efficients.
(8) Discuss the need for cooling towers and cooling ponds. How are cooling towers classified ?
(9) Enumerate the comparison between 'Fire-tube and Water-tube' boilers.
(10) Describe in brief the three modes of heat transfer. Which is the slowest of all?
(11) Briefly explain the ash handling disposal circuit of a Thermal Power Plant.
(12) What do you understand by the 'Clausius Statement of second law of Thermodynamics' ?
(13) Describe in brief the various non-conventional energy sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(1) Write and explain various surface and ground water sources.
(2) List various factors which are considered before taking a decision on design period of watersupply schemes.
(3)List and explain in brief various bacteriological tests conducted for the estimation of micro-biological quality of water.
(4)List and explain in brief the water treatment processes covered under pre- treatment.
(5)Differentiate between coagulation and flocculation
(6)With the help of sketches, illustrate various types of layout used in water distribution system.
(7)List various appurtenances used in house water supply.
(8)What are the basic components of sanitary sewer system ?
(9) Distinguish between sanitary sewer and storm drainage system.
(10)What are different units of sludge treatment ? Draw a flow diagram of it.Also discuss sludge thickening, sludge stabilization and sludge dewatering.
(11)Name various ways of final disposal of effluent of sewage treatment plant.
(12)Classify wells according to water flow conditions. Explain any one.
(13) Classify wells according to method of Constructions. Explain tube well with neat sketch.
(14) With the help of a neat sketch, describe the working of a slow sand filter. Also discuss its relative advantages and disadvantages over rapid sand filters.
(15)List various types of pipes and pipe joints which are used for water supply system. Describe with the help of neat sketch, two types of joints.
(16)What do you understand by corrosion in pipes ? What are the reasons of corrosion? What are the remedial methods ?
(17)Discuss the working principle of activated sludge process. Draw a flow diagram in schematic form of waste water treatment plant that includes activated sludge process.
(18)With the help of a flow diagram describe the working of Aerobic Sludge Digester. Also discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of aerobic and anaerobic sludge digestion process.
(19) Define average per capita demand of water and discuss the factors affecting it
(20) How you will select source of water for water supply schemes ? Discuss
(21) What do you understand by the term, "Water Borne Disease" ? Name one water borne disease under each category of bacterial viral and protozoa origin.
(22)How should water sample be collected for laboratory examinations ? Explain in brief
(23)What is water softening ? Explain any three methods of water softening
(24)What are the basic components of sanitary sewer system ?
(25)Distinguish between sanitary sewer and storm drainage system.
(26) What do you understand by terms Sludge Bulking and F/M ratio ? Dlscuss the importance with reference to wastewater treatment.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(1) Differentiate between end bearing pile and friction pile.
(2) Explain pile driving.
(3) Describe the various tests to be carried out to ascertain the quality of bricks.
(4) Enlist types of stone masonry and explain any two.
(5) Describe pre-construction anti-termite treatment.
(6) Enlist different methods of damp proofing. Describe any two.
(7) Enlist types of lintels and explain any two.
(8) What is meant by scaffolding ? Enlist types of scaffolding and explain any two.
(9) Enlist the factors that need to be considered in selection of flooring for ground floor.
(10) Discuss jack arch floors.
(11) Draw the labelled sketches of rolling and collapsible doors.
(12) Discuss the points to be considered while making provisions for windows in a room.
(13) Describe the various causes for settlement of foundations.
(14) What do you mean by pile foundations ? Briefly discuss its various types.
(15) Describe briefly the different systems of building structures.
(16) What is a bond stone and what is its purpose ? At what intervals would you provide bond stones in random rubble masonrv ?
(17) Discuss the various precautions required to be taken to prevent dampness in buildings.
(18) Explain how post construction anti-termite treatment is carried out in buildings.
(19) Explain the details of an RCC lintel having chajja projection by means of a neat sketch.
(20) Explain the various functions served by an Arch.
(21) Discuss the various factors affecting the selection of upper floors.
(22) Describe the construction details of cement concrete flooring.
(23) Discuss the commonly used sizes of doors in various types of buildings.
(24) Describe the various types of glass used in the construction of doors and windows.
(25) Explain the design of a wall footing.
(26) Discuss the importance of site investigations.
(27) Describe the different functions served by cavity wall in a building.
(28) Discuss the impotance of good workmanship and quality control in masonry construcrion.
(29) Discuss the relative merits of lintels over the arches.
(30) What do you understand by scaffolding mention its various components.
HEAT POWER TECHNOLOGY
HEAT POWER TECHNOLOGY
1.Classify I. C. engines and sketch two types based on cylinder arrangement
2.Name any eight engine components describe head.
3.A single cylinder 4 stroke engine has 14 stroke = cylinder diameter = 80 mm. The engine runningat 500 rpm produces a torque of 60 Nm at the crankshaft. The indicated mean effective pressure is 2.1 N/mm2. What is the mechanical efficiency of the engine ? Also find friction power.
4.Sketch an electronic ignition system for an I. C. engine and bring out differences with battery ignition system.
5.Explain why cooling is needed in an engine and what happens if engine is over cooled.
6.Name modes of heat transfer and correlate them with engine parts.
7.What is constrained motion. Sketch system with constrained motion and incompletely constrained motion.
8.Classify kinematic pairs according to relative motion and type of contact:
9.What are different types of power transmission systems and what are their
characteristics ?
10. Draw the diagram of a four-stroke SI engine showing various components
11. A single cylinder four-stroke diesel engine 7 has a bore of L50 mm and a stroke of
200 mm. when engine runs at 400 rpm., it develops 10 kW. The area of the indicator diagram is 7.25 cm and its maximum length is 6.125 cm. The spring constant is 8 bar /cm. Determine :
a) The mean effective pressure
b) The indicated power, and
c) The mechanical efficiency of the engine
12. Explain the working principle of a simple carburator with a neat diagram.
13. What are the functional requirements of an injection system used in compression
ignition engines ? Explain
14. State the objectives of super charging an engine. Explain the effect of super charging on engine performance.
15. Compare the relative merits and demerits of battery and magneto ignition system
16. State the main functions of a spark plug. Draw a neat sketch of a spark plug, and
label its components
17. With a neat diagram, explain briefly the dry sump lubrication system.
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