SULIT

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

PUSAT BAHASA DAN PEMBANGUNAN INSAN
FINAL EXAMINATION (40%)
SEMESTER II SESSION 2016/2017

SUBJECT CODE : BLHW 2403

SUBJECT : TECHNICAL ENGLISH

COORDINATOR : NIK RAHILA BINTI WAN IBRAHIM

COURSE : BEKG, BETC, BETP, BMFG, BENG,

BETA, BETD, BETE, BETH, BETT, BTEC,
BTMI, BTMM

TIME : 2 HOURS

ANSWER SCHEME
SECTION A (40 MARKS)

Part I: Classifying Information Elements (10 marks).

1. Background 6. Organisation
2. Scope 7. Objective
3. Organization 8. Scope
4. Scope 9. Background
5. Background 10. Objective
(1 correct answer= 1 mark)

Part II: Paraphrasing and Documentation (30 marks)

For all answers, award the following marks for documentation.

Well-cited. No error; strictly follows the stipulated format for

2
[DOCUMENTATION] citations; displays academic quality.

IN-TEXT CITATION 1.5 1 minor error (punctuation/spelling)

(2 marks) 1 Moderate; some errors in citations.

0.5 Poor; unable to follow the format. Many errors.

0 No in-text citation at all

Well paraphrased, Language is accurate; no slips, minimal

3
lifting. Varied structures, effective word choices.
PARAPHRASE &
Satisfactorily paraphrased, Language fairly accurate; one or
LANGUAGE 2 two slips, some lifting. Attempted changes in structures and
word choices.
(3 marks)
Poorly paraphrased, Language largely inaccurate, major
1
lifting.

Paraphrase and document the following text to show emphasis on the author.
Possible answer and keywords;

1. According to Hsieh and Jair (2014), bicycles serve as a beneficial vehicle for movement
in the city because they are portable and easy to use. In addition, they do not need
petrol, nor do they produce air pollution or noise.
(5 marks)
2. Nelson (2003) highlights that the limitation of solar energy technologies is the expensive
price. A solar panel has a lifespan between 10 to 20 years and its production uses a
substantial amount of chemicals which may lead to pollution.
 (5 marks)
3. Swapna (2009) points out higher institutions should incorporate web applications in
teaching and learning as the present cohort of students anticipates learning activities
to revolve around latest technologies. Furthermore tertiary education should groom
students for the future workplace.
(5 marks)
Paraphrase and document the following text to show emphasis on the information.

Possible answer and keywords;

4. The newer population has embraced Web 2.0 applications as a medium to interact and
work with others, as well as to learn informally and flexibly (Mohd Hafiz, Watson and
Edwards 2010).
(5 marks)

5. Verification based on biometrics is more dependable than based on password as users

cannot lose or forget biometric attributes. In addition, these attributes are complicated to
share or duplicate (Leela & Ramakrishna, 2012).

(5 marks)

6. This paper aims to present the electric generator. The generator is able to recycle kinetic
energy effortlessly, thus enabling energy conservation and reduced carbon usage
among the public (Aikenhead, 2011).

(5 marks)
* The above are sample paraphrases, do accept any others relevant answers.

SECTION B
Part I: Tenses (10 marks).
Award ½ mark for each error identification, and ½ mark for correction.
Answer:
 Marks should not be awarded in cases:
- wrong line no.
- wrong error identification

No. Line no. Error Correction

1 3 provided provides
2 5 allowed allows
3 7 passed passes
4 9 radiated radiate
5 11 rose rises
6 12 were are
7 14 prevented prevents
8 16 occurred occurs
 9 19 acted acts
10 21 was is

Part II : Faulty Parallelism (10 marks)

1. The Humanscale Diffrient World Chair is incredibly comfortable and intuitive.

2. Email allows you to communicate both economically and easily.
3. The new developed system should be relatively inexpensive and efficient.
4. The integration and innovation of technology in offices is accommodating more devices for
the workplace needs.
5. The accelerating pace of mobile payment affects how we absorb information, make
decisions and buy things.
6. Ricoh Geljet Printer enables users to print a range of file types and allow them to scan
images to their smart device.
7. The app can be integrated with a device user authentication system for greater security and
better control over the use of document output resources.
8. The machine can be operated by using the manual switch button or by pressing the
automatic button.
9. An anti-virus software program will scan your existing files and folders and check new
documents and programmes.
10. The smart homes rely on the integration of small computers to turn devices and appliances on
and off or to deal with sending and receiving information.

Marks Allocation:

TG1 15% Grammar Quiz

TG2 15% Presentation
TG3 30% Technical Report 20% + Proposal 10%
PA-1 30% Section A – Writing Calculation: x/40 marks x 30% = 30%
PA-2 10% Section B – Grammar Calculation: x/30 x 10% = 10%