2025 – S2 – PUB1601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 4 August 2025
State Finished
Completed on Monday, 4 August 2025,
Time taken
Marks 30.00/30.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which court does not belong in the judicial authority?
a.
Constitutional court.
b.
Supreme court of appeal.
c.
Labour court.
d.
Magistrate’s court.
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The correct answer is: Labour court.
Question 2
The Public Service Act before 1996 allowed discrimination based on:
a.
Ability and merit
b.
Race, colour, creed, disability and gender
c.
Experience
d.
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None of the above
Feedback
The correct answer is: Race, colour, creed, disability and gender
Question 3
Which term is NOT related to making the public sector more representative?
a.
Equality
b.
Managing diversity
c.
Privatisation
d.
Black advancement
Feedback
The correct answer is: Privatisation
Question 4
According to Article 195(1)(i) of the 1996 Constitution, public administration must be
based on:
a.
Status and seniority
b.
Ability, objectivity, fairness, and the need to redress past imbalances
c.
Political affiliation and wealth
d.
Length of service
Feedback
The correct answer is: Ability, objectivity, fairness, and the need to redress past
imbalances
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Question 5
Flood water management systems in built-up areas are the responsibility of:
a.
Provincial government only
b.
National government only
c.
Local government, with sharing by national and provincial
d.
Private companies
Feedback
The correct answer is: Local government, with sharing by national and provincial
Question 6
The term "equal employment opportunity" means:
a.
Hiring based solely on merit without any discrimination
b.
Using quotas exclusively
c.
Hiring from a single demographic group
d.
Avoiding training programs
Feedback
The correct answer is: Hiring based solely on merit without any discrimination
Question 7
Which one describes the concept of "representativeness" in public administration?
a.
The public sector reflects the gender and population composition of society
b.
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 4 August 2025
State Finished
Completed on Monday, 4 August 2025,
Time taken
Marks 30.00/30.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which court does not belong in the judicial authority?
a.
Constitutional court.
b.
Supreme court of appeal.
c.
Labour court.
d.
Magistrate’s court.
Feedback
The correct answer is: Labour court.
Question 2
The Public Service Act before 1996 allowed discrimination based on:
a.
Ability and merit
b.
Race, colour, creed, disability and gender
c.
Experience
d.
1
,2025 – S2 – PUB1601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
None of the above
Feedback
The correct answer is: Race, colour, creed, disability and gender
Question 3
Which term is NOT related to making the public sector more representative?
a.
Equality
b.
Managing diversity
c.
Privatisation
d.
Black advancement
Feedback
The correct answer is: Privatisation
Question 4
According to Article 195(1)(i) of the 1996 Constitution, public administration must be
based on:
a.
Status and seniority
b.
Ability, objectivity, fairness, and the need to redress past imbalances
c.
Political affiliation and wealth
d.
Length of service
Feedback
The correct answer is: Ability, objectivity, fairness, and the need to redress past
imbalances
2
, 2025 – S2 – PUB1601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Question 5
Flood water management systems in built-up areas are the responsibility of:
a.
Provincial government only
b.
National government only
c.
Local government, with sharing by national and provincial
d.
Private companies
Feedback
The correct answer is: Local government, with sharing by national and provincial
Question 6
The term "equal employment opportunity" means:
a.
Hiring based solely on merit without any discrimination
b.
Using quotas exclusively
c.
Hiring from a single demographic group
d.
Avoiding training programs
Feedback
The correct answer is: Hiring based solely on merit without any discrimination
Question 7
Which one describes the concept of "representativeness" in public administration?
a.
The public sector reflects the gender and population composition of society
b.
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