2025 – S2 – PUB2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Friday, 8 August 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Friday, 8 August 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Select the correct answer to complete the sentence. “… is the term used to describe
the policy that involves the employment of specific groups, like women and the
physically disabled, to address past discriminatory practices.”
a.
Marginalised groups
b.
Employment Equity
c.
Affirmative action
d.
Labour relations
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The correct answer is: Affirmative action
Question 2
Rights are often considered fundamental to civilisation, being regarded as
established pillars of society and culture. However, the weight of each claim to a
right depends on the important elements of justification. Which of the following does
not form part of the elements of justification:
a.
Institutional
b.
Statutory
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c.
Ethical
d.
Moral
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The correct answer is: Ethical
Question 3
In discussing the state of nature, which of the theorists depicts human beings as
being primitive?
a.
John Locke (1623-1704)
b.
Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
c.
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)
d.
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)
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The correct answer is: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
Question 4
The Sustainable Development Goals are aimed at eradicating poverty; safeguarding
the natural environment; and fostering inclusive, just and peaceful societies,
characterised by prosperity for all (UN, 2015). Which of the following is not part of
the SDG’s?
a.
Better life for all
b.
Clean Water and Sanitation
c.
Reduced Inequalities
d.
Climate Action
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Friday, 8 August 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Friday, 8 August 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Select the correct answer to complete the sentence. “… is the term used to describe
the policy that involves the employment of specific groups, like women and the
physically disabled, to address past discriminatory practices.”
a.
Marginalised groups
b.
Employment Equity
c.
Affirmative action
d.
Labour relations
Feedback
The correct answer is: Affirmative action
Question 2
Rights are often considered fundamental to civilisation, being regarded as
established pillars of society and culture. However, the weight of each claim to a
right depends on the important elements of justification. Which of the following does
not form part of the elements of justification:
a.
Institutional
b.
Statutory
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c.
Ethical
d.
Moral
Feedback
The correct answer is: Ethical
Question 3
In discussing the state of nature, which of the theorists depicts human beings as
being primitive?
a.
John Locke (1623-1704)
b.
Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
c.
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)
d.
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)
Feedback
The correct answer is: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
Question 4
The Sustainable Development Goals are aimed at eradicating poverty; safeguarding
the natural environment; and fostering inclusive, just and peaceful societies,
characterised by prosperity for all (UN, 2015). Which of the following is not part of
the SDG’s?
a.
Better life for all
b.
Clean Water and Sanitation
c.
Reduced Inequalities
d.
Climate Action
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