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This paper consists of 12 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A FULL MCQ EXAM WITH ASSESSMENT INFO TOOL ON
MYUNISA
1. The examination is consists of Multiple-Choice Question types only.
2. The examination question paper counts 80 marks and consists of 40 Multiple-
Choice Questions each worth 2 marks. Answer all of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination is 2 hours. You will be allowed a further
thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the official examination period
to upload your examination responses (answers) onto the myUnisa
platform for further processing.
4. This is a closed-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you
are not allowed to consult another person or any source in order to assist
you to answer any of the questions contained in this question paper. You
may also not assist another student in answering any of the questions
contained in this question paper.
5. The answers to this MCQ examination may only be submitted online on
myUnisa. The Unisa MCQ App cannot be used for examination submissions.
5.1 Access myUnisa at https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal and login using your student
number
and myUnisa password.
5.2 Click on the “myAdmin” tab in the top navigation
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5.3 In the “Assessments” submenu, click on the “Assessment Info” tool in the
drop-down list
• A list of all available assessments will display
• Find the corresponding examination assessment number for your module
• Click on the Submit link in the Action column and follow the steps
described below.
Step 1: Enter the total number of questions required for the assessment.
• Enter the total number of questions for your assessment in the Number
of Questions field
• Click on the Continue button.
Step 2: Fill out multiple-choice question answers
The number of questions requested in the previous step will now be
displayed with five answer options next to each one. Please note that each
row represents a question in your assignment.
• Click on the radio button [the small circle] that corresponds to your
answer for that question.
• Click on the Continue button to move to step 3.
• If you want to restart the assignment, click on Clear Form to removeall
your selections and start from new.
Step 3: Verify the answers to your multiple-choice assignment
This screen presents a summary of all your answers. Use it as a final check.
• Click on the Continue button to submit your assignment. If you do not
click Continue, no submission action will take place.
• If you want to redo the answers to the assignment, click Back to go
back to the previous step.
Step 4: Assessment submission report
This is your proof that your examination answers were successfully submitted. If
you do not see this screen, Unisa has not received your submission.
It is advisable to print this page or make a screen capture for record
purposes. A copy of this page will also be emailed to your myLife email
account.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you experience technical problems, of any kind, on the day of the examination
and your examination answers are not submitted by the cut-off time, you will be
marked as absent and automatically deferred to the October/November 2020
examination. No other type of submission of your examination answers will be
accepted.
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Question 1
In general.
(a) a trial may take place in the absence of the accused where he/she waives
his/her right to attend.
(b) the verdict and sentence must, notwithstanding (a) above, be handed down in
the presence of the accused or his/her duly authorised representative.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
Question 2
The exceptions to the general rule that a trial must take place in the presence of the
accused may include:
(a) exclusion of the accused due to the misbehaviour of the accused person’s witnesses
(b) the situation where a co-accused applies to court to exclude an accused
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 3
(a) The charges against an accused are formulated before the completion of the
investigation.
(b) An accused is required to plead to the charges and undergo a preparatory
examination before he/she is arraigned for trial.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 4
(a) A plea of autrefois acquit cannot be sustained in terms of section 122A of the CPA.
(b) A plea of autrefois convict cannot be sustained in terms of section 122A of the CPA.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
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This paper consists of 12 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A FULL MCQ EXAM WITH ASSESSMENT INFO TOOL ON
MYUNISA
1. The examination is consists of Multiple-Choice Question types only.
2. The examination question paper counts 80 marks and consists of 40 Multiple-
Choice Questions each worth 2 marks. Answer all of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination is 2 hours. You will be allowed a further
thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the official examination period
to upload your examination responses (answers) onto the myUnisa
platform for further processing.
4. This is a closed-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you
are not allowed to consult another person or any source in order to assist
you to answer any of the questions contained in this question paper. You
may also not assist another student in answering any of the questions
contained in this question paper.
5. The answers to this MCQ examination may only be submitted online on
myUnisa. The Unisa MCQ App cannot be used for examination submissions.
5.1 Access myUnisa at https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal and login using your student
number
and myUnisa password.
5.2 Click on the “myAdmin” tab in the top navigation
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5.3 In the “Assessments” submenu, click on the “Assessment Info” tool in the
drop-down list
• A list of all available assessments will display
• Find the corresponding examination assessment number for your module
• Click on the Submit link in the Action column and follow the steps
described below.
Step 1: Enter the total number of questions required for the assessment.
• Enter the total number of questions for your assessment in the Number
of Questions field
• Click on the Continue button.
Step 2: Fill out multiple-choice question answers
The number of questions requested in the previous step will now be
displayed with five answer options next to each one. Please note that each
row represents a question in your assignment.
• Click on the radio button [the small circle] that corresponds to your
answer for that question.
• Click on the Continue button to move to step 3.
• If you want to restart the assignment, click on Clear Form to removeall
your selections and start from new.
Step 3: Verify the answers to your multiple-choice assignment
This screen presents a summary of all your answers. Use it as a final check.
• Click on the Continue button to submit your assignment. If you do not
click Continue, no submission action will take place.
• If you want to redo the answers to the assignment, click Back to go
back to the previous step.
Step 4: Assessment submission report
This is your proof that your examination answers were successfully submitted. If
you do not see this screen, Unisa has not received your submission.
It is advisable to print this page or make a screen capture for record
purposes. A copy of this page will also be emailed to your myLife email
account.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you experience technical problems, of any kind, on the day of the examination
and your examination answers are not submitted by the cut-off time, you will be
marked as absent and automatically deferred to the October/November 2020
examination. No other type of submission of your examination answers will be
accepted.
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, Confidential CPR3701
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Question 1
In general.
(a) a trial may take place in the absence of the accused where he/she waives
his/her right to attend.
(b) the verdict and sentence must, notwithstanding (a) above, be handed down in
the presence of the accused or his/her duly authorised representative.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
Question 2
The exceptions to the general rule that a trial must take place in the presence of the
accused may include:
(a) exclusion of the accused due to the misbehaviour of the accused person’s witnesses
(b) the situation where a co-accused applies to court to exclude an accused
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 3
(a) The charges against an accused are formulated before the completion of the
investigation.
(b) An accused is required to plead to the charges and undergo a preparatory
examination before he/she is arraigned for trial.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 4
(a) A plea of autrefois acquit cannot be sustained in terms of section 122A of the CPA.
(b) A plea of autrefois convict cannot be sustained in terms of section 122A of the CPA.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
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