1 CMY3705 Victimology Previous exam Papers 2012-2018
This document is a compilation of UNISA Exam Questions and Answers for 2012-2018
Answers are motivated by a combination of:
• Page references to the UNISA Study Guide:
• Short summaries and/or content from the Guide regarding the relevant topic(s) in
question. (Incorrect options are also marked where applicable, in order to identify and
disregard red-herring alternatives)
Exams covered are:
• May-June 2012
• Oct-Nov 2012
• May-June 2013
• Oct-Nov 2013
• May-June 2014
• Oct-Nov 2014
• May-June 2015
• Oct-Nov 2015
• May-June 2016
• Oct-Nov 2016
• May-June 2017
• Oct-Nov 2017
• May-June 2018
• Oct-Nov 2018
Note that these are listed chronologically, but presented in reverse, with the assumption that the
latter exams are more relevant to the current curriculum.
Please note: This document is an additional tool for exam preparation. The Stuvia-user that compiled
and uploaded this document takes no responsibility for incorrect answers. Students must ensure
that they study the prescribed material and understand the content.
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October-November 2018 Unique Number 497456
SECTION A (Answer ALL questions on a mark reading sheet provided)
By treating victims ___, the criminal justice system (CJS) can maintain or restore the victim's ___ for
the law and thus prevent violence.
1) fairly, respect
2) responsibly, belief
3) positively, optimism
4) well, respect
Answer: The correct answer is 1
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 11
Reasoning: By treating victims more fairly, the criminal justice system can maintain or restore
the victim’s respect for the law and thus prevent a downward spiral of violence and
resentment.
Question 2
The societal impact of hate crime victimisation includes ___.
1) feelings of being unprotected and destabilisation
2) nightmares, feeling unprotected and intimidated
3) fear, renewed conflicts around previous areas of division in the community which result in
polarisation
4) sleep disturbances, renewed conflicts around previous areas of division in the community
which result in polarization
Answer: The correct answer is 3
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 51
Reasoning: According to Davis and Snyman (2005:250) the emotional and psychological impact
of hate crime usually extends beyond the individual victim to other individuals from
the targeted group. They are left feeling isolated, vulnerable, unprotected and
intimidated, but also the extended community members may experience fear,
distrust as well as renewed conflicts around previous areas of division in the
community. This results in further polarisation and/or destabilisation.
Question 3
Which statement concerning women with violent or controlling partners IS CORRECT?
1) They are less able to negotiate condom usage
2) The woman is ill-informed and blamed by officials
3) The woman's right to remain in or terminate the abusive relationship is limited
4) They are often economically dependent on their abusive partners
Answer: The correct answer is 1/3/4
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 52
Reasoning: Women with controlling or violent partners are at great risk of being infected with
HIV, as women in abusive relationship are less able to negotiate condom usage. It
also needs to be kept in mind that a woman’s right to remain in, or terminate such
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abusive relationships are limited as women in these relationships are often
economically dependent on their abusive partners.
Note that the possibility is that this question was phrased incorrectly. Had it stated
INCORRECT, there would have been only 1 possible answer, namely option 2.
Question 4
The criminal justice model gives the victims the right to ___.
1) benefit from state compensation funds
2) inform the court of the effect of victimisation
3) contribute to the prevention of crime through self-protection
4) make use of rape crisis centres and shelters
Answer: The correct answer is 2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 9
Reasoning: The criminal justice model incorporates victims of crime and they are provided for
and included within the criminal justice process. They are taken into consideration
by the police, are referred to support agencies, are given advice on preventive
measures, and have the right to be notified of the outcome of the investigation or of
the ensuing criminal proceedings. They have the right to inform the court of the
impact of the victimisation in the form of a Victim Impact Statement, and are
afforded the right to receive restitution from the offender. In many parts of the
United States, victims also have the right to express an opinion on the most
appropriate punishment for the offender.
Question 5
The criminologist as a ___ scientist, can show the court the ___ information, as well as the ___ effect
on the victim
1) human, circumstantial, financial
2) social, correct, physiological
3) human, factual, psychosocial
4) social, factual, emotional
Answer: The correct answer is 4
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 56
Reasoning: The criminologist, as a social scientist, can show the court the factual information as
well as the emotional effect on the victim.
Question 6
The severity of trauma experienced by victims after a farm attack can cause ___.
1) false views of rage and feelings of guilt
2) fear that family will be driven apart as a result of the trauma
3) feelings of empowerment to take matters into their own hands
4) children being encouraged to protect themselves
Answer: The correct answer is 2
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Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 45
Reasoning: Fear that the family would be torn apart as a result of a trauma.
Question 7
Victim policies not only contribute to the making of a more concerned and just society, but such
policies can also help ___ and control ___.
1) prevent, crime
2) solve, victimisation
3) minimise, violence
4) probe, criminality
Answer: The correct answer is 1
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 10
Reasoning: Victim policies not only contribute to the making of a more caring and just society;
such policies can also help to prevent and control crime.
Question 8
The Victim Empowerment Programme within the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) has the
following key output
1) To integrate criminal justice programmes and minimise the negative effects of crime
2) To develop a comprehensive model that incorporates integrated service delivery to victims
3) To encourage effective victim empowerment and private justice in the criminal justice
system
4) To promote and implement a victim-centred approach though rehabilitation programmes
Answer: The correct answer is 2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 11
Reasoning: One of the key outputs of the Victim Empowerment Programme within the NCPS
was to develop a comprehensive model that incorporates integrated service delivery
to victims of crime and violence that is in line with national standards.
Question 9
Which of the following people can compile/ draw up a victim impact statement?
1) Direct victim or spouse of the victim
2) Parent/ guardian or step-parent of the victim
3) Representative or lawyer of the victim
4) Primary victim or criminologist
Answer: The correct answer is 1/2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 58
Reasoning: According to the Victims of Crime Bureau of New South Wales (1999:1), the
following people can make a victim impact statement:
A primary or direct victim who is either; a person against whom the offence was
committed and has suffered personal harm as a direct result of it, or a witness to
the act of actual or threatened violence, the death or the infliction of the physical
This document is a compilation of UNISA Exam Questions and Answers for 2012-2018
Answers are motivated by a combination of:
• Page references to the UNISA Study Guide:
• Short summaries and/or content from the Guide regarding the relevant topic(s) in
question. (Incorrect options are also marked where applicable, in order to identify and
disregard red-herring alternatives)
Exams covered are:
• May-June 2012
• Oct-Nov 2012
• May-June 2013
• Oct-Nov 2013
• May-June 2014
• Oct-Nov 2014
• May-June 2015
• Oct-Nov 2015
• May-June 2016
• Oct-Nov 2016
• May-June 2017
• Oct-Nov 2017
• May-June 2018
• Oct-Nov 2018
Note that these are listed chronologically, but presented in reverse, with the assumption that the
latter exams are more relevant to the current curriculum.
Please note: This document is an additional tool for exam preparation. The Stuvia-user that compiled
and uploaded this document takes no responsibility for incorrect answers. Students must ensure
that they study the prescribed material and understand the content.
,2 CMY3705 Victimology Previous exam Papers 2012-2018
October-November 2018 Unique Number 497456
SECTION A (Answer ALL questions on a mark reading sheet provided)
By treating victims ___, the criminal justice system (CJS) can maintain or restore the victim's ___ for
the law and thus prevent violence.
1) fairly, respect
2) responsibly, belief
3) positively, optimism
4) well, respect
Answer: The correct answer is 1
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 11
Reasoning: By treating victims more fairly, the criminal justice system can maintain or restore
the victim’s respect for the law and thus prevent a downward spiral of violence and
resentment.
Question 2
The societal impact of hate crime victimisation includes ___.
1) feelings of being unprotected and destabilisation
2) nightmares, feeling unprotected and intimidated
3) fear, renewed conflicts around previous areas of division in the community which result in
polarisation
4) sleep disturbances, renewed conflicts around previous areas of division in the community
which result in polarization
Answer: The correct answer is 3
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 51
Reasoning: According to Davis and Snyman (2005:250) the emotional and psychological impact
of hate crime usually extends beyond the individual victim to other individuals from
the targeted group. They are left feeling isolated, vulnerable, unprotected and
intimidated, but also the extended community members may experience fear,
distrust as well as renewed conflicts around previous areas of division in the
community. This results in further polarisation and/or destabilisation.
Question 3
Which statement concerning women with violent or controlling partners IS CORRECT?
1) They are less able to negotiate condom usage
2) The woman is ill-informed and blamed by officials
3) The woman's right to remain in or terminate the abusive relationship is limited
4) They are often economically dependent on their abusive partners
Answer: The correct answer is 1/3/4
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 52
Reasoning: Women with controlling or violent partners are at great risk of being infected with
HIV, as women in abusive relationship are less able to negotiate condom usage. It
also needs to be kept in mind that a woman’s right to remain in, or terminate such
,3 CMY3705 Victimology Previous exam Papers 2012-2018
abusive relationships are limited as women in these relationships are often
economically dependent on their abusive partners.
Note that the possibility is that this question was phrased incorrectly. Had it stated
INCORRECT, there would have been only 1 possible answer, namely option 2.
Question 4
The criminal justice model gives the victims the right to ___.
1) benefit from state compensation funds
2) inform the court of the effect of victimisation
3) contribute to the prevention of crime through self-protection
4) make use of rape crisis centres and shelters
Answer: The correct answer is 2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 9
Reasoning: The criminal justice model incorporates victims of crime and they are provided for
and included within the criminal justice process. They are taken into consideration
by the police, are referred to support agencies, are given advice on preventive
measures, and have the right to be notified of the outcome of the investigation or of
the ensuing criminal proceedings. They have the right to inform the court of the
impact of the victimisation in the form of a Victim Impact Statement, and are
afforded the right to receive restitution from the offender. In many parts of the
United States, victims also have the right to express an opinion on the most
appropriate punishment for the offender.
Question 5
The criminologist as a ___ scientist, can show the court the ___ information, as well as the ___ effect
on the victim
1) human, circumstantial, financial
2) social, correct, physiological
3) human, factual, psychosocial
4) social, factual, emotional
Answer: The correct answer is 4
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 56
Reasoning: The criminologist, as a social scientist, can show the court the factual information as
well as the emotional effect on the victim.
Question 6
The severity of trauma experienced by victims after a farm attack can cause ___.
1) false views of rage and feelings of guilt
2) fear that family will be driven apart as a result of the trauma
3) feelings of empowerment to take matters into their own hands
4) children being encouraged to protect themselves
Answer: The correct answer is 2
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Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 45
Reasoning: Fear that the family would be torn apart as a result of a trauma.
Question 7
Victim policies not only contribute to the making of a more concerned and just society, but such
policies can also help ___ and control ___.
1) prevent, crime
2) solve, victimisation
3) minimise, violence
4) probe, criminality
Answer: The correct answer is 1
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 10
Reasoning: Victim policies not only contribute to the making of a more caring and just society;
such policies can also help to prevent and control crime.
Question 8
The Victim Empowerment Programme within the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) has the
following key output
1) To integrate criminal justice programmes and minimise the negative effects of crime
2) To develop a comprehensive model that incorporates integrated service delivery to victims
3) To encourage effective victim empowerment and private justice in the criminal justice
system
4) To promote and implement a victim-centred approach though rehabilitation programmes
Answer: The correct answer is 2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 11
Reasoning: One of the key outputs of the Victim Empowerment Programme within the NCPS
was to develop a comprehensive model that incorporates integrated service delivery
to victims of crime and violence that is in line with national standards.
Question 9
Which of the following people can compile/ draw up a victim impact statement?
1) Direct victim or spouse of the victim
2) Parent/ guardian or step-parent of the victim
3) Representative or lawyer of the victim
4) Primary victim or criminologist
Answer: The correct answer is 1/2
Refer: CMY3705/501/3/2019, pg. 58
Reasoning: According to the Victims of Crime Bureau of New South Wales (1999:1), the
following people can make a victim impact statement:
A primary or direct victim who is either; a person against whom the offence was
committed and has suffered personal harm as a direct result of it, or a witness to
the act of actual or threatened violence, the death or the infliction of the physical
