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INSTRUCTIONS FOR A FULL MCQ EXAM WITH ASSESSMENT INFO TOOL ON
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1. The examination is consists of Multiple-Choice Question types only.
2. The examination question pape...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A FULL MCQ EXAM WITH ASSESSMENT INFO TOOL ON
MYUNISA
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2. The examination question paper counts 80 marks and consists of 40 Multiple-Choice
Questions each worth 2 marks. Answer all of the questions.
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(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.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
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Question 5
(a) Section 205 is specially designed to compel a potential witness to reveal his knowledge of
an alleged crime, which he or she refuses to disclose to the police.
(b) In certain circumstances, searches may be conducted without a warrant.
[1] All of the statements are incorrect.
[2] All of the statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 6
(a) Bail is a form of monetary release from custody.
(b) Bail is inherently penal in nature.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 7
(a) During a bail application, the court may consider, as a factor, the prevalence of the type of
crime with which the accused has been charged.
(b) The accused person’s previous convictions or pending charges are irrelevant for purposes
of bail.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
Question 8
(a) The strict rules of evidence are relaxed during bail applications.
(b) Hearsay is admissible during a bail application.
[1] Both statements are incorrect.
[2] Both statements are correct.
[3] Only statement (a) is incorrect.
[4] Only statement (b) is incorrect.
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