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LJU4802 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 EDITION
LJU4802 EXAM 250-QUESTIONS
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (1-250)
SECTION 1: NATURE OF MORAL DISCOURSE (Questions 1–40)
1. The purpose of the LJU4802 module is to:
A) Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of South African criminal law
B) Gain professional theoretical and applied competence for ethical decision-making in
all matters relating to the practice of law
C) Focus exclusively on the historical development of the South African legal system
D) Prepare students for advanced research in legal philosophy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose of LJU4802 is for students to gain professional theoretical and
applied competence for ethical decision-making in all matters relating to the practice of
law. The module focuses on a variety of real-life studies to help students develop an
ethically-responsible decision-making process .
2. LJU4802 is a _____ degree module offered at NQF level _____.
A) Postgraduate; 9
B) Under Graduate; 8
C) Postgraduate; 8
D) Under Graduate; 7
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LJU4802 is an Under Graduate degree module offered at NQF level 8, with 12
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credits. The module is presented in English and has LME3701 as a prerequisite. Ideally,
students who take this module should be in their fourth-year level of their LLB degree .
3. According to the LJU4802 Lesson Plan, which of the following is the Background
Lesson topic?
A) The Legal Profession
B) The Nature of Moral Discourse
C) Legal Ethics in Practice
D) The Constitution and Legal Ethics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Background Lesson for LJU4802 covers the nature of moral discourse. In
this lesson, the nature of moral discourse is discussed, distinguishing between
descriptive and normative statements. This sets the foundation for understanding
professional ethics .
4. What is the prerequisite module for LJU4802?
A) LJU4801
B) SCL1501
C) LME3701
D) ILW1501
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prerequisite for LJU4802 is LME3701. The recommendation is that it
should be taken together with or follow on SCL1501 and ILW1501 .
5. Which of the following is a key distinction in understanding moral discourse?
A) Descriptive statements and normative statements
B) Legal rules and moral rules
C) Ethical principles and legal principles
D) Professional codes and personal ethics
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In understanding moral discourse, a key distinction is between descriptive
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statements (what is the case) and normative statements (what ought to be the case).
This distinction is foundational for understanding moral reasoning .
6. A statement that describes how things are, without making a value judgment, is
known as:
A) A normative statement
B) A descriptive statement
C) A prescriptive statement
D) An ethical statement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A descriptive statement describes how things are without making a value
judgment. For example, "The lawyer charged R5,000 for the consultation" is descriptive.
Normative statements prescribe how things ought to be .
7. A statement that prescribes how things ought to be is known as:
A) A descriptive statement
B) A factual statement
C) A normative statement
D) An analytical statement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normative statement prescribes how things ought to be. For example,
"Lawyers ought to act in their clients' best interests" is normative. It makes a value
judgment about what should be done .
8. According to the LJU4802 teaching plan, the module is guided by Tutorial Letter:
A) TL 101
B) TL 501
C) TL 201
D) TL 301
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lecturers guide students through Tutorial Letter 501 using pre-recorded
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PowerPoint Lessons. The PowerPoint Lessons for all 5 Learning Units are uploaded on
the Lesson Tool on myModules .
9. The LJU4802 module focuses on developing students' ability to:
A) Memorise legal rules
B) Apply ethical principles to professional practice in law and related fields
C) Draft legal documents
D) Interpret statutes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students accredited with LJU4802 will be able to apply ethical principles to
professional practice in law and related fields. The module focuses on developing an
ethically-responsible decision-making process .
10. According to the lesson plan, the lecturers will monitor discussions on the
Discussion Forum:
A) Throughout the entire semester
B) Only during the particular week allocated to that Lesson
C) Only during examination period
D) At the end of each month
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lecturers will monitor the discussion only during that particular week
and post feedback at the end of the week. They will not continue to monitor a
discussion after the particular week allocated to it .
SECTION 2: LEGAL PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL THEORY (Questions 41–90)
11. Legal philosophy is also known as:
A) Jurisprudence
B) Legal ethics
C) Legal practice
D) Legal procedure
LJU4802 - PROFESSIONAL ETHICS EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 EDITION
LJU4802 EXAM 250-QUESTIONS
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS EXAMINATION
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (1-250)
SECTION 1: NATURE OF MORAL DISCOURSE (Questions 1–40)
1. The purpose of the LJU4802 module is to:
A) Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of South African criminal law
B) Gain professional theoretical and applied competence for ethical decision-making in
all matters relating to the practice of law
C) Focus exclusively on the historical development of the South African legal system
D) Prepare students for advanced research in legal philosophy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose of LJU4802 is for students to gain professional theoretical and
applied competence for ethical decision-making in all matters relating to the practice of
law. The module focuses on a variety of real-life studies to help students develop an
ethically-responsible decision-making process .
2. LJU4802 is a _____ degree module offered at NQF level _____.
A) Postgraduate; 9
B) Under Graduate; 8
C) Postgraduate; 8
D) Under Graduate; 7
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LJU4802 is an Under Graduate degree module offered at NQF level 8, with 12
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credits. The module is presented in English and has LME3701 as a prerequisite. Ideally,
students who take this module should be in their fourth-year level of their LLB degree .
3. According to the LJU4802 Lesson Plan, which of the following is the Background
Lesson topic?
A) The Legal Profession
B) The Nature of Moral Discourse
C) Legal Ethics in Practice
D) The Constitution and Legal Ethics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Background Lesson for LJU4802 covers the nature of moral discourse. In
this lesson, the nature of moral discourse is discussed, distinguishing between
descriptive and normative statements. This sets the foundation for understanding
professional ethics .
4. What is the prerequisite module for LJU4802?
A) LJU4801
B) SCL1501
C) LME3701
D) ILW1501
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prerequisite for LJU4802 is LME3701. The recommendation is that it
should be taken together with or follow on SCL1501 and ILW1501 .
5. Which of the following is a key distinction in understanding moral discourse?
A) Descriptive statements and normative statements
B) Legal rules and moral rules
C) Ethical principles and legal principles
D) Professional codes and personal ethics
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In understanding moral discourse, a key distinction is between descriptive
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statements (what is the case) and normative statements (what ought to be the case).
This distinction is foundational for understanding moral reasoning .
6. A statement that describes how things are, without making a value judgment, is
known as:
A) A normative statement
B) A descriptive statement
C) A prescriptive statement
D) An ethical statement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A descriptive statement describes how things are without making a value
judgment. For example, "The lawyer charged R5,000 for the consultation" is descriptive.
Normative statements prescribe how things ought to be .
7. A statement that prescribes how things ought to be is known as:
A) A descriptive statement
B) A factual statement
C) A normative statement
D) An analytical statement
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A normative statement prescribes how things ought to be. For example,
"Lawyers ought to act in their clients' best interests" is normative. It makes a value
judgment about what should be done .
8. According to the LJU4802 teaching plan, the module is guided by Tutorial Letter:
A) TL 101
B) TL 501
C) TL 201
D) TL 301
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lecturers guide students through Tutorial Letter 501 using pre-recorded
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PowerPoint Lessons. The PowerPoint Lessons for all 5 Learning Units are uploaded on
the Lesson Tool on myModules .
9. The LJU4802 module focuses on developing students' ability to:
A) Memorise legal rules
B) Apply ethical principles to professional practice in law and related fields
C) Draft legal documents
D) Interpret statutes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students accredited with LJU4802 will be able to apply ethical principles to
professional practice in law and related fields. The module focuses on developing an
ethically-responsible decision-making process .
10. According to the lesson plan, the lecturers will monitor discussions on the
Discussion Forum:
A) Throughout the entire semester
B) Only during the particular week allocated to that Lesson
C) Only during examination period
D) At the end of each month
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lecturers will monitor the discussion only during that particular week
and post feedback at the end of the week. They will not continue to monitor a
discussion after the particular week allocated to it .
SECTION 2: LEGAL PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICAL THEORY (Questions 41–90)
11. Legal philosophy is also known as:
A) Jurisprudence
B) Legal ethics
C) Legal practice
D) Legal procedure
