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PRM3701 EXAM PACK
2025/2026 – QUESTION
& ANSWERS
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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PRM3701_EXAM_SEMESTER 1_2025
May/June 2025
PRM3701
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
80 marks Duration: 3 hours
Date: 27th May 2025 EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Mrs Z Aziz
Start time: 14h00
End time: 17h00 SECOND: Mrs Q Buthelezi
This examination paper consists of eight (8) pages, including the instructions.
General instructions:
• This assessment constitutes the May/June 2025 examination.
• This is an open-book assessment.
• Answer all the questions. The four (4) questions add up to a total of 80 marks.
• This assessment remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be distributed to a third
party.
Guidelines for answering the examination questions as well as plagiarism:
• No marks will be awarded for copying and pasting the theory and/or content from sources at your disposal.
• Depending on the question, your answers must demonstrate application and/or insight in and/or
understanding and/or integration of the theory.
• This means that you need to synthesise the theory appropriately and use your own words to integrate the
theory into your answers.
• Provide in-text references to acknowledge any sources that are not your own. The author and year are
required, but no page numbers are required, for example: (Collier & Evans, 2021). No reference list is
required for this examination.
• Honesty declaration: Unisa’s plagiarism policy applies to this portfolio. In submitting your answers to this
examination, you are declaring that it is entirely your own work and has not been taken from the work of
others.
Where to answer the examination questions:
• This examination question paper only contains the examination questions.
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• You may choose whether to type your answers or handwrite your answers.
Instructions if you choose to type:
• Answer the questions to this examination in a new Microsoft (MS) Word answer document, which you must
create yourself.
• Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected on the first page of your MS Word
answer document.
• Use Arial, font size 11 and 1.15 line spacing in your answer document.
• You do not have to rewrite the questions but ensure that your question numbering is correct.
• Once you have completed answering the questions in your answer document, you will convert the document
to a PDF file. While saving your completed answer document in MS Word, you can convert your file to PDF by
locating “save as type” and selecting “PDF”. Alternatively, you can use PDF conversion software to create the
final file for upload.
Instructions if you choose to handwrite:
• Handwrite your answers, using an A4 writing pad, with clear margins.
• Write with a black pen.
• Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected on the first page of your answer
document,.
• Scan these pages into a single PDF document and upload this file as your answer file. When scanning, you
may use a PDF scanner application (using your cell phone) or a copier/scanning device.
How to submit your answer file:
1. Access myExams at https://myexams.unisa.ac.za/ and log in using your student number and myUnisa
password.
2. On the next screen, click on the myExams dropdown menu and locate your module code. Click on the
Module Code.
3. Once the module site has loaded, find the examination link on the main page.
4. Click on the Exam link to open it.
5. If the examination is still in session, an Add Submission button will display at the bottom of the page. Click
on that button.
6. Review and check the Honesty Declaration to see if you comply with the provisions stated there.
7. In the File Submissions section, click on the first icon Add to start the upload process.
8. Next, click on Choose File. Your own folder system will display. Navigate and select the file you want to load.
Be careful. Make sure you pick the correct file.
9. Then, click on Save changes.
10. Submission confirmation: Once you have submitted your assessment, you will receive a confirmation
message on the screen. Make a screen copy for your records.
Who do I contact if I am experiencing any problems completing this assessment or uploading my answer
file?
If you require guidance regarding the completion or upload of this assessment, please send an e-mail to
. You MUST send the e-mail from your myLife e-mail address.
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PRM3701_EXAM_SEMESTER 1_2025
The Invigilator application
Please take note that the use of The Invigilator application is compulsory for your upcoming assessment or
examination. Failure to use the application will result in your examination mark being retained. You have been
provided with all the information grading this. Please see your e-mail and the Announcements on myUnisa.
How do I get started with The Invigilator application?
• Follow the guidelines on page 2 of this document.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulties, please WhatsApp the Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
PRM3701 EXAM PACK
2025/2026 – QUESTION
& ANSWERS
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
, lOMoARcPSD| 18998289
PRM3701_EXAM_SEMESTER 1_2025
May/June 2025
PRM3701
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
80 marks Duration: 3 hours
Date: 27th May 2025 EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Mrs Z Aziz
Start time: 14h00
End time: 17h00 SECOND: Mrs Q Buthelezi
This examination paper consists of eight (8) pages, including the instructions.
General instructions:
• This assessment constitutes the May/June 2025 examination.
• This is an open-book assessment.
• Answer all the questions. The four (4) questions add up to a total of 80 marks.
• This assessment remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be distributed to a third
party.
Guidelines for answering the examination questions as well as plagiarism:
• No marks will be awarded for copying and pasting the theory and/or content from sources at your disposal.
• Depending on the question, your answers must demonstrate application and/or insight in and/or
understanding and/or integration of the theory.
• This means that you need to synthesise the theory appropriately and use your own words to integrate the
theory into your answers.
• Provide in-text references to acknowledge any sources that are not your own. The author and year are
required, but no page numbers are required, for example: (Collier & Evans, 2021). No reference list is
required for this examination.
• Honesty declaration: Unisa’s plagiarism policy applies to this portfolio. In submitting your answers to this
examination, you are declaring that it is entirely your own work and has not been taken from the work of
others.
Where to answer the examination questions:
• This examination question paper only contains the examination questions.
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PRM3701_EXAM_SEMESTER 1_2025
• You may choose whether to type your answers or handwrite your answers.
Instructions if you choose to type:
• Answer the questions to this examination in a new Microsoft (MS) Word answer document, which you must
create yourself.
• Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected on the first page of your MS Word
answer document.
• Use Arial, font size 11 and 1.15 line spacing in your answer document.
• You do not have to rewrite the questions but ensure that your question numbering is correct.
• Once you have completed answering the questions in your answer document, you will convert the document
to a PDF file. While saving your completed answer document in MS Word, you can convert your file to PDF by
locating “save as type” and selecting “PDF”. Alternatively, you can use PDF conversion software to create the
final file for upload.
Instructions if you choose to handwrite:
• Handwrite your answers, using an A4 writing pad, with clear margins.
• Write with a black pen.
• Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected on the first page of your answer
document,.
• Scan these pages into a single PDF document and upload this file as your answer file. When scanning, you
may use a PDF scanner application (using your cell phone) or a copier/scanning device.
How to submit your answer file:
1. Access myExams at https://myexams.unisa.ac.za/ and log in using your student number and myUnisa
password.
2. On the next screen, click on the myExams dropdown menu and locate your module code. Click on the
Module Code.
3. Once the module site has loaded, find the examination link on the main page.
4. Click on the Exam link to open it.
5. If the examination is still in session, an Add Submission button will display at the bottom of the page. Click
on that button.
6. Review and check the Honesty Declaration to see if you comply with the provisions stated there.
7. In the File Submissions section, click on the first icon Add to start the upload process.
8. Next, click on Choose File. Your own folder system will display. Navigate and select the file you want to load.
Be careful. Make sure you pick the correct file.
9. Then, click on Save changes.
10. Submission confirmation: Once you have submitted your assessment, you will receive a confirmation
message on the screen. Make a screen copy for your records.
Who do I contact if I am experiencing any problems completing this assessment or uploading my answer
file?
If you require guidance regarding the completion or upload of this assessment, please send an e-mail to
. You MUST send the e-mail from your myLife e-mail address.
, lOMoARcPSD| 18998289
PRM3701_EXAM_SEMESTER 1_2025
The Invigilator application
Please take note that the use of The Invigilator application is compulsory for your upcoming assessment or
examination. Failure to use the application will result in your examination mark being retained. You have been
provided with all the information grading this. Please see your e-mail and the Announcements on myUnisa.
How do I get started with The Invigilator application?
• Follow the guidelines on page 2 of this document.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulties, please WhatsApp the Invigilator Helpdesk on 073 505 8273.
