NST1501
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1. Educational Aid: These study notes are designed to serve as educational aids and should not be considered as a
substitute for individual research, critical thinking, or professional guidance. Students are encouraged to
conduct their own extensive research and consult with their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment requirements.
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information provided in these study notes, the seller cannot guarantee the completeness or correctness of all
the content. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of the information and use their own
judgment when applying it to their assignments.
3. Academic Integrity: It is crucial for students to uphold academic integrity and adhere to their institution's
policies and guidelines regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as a
tool for learning and inspiration, but any direct reproduction of the content without proper acknowledgment and
citation may constitute academic misconduct.
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losses, or consequences arising from the use of the notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor grades,
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provided.
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
JAN/FEB 2023
Department of Science and Technology
NST1501
Natural Science and Technology for the classroom 1
100 Marks
Duration: 3 hours
Examiner: Ms J Broadhurst
Second examiner: Dr E Mazibe
This paper consists of 9 pages.
Instructions:
Closed book examination.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
• You must complete the Honesty Declaration, below.
DECLARATION
Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.
I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….
Module code: …………………………………………………..
Hereby declare the following:
I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work produced by myself.
I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print) through the proper
reference techniques as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied the work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.
Signature: ……………… Date: ……………………….
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January/February 2023
• The platform and specific submission
Take-Home/File Upload Exams on the eAssessment Tool on myExams.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into the Invigilator App and scan
this QR code.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the Exam
Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
• Unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code
once. If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT
finish the invigilation until your entire assessment has been completed.
• Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
• The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be scanned as
soon as possible to start the invigilation.
• Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume Is turned up and place your
smartphone next to you. The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when
you are required to action a request, which you should then perform.
• We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the
assessment.
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• If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the application by pressing
the ‘Access Exam’ button in the top right corner of your app.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone for the full duration of the
assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or leave the app.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the invigilation as well as
at the end of the assessment. No internet connection is required during the assessment.
• You have to adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your
institution as the time displayed in the Invigilator App could differ from the time allocated
to complete your assessment.
• You can click the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish your assessment
early.
• If you are performing a written or Scan-and-Upload assessment:
• The Invigilator App may request you to take a picture of every page of your answer sheet
at the end of the assessment. Unless otherwise specified by your institution, this does
NOT replace the normal upload of your script to your institutions online portal
• After completing invigilation and following all app instructions, you must upload your
Invigilation App data. If however there is a delay in the upload of the app data at the end
of the assessment, you should prioritise the upload of your script to your university portal
and you can temporarily minimise the app to do so. Uploading of app data is not time
sensitive and you can come back and do it after you have successfully uploaded your
script to the exam portal.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk
on 073 505 8273.
• Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files)
2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Neither submissions saved in an incorrect file format nor uncollated answer scripts will be
considered.
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EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
1. Educational Aid: These study notes are designed to serve as educational aids and should not be considered as a
substitute for individual research, critical thinking, or professional guidance. Students are encouraged to
conduct their own extensive research and consult with their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment requirements.
2. Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information provided in these study notes, the seller cannot guarantee the completeness or correctness of all
the content. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of the information and use their own
judgment when applying it to their assignments.
3. Academic Integrity: It is crucial for students to uphold academic integrity and adhere to their institution's
policies and guidelines regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as a
tool for learning and inspiration, but any direct reproduction of the content without proper acknowledgment and
citation may constitute academic misconduct.
4. Limited Liability: The seller of these study notes shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages,
losses, or consequences arising from the use of the notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor grades,
academic penalties, or any other negative outcomes resulting from the application or misuse of the information
provided.
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
JAN/FEB 2023
Department of Science and Technology
NST1501
Natural Science and Technology for the classroom 1
100 Marks
Duration: 3 hours
Examiner: Ms J Broadhurst
Second examiner: Dr E Mazibe
This paper consists of 9 pages.
Instructions:
Closed book examination.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
• You must complete the Honesty Declaration, below.
DECLARATION
Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.
I, ………...……………………………………………………….
(Name & Surname)
Student number: ……………………………………………….
Module code: …………………………………………………..
Hereby declare the following:
I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work produced by myself.
I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print) through the proper
reference techniques as stipulated in this module.
I have not copied the work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work
available to any fellow students to submit as their own.
Signature: ……………… Date: ……………………….
[TURN OVER]
, 2 NST1501
January/February 2023
• The platform and specific submission
Take-Home/File Upload Exams on the eAssessment Tool on myExams.
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to log into the Invigilator App and scan
this QR code.
• If you encounter difficulty in scanning the QR code, you can alternatively enter the Exam
Access Code below the QR code to start the invigilation.
• Unless otherwise specified by your institution, note that you can only scan this QR code
once. If your assessment has multiple online sections, tests or attempts, you should NOT
finish the invigilation until your entire assessment has been completed.
• Only scan the QR code when the assessment formally commences.
• The QR code is only scannable for a limited time and it should therefore be scanned as
soon as possible to start the invigilation.
• Once the QR code is scanned, ensure your media volume Is turned up and place your
smartphone next to you. The Invigilator App will notify you with a notification beep when
you are required to action a request, which you should then perform.
• We recommend that you keep your smartphone on charge for the duration of the
assessment.
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January/February 2023
• If you only have one device you may access your assessment in the application by pressing
the ‘Access Exam’ button in the top right corner of your app.
• Keep the Invigilator App open on your cell phone for the full duration of the
assessment. You are not allowed to minimise or leave the app.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet in order to commence the invigilation as well as
at the end of the assessment. No internet connection is required during the assessment.
• You have to adhere to the assessment time limit communicated to you by your
institution as the time displayed in the Invigilator App could differ from the time allocated
to complete your assessment.
• You can click the "Finish Assessment" button in the app if you finish your assessment
early.
• If you are performing a written or Scan-and-Upload assessment:
• The Invigilator App may request you to take a picture of every page of your answer sheet
at the end of the assessment. Unless otherwise specified by your institution, this does
NOT replace the normal upload of your script to your institutions online portal
• After completing invigilation and following all app instructions, you must upload your
Invigilation App data. If however there is a delay in the upload of the app data at the end
of the assessment, you should prioritise the upload of your script to your university portal
and you can temporarily minimise the app to do so. Uploading of app data is not time
sensitive and you can come back and do it after you have successfully uploaded your
script to the exam portal.
• Should you encounter any technical difficulty, please WhatsApp The Invigilator Helpdesk
on 073 505 8273.
• Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be
password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files)
2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Neither submissions saved in an incorrect file format nor uncollated answer scripts will be
considered.
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