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2026 – S1 – CAS1501 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 3
Started on Tuesday, 21 April 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 21 April 2026,
Time taken
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
The fraud triangle has three elements: opportunity, pressure and rationalisation. Which
element best explains why weak oversight of procurement within municipalities helps the
mafias win contracts?
a.
Pressure, because the mafias have financial needs.
b.
Rationalisation, because the mafias convince themselves that winning tenders this way is
acceptable.
c.
Opportunity, because weak controls and corrupt officials give the mafias easy access to
government contracts.
d.
Pressure, because the mafias need water to sell to residents.
e.
Rationalisation, because the officials know what they are doing is wrong.
Question 2
The article says government officials receive ‘kickbacks’ to give water contracts to the
mafias. What is a kickback?
a.
A fine that a company pays to the government for breaking the law.
b.
A bonus that a government official earns for completing a project on time.
c.
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2026 – S1 – CAS1501 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
A payment made to an official so that the official will abuse his/her power to benefit the
person paying the kickback.
d.
Money that a municipality borrows from a private company to pay for services.
e.
A refund that a company receives when a government contract is cancelled.
Question 3
The article explains that a December 2024 water tanker contract worth millions was awarded
to two men in their mid-20s with very little experience. If the tender application contained
false qualifications to make it look better than what it actually is, what financial crime does
this best describe?
a.
Procurement fraud, because the contract was awarded through intentional misrepresentation.
b.
Reckless trading, because the municipality kept awarding contracts despite knowing the
company was unqualified.
c.
Tax evasion, because the young men are unlikely to declare their income to SARS.
d.
A legal procurement decision, because any registered company can bid for government work.
e.
Environmental crime, because unqualified operators are more likely to mishandle water.
Question 4
Learning Unit 2 explains the fraud triangle, which includes ‘rationalisation.’ Which of the
following is the best example of a municipal official rationalising the kickbacks he/she
receives from the mafias?
a.
‘The risk is very low as nobody gets caught for this.’
b.
‘I will be punished if I get caught.’
c.
2026 – S1 – CAS1501 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 3
Started on Tuesday, 21 April 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 21 April 2026,
Time taken
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
The fraud triangle has three elements: opportunity, pressure and rationalisation. Which
element best explains why weak oversight of procurement within municipalities helps the
mafias win contracts?
a.
Pressure, because the mafias have financial needs.
b.
Rationalisation, because the mafias convince themselves that winning tenders this way is
acceptable.
c.
Opportunity, because weak controls and corrupt officials give the mafias easy access to
government contracts.
d.
Pressure, because the mafias need water to sell to residents.
e.
Rationalisation, because the officials know what they are doing is wrong.
Question 2
The article says government officials receive ‘kickbacks’ to give water contracts to the
mafias. What is a kickback?
a.
A fine that a company pays to the government for breaking the law.
b.
A bonus that a government official earns for completing a project on time.
c.
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2026 – S1 – CAS1501 – ASSESSMENT 3 – Q&A
A payment made to an official so that the official will abuse his/her power to benefit the
person paying the kickback.
d.
Money that a municipality borrows from a private company to pay for services.
e.
A refund that a company receives when a government contract is cancelled.
Question 3
The article explains that a December 2024 water tanker contract worth millions was awarded
to two men in their mid-20s with very little experience. If the tender application contained
false qualifications to make it look better than what it actually is, what financial crime does
this best describe?
a.
Procurement fraud, because the contract was awarded through intentional misrepresentation.
b.
Reckless trading, because the municipality kept awarding contracts despite knowing the
company was unqualified.
c.
Tax evasion, because the young men are unlikely to declare their income to SARS.
d.
A legal procurement decision, because any registered company can bid for government work.
e.
Environmental crime, because unqualified operators are more likely to mishandle water.
Question 4
Learning Unit 2 explains the fraud triangle, which includes ‘rationalisation.’ Which of the
following is the best example of a municipal official rationalising the kickbacks he/she
receives from the mafias?
a.
‘The risk is very low as nobody gets caught for this.’
b.
‘I will be punished if I get caught.’
c.
