DVA1502
DEVELOPMENT
PROBLEMS AND
INSTITUTIONS
Multiple Choice
Questions and Answers
, 1. Which of the following sentences best defines the term plagiarism?
1) Providing a reference for a quote or to paraphrase from your reading materials.
2) Using words, ideas and thoughts of others without providing a reference.
3) Using the ideas of others and provide a reference for the idea used.
4) Allowing you to copy from fellow students.
Question 1
2- Plagiarism can be defined as providing a reference for a quote or to paraphrase from your
reading materials.
2. Log onto myUnisa. Which tool would you select to communicate with your lecturer and
fellow students?
1) Additional resources
2) Questions and answers
3) MyUnisa chat
4) Discussion forums
Question 2
4- Discussion forums can be used to communicate with your lecturer and fellow students
3. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT when compiling a bibliography?
1) References must be in alphabetical order.
2) References can either be in bullet or number form.
3) References must include full details of the sources used.
4) References must be done according to the Harvard style.
Question 3
2- When compiling a bibliography references cannot be in bullet or number form.
4. Why should you never use Wikipedia as your main academic source?
1) It is not always a reliable source
2) It is not an academic source
3) The information can be incorrect
4) All of the above.
Question 4
4- You should you never use Wikipedia as your main academic source because it is not always a
reliable source. It is not an academic source and the information can be incorrect.
5. Which of the following make up the four components of an assignment?
DEVELOPMENT
PROBLEMS AND
INSTITUTIONS
Multiple Choice
Questions and Answers
, 1. Which of the following sentences best defines the term plagiarism?
1) Providing a reference for a quote or to paraphrase from your reading materials.
2) Using words, ideas and thoughts of others without providing a reference.
3) Using the ideas of others and provide a reference for the idea used.
4) Allowing you to copy from fellow students.
Question 1
2- Plagiarism can be defined as providing a reference for a quote or to paraphrase from your
reading materials.
2. Log onto myUnisa. Which tool would you select to communicate with your lecturer and
fellow students?
1) Additional resources
2) Questions and answers
3) MyUnisa chat
4) Discussion forums
Question 2
4- Discussion forums can be used to communicate with your lecturer and fellow students
3. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT when compiling a bibliography?
1) References must be in alphabetical order.
2) References can either be in bullet or number form.
3) References must include full details of the sources used.
4) References must be done according to the Harvard style.
Question 3
2- When compiling a bibliography references cannot be in bullet or number form.
4. Why should you never use Wikipedia as your main academic source?
1) It is not always a reliable source
2) It is not an academic source
3) The information can be incorrect
4) All of the above.
Question 4
4- You should you never use Wikipedia as your main academic source because it is not always a
reliable source. It is not an academic source and the information can be incorrect.
5. Which of the following make up the four components of an assignment?
