2025 – S1 - OVM1502 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 17 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Monday, 17 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 50.00/50.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
………………. takes place when a police official questions a suspect to find out the
truth and to determine the suspect’s role in a matter. It is a formal discussion and the
suspect’s constitutional rights as well as the judges ‘rules are to be taken into
consideration.
a.
Interview
b.
Talking
c.
Questioning
d.
Interrogation
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The correct answer is: Interrogation
Question 2
A properly functioning Criminal Justice System is dependent on ….
a.
Police officials who are able to thoroughly investigate all cases
b.
A constant influx of new offenders who need to be processed
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c.
Social workers who focus on trauma counselling
d.
Buildings, vehicles and well-trained officials
Feedback
The correct answer is: A constant influx of new offenders who need to be processed
Question 3
Which Standing Order deals with Pocket books?
a.
Standing Order (General) 352
b.
Standing Order (General) 1995
c.
Standing Order (General) 280
d.
Standing Order (General) 252
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The correct answer is: Standing Order (General) 252
Question 4
The presence and cooperation of witnesses are vital for a successful prosecution of
any trial against the accused. What is crucial for the prosecutor in preparing for the
trial in court?
a.
the prosecutor not obtaining enough information from the witness
b.
The prosecutor to leave the witness to be vulnerable by not providing adequate
protection
c.
the prosecutor to keeping away the trial information to the witness
d.
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the arrangement of the prosecutor and witness to meet before the trial.
Feedback
The correct answer is: the arrangement of the prosecutor and witness to meet before
the trial.
Question 5
The “C” clip in a case docket is known as the investigation diary and contains a
complete record of all the work done in connection with the investigation. It must also
serve as an index for all the documents in the case docket. The information
contained in documents that you file in the case docket must … .
a.
be briefly mentioned so that the reader understands the true situation without
reading the full text or the whole docket
b.
under no circumstances be repeated or referred to in the investigation diary
c.
be translated into code words so that only you, as the investigator, understand the
true status of the investigation
d.
be repeated and rewritten word for word in the investigation diary
Feedback
The correct answer is: be briefly mentioned so that the reader understands the true
situation without reading the full text or the whole docket
Question 6
The courts are establishes under section ………… to ensure the independence of
the courts from other organs of the state
a.
Section 165(2) Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977
b.
Section 165(2) Constitution of the Republic of South of South 108 of 1996
c.
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Monday, 17 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Monday, 17 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 50.00/50.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
………………. takes place when a police official questions a suspect to find out the
truth and to determine the suspect’s role in a matter. It is a formal discussion and the
suspect’s constitutional rights as well as the judges ‘rules are to be taken into
consideration.
a.
Interview
b.
Talking
c.
Questioning
d.
Interrogation
Feedback
The correct answer is: Interrogation
Question 2
A properly functioning Criminal Justice System is dependent on ….
a.
Police officials who are able to thoroughly investigate all cases
b.
A constant influx of new offenders who need to be processed
1
,2025 – S1 - OVM1502 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
c.
Social workers who focus on trauma counselling
d.
Buildings, vehicles and well-trained officials
Feedback
The correct answer is: A constant influx of new offenders who need to be processed
Question 3
Which Standing Order deals with Pocket books?
a.
Standing Order (General) 352
b.
Standing Order (General) 1995
c.
Standing Order (General) 280
d.
Standing Order (General) 252
Feedback
The correct answer is: Standing Order (General) 252
Question 4
The presence and cooperation of witnesses are vital for a successful prosecution of
any trial against the accused. What is crucial for the prosecutor in preparing for the
trial in court?
a.
the prosecutor not obtaining enough information from the witness
b.
The prosecutor to leave the witness to be vulnerable by not providing adequate
protection
c.
the prosecutor to keeping away the trial information to the witness
d.
2
, 2025 – S1 - OVM1502 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
the arrangement of the prosecutor and witness to meet before the trial.
Feedback
The correct answer is: the arrangement of the prosecutor and witness to meet before
the trial.
Question 5
The “C” clip in a case docket is known as the investigation diary and contains a
complete record of all the work done in connection with the investigation. It must also
serve as an index for all the documents in the case docket. The information
contained in documents that you file in the case docket must … .
a.
be briefly mentioned so that the reader understands the true situation without
reading the full text or the whole docket
b.
under no circumstances be repeated or referred to in the investigation diary
c.
be translated into code words so that only you, as the investigator, understand the
true status of the investigation
d.
be repeated and rewritten word for word in the investigation diary
Feedback
The correct answer is: be briefly mentioned so that the reader understands the true
situation without reading the full text or the whole docket
Question 6
The courts are establishes under section ………… to ensure the independence of
the courts from other organs of the state
a.
Section 165(2) Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977
b.
Section 165(2) Constitution of the Republic of South of South 108 of 1996
c.
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