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DVA3703 EXAM PACK QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
DVA3703 Exam Pack — Development Policy and Strategies
SECTION 1: THE NATURE AND CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY (Questions 1–25)
1. What is the primary aim of the DVA3703 module?
A) To study the history of South Africa
B) To expose students to ideas about how public policy and strategies directed at development
are formulated at local, national and international levels
C) To teach financial accounting
D) To study only economic development
Answer: B) To expose students to ideas about how public policy and strategies directed at
development are formulated at local, national and international levels
Rationale: The aim of the DVA3703 module is to expose students to ideas about the way in
which public policy and strategies directed at development are formulated at local, national and
international levels. It also analyses the dynamics and problems of policy implementation and
evaluation.
2. Which of the following best describes the evolution of the concept of development?
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A) It has remained static since the 1950s
B) It has evolved from a narrow focus on economic growth to a more holistic understanding
encompassing social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
C) It has always been about human rights
D) It has only focused on industrialisation
Answer: B) It has evolved from a narrow focus on economic growth to a more holistic
understanding encompassing social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
Rationale: The concept of development has evolved from a narrow focus on economic growth
to a more holistic understanding that encompasses social, political, cultural and environmental
dimensions. In the context of Africa, this evolution has significant implications for the
formulation and implementation of development policies.
3. Which of the following was a characteristic of development thinking in the 1950s and
1960s?
A) Basic needs and project planning approaches
B) Economic growth and interventionist policies
C) Sustainable development
D) Human development
Answer: B) Economic growth and interventionist policies
Rationale: The 1950s and 1960s were characterised by economic growth and interventionist
policies. Development was primarily seen as economic growth, measured by GDP.
4. Which approach to development was prominent in the 1970s?
A) Economic growth and interventionist policies
B) Basic needs and project planning approaches
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C) Neoliberalism
D) Sustainable development
Answer: B) Basic needs and project planning approaches
Rationale: The 1970s saw the rise of basic needs and project planning approaches.
Development thinking shifted towards addressing the basic needs of the poor and using project
planning as a tool for implementation.
5. Which of the following is a dimension of development?
A) Economic growth only
B) Social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
C) Military strength only
D) Trade only
Answer: B) Social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
Rationale: Development is multidimensional and integrated. It encompasses social, political,
cultural and environmental dimensions, not just economic growth.
6. What does the term "development policy" refer to?
A) Policies aimed at economic growth only
B) A set of policies and strategies directed at achieving development objectives
C) Policies aimed at military expansion
D) Policies aimed at reducing population
Answer: B) A set of policies and strategies directed at achieving development objectives
Rationale: Development policy refers to the set of policies and strategies that governments and
other actors use to achieve development objectives at local, national and international levels.
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7. Why is policy important in the context of development?
A) It is not important
B) It provides a framework for action and resource allocation to address development
challenges
C) It only benefits the rich
D) It is only for developed countries
Answer: B) It provides a framework for action and resource allocation to address
development challenges
Rationale: Policy is important because it provides a framework for action and resource
allocation to address development challenges. It shapes the direction and priorities of
development efforts.
8. What are the anticipated and unanticipated effects of policy-making on the development of
communities?
A) Only positive effects
B) Only negative effects
C) Both anticipated and unanticipated effects that can be positive or negative
D) No effects
Answer: C) Both anticipated and unanticipated effects that can be positive or negative
Rationale: Policy-making can have both anticipated and unanticipated effects on the
development of communities. These effects can be positive or negative, and understanding
them is crucial for effective policy-making.
9. Which of the following is NOT a study unit in DVA3703?
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DVA3703 EXAM PACK QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
DVA3703 Exam Pack — Development Policy and Strategies
SECTION 1: THE NATURE AND CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY (Questions 1–25)
1. What is the primary aim of the DVA3703 module?
A) To study the history of South Africa
B) To expose students to ideas about how public policy and strategies directed at development
are formulated at local, national and international levels
C) To teach financial accounting
D) To study only economic development
Answer: B) To expose students to ideas about how public policy and strategies directed at
development are formulated at local, national and international levels
Rationale: The aim of the DVA3703 module is to expose students to ideas about the way in
which public policy and strategies directed at development are formulated at local, national and
international levels. It also analyses the dynamics and problems of policy implementation and
evaluation.
2. Which of the following best describes the evolution of the concept of development?
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A) It has remained static since the 1950s
B) It has evolved from a narrow focus on economic growth to a more holistic understanding
encompassing social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
C) It has always been about human rights
D) It has only focused on industrialisation
Answer: B) It has evolved from a narrow focus on economic growth to a more holistic
understanding encompassing social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
Rationale: The concept of development has evolved from a narrow focus on economic growth
to a more holistic understanding that encompasses social, political, cultural and environmental
dimensions. In the context of Africa, this evolution has significant implications for the
formulation and implementation of development policies.
3. Which of the following was a characteristic of development thinking in the 1950s and
1960s?
A) Basic needs and project planning approaches
B) Economic growth and interventionist policies
C) Sustainable development
D) Human development
Answer: B) Economic growth and interventionist policies
Rationale: The 1950s and 1960s were characterised by economic growth and interventionist
policies. Development was primarily seen as economic growth, measured by GDP.
4. Which approach to development was prominent in the 1970s?
A) Economic growth and interventionist policies
B) Basic needs and project planning approaches
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C) Neoliberalism
D) Sustainable development
Answer: B) Basic needs and project planning approaches
Rationale: The 1970s saw the rise of basic needs and project planning approaches.
Development thinking shifted towards addressing the basic needs of the poor and using project
planning as a tool for implementation.
5. Which of the following is a dimension of development?
A) Economic growth only
B) Social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
C) Military strength only
D) Trade only
Answer: B) Social, political, cultural and environmental dimensions
Rationale: Development is multidimensional and integrated. It encompasses social, political,
cultural and environmental dimensions, not just economic growth.
6. What does the term "development policy" refer to?
A) Policies aimed at economic growth only
B) A set of policies and strategies directed at achieving development objectives
C) Policies aimed at military expansion
D) Policies aimed at reducing population
Answer: B) A set of policies and strategies directed at achieving development objectives
Rationale: Development policy refers to the set of policies and strategies that governments and
other actors use to achieve development objectives at local, national and international levels.
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7. Why is policy important in the context of development?
A) It is not important
B) It provides a framework for action and resource allocation to address development
challenges
C) It only benefits the rich
D) It is only for developed countries
Answer: B) It provides a framework for action and resource allocation to address
development challenges
Rationale: Policy is important because it provides a framework for action and resource
allocation to address development challenges. It shapes the direction and priorities of
development efforts.
8. What are the anticipated and unanticipated effects of policy-making on the development of
communities?
A) Only positive effects
B) Only negative effects
C) Both anticipated and unanticipated effects that can be positive or negative
D) No effects
Answer: C) Both anticipated and unanticipated effects that can be positive or negative
Rationale: Policy-making can have both anticipated and unanticipated effects on the
development of communities. These effects can be positive or negative, and understanding
them is crucial for effective policy-making.
9. Which of the following is NOT a study unit in DVA3703?
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