PRO4801
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DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2022
PRO4801
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
100 marks
Duration: 4 hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: MR A SITHOLE
SECOND: MS Z AZIZ
EXTERNAL: PROF PD RWELAMILA
This paper consists of 18 pages.
Instructions:
This is an open-book examination.
This examination may be answered in English.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
Declaration of honesty: By taking this examination, I declare that the submission is my own work.
Examination submission will be only on the myUnisa platform – no e-mailed submission will be accepted.
Send your answer file as a PDF document for submission. Do NOT protect your submission with a
password.
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, PRO4801
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
Guidelines to answering the examination questions:
No marks will be awarded for copying and pasting of the theory.
Depending on the question, your answers will be required to demonstrate application and/or
insight and/or understanding and/or integration of the theory.
This means you need to synthesise the theory appropriately and use your own words to integrate
the theory into your answers.
In-text reference any sources that are not your own (only author and year required, no page
numbers required); for example, “(Collier & Evans, 2017)”.
Unisa’s plagiarism policy is applicable to this portfolio. In submitting your answers to this
examination, you are declaring that they are entirely your own work and have not been taken
from the work of others.
NB: Number your answers according to question numbers.
Where to answer the examination questions:
This examination question paper only contains the examination questions.
You may choose whether to type your answers or handwrite your answers
Instructions if you choose to type
Answer the questions to this examination in a new Microsoft Word answer document, which you
will create yourself.
Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected in your answer document
on the first page.
Use Arial, font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing in your answer document.
Once you have completed answering the questions in your answer document, you will convert
the document to a pdf file. While saving your completed answer document in Microsoft Word, you
can convert your file to pdf by locating “save as type” and selecting “PDF”. Alternatively, you can
use PDF conversion software to create the final file for upload.
Instructions if you choose to handwrite
Handwrite your answers, using an A4 writing pad, with clear margins.
Write with a black pen.
Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected in your answer document
on the first page.
Scan these pages into a single pdf document and upload this file as your answer file. When
scanning, you may use a PDF scanner app (using your cellphone) or a copier/scanning device.
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, PRO4801
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
NB: The relevant help guides, in this regard, have been provided to you in the
“PRO4801_guide.pdf” document linked to your timetable, as well as under Additional
Resources, on the PRO4801-21-Y1 site, on myUnisa.
How to submit your answer file:
1. Access myExams, at https://cems.myexams.unisa.ac.za, and log in using your student number
and myUnisa password.
2. Go to your specific examination site through the site tabs on the horizontal navigation bar. Also
check your Sites link, in the top right-hand corner, if you do not find the site on the horizontal
navigation bar.
3. Once the site has loaded, select the eAssessment tool from the navigation menu on the left-
hand side.
4. The list of all available assessments on the site will be displayed.
5. Select the assessment for which you want to upload the examination answer file by clicking on
the title of the assessment in the list. A new page will open.
6. Submit your examination answer file.
7. NB: The relevant help guides, in this regard, have been provided to you in the
“PRO4801_guide.pdf” document linked to your timetable, as well as under Additional
Resources, on the PRO4801-21-Y1 site, on myUnisa.
Who do I contact if I am experiencing any problems completing or uploading my answer
file?
If you experience any challenges with your examination, please send an e-mail (only use your
myLife e-mail address) to and cc . NB: Refer to the
document “PRO4801_Exam booklet for CEMS students_Jan-Feb 2022” for details required from
the students when reporting problems and where to send specific problems. This document is
found in announcements as well as under Additional Resources on the PRO4801-21-Y1
myUnisa site.
ALTERNATIVE UPLOAD LINK:
If you struggle to upload via myExams’ eAssessment tool, you can use the alternative link
below and note the following:
You must log in to Office365 [https://www.office.com/] with your myUnisa credentials before the
link can be utilised.
You must notify your lecturer and the College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS)
with a screenshot (proof of submission) once you have successfully submitted via the link.
CEMS: https://tinyurl.com/CEMSJAN22
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EXAM PACK
Recent exam questions and answers
Summarised study notes
Exam tips and guidelines
+27 81 278 3372
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January/February 2022
PRO4801
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
100 marks
Duration: 4 hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: MR A SITHOLE
SECOND: MS Z AZIZ
EXTERNAL: PROF PD RWELAMILA
This paper consists of 18 pages.
Instructions:
This is an open-book examination.
This examination may be answered in English.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
Declaration of honesty: By taking this examination, I declare that the submission is my own work.
Examination submission will be only on the myUnisa platform – no e-mailed submission will be accepted.
Send your answer file as a PDF document for submission. Do NOT protect your submission with a
password.
1
, PRO4801
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
Guidelines to answering the examination questions:
No marks will be awarded for copying and pasting of the theory.
Depending on the question, your answers will be required to demonstrate application and/or
insight and/or understanding and/or integration of the theory.
This means you need to synthesise the theory appropriately and use your own words to integrate
the theory into your answers.
In-text reference any sources that are not your own (only author and year required, no page
numbers required); for example, “(Collier & Evans, 2017)”.
Unisa’s plagiarism policy is applicable to this portfolio. In submitting your answers to this
examination, you are declaring that they are entirely your own work and have not been taken
from the work of others.
NB: Number your answers according to question numbers.
Where to answer the examination questions:
This examination question paper only contains the examination questions.
You may choose whether to type your answers or handwrite your answers
Instructions if you choose to type
Answer the questions to this examination in a new Microsoft Word answer document, which you
will create yourself.
Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected in your answer document
on the first page.
Use Arial, font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing in your answer document.
Once you have completed answering the questions in your answer document, you will convert
the document to a pdf file. While saving your completed answer document in Microsoft Word, you
can convert your file to pdf by locating “save as type” and selecting “PDF”. Alternatively, you can
use PDF conversion software to create the final file for upload.
Instructions if you choose to handwrite
Handwrite your answers, using an A4 writing pad, with clear margins.
Write with a black pen.
Ensure that your name, student number and module code are reflected in your answer document
on the first page.
Scan these pages into a single pdf document and upload this file as your answer file. When
scanning, you may use a PDF scanner app (using your cellphone) or a copier/scanning device.
2
, PRO4801
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
NB: The relevant help guides, in this regard, have been provided to you in the
“PRO4801_guide.pdf” document linked to your timetable, as well as under Additional
Resources, on the PRO4801-21-Y1 site, on myUnisa.
How to submit your answer file:
1. Access myExams, at https://cems.myexams.unisa.ac.za, and log in using your student number
and myUnisa password.
2. Go to your specific examination site through the site tabs on the horizontal navigation bar. Also
check your Sites link, in the top right-hand corner, if you do not find the site on the horizontal
navigation bar.
3. Once the site has loaded, select the eAssessment tool from the navigation menu on the left-
hand side.
4. The list of all available assessments on the site will be displayed.
5. Select the assessment for which you want to upload the examination answer file by clicking on
the title of the assessment in the list. A new page will open.
6. Submit your examination answer file.
7. NB: The relevant help guides, in this regard, have been provided to you in the
“PRO4801_guide.pdf” document linked to your timetable, as well as under Additional
Resources, on the PRO4801-21-Y1 site, on myUnisa.
Who do I contact if I am experiencing any problems completing or uploading my answer
file?
If you experience any challenges with your examination, please send an e-mail (only use your
myLife e-mail address) to and cc . NB: Refer to the
document “PRO4801_Exam booklet for CEMS students_Jan-Feb 2022” for details required from
the students when reporting problems and where to send specific problems. This document is
found in announcements as well as under Additional Resources on the PRO4801-21-Y1
myUnisa site.
ALTERNATIVE UPLOAD LINK:
If you struggle to upload via myExams’ eAssessment tool, you can use the alternative link
below and note the following:
You must log in to Office365 [https://www.office.com/] with your myUnisa credentials before the
link can be utilised.
You must notify your lecturer and the College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS)
with a screenshot (proof of submission) once you have successfully submitted via the link.
CEMS: https://tinyurl.com/CEMSJAN22
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