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QUESTION 1

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A key element of the study process is:

1. to interact with fellow students or the teacher

2. methods
3. learning
4. reading, underlining and making notes

Refer to Page 22 – 23 of the study guide (2.2.4)

QUESTION 2

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Understanding action words is part of:

1. time management
2. study environment
3. testing phase
4. responsibility

Refer to Page 22 – 23 of the study guide (2.2.4.4)

QUESTION 3

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The decentralised model of study groups has:

1. no free flow of communication

2. no place for small groups
3. no “talk shows”
4. no main leader

Refer to Page 33 of the study guide

QUESTION 4
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We do the following when we summarise:

1. briefly misrepresent the original text in a nice way

2. outline the key ideas of the original text
3. outline insignificant ideas of the author
4. only read the whole text

Refer to Page 4 of the study guide

QUESTION 5

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“Legislation does not want to change existing laws unnecessarily” is an example

of:

1. previous knowledge
2. context
3. presumption
4. parliament

Refer to Page 46 of the study guide

QUESTION 6

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The following cases are not reported in Law Reports:

1. criminal cases
2. civil cases
3. cases involving actions of the police
4. magistrate court cases

Refer to Page 49 - 51 of the study guide (3.4.2.3)

QUESTION 7

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Separate judgment is:

1. when a judge disagrees with the conclusion of other judges
2. when a judge disagrees with the reasons of other judges
3. when a judge creates a separate precedent
4. when a judge creates a separate ratio decidendi

Refer to Page 57 of the study guide

QUESTION 8

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Primary sources:

1. are common law, legislation and law lecturers

2. have very strong persuasive value
3. include law journals
4. are authoritaive

QUESTION 9

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In Molefe v Mahaeng (1999) (1) SA 562(SCA).

1. This case appears in volume 562

2. The case appears on page1
3. S.A. stands for South Africa
4. The case appears in volume 1

Refer to Page 47 - 51 of the study guide

QUESTION 10

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The chronological list for the relevant statute is used:

1. to search for titles

2. if you know the number and year of publication
3. to look for subject index
4. to look for topics
Refer to Page 43 of the study guide

QUESTION 11

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In South Africa, common law is found in:

1. the writings of old university authors

2. the table of cases and index of cases
3. one specific book (code) containing a list of all the possible crimes
4. the writings of old authors from Roman and Roman-Dutch times

Refer to Page 10 of the study guide

QUESTION 12

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Lephepane Rovers football club won 30 games, and lost 12. What percentage of
games have they won?

1. 3,6%
2. 25%
3. 40%
4. 71%

Refer to Page 107 of the study guide (6.6)

QUESTION 13

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Trust account is:

1. the account that the lawyer uses to pay salaries from

2. used when the lawyer trusts that it has funds
3. used for funds that do not belong to the lawyer
4. used to buy tea or coffee for clients during consultation

Refer to Page 103 of the study guide

QUESTION 14
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A law textbook costs R165-00 including VAT. What is the price of the textbook
excluding VAT?

1. R140,65
2. R144,73
3. R151,00
4. R141,00

Refer to Page 114 of the study guide (6.11)

QUESTION 15

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In “non-verbal communication”, we recognise that

1. people communicate exclusively with each other through the spoken words
(sounds) that have specific meanings
2. language is spoken without words
3. in addition to words with specific meanings, messages may be sent through
other bodily or personal means
4. cell phones, letters, faxes and e-mails are useful means of communication

Refer to Page 66 of the study guide (4.2)

QUESTION 16

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In order to show respect to the presiding officer (magistrate/judge):

1. we should always carry a clean bag to put our files in

2. we should not use non-verbal communication
3. we should look at him/her directly
4. we should avoid looking at him/her directly

QUESTION 17

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When preparing for interviews with our clients, we should

1. avoid possible questions that our opponent may ask our client
2. avoid leading questions
3. avoid the kind of information we will need for the file
4. find out which law/s apply to the matter at hand

Refer to Page 68 of the study guide (4.3)

QUESTION 18

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The following is true for listening skills:

1. listening is a natural skill

2. listening is a passive exercise of the ear
3. effective listening also considers the speaker’s feelings
4. listening damages your ability to build up a rapport and gain the client’s
Confidence

Refer to Page 71 of the study guide (4.4)

QUESTION 19

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In Logic, effective and well-practised argumentation

1. shows the magistrate/judge the truth

2. has authoritative value
3. is a useful persuasion tool
4. will necessarily win you the case

Refer to Page 74 of the study guide (4.5)

QUESTION 20

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As a lawyer, you include your “prayers” in:

1. your consultation with the client

2. your examination-in-chief
3. opening address
4. closing argument

Refer to Page 86 of the study guide