CMY 3704 University of South Africa (Unisa),
Formal Reaction to Crime guide ,question and
answers 2024 updated
Which of the following is a primary function of the criminal justice system?
A) Providing social services
B) Preventing crime through legal enforcement
C) Managing healthcare services
D) Offering educational programs
Which strategy is most associated with situational crime prevention?
A) Increasing police patrols
B) Improving socioeconomic conditions
C) Target hardening
D) Community engagement programs
The main goal of restorative justice is to:
A) Punish offenders
B) Rehabilitate offenders
C) Restore the community and victim
D) Increase incarceration rates
Which agency is primarily responsible for federal law enforcement in South Africa?
A) South African Police Service (SAPS)
B) National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
C) Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
D) Department of Social Development (DSD)
,These questions are illustrative and align with the course themes related to formal reactions to crime
and the criminal justice system. For a precise understanding of the exam format, consulting course
materials or contacting the course coordinator is recommended.
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Certainly! Here are ten multiple-choice questions based on key concepts from the CMY 3704 course,
along with their correct answers:
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the criminal justice system?
A) Educating the public
B) Enforcing laws and maintaining public order
C) Providing healthcare services
D) Regulating economic policies
Answer: B
Which crime prevention strategy focuses on reducing opportunities for crime through environmental
design?
A) Community policing
B) Situational crime prevention
C) Social development
,D) Restorative justice
Answer: B
Restorative justice primarily aims to:
A) Increase punitive measures
B) Focus on the rehabilitation of offenders
C) Repair the harm caused by criminal behavior
D) Enforce stricter laws
Answer: C
Which of the following agencies is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in South Africa?
A) South African Police Service (SAPS)
B) National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
C) Department of Correctional Services (DCS)
D) Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD)
Answer: B
Which type of crime prevention strategy involves increasing the risks associated with committing a
crime?
A) Situational crime prevention
B) Community-based prevention
C) Developmental crime prevention
D) Legal reform
Answer: A
The concept of 'target hardening' is most closely associated with which of the following?
A) Social programs
B) Situational crime prevention
C) Legal reforms
, D) Rehabilitation programs
Answer: B
Which legal framework aims to address and reduce the incidence of domestic violence in South Africa?
A) Criminal Procedure Act
B) Domestic Violence Act
C) Child Justice Act
D) Correctional Services Act
Answer: B
Community policing is characterized by:
A) Increasing the number of patrol cars
B) Building relationships between the police and the community
C) Enhancing the use of technology in policing
D) Implementing stricter laws
Answer: B
Which approach focuses on addressing the social and economic conditions that contribute to criminal
behavior?
A) Situational crime prevention
B) Restorative justice
C) Developmental crime prevention
D) Community policing
Answer: C
The primary goal of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is to:
A) Conduct criminal investigations
B) Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state
C) Provide legal representation for defendants
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