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			       Affirmative Action EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
                     				  - Department of Labour



GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ENTRANCE EXAM



Name: _____________________________ (optional)



 1. What language does a Zulu Warrior speak?  _______________

 2. Give a dissertation on the ancient Babylonian Empire with particular
    reference to architecture, literature, law and social conditions, OR
    give the first or last name of Scot Scott.  ________

 3. Would you ask William Shakespeare to
    ___ (a) Plow a field
    ___ (b) Build a boat
    ___ (c) Cook a meal
    ___ (d) WRITE A PLAY?

 4. What religion is the Pope?
    ___ (a) Catholic
    ___ (b) Other
    (check only one)

 5. Metric conversion. How many feet is 0.0 meters?  __

 6. What time is the news at ten on, when the big hand is on the 12 and 
    the little hand is on the 10?  ___

 7. How many commandments was Moses given? (approximately)  ___

 8. What are people in Africa's far north called?
    ___ (a) Westerners
    ___ (b) Southerners
    ___ (c) Northerners
    ___ (d) Italians

 9. Spell: one, two and three -
     one:   __________________________________________
     two:   __________________________________________
     three: __________________________________________

10. Six kings of England have been called George, the last one being
    George the Sixth. Name the previous five: 
    __________________ 
    __________________
    __________________
    __________________
    __________________

11. Where does rain come from?
    ___ (a) The Spar
    ___ (b) a 7-11
    ___ (c) Canada
    ___ (d) the sky

12. Can you explain Einstein's Theory of Relativity?
    ___ (a) yes
    ___ (b) no

13. What are coat hangers used for? __________________________

14. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrica is the National Anthem of what country?

15. Explain Le Chateliers Principle of Dynamic Equilibrium -OR- 
    give your age at birth:  _____________________________

16. Where is the basement in a three-story building located?
    _________________

17. Which Town in South Africa produces the most oranges?
    ___ (a) Laingsburg
    ___ (b) Beaufort West
    ___ (c) Colesburg
    ___ (d) CERES

18. Advanced math: If you have three apples, how many apples do you
    have?  ____

19. What does S.A.B.C (South African Broadcasting Corporation)
    stand for?  ________________________________________

20. Computers were invented when? (approximately)?
    ___ (a) B.C.
    ___ (b) A.D.

21. What is a gold coin made of? _______

22. Which of the following is NOT made from metal?
    ___ (a) An Anvil
    ___ (b) An electrical pylon
    ___ (c) A locomotive
    ___ (d) A pair of woollen socks

23. Who won World War 2? -OR- who came second?  ________________________

24. What colour are the White Cliffs Of Dover?  ________________________

25. How many lunch times are there in a four day working week?  ___


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[From the archives]

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.