Responsible Decisions on Sexuality & Lifestyle is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Life Orientation CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Abstinence, in the context of this lesson, means:
The choice to refrain from sexual activity
A medical procedure
A type of contraceptive device
A legal requirement for all teenagers
Answer: The choice to refrain from sexual activity — Abstinence means the choice to refrain from sexual activity, and is presented as the only completely certain way to avoid both unintended pregnancy and STIs.
Easy
2. Which value in this lesson means that any person has the right to refuse any sexual activity at any point, and that refusal must be respected?
The right to say no
The right to privacy only
Self-control only
Taking responsibility for one's actions only
Answer: The right to say no — The right to say "no" is a fundamental principle: any person may refuse any sexual activity at any point, for any reason, and this refusal must always be respected.
Medium
3. Name ONE value or strategy (other than abstinence or the right to say no) that this lesson lists for making responsible decisions about sexuality and lifestyle.
Answer: Self-control — This lesson lists respect for self and others, abstinence, self-control, the right to privacy, the right to protect oneself, the right to say no, and taking responsibility for one's actions.
