ASRJC 2023 JC2 GP Prelim Paper 2 Suggested Answers

2023 JC2 GP Paper 2 Prelims Suggested Answer Scheme 1. In paragraph 1, what similarities do bees and humans share and what makes humans different from bees? Use your own words as far as possible. [3] Text Banned words Suggested Answer (Bees)…creating a sophisticated network for sharing knowledge and coordinating collective action which maintains the overall functioning of their colony. Much like these industrious insects, we too, are constantly engaged in the transmission of ideas and insights, allowing us to work together to achieve common goals. Sharing Knowledge Transmission Ideas Insights Coordinating Collective “work together” “common goals” a) Both bees and humans continually exchange/transfer/communicate information/discoveries/data b) and collaborate/cooperate OR b) strive/supporting each other for shared objectives Note: “common goals” has to be captured in answer for (b) 1pt = 1m (Bees)…creating a sophisticated network for sharing knowledge and coordinating collective action which maintains the overall functioning of their colony. As humans, unlike bees, our uniqueness lies in our ability to harness information to innovate and reshape the physical world. Maintains functioning Innovate Reshape Status quo vs Change c1) Bees are exchanging information to keep their colony running smoothly/ensure the daily operations of the colony whereas c2) humans use information to churn out new ideas/create new things OR c2) improve the environment/surroundings. DNA: If students simply state “but bees do not” or “but bees are unable to” c1+c2 = 1m 2. Explain what the author means by "not all media are created equal" (line 17). [2] Text Suggested Answer Notably, (a) not all (b) media are (c) created (d) equal; they can be so vastly diverse in form, influence, and reach. (a) Different/various/some/many (Plurality but not absolute) channels/platforms of (b) mass communication (c) are designed / made (d) different/various/better levels of form, influence/power and reach Note: Difference in influence/reach/power/impact/strengths should be captured to show understanding of media being “unequal” (d). Simply stating “difference in form” is insufficient. 2-3 point = 1m 4 points = 2m 3. Suggest a type of book that the author is referring to in lines 18-19 and explain how it illustrates the author's point that such a book is "expensive to produce"? [2] Text Suggested Answer For example, in print media, books are durable and able to contain lots of a) Encyclopaedia, textbook, dictionary, biography, autobiographies, history book, historical fiction/non-fiction 1 mark  Note: Fiction or items that are not a book (ebooks/Research Papers/Journal articles) cannot

facts but are expensive to produce. be credited for both (a) and (b)  Note: Non-fiction Book titles/hard covers/physical books/information book/factual books cannot be credited for (a) but (b) can be considered. [A lot of Facts] b1) Such books take more/a lot of time/effort to research/factcheck/edit OR have more/a lot of pages/illustrations/coloured pages (Therefore, it requires more money.) OR [Durability] b2) Such books use good/better quality paper/binding/materials/printing OR lamination OR hardcover (Therefore, it requires more money.) Either b1 or b2 = 1 mark 5. Explain how the author uses the concept of ‘personbyte’ to illustrate the idea that "empowerment multiplies only when we share it" (lines 49-50). Use your own words as far as possible. [2] Text Banned words Suggested Answer Indeed, having access to information gives us power and this empowerment multiplies only when we share it. By sharing knowledge, we can build on what came before. To illustrate this, think of our economy – the sum of all our interactions as a society – as a computer; each person within the economy is a personbyte. Each personbyte can (a) merely accumulate a limited amount of knowledge and know- how. We all know, however, that teamwork makes the dream work. If this individually (b1) accumulated information is combined, the (b2) collective wisdom grows exponentially. Merely Accumulate Limited Combined collective grows exponentially (a) Each person can gather a fixed / finite / certain amount of information / small bits of information (b1) Once they are connected/consolidated (b2) (group) knowledge can be greatly expanded / increased quickly.  Note: Rate and/or Scale of increase needs to be captured  DNA: More increase in knowledge / increase in expansion OR (b2) allow everyone/many people in society to learn and gain new knowledge.  Note: Award for Large Scale gain in knowledge  DNA: more people (a) = 1m (b1+b2) = 1m 6. Give three ways from paragraph 6 which show how willingness to share information is beneficial to the public. Use your own words as far as possible. [3] Text Banned Words Suggested Answer The (a2) effectiveness of disease control in the population, for example, crucially depends on the willingness of individuals to (a1) report a suspected illness to health authorities. (L57-59) Effectiveness control suspected (a2) The success of the government’s health/public health measures/ ability to contain viruses from spreading within the country (a1) depends on individuals' willingness to report a possible sickness/virus. OR (a1) Willingness of the public to report a possible sickness/virus (a2) helps/enables governments to come up with measures to contain the virus from spreading/ to better prepare to deal with an outbreak of a virus. Note: Do not accept “health industries” for “health authorities” as the prior may include pharmaceutical companies

Likewise, the (b2) accuracy of policy measures critically depends on individuals’ willingness to (b1) share their personal data such as age, gender, race and marital status. (L60-63) Accuracy Policy measures personal (b2) The precision/suitability of government’s solutions (b1) is highly contingent on individuals’ willingness to share their private/confidential/sensitive information. OR (b1) Willingness individuals to share private/confidential/ sensitive information (b2) helps governments to tailor solutions/be more directed in their solutions/come up with better solutions to address the [social] concerns. Additionally, the (c2) exactness of traffic information depends on individuals’ willingness to (c1) share their present whereabouts (L62-63) Exactness Traffic Present whereabouts (c2) The detailedness/accuracy of road conditions depends on individuals’ (c1) willingness to share the immediate/current location. OR (c1) Willingness of drivers to share immediate/current location (c2) allows for updated information of road conditions and (d2) criminals can now be swiftly caught with the (d1) help of different eyewitness accounts. (L65- 64) Criminals Swiftly caught eyewitness (d2) Wrongdoers/Felons/People who break the law can be arrested/identified/apprehended quickly (d1) when people come forward to offer evidence/give their testimonies/statements. OR (d1) Willingness of people to step forward to give evidence/ give their testimonies/statements when they see a crime being committed (d2) can help the police to identify/apprehend/ arrest law breakers/ felons quickly/ faster/before they commit further crimes. Note: the idea of speed/ease of apprehension is required 7. From lines 68-70, explain how the author uses language to show that information over the Internet is "overwhelming". Use your own words as far as possible. [1] Text Suggested Answer We are drowning in an ever- swelling ocean of words and images, faced with relentless waves of amateur opinions. We are forced to sift through inane comments and misinformed perspectives, hoping to unearth a sliver of quality