Ahmad Ibrahim 2019 SS 4E5N Prelims ANS

Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School 4E5N Social Studies Prelims 2019 Answer Scheme Prepared by Ms Chow CW Source-based Questions (35m) a) Study Source A. What can you infer from the cartoon about the use of internet? Explain your answer. [5m] L1 Describes the source [1] E.g. - I can infer from the cartoon that the use of internet brings about online shopping, MP3s, emails and also hackers, virus and worms. L2 Makes valid inferences, unsupported by source details [2 – 3] E.g. - I can infer from the cartoon that the use of internet has brought about both advantages and threats to the people. [2] - I can infer that the cartoon is trying to educate the public that they need to be vigilant when using the internet because the internet has brought about both advantages and threats to the people. [3] L3 Makes valid inferences, supported by source details explained [4 – 5] E.g. - I can infer from the cartoon that the use of internet has brought about both advantages and threats to the people. I know this because the upper panel shows that “with the internet, you can get online shopping, MP3s, emails” and at the lower panel shows “plus hackers, virus and worms”. This means that the internet is a double -edged sword tha t brings about greater convenience to people but such convenience and ease of information has also led to cyber threats. [4] - I can infer that the cartoon is trying to educate the public that they need to be vigilant when using the internet because the internet has brought about both advantages and threats to the people. I know this because the upper panel shows that “with the internet, you can get online shopping, MP3s, emails” and at the lower panel shows “plus hackers, virus and worms”. This means that t he internet is a double - edged sword that brings about greater convenience to people but such convenience and ease of information has also led to cyber threats. [5]

2 b) Study Source B. What is the cartoon trying to achieve? Explain your answer. [6m] NOTE: - Students will be given zero if they present their answers as: the cartoon tells me that… L1 Copies/ lifts from the source [1] E.g. - The cartoon is trying to convince Singaporeans that cybersecurity measures involve collaboration among the government, business, individuals and academia civil society. L2 Makes valid inferences based on message/motive of source, unsupported [2] E.g. - The cartoon is trying to convince Singaporeans that the government has put in a l ot of effort into cybersecurity. - The cartoon is trying to convince Singaporeans that the country is well-prepared for cybersecurity threats. - The cartoon is trying to convince Singaporeans to be supportive and appreciative of the government’s continuous efforts to strengthen cybersecurity. L3 Makes valid inferences based on message of source, supported [3 – 4] Award the higher mark for more developed answer E.g. - The cartoon is trying to convince Singa