DAMAI SEC 4E5N SS Prelim Exam 2019 Question Booklet

DAMAI SECONDARY SCHOOL Preliminary Examination 2019 CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES Paper 1 Social Studies Secondary 4 Express / 5 Normal (Academic) Setter: Ms Rossana Ros and Mrs Clara Chng 2272/01 2273/01 2274/01 2 September 2019 1 hour 45 minutes 50 Marks Additional Materials: Writing Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, register number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the paper. Do not use paper clips, glue or correction fluid/tape. Write all answers on the writing papers provided. Begin each section on a fresh sheet of writing paper. Section A Answer ALL parts of the question. Section B Answer ALL parts of the question. At the end of the examinations, tie each Section securely. Hand in Section A and Section B separately. This document consists of 6 printed pages. [Turn over

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Being Part of A Globalised World Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources which you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the issue to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (a) Study Source A. What is the message of Source A? Explain your answer. [5] (b) Study Source B. What is the intention of this political cartoon? Explain your answer. [6] (c) Study Sources C and D. How far do Sources C and D agree with each other? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Sources E and F. Having read Source F, are you surprised by Source E? Explain your answer. [7] (e) ‘Government plays the most important role in ensuring the cyber security of Singapore’. Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 How has Singapore managed cyber security challenges in a globalised world? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Globalisation has made it easier for people to access information virtually. However, computers, networks, programmes and information have become vulnerable to cyberattacks. This challenge to cyber security is global in nature as attacks can come from any parts of the world. These online networks and information they store could belong to governments, businesses and individuals. With the danger that cybercrime poses to countries, many governments are placing the emphasis o n strengthening cyber security defences as one of their key defence strategies to manage cyber security challenges. In Singapore, cyber security goes beyond a necessity to defend and protect, but also an enabler for our future economy and society. The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) was set up to create a secure cyber space for businesses and communities. The threats have also become more sophisticated and we become more dependent on digital technology as we develop as a Smart Nation of digitally -enabled businesses and lives. It takes the lead, and works with other agencies and private sectors to protect essential services from cyber threats. With the participation of all stakeholders - government agencies, the cyber industry, professionals and students, acad emia and researchers, and providers of essential services, CSA hopes to ensure a safer cyberspace, supported by a vibrant ecosystem that provides good jobs and economic opportunities for Singaporeans. Study the following sources to assess how successful Singapore has managed the challenges of cyber security. Source A: A comment by the President of the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), 26 Feb 2019. In most offices across the island, it is a common sight to see Singaporeans, be it in schools or organisations, not taking emergency drills as seriously as they should, with some even lamenting that these are a waste of time. Many will think: Why do we have emergency drills when we never encounter fires or terrorist attacks? The same could be said for cyber security. Singaporeans will always feel it will never happen to them, or their companies despite all the training and policies that companies try to put in place to explain the challenges that firms face in getting their sta ff to take cyber security seriously.

4 Source B: A Singapore political cartoon published in TODAY online news, February 2019. Source C: An extract from an interview with Singapore’s cyber security chief David Koh. Source D: A comment by a senior regional director for Asia-Pacific at security intelligence company. Just like a terror attack in Singapore is considered to be a matter of ‘when’ and not ‘if’, cyberattacks are also inevitable. Security is a collective responsibility across all departments. More needs to be done in creating such awareness. Business leaders need to show their commitment to cyber security, too. It cannot be led just by the IT or HR departments. To develop a culture of c yber security awareness, companies need to tweak their human resources (HR) and IT policies, such as basic training during the orientation phase for new employees, and regular training and briefings for their existing staff. Therefore, it is important for organisations to make a conscious and sustained investment in education, training and drills, with those at management level given visible roles related to cyber security. We need to invest in strong cyber defences, not just with new technology, but to also attract the right talent. The introduction of the Cybersecurity Professional Scheme of Service and our scholarship schemes are some of the recent efforts to this end. While we do all these, the weakest link remains the human factor. The government has in place employee awareness initiatives to ensure that public officers are kept abreast of cyber threats and the cyber security measures to take. Findings from surveys have shown that while the public are generally aware of cyber security threats, they do not take the necessary precautions. This could be due to complacency stemming from Singapore’s reputation as a safe country. Education is the key.

5 Source E: Survey findings published by Quann, a security services provider in 2017. Source F: A chart showing cyber security readiness among United Nations members published in the Straits Times, 7 July 2017. Acknowledgements: Source A : https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-more-cyber-attacks-loom-singapore-weak-first- line-defence Source B : https://govinsider.asia/innovation/cyber-war-csa-singapore-david-koh/ Source C : https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/cybersecurity-attacks-hacks- Singapore- vulnerable-weak-first-line-11286586 Source D : https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/cybersecurity-attacks-hacks- Singapore- vulnerable-weak-first-line-11286586 Source E : http://www.asiaone.com/business/worrying-finding-singapore-compani