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[Turn over Name: Index Number: Class: CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Preliminary Examination Secondary 4 (O-Level Programme) Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) Humanities (Social Studies, History) Humanities (Social Studies, Literature) Social Studies Additional Materials: Writing Paper 2272/01 2273/01 2274/01 2 September 2019 1 hr 45 mins READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE ON THE MARGINS. Section A Answer all parts of Question 1. Section B Answer both parts of Question 2. Write all answers on the Writing Paper provided. For examiner’s use only: Section A / 35 m Section B / 15 m Total / 50 marks At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 6 printed pages.

2 ©CHS 2019 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 Exploring Citizenship and Governance Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you to 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. Do you think the cartoonist is a supporter or opponent of online vigilantism? Explain your answer using details from the source. [5] (b) Study Sources B and C. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [7] (c) Study Source D. How useful is this source as evidence that online vigilantism is appropriate in Singapore? Explain your answer. [7] (d) Study Source E. (e) Are you surprised by it? Explain your answer. ‘Online vigilantism is bad for society in Singapore.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [6] [10]

3 ©CHS 2019 Is online vigilantism the best way to serve justice in Singapore? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Online vigilantism is an act of carrying out vigilante activities through the internet. The objective of these vigilantes is to draw attention to perceived injustices to the public in order to deter similar irresponsible behavior or crimes. Some of these acts have resulted in police action being taken against the wrongdoer. However, some vigilantes go to the extent of doxxing, which is an act of identifying and shaming wrongdoers online by publishing their personal information. Thes