MSHS 4E5N Prelims SS 2023

1 Class Index Number Name MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SECONDARY FOUR HUMANITIES Paper 1: Social Studies 2272/01, 2273/01, 2274/01, 2287/01 Additional Materials: 16 August 2023 Writing paper (5 sheets) 1 hour 45 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your class, index number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Start this section on a fresh piece of paper. Answer both questions. At the end of the examination, hand in the following: ● Section A answer script ● Section B answer script (to tie separately) ● Question paper The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. The total number of marks for this paper is 50. For Examiner’s Use 50

2 This document consists of 6 printed pages inclusive of the cover page. SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Section A is compulsory for all candidates. 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 t o those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions, you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. 1 Study Sources A and B. How far would the cartoonist in Source A agree with the teacher in Source B? [6] 2 Study Source C. How useful is this source as evidence about the impact of artificial intelligence on people? [6] 3 Study Source D. Why do you think this cartoon was posted on the forum? Explain your answer. [6] 4 Study Sources E and F. Having read Source E, are you surprised by Source F? Explain your answer. [7] 5 ‘The individual is responsible for managing the challenges brought by AI.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 What are the challenges brought by artificial intelligence? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you answer some of the questions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that are designed to pe rform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising pa tterns, and making decisions. ChatGPT is an example of an AI technology. ChatGPT is a computer programme that can understand and respond to questions and prompts in a natural and intelli gent way. AI is transforming our society and has the potential to bring benefits. However, AI poses some risks and challenges. Over-reliance on AI may limi t creativity and critical thinking among the users. AI-driven innovation may also cause people to lose jobs in the various fields such as administrative, customer service, teaching