CEDAR Prelim 2025 SS QP

CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 SECONDARY FOUR 1 [Turn Over CANDIDATE NAME CLASS INDEX NUMBER HUMANITIES 2260/01 Paper 1 Social Studies 2261/01 2262/01 25 August 2025 1 hour 45 minutes Additional Materials: Answer Booklet READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and index number on your question paper and all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all questions. Section B Answer both questions. Before the start of the examination, detach the cover sheet and staple it on top of the writing paper provided. Write all answers in this answer booklet and check that all writing sheets are properly fastened. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 9 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 cover page.

2 [Turn Over SECTION A: Source-Based Case Study Answer all questions. 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. 1. Study Source A. Do you think the author support s the integration of Artificial Intelligence in our daily lives? Explain your answer using details from the cartoon. [5] 2. Study Sources B and C. How different are the two sources? Explain your answer. [6] 3. Study Source D. How useful is Source D as evidence about the use of Artificial Intelligence in the music industry? Explain your answer. [7] 4. Study Sources E and F. Having read Source E, are you surprised by Source F ? Explain your answer. [7] 5. ‘The introduction of Artificial Intelligence is beneficial for individuals.' Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]

3 [Turn Over How has Artificial Intelligence (AI) changed the way we live in a globalised world? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a key part of our daily lives, from personalised music suggestions and voice assistants to online shopping algorithms and fraud detection in banks. More than just a helpful tool, AI is also changing the way businesses operate, how people communicate, and how cou ntries interact with one another. In doing