SCGS Prelim 2025 SS MS

Answer scheme Section A 1 Study Source A. What is the message of this source? Explain your answer using details from the cartoon. [5] L1: 1m Describes the source / No interpretation L2: 2-3m Sub-message - Award 3m for well explained answer Sub message is about - Temptations are everywhere Eg. The message of the source is about the temptations lurking everywhere on the internet. This is evident as the source shows 2 ‘demons’ urging a human to either open an attachment or click on a link. This indicates that humans are not strong enough to withstand the temptations lurking on the internet. L3: 4-5m Valid Message is about the follow-up action that should be taken - Award 5m for well explained answer Valid message is about - The need to increase people’s awareness as they are the weakest link Eg. The message of the source is about the need to increase people’s awareness as they are the weakest link. This is evident as the source shows 2 ‘demons’ urging a human to either open an attachment or click on a link. This indicates that humans are not strong enough to withstand the temptations lurking on the internet. They are the ones that invite cyber attacks and hence there is a need to create more awareness and vigilance. 1

2 Study Sources B and C. How similar are these two sources? Explain your answer. NOTE: Award L1 for answers that do not address the question [7] L1: 1m Details about source L2: 2m False matching L3: 3m Similarity OR/AND Difference, unsupported L4: 4-6m Similarity OR/AND Difference, supported - Award 4m for similarity OR difference - Award 5m for similarity AND difference - Award 6m for similarity AND difference, well explained Similarity Eg. Both sources are similar in stating that the consequences of cyber attacks can be severe. This is evident in Source B where it shows cyber criminals taking away stash of cash and data from an unguarded company. Hence, companies not only suffer financially, they will also lose their data which will lead to more repercussions. This is also reflected in Source C where the source states ‘global cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 .’ Thus, the world would incurred high financial cost. Difference Eg. Both sources are different in stating who can help to prevent cyber attacks. Source B states that companies are responsible for preventing cyber attacks as they fail to safeguard their assets and this is evident as the source shows cyber crim