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 criminals entering the company that has their doors open. Thus companies are inviting criminals to attack them. However, Source C states people are responsible as it states ‘Human error remains one of the major contributing factors to cybersecurity breaches and tends to be the weakest link in organizational security defenses.’ Hence, there is a need for people to step up their protection against cyber crimes. L5: 7m L4 + similarity in intention of sources Eg. Both sources are similar in the need for people/companies to step up their cyber security measures to prevent further losses . 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. Thus, to prevent all this unnecessary cost, individuals/companies need to step up their cyber security measures. 2

3 Study Sources D and E. Having read Source D, was Source E surprising? Explain your answer. [7] NOTE: Award L1 for answers that do not address the question L1: 1m Surprising / Not Surprising without stating the criteria L2: 2m False matching / Assertion of reliability of Source E Eg. Source E is reliable because it came from a professor who is supposed to be an expert in his field, thus what he says can be believe. L3: 3m Surprising OR Not Surprising, unsupported L4: 4-5m Surprising OR/AND Not Surprising, supported - award 4m for Surprising OR Not Surprising - award 5m for Surprising AND Not Surprising Not Surprising Eg. Having read Source D, Source E was not surprising about the need for the use of technology in education. This is evident in Source D as the Prime Minister states ‘we must embrace technology in teaching and learning so that students will be digitally savvy and able to navigate digital environments.’ Thus, the use of technology must continue to prepare students for the future. Similarly, Source E also states ‘then it is our responsibility as educators and as parents to equip them with the necessary technical and soft skills, so that they are able to gain a sense of autonomy to direct their use of digital tools.’ Thus, the use of technology in education will remain and students must be equipped with these skills to progress. OR Eg. Having read Source D, Source E was not surprising about the need to equip individuals with the digital skills to help them survive. This is evident in Source D as the Prime Minister states ‘we must embrace technology in teaching and learning so that students will be digitally savvy and able to navigate digital environments.’ Thus, the use of technology must continue to prepare students for the future. Similarly, Source E also states ‘it is about our failure to equip students with skills to handle technological disruptions that are inevitable in today’s world.’ Thus, the Mobile Guardian cyber attack has shown the need to equipe students with digital skills so that they would be ready for future disruptions. Surprising Eg. Having read Source D, Source E is surprising about the reaction of the students during the cyber attack . Source E suggests students were affected negatively as they were at a loss and this is evident as the source states ‘the breach disrupted students’ ability to continue their studies as they normally would.’ On the other hand, Source D shows that students were able to overcome the cyber attacks and this is evident as the source states ‘many of our students step forward and proactively share their personal notes with classmates and organise study sessions to do revision for their tests and 3

exams together.’ Students were able to overcome the inconveniences from the cyber attack and came up with solutions to help each other. L5: 6-7m L4 + Assessing reliability of Source E by cross referencing to other sources - award 7m for well explained answer Eg. Having read Source D, Source E was not surprising about the need equip individuals with the digital skills to help them survive. This is evident in