Global Perspectives · May / June 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 1

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1(a)[1]
From Source 1, identify the trend in worldwide internet use.
Main Annotations
Rising; going up; increasing; or similar
1 mark should be awarded for identifying the above.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answer is listed above. However, candidates may use their own words.
1(b)[2]
From Source 2, identify two benefits of digital technology.
Main Annotations
Candidates may identify the following reasons from Source 2:
Faster global communication
Greater access to information and data
Easier to share ideas and perspectives globally
Greater opportunity for freedom of speech
Easier to network through social media
Greater access to business and shopping
New forms of digital entertainment
1 mark should be awarded for each correctly identified benefit up to a maximum of 2 marks.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However, candidates may use their own words.
1(c)[3]
Which benefit of digital technology do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
Main Annotations
Indicative content
Candidates may identify one of the following benefits:
Faster global communication
Greater access to information and data
Easier to share ideas and perspectives globally
Greater opportunity for freedom of speech
Easier to network through social media
Greater access to business and shopping
New forms of digital entertainment
Candidates may give the following reasons, any of which could be used, to justify their choice:
Has greatest impact.
Affects most people.
Ethically or morally most significant.
Has multiple positive consequences.
Creates a virtuous circle.
Affects other aspects of life in society.
Reflects public opinion.
Other reasonable response.
Further guidance – candidates are most likely to discuss benefits from the source as listed above. However, the assessment is focused mainly upon their reasoning / justification and therefore additional benefits should be credited. The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 3 (3 marks) Good response
Clear explanation of significance explicitly linked to the selected benefit Level 2 (2 marks) Reasonable response
Some explanation of significance. The link between the explanation and a benefit may be implicit/unclear at times.
Level 1 (1 mark) Limited response
A benefit is identified but with limited or no explanation of significance. Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
1(d)[6]
Explain how the use of digital technology has important personal consequences.
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Indicative content
Candidates are likely to identify the following reasons drawing upon the information in Sources 1,2 and 3:
Improves communication through social media.
Affects employment opportunities.
Helps with personal shopping and business.
Supports education and schooling.
Health implications.
Loss of privacy and security.
Data loss and security.
Surveillance and monitoring by third parties.
Digital crime and becoming victims.
Other reasonable responses.
The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 3 (5–6 marks) Good response
Clearly reasoned, credible and structured explanation of importance. The personal dimension is explicit.
Level 2 (3–4 marks) Reasonable response
Some reasoned explanation of importance. The personal dimension is implicit at times.
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Limited response
Limited reasoning and explanation of importance. Explanations are partial, generalised and lack clarity. The personal dimension is not apparent. Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.

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