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JUNE 2014

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY LEVEL COMPETENCE®

EXAM~~ION

SOCIAL STUDIES

I hour 15 minutes

[ 17 JUNE 2014 (p.m.) )

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This examination has 50 items. You have 1 h<:mr and 15 minutes to answer them.

2. Each item has four possible answers: (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item carefully and choose the
correct answer.

3. On your answer sheet, find the number that corresponds to the item you intend to answer.

4. Shade the circle which has the same letter, A, B, C or D, next to the answer you have chosen.

Sample Item

Which of the following is the BEST definition of 'society'?

(A) Per~ons who live in a foreign country

(B) Persons who protest their living conditions
(C)
(D)
People who are held together by a common culture
People who work together in the same community 00 0
The best answer to this item is "People who are held together by a common culture", so (C) has been
shaded.

5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.

l 6. When the supervisor tells you to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can.
Ifyou cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You can return to this item later. Your score
will be the total number of correct answers.

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1. The physical features of a child are inherited from its parents through

(A) the genes

(B) skin colour
(C) socialization
(D) the environment

2. A family can BEST be described as persons related by

(A) blood, and living and sharing a single household

(B) adoption and blood, living and sharing a single household
(C) blood, marriage and adoption but living in different households
(D) blood, marriage or adoption, living and sharing a single household

3. Which of the following shows the correct order of the stages of human development?

(A) Adolescence, infancy, prenatal, childhood

(B) Infancy, adolescence, prenatal, childhood
(C) Prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence
(D) Prenatal, adolescence, infancy, childhood

4. The MAIN purpose of a family tree is to

(A) make a link to a person's father

(B) investigate a person's future family
(C) examine the relationships of a person
(D) research the ancestry of a person's mother

5. Which of the following may be the BEST way for resolving conflicts between parents and children?

(A) Parents should be stricter.

(B) They should all be willing to compromise.
(C) They should all avoid talking to each other.
(D) Parents should keep children away from their peers.

6. What is the FIRST step that should be taken in solving a problem?

(A) Identify a solution

(B) Gather information
(C) Develop alternatives
(D) Weigh the alternatives

7. Which of the following statements describes a person with low self-esteem?

(A) I am important.
(B) I lack confiqence.
(C) I accept everything about myself.
(D) I accept that I can make a mistake.
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8. Which of the following are necessary for healthy social interaction?

I. Caring
II. Respect
III. Understanding

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III

9. Mario stole valuable items from his neighbours' houses. What is the BEST form of action for the
neighbours to take?

(A) Tell friends about it.

(B) Make a rule against stealing.
(C) Report the matter to the police.
(D) Force Mario to reveal his hiding place.

10. A classmate approached Gavin with answers for the Mathematics test the day before it was to be given at
school. Gavin took them to his class teacher. Which characteristic did Gavin display?

(A) Honesty
(B) Respect
(C) Value of friendship
(D) Value for teamwork

11. Sue was fouled by Sarah in a game of netball. Sarah helped Sue to her feet and they both shook hands.
Which of the following BEST describes their actions?

(A) Loyal
(B) Egotistic
(C) Toleran,t
(D) Forgiving

12. Which of the following is LEAST likely to affect the economic function of the family?

(A) More working hours for men

(B) Greater job opportunities for women
(C) Father and mother receiving higher wages
, (D) Father and mother helping in domestic chores

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13. Formal groups are those which have

(A) no rules
(B) specific goals
(C) shared leadership
(D) unscheduled aCtivities
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14. Which of the following are MOST likely to increase group cohesion?

I. Commitment
II. Competition
III. Cooperation

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(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III

15. The chairman of a working committee likes to use these words when members express a view which is
contrary to his: "I am the leader, so don't argue with me."

Which style of leadership is he displaying?

(A) Democratic
(B) Charismatic
(C) Laisser-faire
(D) Authoritative

Item 16 refers to the following illustration.

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16. Gail wants to get from the hotel to the mall. In which direction should she travel?

(A) East
(B) West
(C) North
(D) South
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17. Norms of society are important because they

(A) influence family planning

(B) create chaos and confusion
(C) assist in sustainable development
(D) help in maintaining order in society·

18. One role of the members of a formal group is to

(A) obey the rules of the group

(B) aspire to become a leader in the group
(C) visit the homes of members of the group
(D) choose their friends as leaders for the group

19. To which ofthe following institutions does the government of a country belong?

(A) Legal
(B) Political
(C) Cultural
(D) Economic

20. Which ofthe following are important functions of law?

I. Protecting life and property

II. Providing privacy for witnesses
III. Helping to maintain social order

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III

Items 21-22 are based on the statements below.

Jennifer is a young successful business owner. She employs ten persons. Jennifer is interestoc ·
acquiring a loan to expand her business.

21. Which of the following institutions would be MOST appropriate for Jennifer to approach for a loan?

I. Credit union
II. Commercial bank
III. Insurance company

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
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22. Which of the following should Jennifer allow her employees?

(A) Freedom to join a trade union

(B) Access to all company documents
(C) Use of company time to do their own work
(D) Use of company property for personai purposes

23. Which of the following organizations defends the rights of workers?

(A) Red Cross

(B) Trade union
(C) Amnesty International
(D) Consumer Affairs Commission

Items 24-25 refer to the graph below which shows the percentage of unemployment per age group in
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24. The graph shows that unemployment is

(A) increasing over a period of time

(B) lowest among the youngest age group
(C) decreasing from the younger to older age groups
(D) a serious problem among persons aged 50 and over

25. What is the MOST likely factor preventing persons aged 18- 24 in Country X from becoming employed?

(A) They may be too restless to settle down in a job.

(B) They may have no money to invest in a business.
(C) They may lack the experience required to get a job.
(D) They may be unable to cope with workplace technology.
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26. Which of the following statements is NOT usually associated with entrepreneurs?

(A) They are very self-reliant.

(B) They have to work long hours.
(C) They have a high level of risk tolerance.
(D) They get long vacations and trips each year.

27. To which category of worker does a bank teller belong?

(A) Primary
(B) Tertiary
(C) Industrial
(D) Secondary

28. Jadeen and five friends are forming a buyers' club. They have pooled their money to purchase from a
wholesale outlet rather than from the retail shops. It is true to say that Jadeen and her friends are

(A) trying a 'get rich' scheme

(B) creating opportunities to socialize
(C) trying to save money by purchasing in bulk
(D) unable to purchase what they want at the retailers

29. In which sector of the economy do farmers work?

(A) Primary
(B) Secondary
(C) Tertiary
(D) Manufacturing

30. The term 'consumer' may be defined as a person who

(A) uses go~ds and services

(B) manages goods and services
(C) produces goods and services
(D) organizes goods and services

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Item 31 refers to the budget statement below.

Jason's Monthly Budget

Income Expenses

Salary $1 500 Rent $ 400'

Savings 250
Food 170
Gym subscription 200
Utilities 300
Entertainment 150
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1 500

31. Based on Jason's monthly budget, which of the following statements is true?

(A) Expenses equal income.

(B) Expenses exceed income.
(C) Income exceeds expenses.
(D) Income and expenses are not related.

Item 32 refers to the following placards that are used by protesting workers.

We should be
free to organize
ourselves.

32. The placards above show that the workers are demanding

I. fair wages
II. good working conditions
III. unionization of workers

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
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33. A country's national flag is considered a symbol of pride because

(A) every country has one

(B) it shows the creativity of the people
(C) only special persons have access to it
(D) it represents the country's history and culture

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34. Which Caribbean island is correctly matched with its flag?

(A) I
(B) II
(C) III
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35. Which of the following are English-speaking countries?

(A) Mexico and Jamaica

(B) Grenada and St Lucia
(C) Honduras and Dominica
(D) Venezuela and Barbados

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(B) Barbados and Anguilla
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(D) St. Kitts & Nevis and Montserrat

37. Which of the following is the MOST easterly of the English-speaking Caribbean islands?
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(B) Grenada
(C) Barbados
(D) Dominica

38. Which of the following is similar in ALL CaribbeanJ:ountries?

(A) Food
(B) Music
(C) Climate
(D) Language

39. Which of the following groups of people were forced to migrate to the Caribbean?

(A) Asians
(B) Africans
(C) Europeans
(D) Amerindians

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40. Which sector of the economy earned the MOST revenue for both countries?

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(B) Tourism
(C) Agriculture
(D) Manufacturing

41. Which sector of the economy earned MORE revenue for Country A than for Country B?

(A) Mining
(B) Industry
(C) Tourism
(D) Agriculture

42. Which of the following are MAJOR exports of Trinidad and Tobago?

(A) Cocoa and tobacco

(B) Bauxite and coffee
(C) Nutmeg and lumber
(D) Petroleum and cement
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43. The linking of trade and technology throughout the world can BEST be described as

(A) globalization
(B) interdependence
(C) bilateral agreement
(D) international cooperation

44. Mrs. Robinson's wallet containing her credit card was stolen. The card was used by the robber to make
online purchases. The MOST likely reason why the robber was able to use Mrs. Robinson's card was
because he

(A) used a similar card before

(B) knew the cashier at the store
(C) knew Mrs. Robinson's address
(D) found the pin code for the card

45. Which situation, if experienced in a country, may contribute to 'brain drain'?

(A) Building of more schools

(B) Development of roads and bridges
(C) Significant increase in the crime rate
(D) Introduction of health and family life programmes

46. Which of the following factors MOST likely affect the tourism industry in the Caribbean?

I. Cost of travel
II. Crime and violence
III. Travel advisories

(A) I and II only

(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III'

47. Which form of payment is MOST often used for online purchases?

(A) Credit card

(B) Money order
(C) Treasury bill
(D) Manager's cheque
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48. More universities now offer distance and online education programmes. These programmes have become
more popular MAINLY because a greater number of persons now have access to

(A) printers
(B) cellular phones
(C) Internet services
(D) photocopying machines

49. Which of the following conditions would NOT be an effect of climate change?

(A) Rising sea level

(B) Extreme weather
(C) Fewer hurricanes
(D) Higher temperature

50. As a way of reducing climate change, many Caribbean governments are asking citizens to adopt the idea
of ' living green'. 'Living green' is promoted when citizens use more

(A) diesel fuels

(B) body sprays
(C) wind energy
(D) bottled water

END OF TEST

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.