NSW Education Standards Authority 2020 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2700 Community and Family Studies General Instructions • Reading time – 5 minutes • Working time – 3 hours • Write using black pen S Total marks: 100 ection I – 75 marks (pages 2–20) his section has two parts, Part A and Part B art A – 20 marks Attempt Questions 1–20 Allow about 35 minutes for this part art B – 55 marks Attempt Questions 21–29 Allow about 1 hour and 40 minutes for this part ection II – 25 marks (pages 21–22) Attempt ONE question from Questions 30–32 Allow about 45 minutes for this section T P • • P • • S • •
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NSW Education Standards Authority
2020 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
2700
Community and Family StudiesGeneral Instructions
• Reading time – 5 minutes• Working time – 3 hours• Write using black pen
STotal marks: 100
ection I – 75 marks (pages 2–20)his section has two parts, Part A and Part Bart A – 20 marks
Attempt Questions 1–20 Allow about 35 minutes for this partart B – 55 marks
Attempt Questions 21–29 Allow about 1 hour and 40 minutes for this part
ection II – 25 marks (pages 21–22) Attempt ONE question from Questions 30–32 Allow about 45 minutes for this section
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Section I75 marks
Part A – 20 marksAttempt Questions 1–20Allow about 35 minutes for this part
Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1–20.
1 What is a disadvantage of adoption in Australia?
A. The process is long and costly for the adoptive parents.
B. The arrangement is temporary for the biological parents.
C. Adoptive parents have no legal responsibility for the child.
D. Biological parents are required to make financial contributions for the child.
2 An appendix is an important inclusion in a research project because it
A. protects the privacy of participants.
B. credits all sources used by the researcher.
C. acknowledges the sources the researcher has used in the project.
D. contains supplementary material that is relevant to the research project.
3 Jessica loves her two children aged four and seven. Jessica tried to enforce a regulabedtime, but they refused. Now they go to bed when they are tired.
Which of the following best describes Jessica’s style of parenting?
A. Authoritarian
B. Democratic
C. Negligent
D. Permissive
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4 How could a local council efficiently obtain quantitative primary data that identifies the most significant social needs for a local community?
A. Interview
B. Case study
C. Questionnaire
D. Literature review
5 A parent who works full-time puts their primary school aged children into after school care.
What parental responsibility is being put into practice?
A. Duty of care
B. Financial support
C. The provision of education
D. Discipline and setting limits
6 After an accident, Harper, a 52-year-old teacher, has lost sight in both her eyes and is no longer able to drive or work. Harper and her husband are able to comfortably provide for themselves, despite the loss of her income.
What is the most significant issue of concern for Harper at this time?
A. Education
B. Employment
C. Sense of identity
D. Adequate standard of living
7 Oliver has been given a task where he must distribute ten questionnaires. Oliver selects ten of his family members to complete the questionnaire.
Which sampling method is Oliver using to complete the task?
A. Cluster
B. Convenience
C. Random
D. Systematic
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8 Which of the following is an example of an informal carer in an unplanned circumstance?
A. A community nurse visiting a new mother at her home
B. A sister looking after her younger brother every day after school
C. A man who regularly visits his elderly neighbour who lives alone
D. A daughter caring for her mother who was recently injured in a car accident
9 Twelve-year-old Lorena asked her parents if she could go to see a late movie at the cinema with her friend.
Consider the following responses from Lorena’s parents.
Response 1 – ‘You will not be going.’
Response 2 – ‘No worries, I will cancel my plans to drive you.’
Response 3 – ‘Yes, you can go. Just find your own way home.’
Response 4 – ‘We need to discuss this further so I feel safe about you being out so late.’
Which response represents an indulgent parenting style?
A. Response 1
B. Response 2
C. Response 3
D. Response 4
10 If an individual is unable to feed and care for themselves due to a disability, their ability to meet their needs would be significantly affected.
Which of the following needs would be a priority for this individual’s overall wellbeing?
A. Education and health
B. Self worth and employment
C. Self esteem, safety and security
D. Sense of identity and adequate standard of living
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11 Which of the following best outlines the sequence of steps in the research process?
A. Choose effective research methodologies, collect and record data, assemble the bibliography, draw conclusions
B. Choose effective research methodologies, apply chosen research methodologies, analyse data, assess sources of data
C. Formulate a research proposal, choose effective research methodologies, collect and record data, analyse data, present research findings
D. Formulate a research proposal, apply chosen methodologies, investigate secondary sources to gain a better understanding of the topic, present research data in tables and graphs
12 Which activity are you engaged in when you write a letter to your local member of parliament on behalf of a community group?
A. Education
B. Lobbying
C. Changing policy
D. Raising community awareness
13 A study was done over a number of years to investigate the number of grandparents who look after their grandchildren. Data was gathered and presented in the following graph.
Y
X
Which row of the table shows the most appropriate labels for the X and Y axes?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Label for X Label for Y
Years Number of grandparents
Number of grandchildren Number of grandparents
Years Number of grandchildren
Number of grandparents Years
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14 A community service provides direct relief, safety and support to young people during schoolies/leavers week across a number of popular holiday destinations.
Which factors would have the greatest influence on an individual’s ability to access this service?
A. Location and age
B. Culture and gender
C. Type of disability and socioeconomic status
D. Level of education and first language spoken
15 The following information shows statistics about homelessness.
Why are they experiencing homelessness?
The major reasons young people between 15–24 are homeless are:
37% Housing crisis
25% Domestic and family violence
15% Inadequate/inappropriate dwelling conditions
13% Relationship/family breakdown
11% Financial difficulties
Which types of support could assist young people to improve their overall wellbeing when they first become homeless?
A. Counselling and transport services
B. Legal aid and employment agencies
C. Health services and financial assistance
D. Rent assistance and education providers
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Refer to the following information to answer Questions 16 and 17.
• 1 in 4 Australians aged 16–24 Mental illness in young men TOP 3are living with a mental disorder has been estimated to
ISSUES OF CONCERN• 1 in 3 experiences moderate to cost the Australian economy to young people werehigh levels of psychological $3.27 billion a year in lost
distress productivity
YOUNG YOUNG school or WOMEN MEN study Australia loses more than
9 millionhad a problems 38% working days per annum because of mental mental health
coping with illness among young men disorderstress 37% alone
Young women were more likely 31% Only 13% of young body image to have anxiety or affective men access mental disorders than young men health care
Courtesy of the Mental Health Commission of NSW
16 Which statement about young people in Australia is true according to the information provided?
A. Young Australian men and women experience mental health issues at the same rate.
B. The only issues of concern for young people are school, stress and body image.
C. The Australian government spends billions of dollars per year to support the mental health of young people.
D. One in three Australians aged 16–24 experience moderate to high levels of psychological distress.
17 Based on the information, why does mental illness in young men cost the Australian economy $3.27 billion a year?
A. Mental health services are expensive to set up and maintain.
B. Young men in Australia are making significant use of mental health services available to them.
C. Mental health can be a crippling disease that can limit an individual’s ability to participate in work.
D. The Australian government has invested large amounts of money in mental health education and preventative strategies.
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18 If additional care services were provided for aged individuals living within the home, the burden would be decreased for
A. social workers.
B. informal carers.
C. aged care nurses.
D. government agencies.
19 A study was conducted to gain an understanding of issues of concern for people with a disability. Some comments made by participants are shown:
• ‘The worst thing about a disability is that people see it before they see you.’
• ‘It’s not our disabilities, it’s our abilities that can’t be seen.’
How could these issues of concern be best addressed?
A. Increase the access to disability payments
B. Raise community awareness through education
C. Increase the funding to train more specialised care nurses
D. Provide more opportunities for people with a disability to access education
20 Which of the following best describes systematic sampling?
A. Selecting participants at a random starting point and then at a fixed, periodic interval
B. Dividing the population into clusters and then selecting one cluster group to participate
C. Dividing the population into various cluster groups and then randomly selecting participants
D. Selecting individuals at random from the list of volunteers already obtained from the population
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Question 23 (6 marks)
Harry is a 17-year-old boy who has recently taken on the role of primary carer for his mother. She has become unable to care for herself due to an advancing physical disability.
Recommend strategies that could assist Harry in being an effective carer for his mother while also maintaining commitments in his own life.
Describe how the government and community organisations could effectively manage resources to address issues of inequity for individuals within the group.
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Question 29 (8 marks)
Explain how changes in reproductive technologies, community beliefs and attitudes have affected same sex couples’ opportunity to become parents. Support your answer with examples.
25 marksAttempt ONE question from Questions 30–32Allow about 45 minutes for this section
Answer the question in the Section II Writing Booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.
Your answers to part (c) of the question will be assessed on how well you:● demonstrate knowledge and understanding of societal influences on wellbeing
relevant to the question● apply the skills of critical thinking and analysis ● communicate ideas and information using relevant examples● present a logical and cohesive response
Question 30 — Family and Societal Interactions (25 marks)
(a) How does legislation protect and support adoptive parents? 4
(b) How does the impact of societal expectations on wellbeing differ for young females and young males?
6
(c) Assess the importance of community organisations working with the government to support and protect individuals and families within society.
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Question 31 — Social Impact of Technology (25 marks)
(a) How does technology assist in keeping employees safe in a workplace? 4
(b) Explain how technological advancements have contributed to the development of a global community.
6
(c) Discuss the effects on education, health and wellbeing of banning the use of mobile phones in schools.
15
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Question 32 — Individuals and Work (25 marks)
(a) Account for current trends in the labour force regarding both age and gender. 4
(b) Explain the benefits of paid and unpaid work for both the aged and adolescents. 6
(c) Assess the effectiveness of workplace structures in supporting the rights and responsibilities of employees.
