Topic 5.2: Governance and human rights Questions

It is claimed that this intervention will improve the representation of languages on the web. To what extent do you agree with this claim?

Online multiplayer games connect players from many countries. Examine the claim that online gaming fosters greater understanding of diverse backgrounds.

With reference to the statement, recommend **one** measure the committee should adopt, and justify your recommendation.

A city lets residents vote online on how part of its budget is spent, and promotes the vote on social media. To what extent will this lead to greater empowerment of residents?

It is claimed that this intervention will increase voter participation. To what extent do you agree with this claim?

Explain **one** reason why an online consultation may hand over less power than it appears to.

Outline why fairness testing one characteristic at a time is insufficient.

Explain **one** reason why improving the training data may not remove discrimination from a system.

Outline the test for whether a consultation is more than a survey.

Outline **one** cost of a measure that gives authorities a way past encryption.

With reference to the statement, identify **two** powers the government introduced.

With reference to Source C, identify **two** requirements of a remote voting application.

With reference to Source C, identify **two** difficulties the municipality would face in meeting those requirements.

Outline **one** characteristic of an online campaign to encourage voting.

Outline **one** difference between an online voter-awareness campaign and a remote voting application.

To what extent is remote electronic voting compatible with a secret ballot?

A city council must choose between building a remote voting application and running an online campaign to encourage voting, in order to raise turnout among young and older residents. Recommend which it should choose, and justify your recommendation.

A city council must decide whether to extend remote voting to all residents after a successful trial with residents living abroad. Recommend a course of action, and justify your recommendation.

Examine the claim that social media increases understanding between people from different backgrounds.

Examine the claim that online communities are better for people whose backgrounds are unusual in their own area.