NCEA L1 Social Studies Practice Questions - NCEA Level 1 Social Studies - New Zealand Exam - NCEA L1 Social Studies Practice Questions - NCEA Level 1 Social Studies

Question 1

In the social inquiry process, which of the following best describes an 'open-ended' inquiry question?

A question that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' A question that requires gathering multiple perspectives, values, and evidence to explore complex societal issues A question that asks for a specific historical date or statistical figure A question that has only one universally accepted correct answer

Correct Answer:

A question that requires gathering multiple perspectives, values, and evidence to explore complex societal issues

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a primary source of information in a social inquiry about the 1981 Springbok Tour in New Zealand?

A 2020 history textbook chapter summarizing anti-apartheid protests A personal diary entry written in 1981 by a protest movement participant A 2015 documentary film synthesizing modern interviews with historians A Wikipedia article explaining the political background of rugby tours

Correct Answer:

A personal diary entry written in 1981 by a protest movement participant

Question 3

What is the main reason social studies researchers collect perspectives from multiple different stakeholders when investigating a community issue?

To prove that only one group's viewpoint is morally correct To understand how different values, experiences, and interests shape contrasting positions on the issue To avoid having to write a conclusion at the end of the inquiry To ensure that all collected data can be easily converted into numerical charts

Correct Answer:

To understand how different values, experiences, and interests shape contrasting positions on the issue

Question 4

When evaluating a media report funded by a commercial mining company about proposed seabed mining in Taranaki, a student should be most attentive to:

The font style and graphic layout of the document Potential bias and selective reporting of economic benefits over environmental risks Whether the document was printed in color or black and white The word count of the executive summary

Correct Answer:

Potential bias and selective reporting of economic benefits over environmental risks

Question 5

Which ethical practice is essential when conducting interviews with local residents for a social inquiry into housing affordability?

Publishing participants' full names and addresses without asking them Obtaining informed consent and explaining how their responses will be used Changing participants' answers if they disagree with the student's hypothesis Paying participants large cash bonuses to ensure they give positive feedback

Correct Answer:

Obtaining informed consent and explaining how their responses will be used

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