Cambridge International AS & A Level
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & RESEARCH 9239/01
Paper 1 Written Exam For examination from 2023
SPECIMEN PAPER 1 hour 30 minutes
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
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INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 45.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
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Read both documents in the accompanying insert and answer all the questions.
You should spend approximately 15 minutes reading both documents in the insert before attempting to
answer the questions. This is allowed for in the time set for the exam.
Write your answers to Question 2 and Question 3 in continuous prose.
Medical ethics and priorities
1 (a) The author of Document A mentions different types of robot.
Identify two robots that are already being used. [2]
(b) The author of Document B refers to a range of ethical issues with using healthcare robots.
Identify three ethical issues mentioned by the author. [3]
2 Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence used by the author of Document A to
support their claims about the development of robotic healthcare equipment.
In your answer include the impact of the evidence on the author’s argument. [15]
3 The two authors present different arguments and perspectives about the development of robotic
healthcare equipment.
Evaluate the arguments of both authors. In your answer, consider their perspectives and include a
reasoned judgement about whether one argument is stronger than the other. [25]
Copyright Acknowledgements:
Document A © Adapted: Mai Iida; Robot niche expands in senior care; The Japan Times; June 2013
Document B © Adapted: Dr Catherine Easton; Carry on Automaton: Legal and Ethical issues relating to Healthcare Robots; SCL; May 2013
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