In Part 4 you read contributions from several specialists and match statements to the right people. Here’s how to grasp the positions reliably.
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Part 4 tests whether you grasp, distinguish and locate the opinions and statements of several specialists precisely. You read several (popular-)scientific contributions (people A–E) and match seven statements: who says this? Two statements fit no one – then you mark 0.
It’s about precise opinion and detail comprehension: each person has their own position with fine differences, often in demanding language. The statements are paraphrased. You must recognize the exact position, not just a shared topic.
The difficulty: several people speak about the same topic, and some statements fit no one. Watch each person’s exact stance. Every correct match scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
Read the contributions for an overview and summarize each person’s position.
Read the first statement and consider which position it fits.
In the matching contribution, find the spot that confirms the statement.
If no person fits, mark 0 – that applies to two statements.
Compare similar positions especially carefully.
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.
A short example in the same format: match the statement to the right person.
Thema „Künstliche Intelligenz". Person A: „KI wird viele Routineaufgaben übernehmen und uns entlasten." Person B: „Ohne klare Regeln birgt KI erhebliche Risiken für die Gesellschaft."
Who warns above all of the dangers? (a) Person A · (b) Person B
Why? Person B emphasizes “erhebliche Risiken … ohne klare Regeln” – that’s the warning. Person A sees above all the relief offered by AI.
Mehrere Fachleute äußern sich zum Thema „Datenschutz". Person A (sinngemäß): „Wer seine Daten bewusst sparsam preisgibt, schützt sich am besten." Person B (sinngemäß): „Unternehmen, die den Datenschutz vernachlässigen, werden Kunden verlieren."
Who emphasizes the users’ own responsibility?
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A shared topic doesn’t make the match right. Grasp the exact position.
Two statements fit no one. Recognize them and mark 0.
Two people can mean almost the same thing. Compare the fine points.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Match every statement (or mark 0).
Seven. You match seven statements to several specialist contributions; two statements fit no one (mark 0).
That the statement fits none of the people. Two of the seven statements get the answer 0.
No. There is no penalty – match every statement.
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