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Stage 6 · HSC questions by topic

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Biology

Atlas organises human-reviewed questions against the NSW Stage 6 Biologysyllabus. Every published question retains its exam source and page.

Syllabus: NESA Stage 6 (2017)
Explore the NESA Stage 6 (2017) syllabus topics

Module 5: Heredity

  • Reproduction
  • Cell Replication
  • DNA and Polypeptide Synthesis
  • Genetic Variation
  • Inheritance Patterns in a Population

Module 6: Genetic Change

  • Mutation
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetic Technologies

Module 7: Infectious Disease

  • Causes of Infectious Disease
  • Responses to Pathogens
  • Immunity
  • Prevention, Treatment and Control

Module 8: Non-infectious Disease and Disorders

  • Homeostasis
  • Causes and Effects
  • Epidemiology
  • Prevention
  • Technologies and Disorders
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2024HSC
Q24 (b)

Explain how an educational program or campaign can be used to decrease the incidence of a disease caused by environmental exposure.
Name of disease: .................................

3 marks
Short answer
2022HSC
Q27

The incidence of cervical cancer in the Australian population is shown in the graph from 1985−2015. Public health campaigns commenced during this period to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer. This included a national screening program to detect pre-cancerous cells and a vaccination program against human papillomavirus (HPV) which causes most cervical cancers.

Evaluate the success of these campaigns in reducing the incidence of cervical cancer in Australian women. Include reference to the data in your answer.

6 marks
Extended response
2021HSC
Q4

Which is the most effective strategy for treating non-infectious diseases? A. Hygiene B. Pharmaceuticals C. Quarantine D. Vaccination

1 mark
Multiple choice
2021Trial
Q31

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are one of the growing class of lifestyle caused disorders. FASDs are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. People with FAS have central nervous system (CNS) problems, minor facial feature abnormalities, and growth problems. People with FAS can have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, or hearing. They might have a mix of these problems. People with FAS often have a hard time in school and trouble getting along with others.
The poster shown is an example of a poster from an educational program that targets FASD.

Explain the use of this educational program to society.

3 marks
Short answer
2020HSC
Q9

A public education campaign was developed with the aim of lowering the incidence of skin cancer in the population. The campaign was adopted Australia wide and is illustrated in the poster. Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer SLIP SLOP SLAP SEEK SLIDE Which is the best method to measure the effectiveness of the campaign?

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q23

Explain how educational programs can be effective in reducing the incidence of non-infectious diseases. Support your answer with examples.

5 marks
Short answer