O-LevelCommerceBankingOct/Nov 2015Paper 1 Q311 Mark

What is a disadvantage to a company of introducing direct debiting for payment of bills owed to it?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Banking in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

ACustomers need to be informed of changes in the amount to be collected.

BDifferent amounts of money may be collected at different times.

CThe billing system is computerised so money is collected electronically.

DThere is a reduction in the amount of bad debts from customers.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: Customers need to be informed of changes in the amount to be collected.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This O-Level Commerce Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Banking in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Commerce Oct/Nov 2015 examination, Paper 1 Variant 1.

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