O-LevelCommerceTransportMay/June 2017Paper 1 Q251 Mark

RRR Railways wishes to increase the amount of heavy goods carried by rail. What is most likely to persuade businesses to consider transporting this type of freight by rail?

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

AImproved facilities at stations for transferring passengers from trains to buses.

BMore ticket offices and waiting rooms at stations.

CNew railway wagons designed to carry freight such as cars, oil and containers.

DTrade advertisements for different types of transport.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: New railway wagons designed to carry freight such as cars, oil and containers.

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🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

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 Transport in O-Level Commerce (syllabus code 7100). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Commerce May/June 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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