Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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Which method of appeal would work best in an advertisement for ice cream?
Sienna, a designer of fashion accessories, wants to promote her products to a wide audience at low cost. Which method is most likely to meet these ...
Which information communicated to consumers is constantly changing throughout the day?
The table shows information about sending letters. weight up to 100 g price $0.40; weight up to 250 g price $0.70; weight up to 500 g price $0.90; ...
Recent developments in communication mean the method of purchasing tickets at some railway stations has changed. What communication device might be...
What is not the responsibility of a port authority?
A manufacturer sends goods to a wholesaler using his own transport. What document would accompany the goods?
What is a function of warehousing?
Which service does a regional distribution centre provide for its retailers?
Mrs Rajapaksa operates a small shop. She uses a cash and carry warehouse to obtain her supplies. This means she has to
Which insurance cover is a transport company required to have by law to carry goods for its customers?
A ship worth $200m is insured jointly by three companies under the principle of contribution. Company X covers 50% of the risk, Y covers 30% and Z ...
Which insurance document is a contract between the insured and the insurance company?
Which person, employed by an insurance company, assesses the amount of compensation paid after an insurance claim?
The diagram shows the screen of an ATM. What might be included in 'other services'?
Which statement describes a cashless society?
Which factor will a chain of fast food outlets consider when deciding where to locate a new restaurant?
Who elects directors in public limited companies?
The picture shows a customer asking for a bank loan to start a new business. Why will the bank manager be more willing to lend if the business is o...
Which description of the rate of inventory turnover is correct?
The net profit of PP Partnership is 10%. Four partners are in conversation about how it can be improved. Which partner makes the best suggestion?
How might a multinational company reduce its carbon footprint?
Why does a government have consumer protection laws?
A multinational company owns the quarry shown in Fig. 1.1. The quarry employs 50 workers. The company uses machinery, transport and explosives to q...
International trade involves the work of customs authorities.
Fig. 3.1 shows types of credit used by consumers in 2019. Fig. 3.1 Types of credit used by consumers in 2019 Use Fig. 3.1 to help you answer the fo...
EE plc is a national wholesaler that imports large quantities of electrical goods from other countries. It plans to build a new head office. EE wil...
The sales promotion in Fig. 5.1 is advertised in a local newspaper. Fig. 5.1 Sales promotion Use Fig. 5.1 to help you answer the following questions.
At which stage of production are raw materials turned into finished products?
Which occupation is not correctly matched with its type of production?
What is an advantage to a firm of division of labour?
When industry, commerce and direct services rely on each other they are
The diagram [Figure 5.1] describes some functions of the retailer. What is X?
What is an advantage to Mrs Lee of buying clothing from a multiple chain store rather than from a factory shop?
Increasing numbers of firms now use QR (Quick Response) codes. What do consumers need to be able to access this type of code?
Anya wants to buy a new washing machine. She can pay using cash, credit card or hire purchase. What is the cheapest method of payment for Anya?
The diagram [Figure 9.1] shows two channels of distribution. Which business would use both channels of distribution?
Which document gives a summary of a customer's transactions over a period of time?
The cost price of a fridge-freezer is $400. The selling price is $480. What is the mark-up for the fridge-freezer?
When is cash discount offered by a wholesaler to a customer?
Malaysia buys wool from Australia and supplies this wool to the UK. Which type of trade is being carried out by Malaysia?
The table [Figure 14.1] shows international trade figures for a country. What is the country's Balance of Trade?
Why might a government impose quotas on imports?
Which problem might cause difficulty for an exporter of ovens?
What is the main reason for the growth of internet advertising?
Which method of communication would be used for external communication?
Which postal service is correctly matched with its description?
How can a business use social media?
What is the benefit of using roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships to transport freight across sea channels?
Which function is performed by airport authorities?