Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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The pictures show different methods of transport used in a city. Which method of transport would be most suitable for the fast delivery of take-awa...
The diagram shows how a consignment of jeans was transported from the manufacturer to the retailer. manufacturer → road → port → sea → port → rail ...
Which factor has led to the increased amount of air cargo in recent years?
Which service is provided for an air freight company by an airport authority?
What is not a feature of an efficient system of storage?
Warehousing is unlikely to be part of the chain of distribution for
What is the importance of a bonded warehouse to a local manufacturer who exports goods?
Mrs Patel runs a small workshop. She is worried that if one of her employees has an accident at work it will cause her financial loss. What immedia...
What does the insurance principle of utmost good faith mean?
Tariq's new sports car is worth $30000 but he has insured it for $24000. Yesterday the car was involved in an accident and will cost $15000 to repa...
A night safe is used for the safekeeping of
Which method of payment does not require a person paying a bill to have a bank account?
The diagram shows part of a letter of credit. To: Mauritius Sugar Traders Port Louis Mauritius Dear Sirs Letter of Credit Number 05/278 16/9/13 Thi...
Which banking service is not available on the Internet?
The diagram shows the documents involved when forming a public limited company. [Flowchart: memorandum of association & articles of association -> ...
What is franchising?
What name is given to a business loan on which a fixed rate of interest is paid before ordinary shareholders receive their dividends?
The table shows figures for 2012 from a trader's accounts. $ gross profit 20000 net profit 12000 cost of goods sold 80000 cost of average stock 100...
In which stage of production is the construction industry classified?
Advertising, banking and insurance are collectively known as
Which action is a small-scale retailer most likely to take to compete with large-scale retailers?
Saranjit wishes to purchase a motorbike that costs $1200. She cannot afford to pay immediately. Under the terms of a credit agreement offered by th...
The diagram shows the financing of a television bought using a hire purchase agreement. [Figure 8.1] Identify X in the diagram.
What is not covered by consumer protection legislation?
What is a function of the wholesaler but not of the small retailer?
A trader receives an invoice for $800 and is allowed 5% cash discount for payment within 7 days. If the trader immediately paid the invoice, how mu...
What is meant by the term mark-up?
Which of the following would help exporters to reduce their difficulties in trading?
This advertisement aims to attract franchisees to buy a franchise from Roadmaster Ltd. [Advertisement for Roadmaster Ltd franchising] Which adverti...
A manufacturer of soft drinks has decided to advertise on the Internet. This is because
What is essential for trade to take place between a manufacturer in Asia and a retailer in Europe?
What is an advantage to a company of using videoconferencing?
Iron ore is being carried from Australia to Pakistan. Which method of sea transport is likely to be used to carry this iron ore?
What is an advantage to transport companies of using toll roads?
The graph shows the sales of Product X. [Figure 26.1] What is product X most likely to be?
Why are selling costs in a cash and carry warehouse lower than in a traditional warehouse?
Which type of warehouse would an importer of tea need to run his business efficiently?
What is the basis of insurance?
After an insured risk has occurred, what would not be covered by consequential loss?
Banks provide automatic teller machines (ATMs) at which customers can use debit cards to obtain cash. For which other purpose can a customer use an...
Who owns a public sector enterprise?
Which type of business is most likely to own the van shown in the picture? [Figure 37.1]
What is an advantage of franchising to the franchisee?
Anand wishes to buy a van for use in her business. She has decided to finance the purchase by using hire purchase. Why is hire purchase the best so...
The table shows figures taken for the year 2012 from a trader's accounts. gross profit $20000 net profit $12000 cost of goods sold $80000 cost of a...
Fishing is a primary industry. A large amount of fish is sold to canning factories. Many fishermen own their own boats.
Maisie is considering opening a coffee bar.
Fig. 1 shows an advertisement with a sales promotion. POPPO LTD SWEATERS FOR EVERY OCCASION All sizes available in black, blue or red BUY NOW WHILE...
Lucy and Imran own a fashion boutique as a partnership. They invite Max to join them as a sleeping partner.
Brookdown is a multinational company in the hospitality industry. It owns hotels, sports and leisure facilities, in many parts of the world.