Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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The diagram shows the four provinces of a country and their specialisms. [Figure 4] Which province specialises in tertiary production?
What is not a function of a retailer?
A town has the following numbers of retail outlets. 1 department store 3 supermarkets 10 multiple chain stores 2 variety chain stores 22 independen...
What is an example of after-sales service?
Why has internet shopping increased?
Informal credit is most likely to be offered to customers of
How can a consumer protect themself against unfair trading practices?
Four customers are discussing the problem of a faulty product costing $10. Which customer has taken the most appropriate action? [Figure 11]
What is the function of a broker?
Mr X purchased watches at $5000 from Mr Y and received an invoice for the amount due. Later, Mr Y sent Mr X a credit note for $1000. How much does ...
On 5 November, a sports equipment shop bought sportswear valued at $10000 and received 20% trade discount and 5% 30 days cash discount. If payment ...
A country has recently placed an embargo on the import of all canned food. What will this mean for canned meat suppliers from other countries who r...
The table below shows a country's international trade. [Figure 18] What is the balance of payments on the current account?
Which slogan is an example of collective advertising?
The diagram below shows four methods of communication used by The GE Company. Which method of communication would be used for external communicatio...
By what means is a business most likely to send urgent and confidential documents to clients?
Which is not an advantage of sending an item by registered mail?
What is an advantage of road transport over rail transport?
How do low-cost airlines reduce their costs?
Which airport service is least likely to assist the import and export of goods?
Which feature applies to all types of warehouse?
There are several types of warehouse where bulk quantities of goods are stored. In which warehouse will seasonal non-perishable goods be stored unt...
Which circumstance is an insurable risk?
The diagram shows the procedure for taking out an insurance policy through an insurance broker. What is X? [Figure 30]
A record of the customer's transactions with a bank is available to the customer in the form of
Why are deposits at commercial banks classified as money?
What is a bill of exchange?
An expanding business requires a large area for a factory building. Where would it be likely to locate?
Which statement best describes how a public sector firm differs from a private sector firm?
Mr Patel's computer advisory service has grown quickly. He decides to set up a franchise. What does this mean for Mr Patel?
What is an example of short-term finance for a company?
What is part of a clothing manufacturer's fixed (non-current) assets?
A retailer has the following trading figures. [Figure 40] What is the retailer's rate of inventory turnover?
The chart shows branches of production. [Chart showing production split into industry and commerce, with X under industry and Y under commerce. Ind...
PQ Ltd builds and repairs houses. What is the company involved in?
What is a feature of supermarkets?
Some town centre unit retailers are forced out of business when an out-of-town shopping centre opens. However, some multiple chain stores continue ...
The advertisement shown is for a plastic card. [Advertisement titled 'THE INDEPENDENT CITY CARD' with text 'Your free pass to the best discounts an...
How does buying on credit contribute to a country's standard of living?
After buying goods in a store, Ahmed discovers he has been overcharged. What is his best course of action?
A channel of distribution is shown in the diagram. [Diagram showing a flow: primary producer → agent (factor or broker) → manufacturer → retailer →...
The diagram shows the costs per litre of producing and selling milk to the consumer. [Diagram showing production and selling costs for milk per lit...
The following figures are an extract from a statement of account dated 31 March. It has been received by WW Computers from one of its suppliers. [T...
Which statement explains why international trade is important?
What is a quota in international trade?
The diagram shows an advertisement for natural fruit smoothies. [Advertisement with text: 'ALWAYS FRESH NATURAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE LOTS OF VITAMINS IMP...
CR Ltd will soon launch a new range of smart televisions. Stocks of their existing televisions are still unsold. Which sales promotion method shoul...
The government of a developing country wishes to issue a malaria warning to the remotest parts of the country. Which method of advertising would be...
Which statement about the telephone as a method of communication is not correct?
A person travelling the world could arrange to collect mail using