0450.1.3.1.02 — Why and how governments support business start-ups, e.g. grants, training schemes: past paper questions
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- 0450/11 · May/June 2026 · Q1b[2]
Identify two reasons why governments support new businesses. reason reason
See it on the paper → - 0450/11 · May/June 2026 · Q4e[6]
Explain two reasons why a business might respond to environmental pressures. Which reason is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0450/13 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[2]
Identify two benefits to employees of being members of a trade union. benefit benefit
See it on the paper → - 0450/13 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[2]
Identify two legal controls over employment that might affect a business. legal control legal control
See it on the paper → - 0450/21 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[8]
Explain two ways the business cycle in country X going into the boom stage is likely to affect YC. way explanation way explanation
See it on the paper → - 0450/23 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[12]
Using Appendix 2 and other information, consider the following two ways KH could contribute to sustainable development. Which way should KH choose to do first? Justify your answer. • • using solar panels to generate electricity only buying from suppliers which do not damage the environment using solar panels to generat...
See it on the paper → - 0450/12 · February/March 2026 · Q1b[2]
Define ‘sustainable development’.
See it on the paper → - 0450/12 · February/March 2026 · Q4e[6]
Do you think the opportunities of globalisation for a business are greater than the threats? Justify your answer.
See it on the paper → - 0450/22 · February/March 2026 · Q4a[8]
Explain two possible effects on CTD of higher interest rates. effect explanation effect explanation
See it on the paper → - 0450/12 · October/November 2025 · Q4c[4]
Outline two ways lower interest rates might affect DJU. Way 1: Way 2:
See it on the paper → - 0450/13 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[2]
Identify two reasons why governments support start-up businesses. Reason 1: Reason 2:
See it on the paper → - 0450/22 · October/November 2025 · Q4b[12]
Using Appendix 3 and other information, consider the following two ways FF could contribute to sustainable development. Which way should Kathryn choose? Justify your answer. • • Buying all flowers from sustainable sources Using electricity from renewable sources Buying all flowers from sustainable sources: Using electr...
See it on the paper → - 0450/11 · May/June 2025 · Q1b[2]
Identify two ways a government can support business start-ups. Way 1: Way 2:
See it on the paper → - 0450/23 · May/June 2025 · Q4a[8]
Explain two ways the information in the government report outlined in Appendix 3 might affect Jemi’s restaurant. Way 1: Explanation: Way 2: Explanation:
See it on the paper → - 0450/12 · February/March 2025 · Q2b[2]
Identify two ways a government can support business start-ups. Way 1: Way 2:
See it on the paper → - 0450/11 · May/June 2024 · Q3e[6]
Explain two advantages to a business of being a multinational company. Which advantage do you think is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer
See it on the paper → - 0450/11 · May/June 2024 · Q4e[6]
Do you think being ethical will always lead to lower profit for a business? Justify your answer
See it on the paper → - 0450/12 · May/June 2024 · Q1a[2]
Identify two reasons why a government might support business start-ups. Reason 1: Reason 2:
See it on the paper → - 0450/13 · May/June 2024 · Q2d[6]
Explain two possible effects of an increase in interest rates on Alana’s business. Effect 1: Explanation: Effect 2: Explanation:
See it on the paper → - 0450/13 · May/June 2024 · Q3b[2]
Identify two reasons for globalisation. Reason 1: Reason 2:
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Answers indicated an understanding that sustainable development referred to businesses operating in an environmentally friendly way or included examples such as not causing pollution and conserving resources for future generations. Limited responses • Many candidates could not provide a full definition of the term as the responses did not mention who the environment was...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0450/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Good knowledge of the opportunities and threats of globalisation were evident in these responses. Access to cheaper materials or labour with the development of lower costs was often cited as an opportunity whilst increased competition which could lower sales was a likely threat. • Comprehensive answers then attempted to make a judgement about whether opportunities were gr...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0450/12 Q4(e) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates were able to identify decrease in sales/demand/revenue, higher interest costs and making it harder for CTD to expand. Many included explanations for the issues raised and also did that in context. • Common correct answers included people saving rather than spending, and the increased cost of borrowing to fund expansion. • Most candidates applied their answ...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0450/22 Q4(a) (Cambridge)
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