Paper 1: Short Answer & Data Response (Cambridge International IGCSE Business)

What is examined in the CIE IGCSE Business Paper 1?

• This paper is made up of four questions requiring a mixture of short **answers **and structured data responses
• Each question starts with a short case study, to which you should refer when answer the question parts that follow
• The paper's duration is 90 minutes
• The total number of marks available is 80, representing** 50%** of the qualification
• You must answer all questions

Structure of the Paper

• In each of the four questions:

  • Part a is worth 2 marks

    • You are usually required to either

      • Define a key term
      • Carry out a simple calculation
      • State or identify two factors, features, ways or impacts

    • Advice on answering 2-mark questions can be found here

  • Part b is worth 4 marks

    • You are usually required to either

      • Outline two factors
      • Carry out a multi-stage calculation
      • State or identify four factors, factors, features, ways or impacts

    • Advice on answering 4-mark questions can be found here

  • Part c is worth 6 marks

    • You are required to explain either

      • Two advantages and two disadvantages of a given issue
      • Four reasons, ways or impacts of a given issue

    • Advice on answering 6-mark questions can be found here

  • Part d is worth 8 marks

    • You are required to either

      • Make a judgement about the significance of two or more factors
      • Make a recommendation about a suitable course of action

    • Advice on answering 6-mark questions can be found here