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CAIE 7115 Business Studies Paper 1 — October/November 2025 Question Paper

The real October/November 2025 Paper 1 (Short Answer and Data Response) question paper for CAIE 7115 Business Studies (7115_w25_qp_12).

20 questions, 80 marks total.

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  1. Question 1a2 marks

    Define 'quality assurance'.

  2. Question 1b2 marks

    Identify two reasons why a business might reduce the size of its workforce.

  3. Question 1c4 marks

    Outline, with reference to BEI, the difference between redundancy and dismissal.

  4. Question 1d6 marks

    Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of BEI making employee A redundant.

  5. Question 1e6 marks

    Explain two possible benefits to a country of a multinational company locating there. Which benefit is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.

  6. Question 2a2 marks

    Define 'cash flow forecast'.

  7. Question 2b2 marks

    Identify two reasons why cash is important for a business .

  8. Question 2c4 marks

    Identify four functions of management.

  9. Question 2d6 marks

    Explain two ways OTK could overcome a short-term cash flow problem.

  10. Question 2e6 marks

    Explain two threats to a business of using ecommerce. Which threat is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.

  11. Question 3a2 marks

    Define 'partnership'.

  12. Question 3b2 marks

    Identify two ways to measure the size of a business.

  13. Question 3c4 marks

    Outline two pricing methods Miguel could use.

  14. Question 3d6 marks

    Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to Miguel of using secondary market research.

  15. Question 3e6 marks

    Do you think access to employees is the most important factor for a new business to consider when deciding on a suitable location? Justify your answer.

  16. Question 4a2 marks

    Define 'fixed costs'.

  17. Question 4b2 marks

    Calculate DJU's average cost per week. Show your working.

  18. Question 4c4 marks

    Outline two ways lower interest rates might affect DJU.

  19. Question 4d6 marks

    Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to DJU of using specialisation when making its products.

  20. Question 4e6 marks

    Do you think the advantages of taking over a competitor are greater than the disadvantages? Justify your answer.

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