AQA A-Level Business 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Multiple choice questions. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Managers, leadership and decision making?

  A. It follows directly from the Managers, leadership and decision making model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 1 mark)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Marketing management?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Operational management?

  A. It follows directly from the Operational management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 1 mark)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Financial management?

  A. It follows directly from the Financial management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Human resource management?

  A. It follows directly from the Human resource management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Analysing the strategic position of a business?

  A. It follows directly from the Analysing the strategic position of a business model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A6 is 1 mark)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Strategic direction, methods and change?

  A. It follows directly from the Strategic direction, methods and change model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A7 is 1 mark)
• 8

  Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Managers, leadership and decision making?

  A. It follows directly from the Managers, leadership and decision making model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A8 is 1 mark)
• 9

  Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Marketing management?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A9 is 1 mark)
• 10

  Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Operational management?

  A. It follows directly from the Operational management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A10 is 1 mark)
• 11

  Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Financial management?

  A. It follows directly from the Financial management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 1 mark)
• 12

  Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Human resource management?

  A. It follows directly from the Human resource management model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 1 mark)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Analysing the strategic position of a business?

  A. It follows directly from the Analysing the strategic position of a business model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A13 is 1 mark)
• 14

  Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Strategic direction, methods and change?

  A. It follows directly from the Strategic direction, methods and change model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A14 is 1 mark)
• 15

  Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Managers, leadership and decision making?

  A. It follows directly from the Managers, leadership and decision making model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A15 is 1 mark)

Section B

Short-answer and calculation questions. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)

  A-Level Business Marketing management question. A business is considering a decision linked to marketing management. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 4 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (4 marks)

  A-Level Business Operational management question. A business is considering a decision linked to operational management. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)

  A-Level Business Financial management question. A business is considering a decision linked to financial management. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 4 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (5 marks)

  A-Level Business Human resource management question. A business is considering a decision linked to human resource management. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 5 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (9 marks)

  A-Level Business Analysing the strategic position of a business question. A business is considering a decision linked to analysing the strategic position of a business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 9 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (9 marks)

  A-Level Business Strategic direction, methods and change question. A business is considering a decision linked to strategic direction, methods and change. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B6 is 9 marks)

Section C

Essay question - choice of one from two. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (25 marks)

  A-Level Business Managers, leadership and decision making question. A business is considering a decision linked to managers, leadership and decision making. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 25 marks)

Section D

Essay question - choice of one from two. Answer all questions in Sections A and B.

• 1

  Question SECTION-D1 (25 marks)

  A-Level Business Marketing management question. A business is considering a decision linked to marketing management. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D1 is 25 marks)