Edexcel GCSE 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

Theme 1 short-answer and calculation questions. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Enterprise and entrepreneurship?

  A. It follows directly from the Enterprise and entrepreneurship 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 Spotting a business opportunity?

  A. It follows directly from the Spotting a business opportunity 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 Putting a business idea into practice?

  A. It follows directly from the Putting a business idea into practice 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 Making the business effective?

  A. It follows directly from the Making the business effective 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 Understanding external influences on business?

  A. It follows directly from the Understanding external influences on 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-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Enterprise and entrepreneurship?

  A. It follows directly from the Enterprise and entrepreneurship 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 Spotting a business opportunity?

  A. It follows directly from the Spotting a business opportunity 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 Putting a business idea into practice?

  A. It follows directly from the Putting a business idea into practice 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 Making the business effective?

  A. It follows directly from the Making the business effective 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 Understanding external influences on business?

  A. It follows directly from the Understanding external influences on 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-A10 is 1 mark)
• 11

  Question SECTION-A11 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A11 is 2 marks)
• 12

  Question SECTION-A12 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A12 is 2 marks)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (3 marks)

  GCSE Business Putting a business idea into practice question. A business is considering a decision linked to putting a business idea into practice. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A13 is 3 marks)
• 14

  Question SECTION-A14 (3 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-A14 is 3 marks)
• 15

  Question SECTION-A15 (5 marks)

  GCSE Business Understanding external influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to understanding external influences on business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A15 is 5 marks)
• 16

  Question SECTION-A16 (10 marks)

  GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A16 is 10 marks)

Section B

Business context data-response questions. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. 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 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Putting a business idea into practice question. A business is considering a decision linked to putting a business idea into practice. 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 2 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (3 marks)

  GCSE Business Making the business effective question. A business is considering a decision linked to making the business effective. 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 3 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (3 marks)

  GCSE Business Understanding external influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to understanding external influences on business. 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 3 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (6 marks)

  GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. 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 6 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (14 marks)

  GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. 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 14 marks)

Section C

Business context data-response questions. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Putting a business idea into practice question. A business is considering a decision linked to putting a business idea into practice. 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 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (3 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 3 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (4 marks)

  GCSE Business Understanding external influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to understanding external influences on business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 4 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (6 marks)

  GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-C5 (10 marks)

  GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C5 is 10 marks)