AQA 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

Multiple choice and short answer questions. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business in the real world?

  A. It follows directly from the Business in the real world 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 Influences on business?

  A. It follows directly from the 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-A2 is 1 mark)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business operations?

  A. It follows directly from the Business operations 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 Human resources?

  A. It follows directly from the Human resources 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 Business in the real world?

  A. It follows directly from the Business in the real world 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 Influences on business?

  A. It follows directly from the 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-A6 is 1 mark)
• 7

  Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business operations?

  A. It follows directly from the Business operations 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 Human resources?

  A. It follows directly from the Human resources 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 Business in the real world?

  A. It follows directly from the Business in the real world 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 Influences on business?

  A. It follows directly from the 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 Business operations question. A business is considering a decision linked to business operations. 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 Human resources question. A business is considering a decision linked to human resources. 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 Business in the real world question. A business is considering a decision linked to business in the real world. 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 Influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to 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-A14 is 3 marks)

Section B

Case study/data response stimulus. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Business operations question. A business is considering a decision linked to business operations. 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 Human resources question. A business is considering a decision linked to human resources. 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 Business in the real world question. A business is considering a decision linked to business in the real world. 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 Influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to 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 Business operations question. A business is considering a decision linked to business operations. 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 (9 marks)

  GCSE Business Human resources question. A business is considering a decision linked to human resources. 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)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (9 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-B7 is 9 marks)

Section C

Case study/data response stimulus. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to 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-C1 is 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business Business operations question. A business is considering a decision linked to business operations. 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 2 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (3 marks)

  GCSE Business Human resources question. A business is considering a decision linked to human resources. 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 3 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (3 marks)

  GCSE Business Business in the real world question. A business is considering a decision linked to business in the real world. 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 3 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-C5 (6 marks)

  GCSE Business Influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to 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-C5 is 6 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-C6 (10 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-C6 is 10 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-C7 (10 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-C7 is 10 marks)