OCR 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.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business objectives and strategic decisions?

  A. It follows directly from the Business objectives and strategic decisions 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 External influences facing businesses?

  A. It follows directly from the External influences facing businesses 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 Marketing and marketing strategies?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and marketing strategies 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 Operational strategy?

  A. It follows directly from the Operational strategy 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 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-A5 is 1 mark)
• 6

  Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Accounting and financial considerations?

  A. It follows directly from the Accounting and financial considerations 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 objectives and strategic decisions?

  A. It follows directly from the Business objectives and strategic decisions 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 External influences facing businesses?

  A. It follows directly from the External influences facing businesses 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 and marketing strategies?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and marketing strategies 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 strategy?

  A. It follows directly from the Operational strategy 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 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-A11 is 1 mark)
• 12

  Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Accounting and financial considerations?

  A. It follows directly from the Accounting and financial considerations 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 Business objectives and strategic decisions?

  A. It follows directly from the Business objectives and strategic decisions 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 External influences facing businesses?

  A. It follows directly from the External influences facing businesses 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 Marketing and marketing strategies?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and marketing strategies 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

Resource-booklet data response and extended response questions. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (6 marks)

  A-Level Business Operational strategy question. A business is considering a decision linked to operational strategy. 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 6 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)

  A-Level 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 8 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (8 marks)

  A-Level Business Accounting and financial considerations question. A business is considering a decision linked to accounting and financial considerations. 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 8 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (10 marks)

  A-Level Business Business objectives and strategic decisions question. A business is considering a decision linked to business objectives and strategic decisions. 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 10 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (13 marks)

  A-Level Business External influences facing businesses question. A business is considering a decision linked to external influences facing businesses. 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 13 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (20 marks)

  A-Level Business Marketing and marketing strategies question. A business is considering a decision linked to marketing and marketing strategies. 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 20 marks)