OCR 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 questions. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business activity?

  A. It follows directly from the Business activity 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 Business planning, ownership and growth?

  A. It follows directly from the Business planning, ownership and growth 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 market research?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and market research 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 People in business?

  A. It follows directly from the People in 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-A4 is 1 mark)
• 5

  Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business activity?

  A. It follows directly from the Business activity 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 Business planning, ownership and growth?

  A. It follows directly from the Business planning, ownership and growth 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 Marketing and market research?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and market research 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 People in business?

  A. It follows directly from the People in 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-A8 is 1 mark)
• 9

  Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business activity?

  A. It follows directly from the Business activity 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 Business planning, ownership and growth?

  A. It follows directly from the Business planning, ownership and growth 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 Marketing and market research?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and market research 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 People in business?

  A. It follows directly from the People in 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-A12 is 1 mark)
• 13

  Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Business activity?

  A. It follows directly from the Business activity 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 Business planning, ownership and growth?

  A. It follows directly from the Business planning, ownership and growth 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 market research?

  A. It follows directly from the Marketing and market research 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

Stimulus-based short, medium and extended response questions. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (2 marks)

  GCSE Business People in business question. A business is considering a decision linked to people in business. 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 (3 marks)

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

  Question SECTION-B3 (3 marks)

  GCSE Business Business planning, ownership and growth question. A business is considering a decision linked to business planning, ownership and growth. 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 (4 marks)

  GCSE Business Marketing and market research question. A business is considering a decision linked to marketing and market research. 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 4 marks)
• 5

  Question SECTION-B5 (4 marks)

  GCSE Business People in business question. A business is considering a decision linked to people in 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 4 marks)
• 6

  Question SECTION-B6 (6 marks)

  GCSE Business Business activity question. A business is considering a decision linked to business activity. 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 6 marks)
• 7

  Question SECTION-B7 (6 marks)

  GCSE Business Business planning, ownership and growth question. A business is considering a decision linked to business planning, ownership and growth. 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 6 marks)
• 8

  Question SECTION-B8 (9 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-B8 is 9 marks)
• 9

  Question SECTION-B9 (10 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-B9 is 10 marks)
• 10

  Question SECTION-B10 (18 marks)

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

  (Total for Question SECTION-B10 is 18 marks)