Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Business

External factors: Practice Questions

4 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on External factors.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is a social factor that might influence a business?

Question 2

1 mark

A fashion retailer decides to switch all its packaging to 100% biodegradable materials. Which external factor is most likely driving this specific change?

Question 3

1 mark

A government introduces a new law requiring all electronic manufacturers to recycle old products. This is primarily an example of which external factors interacting?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of these is an example of a technological factor affecting a business's decision-making?

Question 5

2 marks

Identify how a technological factor can influence the location decision of a modern retail business.

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Question 6

3 marks

Explain how environmental factors can lead to a business gaining a competitive advantage over its rivals.

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Question 7

2 marks

Identify one social factor from the external environment that could lead to a change in a business's product design.

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Question 8

4 marks

A business that designs and sells fitness clothing is impacted by various external factors.

(a) Identify two social factors that might influence the demand for fitness clothing. (2 points)
(b) Explain how technological changes in materials could provide an advantage to this business. (2 points)

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