Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) · Business - J204

The role of business enterprise and entrepreneurship: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on The role of business enterprise and entrepreneurship.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a successful entrepreneur?

Question 2

1 mark

A local baker decides to launch a range of gluten-free cakes after noticing a lack of options in nearby shops. Which element of the purpose of business enterprise is being demonstrated here?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following best explains why 'confidence' is listed as a key characteristic for an entrepreneur starting a new enterprise?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the entrepreneurial activity of "spotting an opportunity"?

Question 5

1 mark

How does 'developing an idea for a business' differ from 'spotting an opportunity' in the role of entrepreneurship?

Question 6

3 marks

Explain how the entrepreneurial characteristic of determination helps an individual to overcome the challenges of starting a new business enterprise.

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Question 7

5 marks

Analyze how the relationship between risk and reward influences an entrepreneur's decision to start a new business enterprise.

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Question 8

5 marks

A potential entrepreneur is evaluating a new business idea. Analyze why the concept of risk and reward means that a high financial risk must usually be balanced by the potential for a high financial return.

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Question 9

5 marks

Part a) Identify and explain two characteristics that an entrepreneur would likely need when starting a new business venture.

Part b) Sarah is considering opening a boutique coffee shop in a busy town centre. Explain one potential risk and one potential reward Sarah might face as an entrepreneur in this situation.

Part c) Evaluate whether Sarah's decision to start this business is more likely to be driven by the desire for profit or the desire to satisfy customer needs.

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Question 10

8 marks

Aria is a talented graphic designer who has decided to leave her stable job at a large agency to start her own business, 'Aria Designs'. She plans to offer bespoke digital branding for small local startups, a niche she believes is currently underserved in her area.

Part a) Explain two characteristics of an entrepreneur that Aria will need to demonstrate to ensure her new business venture is successful. (2 marks)

Part b) Aria knows that starting a business involves both risk and reward. Analyze one potential financial risk and one potential non-financial reward Aria might experience. (4 marks)

Part c) Evaluate the importance of Aria 'satisfying the needs of customers' compared to 'developing a unique idea' as the primary purpose of her new business enterprise. Which factor do you believe is more critical for her long-term success? Justify your answer. (6 marks)

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