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AQA GCSE Business 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
GCSE Business · AQA-style · 105 minutes · 90 marks
Modelled component: 8132/1 · Tier: Standard · Calculator permitted
8132/1 model: 90 marks, 105 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- business operations
- human resources
- influences on business
- case-study application
- business judgement
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Business derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/90. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Multiple choice and short answer questions. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business in the real world?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Influences on business?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business operations?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Human resources?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business in the real world?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Influences on business?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business operations?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Human resources?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business in the real world?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Influences on business?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section B
Case study/data response stimulus. Answer all questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Section C
Case study/data response stimulus. Answer all questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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