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Edexcel GCSE Business 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
GCSE Business · Edexcel-style · 105 minutes · 90 marks
Modelled component: 1BS0/01 · Tier: Standard · Calculator permitted
1BS0/01 model: 90 marks, 105 minutes, Theme 1 Investigating Small Business, with Sections A, B and C.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- enterprise
- market research
- cash flow
- business ownership
- external influences
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
Theme 1 short-answer and calculation questions. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Enterprise and entrepreneurship?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Spotting a business opportunity?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Putting a business idea into practice?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Making the business effective?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Understanding external influences on business?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Enterprise and entrepreneurship?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Spotting a business opportunity?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Putting a business idea into practice?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Making the business effective?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Understanding external influences on business?
Question SECTION-A11 (2 marks)
GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. 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 Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. 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 Putting a business idea into practice question. A business is considering a decision linked to putting a business idea into practice. 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 Making the business effective question. A business is considering a decision linked to making the business effective. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-A15 (5 marks)
GCSE Business Understanding external influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to understanding external influences on business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-A16 (10 marks)
GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Section B
Business context data-response questions. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.
Question SECTION-B1 (2 marks)
GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. 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 Putting a business idea into practice question. A business is considering a decision linked to putting a business idea into practice. 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 Making the business effective question. A business is considering a decision linked to making the business effective. 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 Understanding external influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to understanding external 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 Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-B6 (14 marks)
GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Section C
Business context data-response questions. Answer all questions in Sections A, B and C.
Question SECTION-C1 (2 marks)
GCSE Business Putting a business idea into practice question. A business is considering a decision linked to putting a business idea into practice. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-C2 (3 marks)
GCSE Business Making the business effective question. A business is considering a decision linked to making the business effective. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-C3 (4 marks)
GCSE Business Understanding external influences on business question. A business is considering a decision linked to understanding external influences on business. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-C4 (6 marks)
GCSE Business Enterprise and entrepreneurship question. A business is considering a decision linked to enterprise and entrepreneurship. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-C5 (10 marks)
GCSE Business Spotting a business opportunity question. A business is considering a decision linked to spotting a business opportunity. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
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