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OCR A-Level Business 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
A-Level Business · OCR-style · 120 minutes · 80 marks
Modelled component: H431/01 · Tier: Standard · Calculator permitted
H431/01 model: 80 marks, 120 minutes, Operating in a Local Business Environment with 15 multiple-choice marks and 65 resource-response marks.
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.
Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- local business context
- objectives
- marketing strategy
- operations
- financial data
I completed a StudyVector A-Level Business derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/80. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Multiple choice questions. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business objectives and strategic decisions?
Question SECTION-A2 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for External influences facing businesses?
Question SECTION-A3 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Marketing and marketing strategies?
Question SECTION-A4 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Operational strategy?
Question SECTION-A5 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Human resources?
Question SECTION-A6 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Accounting and financial considerations?
Question SECTION-A7 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business objectives and strategic decisions?
Question SECTION-A8 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for External influences facing businesses?
Question SECTION-A9 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Marketing and marketing strategies?
Question SECTION-A10 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Operational strategy?
Question SECTION-A11 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Human resources?
Question SECTION-A12 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Accounting and financial considerations?
Question SECTION-A13 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Business objectives and strategic decisions?
Question SECTION-A14 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for External influences facing businesses?
Question SECTION-A15 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Marketing and marketing strategies?
Section B
Resource-booklet data response and extended response questions. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (6 marks)
A-Level Business Operational strategy question. A business is considering a decision linked to operational strategy. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)
A-Level 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 (8 marks)
A-Level Business Accounting and financial considerations question. A business is considering a decision linked to accounting and financial considerations. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-B4 (10 marks)
A-Level Business Business objectives and strategic decisions question. A business is considering a decision linked to business objectives and strategic decisions. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-B5 (13 marks)
A-Level Business External influences facing businesses question. A business is considering a decision linked to external influences facing businesses. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
Question SECTION-B6 (20 marks)
A-Level Business Marketing and marketing strategies question. A business is considering a decision linked to marketing and marketing strategies. Use the case-study context, calculate or explain the relevant business issue, and recommend the best option with reasons.
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