CAIE IGCSE Business Studies 1.2. Economic sectors Question Bank
Practise classifying business activity by sector, using definitions, examples and data to explain changes in sector importance.
- Syllabus
- 2027–2029
- Course
- Business 0264
Exam points
- define primary, secondary, tertiary, private or public sector from business activity
- use table data to explain why a sector becomes more or less important
Covered syllabus points
1.2. Economic sectors question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
WMH is a business which operates in the secondary sector. It makes furniture including tables and chairs. WMH's employees are all members of a trade union. The Managing Director knows the business is likely to remain small. She is considering introducing new technology into WMH's factory. She also knows it is important for a manufacturing business to choose a suitable location for a factory.
Define 'secondary sector'.
Define 'secondary sector'.
Award 2 marks for a full definition. Award 1 mark for a partial definition.
Businesses that:
- Process/manufacture goods from natural resources [2]
- Manufacture goods using the raw materials provided by the primary sector [2]
- Use manufacturing to transform the raw materials generated in the primary sector into a product [2]
- Converts raw materials into manufactured goods [2]
Partial definition e.g.
- Makes products [1]
- Manufactures goods [1]
- Refines/processes raw materials [1]
Do not award examples of manufactured goods
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