CAIE A-Level Business 1.1 Enterprise Question Bank

CAIE A-Level Business 1.1 Enterprise Question Bank
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise explaining business activity, added value and opportunity cost and analysing how entrepreneurial qualities, planning and environmental change affect success or failure.

Exam points

  • define added value or opportunity cost precisely, then attach the concept to the case decision
  • analyse how an entrepreneur's quality or barrier changes start-up survival, finance or growth
  • use a business-plan purpose or environmental change to build a cause–effect chain for success

Covered syllabus points

1.1.1—Business activity1.1.2—Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs1.1.3—Business plans

Question 1(a)(ii)

[Maximum number: 3]

Explain the term dynamic business environment.

Question 1(a)(i)

[Maximum number: 1]

Identify one quality an entrepreneur needs for success.

Question 1(b)

[Maximum number: 3]

Explain one benefit to a business of having a business plan.