Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 1 ½ HOURS
Marks: 100
Grade: 11
Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES
Question paper: 1
Name and Surname:
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers FIVE main topics.
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Consists of THREE questions.
Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section.
SECTION C: Consists of TWO questions.
Answer any ONE of two questions in this section.
2. Read the instructions for each question carefully and note what is required.
Please note that ONLY the first TWO questions in SECTION B and the FIRST
questions in SECTION C will be marked.
3. Number the answers carefully according to the numbering system used in this
question paper. No marks will be awarded for incorrectly numbered answers.
4. Except where other instructions are given, answers must be written in full sentences.
5. Use the mark allocation and nature of each question to determine the length and
depth of an answer.
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Grade: 11 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, 6. Use the table below as a guideline for marking and time allocation when answering
each question.
SECTION A QUESTION MARKS TIME
A: SHORT QUESTIONS - MANDATORY 1 20 15
2 20
B: THREE direct/indirect type of questions
3 20 2x20
CHOICE: Answer any TWO
4 20
C: TWO essay-type questions 5 40
45
CHOICE: Answer any ONE. 6 40
90
TOTAL 100
MINUTES
7. Start the answer to EACH question on a NEW page, e.g. QUESTION 1 – new
page, QUESTION 2 – new page.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
9. Write neatly and legibly
Main topics in this paper
• Entrereneurial qualities
• Citizenship and responsibilities
• Turn a business plan into an action plan
• Start a business based on an action plan
• Providing business information
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Grade: 11 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, SECTION A (MANDATORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer
and write only the letter (AD) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 Which of the following visual aids is most suitable for clearly presenting data or statistics?
A. Graph
B. Map
C. Poster
D. Pictures
1.1.2 In which scenario would a brochure be most appropriate to use?
A. To display sales figures
B. Recording employee absences
C. To advertise a new product
D. To present scientific trial results
1.1.3 A .. is a detailed plan that outlines all activities with a time frame.
A business plan
B action plan
C plan of action
D work plan
1.1.4 A ... is a written set of questions used to gather information, opinions, or data from
consumers.
A maintenance
B recording
C research proposal
D questionnaire
Pg 3/ 10 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 11 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 1 ½ HOURS
Marks: 100
Grade: 11
Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES
Question paper: 1
Name and Surname:
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers FIVE main topics.
SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Consists of THREE questions.
Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section.
SECTION C: Consists of TWO questions.
Answer any ONE of two questions in this section.
2. Read the instructions for each question carefully and note what is required.
Please note that ONLY the first TWO questions in SECTION B and the FIRST
questions in SECTION C will be marked.
3. Number the answers carefully according to the numbering system used in this
question paper. No marks will be awarded for incorrectly numbered answers.
4. Except where other instructions are given, answers must be written in full sentences.
5. Use the mark allocation and nature of each question to determine the length and
depth of an answer.
Pg 1/ 10 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 11 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, 6. Use the table below as a guideline for marking and time allocation when answering
each question.
SECTION A QUESTION MARKS TIME
A: SHORT QUESTIONS - MANDATORY 1 20 15
2 20
B: THREE direct/indirect type of questions
3 20 2x20
CHOICE: Answer any TWO
4 20
C: TWO essay-type questions 5 40
45
CHOICE: Answer any ONE. 6 40
90
TOTAL 100
MINUTES
7. Start the answer to EACH question on a NEW page, e.g. QUESTION 1 – new
page, QUESTION 2 – new page.
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
9. Write neatly and legibly
Main topics in this paper
• Entrereneurial qualities
• Citizenship and responsibilities
• Turn a business plan into an action plan
• Start a business based on an action plan
• Providing business information
Pg 2/ 10 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 11 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, SECTION A (MANDATORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer
and write only the letter (AD) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 Which of the following visual aids is most suitable for clearly presenting data or statistics?
A. Graph
B. Map
C. Poster
D. Pictures
1.1.2 In which scenario would a brochure be most appropriate to use?
A. To display sales figures
B. Recording employee absences
C. To advertise a new product
D. To present scientific trial results
1.1.3 A .. is a detailed plan that outlines all activities with a time frame.
A business plan
B action plan
C plan of action
D work plan
1.1.4 A ... is a written set of questions used to gather information, opinions, or data from
consumers.
A maintenance
B recording
C research proposal
D questionnaire
Pg 3/ 10 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 11 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
