Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 1 ½ HOURS
Marks: 100
Grade: 10
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.
6. Use the table below as a guideline for marking and time allocation when answering
each question.
Pg 1/ 8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 10 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, 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
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Business opportunities and related activities
• Business location
• Contracts
• Presentation and data response
• Business Plan
Pg 2/ 8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 10 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, SECTION A (MANDATORY)
QUESTION 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 Johan considered the advantages and disadvantages of changing the production
system. Johan used the ... problem-solving technique.
A. force field analysis
B. delphi
C. fast
D. options
1.1.2 Which of the following is not a protocol for ethical inquiry?
A. Respect for participants
B. Protection of sensitive data
C. Plagiarism
D. Consent of participants for use of information
1.1.3 Which one of the following is a requirement for a valid business contract?
A A friendly handshake between parties
B Verbal consent without evidence
C A good understanding
D Signature of all parties involved
1.1.4 A pie chart would be suitable for displaying the following information:
A The distance between two cities
B The percentage of different product categories sold
C The names of the companies' managers
D The steps of a production process
Pg 3/ 8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 10 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
Time: 1 ½ HOURS
Marks: 100
Grade: 10
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.
6. Use the table below as a guideline for marking and time allocation when answering
each question.
Pg 1/ 8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 10 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, 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
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Business opportunities and related activities
• Business location
• Contracts
• Presentation and data response
• Business Plan
Pg 2/ 8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 10 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
, SECTION A (MANDATORY)
QUESTION 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 Johan considered the advantages and disadvantages of changing the production
system. Johan used the ... problem-solving technique.
A. force field analysis
B. delphi
C. fast
D. options
1.1.2 Which of the following is not a protocol for ethical inquiry?
A. Respect for participants
B. Protection of sensitive data
C. Plagiarism
D. Consent of participants for use of information
1.1.3 Which one of the following is a requirement for a valid business contract?
A A friendly handshake between parties
B Verbal consent without evidence
C A good understanding
D Signature of all parties involved
1.1.4 A pie chart would be suitable for displaying the following information:
A The distance between two cities
B The percentage of different product categories sold
C The names of the companies' managers
D The steps of a production process
Pg 3/ 8 www.summariessa.co.za Author: DAN SMI
Grade: 10 Subject: Business Studies Date: SEPTEMBER 2025
