GRADE 10
BUSINESS STUDIES
TERM 3
TEST
MARKS: 100
, TIME: 1½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This 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.
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 paper. No
marks will be awarded for wrongly numbered answers.
4. Except where other instructions are given, answers must be written in complete 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.
SECTION A QUESTION MARKS TIME
A: SHORT QUESTIONS - COMPULSORY 1 20 15
B: THREE direct/indirect type questions 2 20 30
CHOICE: Answer any TWO 3
C: TWO essay type questions 4 40 45
CHOICE: Answer any ONE. 5 40
TOTAL 100 90 MIN
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.
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Grade 10 September Paper
, SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Several 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 one of the following would not be an element of the SCAMPER technique?
A. Substitutes
B. Combine
C. Adapt
D. Change (Alter)
1.1.2 When the best option is selected and implemented, it is known as…
A. problem solving
B. decision making
C. creative thinking
D. new ideas
1.1.3 Which one of the statements below refers to the reliability of a research instrument?
A It measures what it is supposed to measure.
B It produces consistent results over time
C It is easily understood by participants
D It is quick and simple to distribute
1.1.4 ... is an example of internal market research.
A Competitor Analysis
B Market trend surveys
C Customer feedback surveys
D Public Demographic Data
1.1.5 Which one of the following is an example of a strength in an SSGB analysis.
A A lot of debt
B Good reputation of the brand
C New competition
D New technology available (5 x 2)(10)
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Grade 10 September Paper
BUSINESS STUDIES
TERM 3
TEST
MARKS: 100
, TIME: 1½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This 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.
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 paper. No
marks will be awarded for wrongly numbered answers.
4. Except where other instructions are given, answers must be written in complete 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.
SECTION A QUESTION MARKS TIME
A: SHORT QUESTIONS - COMPULSORY 1 20 15
B: THREE direct/indirect type questions 2 20 30
CHOICE: Answer any TWO 3
C: TWO essay type questions 4 40 45
CHOICE: Answer any ONE. 5 40
TOTAL 100 90 MIN
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.
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Grade 10 September Paper
, SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Several 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 one of the following would not be an element of the SCAMPER technique?
A. Substitutes
B. Combine
C. Adapt
D. Change (Alter)
1.1.2 When the best option is selected and implemented, it is known as…
A. problem solving
B. decision making
C. creative thinking
D. new ideas
1.1.3 Which one of the statements below refers to the reliability of a research instrument?
A It measures what it is supposed to measure.
B It produces consistent results over time
C It is easily understood by participants
D It is quick and simple to distribute
1.1.4 ... is an example of internal market research.
A Competitor Analysis
B Market trend surveys
C Customer feedback surveys
D Public Demographic Data
1.1.5 Which one of the following is an example of a strength in an SSGB analysis.
A A lot of debt
B Good reputation of the brand
C New competition
D New technology available (5 x 2)(10)
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Grade 10 September Paper
