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Q1. What is the main purpose of a business plan when starting a new enterprise?
A. To set out the aims, finances and strategy of the business to guide decisions and attract funding
B. To record every sale made once the business is trading
C. To list the personal hobbies of the entrepreneur
D. To satisfy HMRC's VAT registration requirements only
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✓ Answer: A. To set out the aims, finances and strategy of the business to guide decisions and attract funding
A business plan sets out what the business aims to achieve, how it will be financed and how it will operate, which helps the entrepreneur make decisions and persuade lenders or investors to provide finance. It is written before or as trading starts, not just once sales begin.
Q2. Which research method would give a business the most detailed, in-depth understanding of why customers feel a certain way about a product?
A. A focus group discussion
B. A tally of till receipts
C. A closed-question online poll
D. A count of website visitors
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✓ Answer: A. A focus group discussion
A focus group is qualitative research that explores opinions, attitudes and reasons in depth through open discussion. Till receipts, closed polls and visitor counts produce numerical (quantitative) data that shows what is happening but not why.
Q3. What does the 'margin of safety' show on a break-even chart?
A. The difference between fixed and variable costs
B. The amount by which actual or budgeted sales exceed the break-even level of output
C. The maximum price a business can charge
D. The total amount of start-up capital required
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✓ Answer: B. The amount by which actual or budgeted sales exceed the break-even level of output
The margin of safety is the gap between current sales output and the break-even output, showing how much sales could fall before the business starts making a loss. A larger margin of safety generally indicates lower financial risk.
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Who has to sit the GCSE Business (OCR)
Who needs a GCSE Business (OCR)?
It is an optional GCSE subject, typically chosen by students interested in business, entrepreneurship, or further business education.
The real GCSE Business (OCR): format
How long is the GCSE Business (OCR)?
The real GCSE Business (OCR) lasts 180 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What is the GCSE Business (OCR) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: Grade 4 required 70 out of 160 total marks in June 2026 (standard pass). Our mock marks you at 24 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the GCSE Business (OCR) cost?
Real exam fee: Approx. £175-£300 for private candidates, including centre fees. Exam board fee is around £50-£60. Rebooking after a fail: Most GCSE subjects, including Business, can only be re-sat in the following summer exam series (May/June)
How hard is it
What is the GCSE Business (OCR) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: 63.0% achieved Grade 4 or above in June 2026. Difficulty: Generally considered straightforward in content, but requires strong application, analysis, and evaluation skills rather than just memorization.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the GCSE Business (OCR)?
Failing to apply business theory and concepts to specific case study scenarios.
Confusing financial terms like profit vs.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
GCSE Business (OCR): common questions
Frequently asked
How many questions are in the GCSE Business (OCR)?
The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with OCR.