AQA GCSE Business Paper 1
Exam Structure and Format
A comprehensive guide to understanding the structure, timing, and requirements of Paper 1: Influences of operations and
HRM on business activity.
,Exam Overview
Duration Total Marks
1 hour 45 minutes 90 marks available
Weighting Content Areas
50% of GCSE Business in the Real World, Operations, Human
Resources
This written examination assesses your understanding of business in the real world, influences on business, business
operations, and human resources. The paper consists of three distinct sections featuring multiple-choice, short-answer,
calculation, and extended response questions.
,Paper Structure Breakdown
01 02 03
Section A Section B Section C
20 marks Approximately 34-35 marks Approximately 35-36 marks
Multiple choice and short answer Case study based (Items A & B) Case study based (Items C & D)
questions
, Section A: Foundation Questions
20 Marks Total Key Characteristics
Section A consists of multiple choice and short answer questions Quick, straightforward responses testing
designed to test your foundational knowledge and understanding of foundational knowledge and basic
key business concepts. understanding.
Questions typically worth 1-2 marks each
Focus on definitions and basic application
No case study material required
Quick, straightforward responses
Exam Structure and Format
A comprehensive guide to understanding the structure, timing, and requirements of Paper 1: Influences of operations and
HRM on business activity.
,Exam Overview
Duration Total Marks
1 hour 45 minutes 90 marks available
Weighting Content Areas
50% of GCSE Business in the Real World, Operations, Human
Resources
This written examination assesses your understanding of business in the real world, influences on business, business
operations, and human resources. The paper consists of three distinct sections featuring multiple-choice, short-answer,
calculation, and extended response questions.
,Paper Structure Breakdown
01 02 03
Section A Section B Section C
20 marks Approximately 34-35 marks Approximately 35-36 marks
Multiple choice and short answer Case study based (Items A & B) Case study based (Items C & D)
questions
, Section A: Foundation Questions
20 Marks Total Key Characteristics
Section A consists of multiple choice and short answer questions Quick, straightforward responses testing
designed to test your foundational knowledge and understanding of foundational knowledge and basic
key business concepts. understanding.
Questions typically worth 1-2 marks each
Focus on definitions and basic application
No case study material required
Quick, straightforward responses
