Application Questions (Cambridge (CIE) A Level Business): Revision Note
Exam code: 9609
What is application?
Application involves using knowledge and understanding to solve problems and issues in a variety of business situations and contexts
You can gain application marks in calculations by using business or market data from the stimulus material to support points
Application can also be awarded for using business formulas in an appropriate context
Marks for application in exam papers
Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Paper 3 | Paper 4 |
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30% | 30% | 27% | 10% |
Overall, 25% of the total marks available are awarded for application across all four exam papers
Application questions
Explain questions
'Explain' requires you to set out purposes or reasons, make the relationships between points evident, or provide why or how, supported with relevant evidence
Explain questions are awarded 3 marks
In this example, three marks are awarded for clear understanding and effective use of stimulus material
BH is a fast food restaurant and takeaway business, which sells a range of burgers, kebabs, pizzas and side orders. BH also has a delivery service to the local area. BH is owned by Amir, who mortgaged his home to finance the start-up of the business. Amir operates BH as a sole trader. His son also works within the business as a chef. Amir has been advised to change the legal structure of BH and to become a private limited company to protect the business and himself. Explain the term ‘sole trader’. [3] |
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Calculate questions
Calculate requires you to work out an answer from given facts, figures or information
Calculation questions may be awarded 1, 2 or 4 marks
In this example, two marks are awarded for a valid working and a further mark for a correct final answer
 Refer to Fig. 1.1. Calculate the value in dollars ($) of BH’s share of the market. [2] |
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