Exam techniques - AQAIntroduction and state

Learn techniques for taking your GCSE Business exam with example questions, answers and case studies.

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Introduction and state

Before you get started

The example answers included in this guide are for reference only. You may need to use different exam techniques and adapt your approach to the context of the question, depending on the exam board you are following.

The case study examples use the PINCC method. PINCC stands for product, industry, customers and competitors.

State

State questions (1 mark) can also begin with 'Identify', 'List' or 'Give'. These types of questions require you to recall knowledge from the exam specification. If there is a business name in the question then the answer should be applied to the stimulus material.

Examples of state questions and answers include:

Question

State one element of the marketing mix.

Question

State one example of a tax.

Question

State one type of primary research conducted by businesses.