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Form 2 Business Studies End of Term 3 Examination 2022
Class: Form 2
Subject: Business Studies
Level: High School
Exam Category: Form 2 End Term 3 Exams
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Exam Summary
ERM 3 END YEAR EXAM - 2022
BUSINESS STUDIES 565/1
(THEORY)
FORM TWO
NOVEMBER 2022
TIME 2Hrs
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. Identify four importance of learning business studies to the country. (4 mks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Identify four factors that influence entrepreneurial practices in Kenya. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. State four types of utilities created through the production. (4 mks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. State four challenges encountered in the satisfaction of human wants (4 mks)
a) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
b) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
c) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
d) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Identify four ways in which an office is important to a business. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Outline four ways in which a well laid out business structure is likely to lead to success of the business. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Identify four functions of a proforma invoice. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
e) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Outline the importance of trade to a country. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Highlight four drawbacks of direct production. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. State four advantages of sending parcels using courier firms. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. List four circumstances under which the location of a warehouse can be inappropriate. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. The following are descriptions of various insurance policies. Identify the name of the policy described by the statement. (4marks)
Covers an organization against losses which might arise as a result of debtors failure to pay their debts
Covers for the losses of profit due to interruption of business activities as a result of fire.
Covers employees who may suffer injuries while on duty.
Covers partial or total physical disability caused to a person due to injury.
13. Outline four functions of advertising firms to the producers. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. State four circumstances that will make the standard gauge railway more desirable than road. (4marks)
a) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. Outline four characteristics of sole proprietorship business (4 mks)
a) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
b) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
c) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
d) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
16. Give four limitations of consumer-initiated methods in consumer protection. (4marks)
a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. In the table below, indicate the type of advertising which fits the description. (4 marks)
a) Create awareness about a product ………………………………
b) Promotes the name of the manufacturer ………………………………
c) Persuades a particular brand of a product ……………………………….
d) Promotes a particular brand of a product ……………………………….
18. State four sources of business ideas (4 mks)
a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………
b) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
d) ………………………………………………………………………………………………
19. Explain five factors to be considered by a business when choosing a means of communication (10 mks)
20. Explain five differences between a sole proprietorship and a public limited company.(10 marks)
21. Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in insurance (8 marks)
a. Indemnity
b. Third party motor vehicle insurance.
c. Contribution.
d. Subrogation.
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