STIMULUS QUESTION SECTION B

SAMPLE QUESTIONS
FOR
SECTION B


STUDENT PROGRESS EXAMINATION (SPE)

COMMERCIAL STUDIES

YEAR 8

FEB 2009

1. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
2. KNOWLEDE WITH APPLICATION SKILLS
3. ANALYSIS SKILLS (STIMULUS)





Part 1: Knowledge skills: EXAMPLE ONLY:

Answer only four questions. [teachers please prepare 5 questions : mix of Yr7/8 topics]

1. Describe three characteristics that make good money material? [3 marks]

ANSWER:
a) It is generally acceptable as payment for goods and services and settlements of debts.
b) It is durable i.e. last longer and not easily rotten.
c) It is easily divided i.e. easily divided into smaller units without losing its value.


Part 2: Applications Skills EXAMPLE ONLY:

Answer only four questions. [teachers please prepare 5 questions : mix of Yr7/8 topics]

1. Raiyan wishes to buy a security system package for his business. The cash price for the package is $10 000. He can pnly afford to buy and pay in installment. The down payment for TV is 10% of the cash price with 48 monthly installments of $250.

Calculate
a. Down Payment:__________________ [1 mark]
b. Total monthly installment:_________________ [1 mark]
c. Total hire purchase cost:___________________ [1 mark]

ANSWER:
Calculate
d. Down Payment:__10/100 x 10 000 = $1 000 [1 mark]
e. Total monthly installment:_48 x $250 = $12 000 [1 mark]
f. Total hire purchase cost:___$1000 +$12000 = $13000 [1 mark]


SAMPLE OF QUESTION FOR SPE (STUDENT PROGRESS ASSSESSMENT)
SECTION B

PART 3: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (any topics from Yr 7 / 8)
EXAMPLE: TRANSPORT / ADVERTISING
Fig 1 shows three different methods of transport

SORRY CANNOT INSERT PICTURE BUT YOU SHOULD NOT REVEAL THE NAME OF EACH MODE OF TRANSPORT

Picture A Picture B Picture C
(AEROPLANE) (PIPELINE) (TRUCK)

Use these pictures to help you to answer the following questions.

1. State four advantages of the method of transport shown in Picture A
[4 marks]

2. State two disadvantages of the method of transport shown in Picture B.
[2 marks]

3. Give an example of cargo carried by each of the methods shown in Picture A and Picture C.
[4 marks]

4. State four factors a trader would consider when choosing the mode of transport for his goods?
[4 marks]

5. Explain why the vehicle shown in Picture C has information on the side of it.
[2 marks]
6. Name the type of media used for this advertisement?
[2 marks]

ANSWER SCRIPT
ANALYSIS SKILLS STIMULUS QUESTIONS
PART 3: EXAMPLE ONLY: TRANSPORT / ADVERTISING

Fig 1 shows three different methods of transport. Use these pictures to help you to answer the following questions.

1. State four advantages of the method of transport shown in Picture A
[4 marks]
ANY FOUR ANSWERS FROM:
Fastest mode of transport
Less chances of damage to goods
Cost of insurance is less
Safe and comparatively free from accidents
Ideal for light, expensive and urgently needed goods.


2. State two disadvantages of the method of transport shown in Picture B.
[2 marks]
One pipeline can only carry one type of product, thus it has limited uses.
High installation cost.

3. Give an example of cargo carried by each of the methods shown in Picture A and Picture C.
[4 marks]
Picture A: People, documents and goods
Picture B: Raw materials, goods, documents

4. State four factors a trader would consider when choosing the mode of transport for his goods?
Fastest mode of transport
Less chances of damage to goods
Cost of insurance is less
Safe and comparatively free from accidents [4 marks]

5. Explain why the vehicle shown in Picture C has information on the side of it.
[2 marks]
Informative advertisement: to give information which could be the benefit to businesses or the public.

6. Name the type of media used for this advertisement?
Display media: Adverts is placed on the van / truck so that passers-by can easily see them. [2 marks]