KCSE Past Papers 2021 Business Studies Paper 1



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KCSE Past Papers 2021 Business Studies Paper 1

1. State four characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.(4 marks)

2. List four types of business activities.(4 marks)

3. Outline four challenges that may be faced in the satisfaction of human wants.(4 marks)

4. Match four factors of production with their corresponding rewards.(4 marks)

5. Highlight four factors that may be considered when choosing a means for transporting cash.(4 marks)

6. State four ways in which the government may be involved in business.(4 marks)

7. Outline four benefits of a partnership.(4 marks)

8. List four mailing services that facilitate communication.(4 marks)

9. On the diagram below, show the effects of increased demand.(4 marks)




10. Outline four factors that may influence firm's decision on the type of goods to produce.(4 marks)

11. Highlight four benefits of localisation of firms.(4 marks)


12. Write the bookkeeping equation for the business whose transactions are given below.(4 marks)


Started a business with Ksh 10,000 in cash.

Acquired a loan of Ksh 50,000 which was directly banked.

13. Outline four channels for distributing locally manufactured products to local consumers.(4 marks)


14. Outline four limitations of barter trade 15. State four features of an efficient tax system.(4 marks)


16. Identify the book of original entry prepared from each of the following source documents:


STATEMENTS

   
RETAILERS   

   
Sells goods by displaying them along the streets   

   
   

   
Moves from   one place to another   on foot selling   their goods   

   
   

   
Dispenses goods   with the use of coin operated   machines   

   
   

   
Meet on designated days in open   grounds to sell their goods   

   
   

   

17. List four types of capital in a business.(4 marks)

18. Record each of the following transactions into their relevant ledger accounts.(4 marks)

  • 2nd March 2021; started a business with Ksh 10,000 in cash.
  • 3rd March 2021; Bought goods worth Ksh 12,000 on credit from Mawa Enterprises

19. Outline four reasons that would make an organisation prefer a landscape office over enclosed office layout.(4 marks)


20. The following information was extracted from the books of Adow Traders on 3lst December.2020.(4 marks)


Details

   
Ksh   

   
5   year loan   

   
256,700   

   
land   

   
120,000   

   
cash   

   
24,600   

   
Creditors   

   
37,400   

   
buildings   

   
430,500   

Prepare Adore Traders Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 2021

21. Jane decided to take an insurance cover for her car against theft from Serufi Insurance Ltd.

It was valued at Ksh 600,000 and she was required to make monthly payments of Ksh 6,000. Identify the appropriate insurance term for: (4 marks)

(a) Ksh 600,000

(b) Jane

(c) Serufi Insurance Ltd

(e) Theft

22. Outline four difficulties that a country with a young population may experience.(4 marks)

23. Identify the retailers described in the statements given below.(4 marks)

24. Highlight four benefits of in8ation to an economy.(4 marks)

25. Outline four benefits enjoyed by countries that participate in international trade.(4 marks)

KCSE Past Papers 2021 Business Studies Paper 1