(20%)
Short Answer questions.
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Perhaps a good idea is to commence with the short answer questions and ensure to give two to three points.
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Use the SEE approach, where you S tate your answer, E xplain your answer, usually with two different points and give an E xample if appropriate
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Attempt all questions. You are marked on the best eight.
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Allow 30 minutes for this section, approximately four minutes per section.
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Practice past exam questions.
(20%)
Applied Business Question
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This is a compulsory section and you must answer all questions
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The ABQ will be based on the following units:
Units 1, 2 & 3 Unit 2, 3 & 4 Units 3, 4 & 5 Units 4, 5 & 6 Units 5, 6 & 7
2014 2015 2016 2017 2013
2019 2020 2021
Ensure to revise these Units carefully.
Only use mnemonics if they suit your learning style.
2022 2018
Approaching the Question
1.
Read the questions at the end of your ABQ first.
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Then read the ABQ. As you read keep the questions in mind.
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Use a red pen to underline any points relating to question 1 as you read. Use a green pen to underline any points relating to question 2. Use a black pen to underline any points relating to question 3.
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Re-read the questions as you read through the case study a second time ensuring that you have understood the questions.
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Also make notes on any additional aspects that could enhance your answers.
2.
Writing your answer
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Write your answers in bullet points and use headings. Do not write long winded essays.
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Ensure you display your knowledge of the sections of the course which are relevant to the questions asked.
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Remember to ALWAYS include a direct quote/ references/examples from the case study when illustrating a point or when asked to refer to the text in your answer
60%
( Long questions)
Answer FOUR questions.
Part 1 you must answer at least ONE from this section.( Unit 1,Unit 6 and Unit 7)
Part 2 you must answer at least TWO from this section (Unit 2,Unit 3, Unit 4 and Unit 5)
The fourth question you can choose from either Part 1 or Part 2. All questions carry equal marks.
Basically you have two options:
Two from Part 1 and two from Part 2

Or
One from Part 1 and three from Part 2
Business Leaving Certificate
Part 1
Unit 1: People in Business
Unit 6: Domestic Environment
Unit 7: International Environment
Part 2
Unit 2: Enterprise
Unit 3: Managing 1
Unit 4: Managing 2
Unit 5: Business in Action
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Spend approximately 26 minutes on each question and move on to the next question.
If your time is up and you have not finished the question move on anyhow. You may return at the end if you have some time left.
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Check how many marks are allocated to each question. Do not spend more time on a section than the allocated marks merit.
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Write your answers in bullet points do not write long-winded essays.
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Begin each question at the top of a new page. Leave space 5-6 lines after each section so that if you think of an extra point later you have room to insert your answer.
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Clearly mark each section of each question e.g. Q. 3. (A) (i)
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If you cannot do a section of a question leave space so that you can come back later and your answer is in sequence.
When revising or practicing exam questions use venn diagrams to practice compare and contrast type questions or explain the similarities and differences or distinguish between two concepts
Compare / similarities - what is common to both?
Contrast / differences / distinguish - what is unique to each?
Ensure you understand the difference between terms like State, Explain, Outline,
Describe, Analyse, Discuss, Evaluate, Illustrate.
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State simply means to say briefly or define what a term means.
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If explaining ask yourself ‘would another person understand this concept /idea / term now that I have explained it. Have I made it clear?’
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To outline means to give a complete overview – so you need to cover the entire concept. This is why a brief outline is often asked for.
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Analysing means you break something down into its constituent parts.
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To describe something is like drawing a picture with words.
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A discussion looks at something from a number of sides or from a number of points of view.
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To evaluate something means to make a judgement on it. Make sure that your judgment is informed i.e. you must be able to back it up with evidence. Ensure that you give advantages, benefits, disadvantages, risks.
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To illustrate means to show and give examples.