Post Code : P.O BOX 3000 - 80100 MOMBASA
March 2025
2:0 minute
Exam code: 400123
1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
3. This paper consists of 15 questions
4. Answer ALL questions
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State four occupations that a person may engage in, in the primary level of production. (4mks)
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For each of the features given below, indicate with a tick (v) whether it relates to a public limited company or private limited company. (5mks)
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The management of kazibora enterprise is contemplating coming up with a new office block. Name five reasons why they should adopt an open office layout. (5mks)
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Classify the following goods as either consumer or producer goods. (6mks)
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Indicate the type of Advertising Described in the table below. (4mks)
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Highlight four circumstances under which cash is preferable as a means of payments(4mks)
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Write the following in full; (3mks)
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Highlight four roles played by insurance in an economy. (4mks)
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Creditor may not accept personal cheques for fear that they might be dishonored. Outline five reasons why a cheque may be dishonored. (5mks)
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Muthiora a businessman has a building worth Ksh. 2,000,000 which he insured against Fire for Ksh. 1,500,000. The building was gutted down by accidental fire and the remains were valued at Ksh. 600,000. Calculate the amount of compensation Muthiora got from the insurance company. (4mks)
State two acts of parliament that are meant to protect consumers from exploitation. (2mks)
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Highlight four unethical issues in product promotion. (4mks)
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Explain five disciplines covered in Business studies. (10mks)
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Discuss the five essentials of Effective communication. (10mks)
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Explain any three principles of insurance. (6mks)
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