0454_s26_qp_12 2026 May-June Enterprise 0454 Question Paper 1 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0454_s26_qp_122026 May-June Enterprise 0454 Question Paper 1 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise (0454) Question Paper 1 (Variant 2) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0454_s26_qp_12 · 0454/12/m/j/26 qp · 0454/12 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 1: Written Theory (Case Study) This is Paper 1: Written Theory (Case Study), worth 100 marks with a duration of 1h 30m. Pre-issued case study released before the exam. Section A = short structured questions on the case study and own enterprise project; Section B = extended responses (Question 6 on the case study, Question 7 on the candidate's own enterprise). Section B requires chains of reasoning showing knowledge, application and impact.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0454_s26_ms_12). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Enterprise question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Enterprise (0454).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 1: Written Theory (Case Study)

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1

Section B answers state knowledge but never explain the impact on the enterprise

Candidates frequently provide answers which contain lots of knowledge but they do not explain the effect of this knowledge.0454 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: Every Section B paragraph needs three layers: a point of knowledge, an example from the case study or your own enterprise, and an explanation of how it affects the enterprise. Use connectives such as 'this means', 'therefore' and 'as a result' to push from a fact into an impact — knowledge alone caps you in Level 1.

2

Generic answers with no application to the specific enterprise

Many candidates continue to find it difficult to gain higher marks in each question as they did not apply their answers to the required enterprise.0454 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: Read the question stem carefully — it tells you whether to apply to the case study enterprise or your own enterprise project. Use specific details: names, products, locations, numbers from the case (e.g. the railway stall calculation, Fern's £875 spend) or specific facts from your own project. Saying 'at school' is not application.

3

Confusing enterprise skills (topic 3.1) with general business skills

An error made by some candidates was to identify general rather than enterprise skills. The most common incorrect answers being, decision making, negotiation and communication.0454 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: Memorise the topic 3.1 list of enterprise skills (initiative, taking responsibility, creativity, innovation, risk-taking, problem solving, etc.). Negotiation, decision-making, communication, planning, customer service, financial management and marketing are NOT classed as enterprise skills in 0454 — using them in skill questions earns zero.

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