7115_s26_qp_22 2026 May-June Business Studies 7115 Question Paper 2 Variant 2 · Cambridge CAIE O Level

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7115_s26_qp_222026 May-June Business Studies 7115 Question Paper 2 Variant 2

This is the official Cambridge O Level Business Studies (7115) Question Paper 2 (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: 7115_s26_qp_22 · 7115/22/m/j/26 qp · 7115/22 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 2: Case Study This is Paper 2: Case Study, worth 80 marks with a duration of 1h 30m. Four compulsory questions based on an unseen case study. Each question has parts (a) and (b). Part (a) requires explanation with application to the case. Part (b) requires discussion, analysis, and a justified recommendation or conclusion applied to the case.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (7115_s26_ms_22). 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 Business Studies 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 Business Studies (7115).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 2: Case Study

Based on analysis of 2 official Cambridge documents (2023)

1

Evaluation is just a summary or repetition of earlier points — no justified decision

Evaluation must include a justified decision that follows on from the points raised in the answer. A repetition of points already explained in the answer will not gain evaluation marks.7115 Paper 1, May/June 2023

How to fix: Evaluation must contain three elements: (1) a clear decision or recommendation, (2) a reason why this choice is best, and (3) why the alternative is weaker. Never repeat points already made — add a NEW reason or weigh up the relative importance of your earlier arguments. One approach: make a choice, give a reason, then explain why it is better than the alternative discussed.

2

Using the same application point for both sides of an answer

Candidates who understood suitable methods of finance frequently repeated the same application and analysis points in both parts of the question. This mirror argument was not sufficient to gain both analysis marks.7115 Paper 11, May/June 2023

How to fix: For each knowledge point in your answer, use a DIFFERENT piece of application from the stem. For example, if discussing two methods of finance, do not just say 'loans have interest' and 'retained profit has no interest' — that is a mirror argument counted as one point. Instead, link each method to a different aspect of the business scenario (e.g. size, industry, cash position).

4

Confusing related but distinct concepts — globalisation vs international trade, cash flow vs profit, business cycle vs product life cycle

Some candidate's lost marks by confusing globalisation with international trade.7115 Paper 11, May/June 2023

How to fix: Make a revision list of commonly confused pairs: globalisation (worldwide integration of economies) vs international trade (buying/selling between countries); cash flow (actual cash in and out) vs profit (revenue minus costs); business cycle (boom/recession/recovery) vs product life cycle (introduction/growth/maturity/decline); quotas (quantity limits) vs tariffs (taxes on imports). For each pair, write one sentence that explains the key difference.

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