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Grade 12 Entrepreneurship

Consumer Studies practice questions and a worked example

Grade 12 Consumer Studies questions on entrepreneurship come from the final NSC exam, many of them based on a case study of a real small business. The questions here ask you to plan production with quality and stock control, market a product with packaging, labels and a trade name, calculate mark-up, selling price and profit, and judge whether a business can stay profitable. They come from the Department of Basic Education’s Grade 12 Consumer Studies NSC papers for November 2022, November 2023 and November 2025, each with the answer from the marking guideline.

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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 1.6 Select FIVE practices of an entrepreneur who considers sustainable production from the list below. Write only the letters (A–J). A Uses leftover materials to make other products B Uses toxic materials in production C Uses recycled paper to make labels D Uses non-biodegradable packaging E Uses solar energy F Uses local raw materials G Produces many extra products H Uses imported raw materials I Installs water tanks to supplement supply J Leaves a large carbon footprint

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A – Uses leftover materials to make other products C – Uses recycled paper to make labels E – Uses solar energy F – Uses local raw materials I – Installs water tanks to supplement supply (Any order)

To identify practices of an entrepreneur who considers sustainable production, look for actions that minimize environmental impact and promote resource efficiency. 1. **A**: Using leftover materials reduces waste and promotes recycling, which is sustainable. 2. **C**: Using recycled paper helps reduce deforestation and waste, aligning with sustainability. 3. **E**: Solar energy is a renewable resource, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering emissions. 4. **F**: Using local raw materials reduces transportation emissions and supports local economies. 5. **I**: Installing water tanks conserves water by using rainwater, which is a sustainable practice. These choices all contribute to sustainable production by minimizing environmental impact and conserving resources.

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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 1.1.16 … is a result of planned production.

AIncreased competitionBGood customer relationsCEfficient manufacturingDGood packaging

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Giving general answers to a case-study question. The marking guideline answers come from the case study, such as the R350,00 grant, her parents’ garage and YouTube videos.
Mixing up stock control and quality control. Stock control makes sure production does not stop; quality control checks the raw materials, the production and the final product.
Writing only the final amount in a calculation. “Show ALL calculations” questions give marks for the working.

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