ACCA BT Exam Format: Sections, Marks, Time and Syllabus

ACCA Business and Technology exam format

BT is a two-hour computer-based exam in two sections, worth 100 marks in total. ACCA's study guide sets out the structure and the six syllabus sections.

Length	2 hours, computer based
Section A	30 two-mark and 16 one-mark objective questions, 76 marks
Section B	6 multi-task questions of 4 marks, one on each syllabus section, 24 marks
Pass mark	50%

Length

2 hours, computer based

Section A

30 two-mark and 16 one-mark objective questions, 76 marks

Section B

6 multi-task questions of 4 marks, one on each syllabus section, 24 marks

Pass mark

50%

Section A: 76 marks

30 objective questions of 2 marks and 16 of 1 mark. ACCA says the questions assess all parts of the syllabus and test knowledge and some comprehension or application of it.

Section B: 24 marks

6 multi-task questions of 4 marks each, one on each of the six main sections of the syllabus. Each sets a short scenario and asks several things about it.

The syllabus

A The business organisation and its external environment
B Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainability
C Business functions, regulation and technology
D Leadership and management
E Personal effectiveness and communication in business
F Professional ethics

Booking and results

BT is an on-demand computer-based exam, booked directly with an ACCA exam centre. ACCA says results show at the end of the exam and reach your account within 72 hours.

Try 3 questions

Question 1 · Section A · Syllabus B1, B21 mark

Organisational structure

At which level of Anthony's hierarchy are the most detailed, frequent and highly structured decisions taken? (1 mark)

The operational levelThe tactical levelThe divisional levelThe strategic level

Question 2 · Section A · Syllabus C1, C2, C42 marks

Business functions

What is the main purpose of an integrated report? (2 marks)

To report only the organisation's environmental impactTo explain how the organisation creates value over time, using financial and non-financial informationTo replace the statement of financial positionTo give shareholders a detailed analysis of every cost centre, so that they can judge each manager's budget performance

Question 3 · Section A · Syllabus E52 marks

Communicating in business

Which TWO of the following are attributes of good quality information? (2 marks)

Tick 2As detailed as possible for every userAvailable in time to be usedProduced in the same format for every userRelevant to the decision being madeSent to as many people as possibleCosts more to produce than the benefit it brings

Questions people ask

How many questions are in the ACCA BT exam?

52: 30 two-mark and 16 one-mark objective questions in Section A and 6 four-mark multi-task questions in Section B.

How long is the ACCA BT exam?

Two hours. ACCA's study guide says the syllabus is assessed by a two-hour computer-based examination.

What does Section B of BT test?

Every section of the syllabus: 6 multi-task questions of 4 marks, one on each of sections A to F.