HSC Business Studies practice questions by topic

Original questions for every topic, with worked explanations and feedback on written answers.

Section I style	Multiple choice, worked or timed
Section II style	Short answers on a stimulus
Sections III and IV	Business reports and extended responses
Written answers	Read against the mark points, with your next step

Try 4 questions

Question 1

Gantt chart for a cafe fit-out as a table
Task	Starts at end of week	Duration (weeks)
A Strip out	0	3
B Electrical work	3	2
C Kitchen build	3	4
D Painting	7	1

The table shows a Gantt chart for fitting out a new cafe in Bendigo. Tasks B and C both start when task A ends, and task D starts when task C ends. When will the fit-out be finished?

Question 2

The graph shows the product life cycle of a brand of sports drink. At which labelled point is the drink in the maturity stage?

Question 3

Which of these is an internal source of finance?

Question 4

Which human resource process includes recruiting and selecting new staff?

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Are past HSC papers still useful?

Yes, for timing and question style: the syllabus behind them is the one examined in 2027 and 2028.