CCEA GCE PBS Practice Questions - CCEA GCE Professional Business Services (2023) (Northern Ireland) Exam - CCEA GCE PBS Practice Questions - CCEA GCE Professional Business Services (2023) (Northern Ireland) Exam

Question 1

What best describes Professional Business Services (PBS) firms?

Firms that supply expert, knowledge-based advice and support to client organisations rather than primarily selling physical products Manufacturers of office equipment sold exclusively to government departments Retail chains that franchise professional qualifications to individuals Banks that only provide personal current accounts to consumers

Correct Answer:

Firms that supply expert, knowledge-based advice and support to client organisations rather than primarily selling physical products

Question 2

Which set correctly lists the five consultancy categories emphasised in CCEA GCE Professional Business Services?

Criminal law, family law, immigration, conveyancing and advocacy only Retail merchandising, logistics, hospitality, agriculture and construction only Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary and quinary production only Human resources, financial, business technology, leadership and management, and project management

Correct Answer:

Human resources, financial, business technology, leadership and management, and project management

Question 3

A tangible good differs from an intangible service primarily because:

Tangible goods exist only in the public sector Intangible services can never create value for a business A tangible good has a physical presence that can be seen or touched, whereas an intangible service is non-physical expertise or advice Tangible goods are always free and intangible services are always paid for

Correct Answer:

A tangible good has a physical presence that can be seen or touched, whereas an intangible service is non-physical expertise or advice

Question 4

Why is Belfast frequently cited as an important PBS hub within Northern Ireland and the wider UK?

It hosts major professional services employers and delivery centres that provide high-skilled jobs and support digital and business transformation for clients It is the only UK city allowed to employ accountants PBS activity is legally banned outside Belfast Belfast has no manufacturing or public-sector employers

Correct Answer:

It hosts major professional services employers and delivery centres that provide high-skilled jobs and support digital and business transformation for clients

Question 5

In a typical consultancy engagement, what is the most logical first stage after initial contact?

Implement a full IT system without diagnosing needs Close the project and archive all files immediately Issue final invoices before agreeing deliverables Clarify the client’s problem, objectives and scope before designing solutions

Correct Answer:

Clarify the client’s problem, objectives and scope before designing solutions

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