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CIMA BA1 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Fundamentals of Business Economics |
| Exam Number: | BA1 |
| Related Certifications: | BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting CIMA CGMA Professional Qualification BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Format: | Hotspot, Number entry, Multiple-choice, Multiple-response, Drag-and-drop, Computer-based objective test |
| Passing Score: | 100 out of 150 scaled score (~66.7%) |
| Exam Price: | GBP 95 / USD 125ā135 (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no expiry once passed) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Kaplan Approved Learning Text OpenTuition Free BA1 Notes CIMA Official Study Materials |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Booking CIMA Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | On-demand computer-based test; available at Pearson VUE test centres or online remote proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; open to all candidates. Basic English and mathematics recommended. Exemptions available for relevant prior qualifications |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cimaglobal.com/study-exams/certificate-level/ba1-fundamentals-of-business-economics/ |
CIMA BA1 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Informational Context of Business | 20% | - Data types, sources and characteristics - Role of information technology and big data - Index numbers and time series analysis - Presentation and interpretation of business data - Probability and basic statistical techniques |
| Microeconomic and Organisational Context of Business | 30% | - Market failure and government intervention - Price elasticity and revenue effects - Market structures and pricing behaviour - Demand, supply and market equilibrium - Business objectives and stakeholder influences |
| Macroeconomic and Institutional Context of Business | 25% | - Monetary and fiscal policy - Economic growth, business cycles and price levels - National income and economic activity - International trade and globalisation - Exchange rate systems and balance of payments |
| Financial Context of Business | 25% | - Financial institutions and their roles - Simple and compound interest, annuities and perpetuities - Functions and structure of financial markets - Interest rates and their impact on business - Time value of money and discounting |
Frequently Asked Questions About CIMA Fundamentals of Business Economics
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No formal prerequisites; open to all candidates. Basic English and mathematics recommended. Exemptions available for relevant prior qualifications
- Microeconomic and Organisational Context of Business (30%)
- Financial Context of Business (25%)
- Informational Context of Business (20%)
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CIMA Fundamentals of Business Economics Sample Questions:
Identify in the following list the statement that does not describe a function of a financial intermediary:
- A. Aggregation of funds
- B. Maturity transformation
- C. Risk transformation
- D. Transfer payments
Correct Answer: D š³ļø
The business sector will be affected by a contraction in the money supply because
- A. Interest rates will tend to fall, thus reducing business costs.
- B. The exchange rate will fall thus making business more internationally competitive.
- C. Consumer credit will contract thus reducing consumer demand.
- D. Inflation will fall and thus demand in the economy will expand.
Correct Answer: C š³ļø
All of the following are barriers to entry into an industry except which one?
- A. Extensive product differentiation in the industry
- B. The existence of significant economies of scale
- C. Low price elasticity of demand for the product
- D. Important production processes are subject to patents
Correct Answer: C š³ļø
MNO is considering moving production to a developing country. Which ONE of the following would NOT reduce its production costs?
- A. MNO can choose from a wider choice of suppliers or production locations
- B. MNO may benefit from a superior skill base in some emerging economies
- C. Reduced employment regulation in some emerging economies may cut staff costs
- D. The move will increase the length of MNO's supply chains
Correct Answer: D š³ļø
Which of the following might justify a policy of privatization by the government?
(i). Privatization inevitably reduces monopoly power and exploitation in the economy (ii). Privatization may be expected to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the economy (iii). Revenue raised from privatization can reduce the public sector borrowing requirement (iv). Privatization helps to promote an enterprise culture amongst the population
- A. (iii) and (iv) only
- B. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
- C. (ii) and (iii) only
- D. (i) and (ii) only
Correct Answer: B š³ļø
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