education.gov.za : ASC Exam Economics Sample Question Paper

Organisation : Department of Basic Education
Exam : Amended Senior Certificate Examinations
Document Type : ASC Sample Question Paper
Category or Subject : Economics
Year : 2016

Website : http://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/SeniorCertificate(amended)/2016ASCExamPapers.aspx
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Economics Sample Question Paper :

Marks : 150
Time : 2 hours
Instructions And Information :
1. Answer FOUR questions as follows in the ANSWER BOOK

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Section A: Compulsory
Section B: Answer Two Of The Three Questions.
Section C: Answer One Of the two questions.

2. Answer only the required number of questions. Answers in excess of the required number will NOT be marked.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
4. Write the question number above each answer.
5. Read the questions carefully.

6. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
7. Leave 2–3 lines between subsections of questions.
8. Answer the questions in full sentences and ensure that the format, content and context of your responses comply with the cognitive requirements of the questions.

9. Use only black or blue ink.
10. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator.
11. Write neatly and legibly.

Question 1 30 Marks – 20 Minutes :
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–C) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.8) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.9 C.
1.1.1 Earnings received from the export of goods and services are called …
A leakages.
B injections.
C investments.

1.1.2 Estimating unknown data based on a pattern of known data is called …
A the amplitude.
B a trend.
C extrapolation.

1.1.3 Countries with fundamental balance of payment problems can apply for financial support from the …
A International Monetary Fund.
B Federal Bank.
C Reserve Bank.

1.1.4 The mini-budget that covers a period of three years, which is tabled in October each year, is called the …
A main budget.
B medium-term expenditure framework.
C short-term budget.

1.1.5 Government expenditure forms part of the … policy.
A monetary
B fiscal
C Reserve Bank’s

1.1.6 An important aim of industrial development is to increase …
A imports.
B economic growth.
C foreign aid.

1.1.7 The nationwide government intervention plan to create employment for the poor and vulnerable is called the …
A Expanded Public Works Programme.
B Industrial Policy Action Plan.
C Strategic Investment Programme.

1.1.8 A high standard of living is directly related to …
A good education.
B low economic growth.
C a decrease in expenditure.