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LEVEL 6
Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Skills
November / December 2023
TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
Time: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This paper has three sections A and B.
2. You are provided with a separate answer booklet.
3. Marks for each question are as indicated.
4. Do not write on the question paper.
This paper consists of 3 printed pages
Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages
are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing
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SECTION A: (40 Marks)
Attempt all questions in this section.
1. During career guidance for finalist trainees, they identified a sole proprietorship as the most
form of business organization. State FOUR advantages associated with a sole proprietorship.
(4 Marks).
2. Lack of motivation is a major cause of low staff morale of employees in a business. Mention
THREE useful motivational theories the business can use as a guide to decide on the best
way to motivate its staff. (3 Marks)
3. Identify TWO factors that affect the product demand of a commodity. (3 Marks)
4. Business environment refers to all the components that affect a business. In each type of the
following type of business environment, name TWO factors that constitute each
environment. (4 Marks)
a). Internal Environment
b). External Environment
5. You have been invited to participate in the development of an entrepreneurship hand book.
Highlight THREE characteristics of an entrepreneur that you will include in the hand out.
(3 Marks)
6. A candidate was asked in an interview to mention ways in which one can become an
entrepreneur. State FOUR ways you would expect the candidate to have given as responses.
(4 Marks)
7. Outline THREE challenges that an entrepreneur would face when starting a small business.
(3 Marks)
8. Name FOUR factors that an entrepreneur would consider when evaluating a viable business
opportunity. (4 Marks)
9. In an assessment, trainees are supposed to identify the entry requirements into self-
employment. Point out THREE entry requirements into self-employment. (3 Marks)
10. Business linkages are the channels through which enterprises influence each other's
economic performance. Identify TWO types of business linkages that an enterprise can enter
into. (2 Marks)
11. Entrepreneurship trainees had a discussion about the differences between an entrepreneur and
a business person. Differentiate between an entrepreneur and a business person. (4 Marks)
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12. Outline THREE advantages of a good business plan. (3 Marks)
SECTION B: (60 MARKS)
Attempt any three questions from this section
13. a). In a social media group which you are an active member, there was a discussion about
self-employment. As the group administrator, discuss FIVE importance of self-employment
you would discuss. (10 Marks)
b). The growth of entrepreneurship in Kenya has been facing several challenges. Discus
FIVE challenges to entrepreneurial development in Kenya. (10 Marks)
14. a). After college you were appointed as the legal officer at Dot Com Enterprise. Explain to
the management FIVE legal aspects that are vital to the operations of the business.
(10 Marks)
b). Your county has organized for an innovation trade fair and you have been requested to
give a presentation on innovation. Discuss FIVE examples of innovation strategies that you
would discuss. (10 Marks)
15. a). A TVET institution is in the process of development of a training manual. You have been
allocated the topic sources of business ideas. Explain FIVE sources that you would include in
the manual. (10 Marks)
b). A young graduate has a dream of starting an enterprise and has approached you to advice on
business finance. Explain FIVE factors that should be considered when sourcing finances to
start an enterprise. (10 Marks)
16. a). Communication is always effective when it is carried out in accordance with principles of
effective communication. Explain FIVE barriers to effective communication in a business.
(10 Marks)
b). Explain FIVE roles of ICT in business growth and development. (10 Marks)
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