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Key Facts: Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design Exam

90 mins

Exam Duration

UNIZAR PAU Guidelines

0–10

Grading Scale

PAU Aragon Commission

4.0

Min Access Phase Score

UNIZAR PAU Regulations

60 / 40

GPA / PAU Weighting

Spanish Ministry of Education

7

Syllabus Core Blocks

Bachillerato Orden ECD/1173/2022

100%

Written Assessment

UNIZAR PAU Guidelines

The Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design exam (Empresa y Diseño de Modelos de Negocio) is a 90-minute paper-based assessment graded on a 0–10 scale. Administered by UNIZAR for 2nd Bachillerato students, it combines theoretical concepts with practical calculations. Key topics include legal business forms, PESTEL & Porter's 5 Forces, the 9 elements of the Business Model Canvas, strategic management & SWOT, marketing mix (4Ps), operations & inventory models, financial accounting statements (Balance Sheet & Income Statement), liquidity/solvency ratios, break-even calculations, and investment evaluation using Net Present Value (NPV) and Payback Period.

Sample Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design Practice Questions

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1According to general systems theory, why is an enterprise classified as an open system?
A.Because it is required by law to publish its annual accounts on a public website
B.Because it operates in constant interaction with its external environment, receiving inputs and outputting goods or services
C.Because it does not utilize any proprietary technology or trade secrets
D.Because its internal department operations are completely visible to the general public
Explanation: An enterprise is an open system because it continuously interacts with its external environment (PESTEL factors, customers, suppliers, competitors). It takes in inputs (raw materials, capital, labor, information), processes them, and delivers outputs (goods, services, waste) back into the environment.
2What is the primary difference between a company's economic objective and its social objective?
A.Economic objectives focus on generating profit and creating value, while social objectives address corporate responsibility and stakeholder welfare
B.Economic objectives apply only to non-profit entities, while social objectives apply only to public corporations
C.Economic objectives are established by government authorities, whereas social objectives are set by customers
D.Economic objectives relate to short-term sales, while social objectives relate to long-term price setting
Explanation: Economic objectives pertain to profitability, return on invested capital, efficiency, and market share. Social objectives focus on ethical behavior, employment creation, environmental protection, and improving community welfare (CSR).
3In Spain, what defines the legal liability of partners in a Limited Liability Company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada - S.L.)?
A.Partners have joint and several unlimited liability for all corporate debts
B.Partners are personally and unlimitedly liable with all their present and future personal assets
C.Partners' liability is strictly limited to the capital they contributed to the company
D.Partners are liable only for the company's short-term bank loans
Explanation: In an S.L. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada), the liability of shareholders is limited to their capital contributions. Personal assets of the partners are protected from corporate creditors.
4Under Spanish corporate law (Ley de Sociedades de Capital), what is the minimum share capital required to incorporate a Public Limited Company (Sociedad Anónima - S.A.)?
A.3,000 euros
B.120,000 euros
C.1,000 euros
D.60,000 euros
Explanation: Under the Spanish Capital Companies Act (Ley de Sociedades de Capital), a Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) must have a minimum share capital of 60,000 euros, which must be fully subscribed and at least 25% paid up upon incorporation.
5Which key democratic principle governs voting power in an associated work cooperative (Sociedad Cooperativa de Trabajo Asociado)?
A.Each cooperative member has one vote, regardless of the amount of capital contributed
B.Voting power is proportional to the number of capital shares owned by the member
C.Only executive board members possess voting rights in annual general meetings
D.Voting rights are determined by seniority and years of employment in the cooperative
Explanation: Cooperatives operate on democratic principles where each member worker possesses one vote ('one person, one vote') in the General Assembly, independent of their individual financial capital contribution.
6What is a major financial risk associated with operating as a Sole Trader (Empresario Individual / Autónomo) in Spain?
A.The business must pay corporate income tax (Impuesto sobre Sociedades) at a flat 30% rate
B.The owner cannot legally own physical business equipment or commercial premises
C.The business owner has unlimited personal liability, meaning personal assets can be seized to settle business debts
D.The business owner is legally barred from hiring employees
Explanation: Sole traders lack legal separation between personal and business wealth. The owner faces unlimited personal liability, meaning personal bank accounts, property, and assets back all business liabilities under Article 1911 of the Spanish Civil Code.
7What are the three pillars of the Triple Bottom Line framework in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
A.Local, Regional, and Global market share
B.Financial, Legal, and Administrative compliance
C.Economic, Social, and Environmental performance
D.Product, Price, and Promotion strategies
Explanation: John Elkington's Triple Bottom Line framework measures corporate success across three dimensions: Economic (profit), Social (people/community), and Environmental (planet).
8In strategic analysis, what does the PESTEL framework evaluate?
A.Product, Equipment, Sales, Transport, Energy, and Labor internal resources
B.Partnerships, Equity, Solvency, Taxes, Earnings, and Liquidity accounting ratios
C.Planning, Execution, Scheduling, Testing, Evaluation, and Launch management steps
D.Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal macro-environment factors
Explanation: PESTEL is an acronym used to analyze the external macro-environment of a firm: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal external forces.
9Under Porter's Five Forces model, which factor directly reduces the threat of new entrants in an industry?
A.Easy access to established distribution channels for new market entrants
B.Low switching costs for consumers changing to competitor products
C.Standardized, undifferentiated commodities produced across all existing firms
D.High economies of scale and significant capital requirements needed to start operating
Explanation: High economies of scale and high capital intensity serve as entry barriers, deterring potential new entrants and protecting incumbents' market share and profitability.
10When does the bargaining power of buyers increase in an industry according to Porter's Five Forces?
A.When buyers purchase large volumes relative to total supplier sales and products are standardized
B.When there are millions of fragmented buyers each making tiny individual purchases
C.When suppliers offer highly customized, unique products with high switching costs
D.When buyers have no threat of backward vertical integration into manufacturing
Explanation: Buyer power is strongest when buyers purchase in large quantities, products are standardized/undifferentiated, and buyers can easily switch suppliers or threaten backward integration.

About the Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design Exam

The Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design exam (Empresa y Diseño de Modelos de Negocio) is a 2nd Bachillerato subject exam administered by the Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR). It evaluates students' mastery of business organization, Business Model Canvas design, strategic analysis, human resources, marketing mix, operations management, productivity, financial statement analysis, ratio interpretation, break-even point calculations, and investment project appraisal (NPV and Payback Period).

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of Aragón / UNIZAR. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: About 95% of Bachillerato candidates passed the Aragón PAU Access Phase in the June 2025 ordinary sitting (regional reported results).. While most students pass the general access phase, scoring 8.5+ in Business and Business Model Design is essential for securing admission to competitive degrees like ADE, Economics, or Law. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

15%

The Enterprise, Business Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility

Concept and functions of the enterprise, legal business forms (sole trader, SL, SA, cooperatives), PESTEL macro-environment analysis, Porter's Five Forces, CSR, corporate ethics, and sustainability.

15%

Business Model Canvas & Innovation

Elements of the Business Model Canvas (Value Proposition, Customer Segments, Channels, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partnerships, Cost Structure), lean startup methodology, and technological innovation (R&D&i).

15%

Strategic Management & Corporate Growth

Strategic planning process, SWOT (DAFO) analysis, competitive strategies (cost leadership, differentiation, focus), growth strategies (internal vs. external growth, horizontal and vertical integration, diversification, internationalization).

10%

Organization, Human Resources & Management

Organizational structures (functional, divisional, matrix, flat), leadership styles, human resource management functions, recruitment, selection, training, and motivation theories (Maslow's hierarchy, Herzberg's two-factor theory).

15%

Commercial Function & Marketing Mix

Market research techniques, market segmentation, target market selection, positioning, and the Marketing Mix 4Ps (Product life cycle and branding, Price strategies, Place/Distribution channels, Promotion/Communication).

10%

Operations, Production & Inventory Management

Production process efficiency, technical and economic productivity calculations, total and marginal productivity, capacity management, inventory costs, and inventory control models (ABC method, Wilson/EOQ model).

20%

Financial Accounting, Ratios & Break-Even Analysis

Structure of the Balance Sheet (Non-current/Current Assets, Net Equity, Non-current/Current Liabilities) and Income Statement, Working Capital (Fondo de maniobra), liquidity and solvency financial ratios, and Break-Even Point (Umbral de rentabilidad) quantitative calculations.

Preparing for the Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 75.00 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase plus two voluntary subjects); EUR 30.93 per additional voluntary subject (UNIZAR 2026) Official sources

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Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the 9 blocks of the Business Model Canvas and practise identifying how a startup or established company configures each block.
2Master financial formulas: Break-Even Point Q = CF / (P - VC), Net Present Value NPV = -I0 + sum(CF_t / (1+k)^t), and Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities.
3Practise classifying balance sheet items correctly into Non-Current Assets, Current Assets, Net Equity, Non-Current Liabilities, and Current Liabilities.
4Understand liquidity and solvency ratios (Acid Test, Current Ratio, Debt Ratio) and know how to interpret values greater or less than 1.0.
5Differentiate clearly between internal growth (investing in new capacity) and external growth (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures).
6Write concise, structured answers using proper business terminology (PESTEL, DAFO, 4Ps, R&D&i, ROI).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the Aragón PAU Business and Business Model Design exam?

The exam is a 90-minute written assessment divided into theoretical questions (definitions, comparisons, Business Model Canvas analysis) and practical numerical problems (productivity, break-even point, balance sheet ratios, or NPV/Payback investment evaluation).

How is the final PAU admission score calculated in Aragón?

The university access mark (NATA) combines 60% of your 2nd Bachillerato GPA with 40% of your PAU Access Phase average (minimum 4.0 required on PAU Access Phase). Subject tests in the Admission Phase can add up to 4 additional points depending on university weighting parameters.

What key financial calculations are required on the exam?

Students must be prepared to compute technical and economic productivity, break-even point in units and revenue, Working Capital (Fondo de maniobra), liquidity and solvency financial ratios, Net Present Value (NPV / VAN), and Payback Period.

What is the Business Model Canvas section on the PAU exam?

Students are tested on the 9 building blocks of Alexander Osterwalder's Business Model Canvas: Value Proposition, Customer Segments, Channels, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Key Activities, Key Partnerships, and Cost Structure.

Can I retake the Business and Business Model Design exam if I want to improve my grade?

Yes. Students may sit the Extraordinary Call in July to raise their score for university admission.