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1What is the primary definition of a business entity (empresa) in economic theory?
A.An organized economic unit that combines productive factors to generate goods or services for the market to satisfy needs
B.A non-profit association dedicated exclusively to charity work
C.A government regulatory body responsible for tax collection
D.A financial institution that only issues currency and manages public debt
Explanation: A business (empresa) is fundamentally defined as an organized economic unit combining land, labor, capital, and management to produce goods or services offered in the market to satisfy human needs and create economic value.
2In modern corporate governance, what is the main distinction between an entrepreneur (empresario) and a professional manager (directivo)?
A.The manager assumes unlimited personal liability for company debt, while the entrepreneur has no liability
B.The entrepreneur assumes financial risk and owns equity, whereas the hired manager executes management functions without necessarily owning equity
C.The entrepreneur only works in small businesses, while professional managers are only hired by sole proprietorships
D.There is no functional or legal difference between an entrepreneur and a professional manager
Explanation: The entrepreneur typically contributes capital, bears business risk, and holds equity ownership, whereas a professional manager is an employee hired to direct operational strategy and decision-making without necessarily owning equity.
3What type of liability does a sole proprietor (Empresario Individual / Autónomo) assume under Spanish commercial law?
A.Limited liability restricted strictly to the capital invested in the business
B.Subsidiary liability shared equally with the local municipality
C.Unlimited liability, answering for business obligations with all personal present and future assets
D.Zero liability, as debts are automatically forgiven after one fiscal year
Explanation: Under Article 1911 of the Spanish Civil Code and commercial law, an individual entrepreneur (autónomo) has unlimited personal liability (responsabilidad ilimitada), meaning personal assets can be attached to settle business debts.
4Under Spanish corporate law (Ley de Sociedades de Capital), what is the minimum legal share capital required to incorporate a Public Limited Company (Sociedad Anónima - S.A.)?
A.€3,000
B.€1
C.€120,000
D.€60,000
Explanation: A Spanish Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) requires a minimum share capital of €60,000, which must be fully subscribed and at least 25% paid up at the time of incorporation.
5Following Spanish Law 18/2022 on Business Creation and Growth (Ley Crea y Crece), what is the minimum legal capital required to form a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.L.)?
A.€1
B.€3,000
C.€60,000
D.€10,000
Explanation: Law 18/2022 lowered the minimum legal share capital required to create a Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.L.) to €1 (with specific reserve rules until reaching €3,000) to foster entrepreneurship.
6Which of the following characteristics best defines a Worker Cooperative (Sociedad Cooperativa)?
A.Voting power is strictly proportional to the amount of financial capital contributed by each shareholder
B.It is a social economy business operating under democratic principles where each member typically has one vote regardless of capital contributed
C.Partners have unlimited personal liability for all corporate debts
D.Shares can be freely traded on public stock exchanges
Explanation: Cooperatives belong to the social economy and function democratically ('one person, one vote'), prioritizing job creation and member welfare over capital returns.
7In strategic macro-environment analysis, what does the acronym PESTEL stand for?
A.Profit, Equity, Sales, Turnover, Expenses, and Leverage
B.Production, Employment, Strategy, Taxes, Energy, and Logistics
C.Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal
D.Planning, Execution, Scheduling, Testing, Evaluation, and Leadership
Explanation: PESTEL is a framework used to analyze macro-environmental factors affecting an organization: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal dimensions.
8In a SWOT (DAFO) analysis matrix, which components represent internal analysis and external analysis, respectively?
A.All four elements represent internal operational factors
B.Opportunities and Weaknesses are internal; Strengths and Threats are external
C.Strengths and Threats are internal; Weaknesses and Opportunities are external
D.Strengths and Weaknesses are internal; Opportunities and Threats are external
Explanation: SWOT (DAFO in Spanish) evaluates internal factors controlled by the firm (Strengths/Fortalezas and Weaknesses/Debilidades) and external market environmental factors (Opportunities/Oportunidades and Threats/Amenazas).
9What is the primary objective of applying Michael Porter's Five Forces model in corporate strategy?
A.To analyze industry attractiveness and competitive intensity in the micro-environment
B.To calculate net profit tax liabilities for local authorities
C.To audit employee performance and internal payroll compliance
D.To design corporate balance sheet templates
Explanation: Porter's Five Forces model evaluates industry structure and micro-environment competitive intensity (rivalry, buyer/supplier power, new entrants, substitutes) to determine sector profitability.
10Which statement best describes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR / RSC)?
A.A mandatory legal tax imposed on companies operating in island territories
B.The voluntary integration by companies of social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with stakeholders
C.A marketing tactic focused exclusively on maximizing short-term dividend payments to shareholders
D.An internal accounting method for classifying overhead expenses
Explanation: Corporate Social Responsibility involves voluntary commitments beyond strict legal obligations to act ethically, foster social welfare, protect the environment, and serve stakeholders.

About the Canary Islands PAU Business & Business Model Design (ULPGC / ULL) Exam

Complete 100-question practice bank for the Canary Islands PAU Business and Business Model Design (Empresa y Diseño de Modelos de Negocio - COPAU 2026) exam. Covers corporate strategy, business ownership forms, Business Model Canvas, production operations, break-even calculations, financial statement analysis, and investment valuation (NPV/IRR).

Exam sponsor: Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU) / ULPGC & ULL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Canary Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.

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 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU).

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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.

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Business Ownership & Strategic Analysis

Legal forms of business ownership, SWOT/DAFO, PESTEL, Porter's 5 forces, and growth strategies.

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Business Model Canvas & Innovation

9 Canvas blocks, Value Proposition, Lean Startup, MVP, customer segments, revenue streams.

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Operations & Production Management

Cost classification, break-even calculations, make-or-buy decisions, inventory control (EOQ/Wilson model, ABC).

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Financial Statement Analysis & Capital Budgeting

Balance sheet, income statement, liquidity & profitability ratios (ROA/ROE, Working Capital), capital budgeting (NPV/VAN, Payback, IRR/TIR).

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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: Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Canary Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU). Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Canary Islands PAU exam?

No, and it is important to know the difference. The official Canary Islands PAU paper is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish and built around business case material with structured written problems and justified analysis. Under the 2026 PAU design rules agreed by COPAU and the CRUE, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam contains no multiple-choice section. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same official 2º Bachillerato syllabus — not an official translation, not a past paper, and not a simulation of the exam format. Use it to drill the underlying knowledge and reasoning quickly, then practise setting out full financial calculations and writing justified business analysis in Spanish separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.

What is the structure of the 2026 Canary Islands PAU Business and Business Model Design exam?

The PAU Business and Business Model Design exam in the Canary Islands (COPAU) is a 90-minute written examination. It assesses knowledge of 2º Bachillerato business concepts, including business model design, strategy, production operations, accounting balance sheets, and financial calculations.

What mathematical formulas are tested on the PAU Business exam in Canary Islands?

Key quantitative areas include Break-even Point (Q = CF / (P - VC)), Make-or-Buy cost threshold, Inventory Economic Order Quantity (EOQ/Wilson model), Working Capital (Fondo de Maniobra = Current Assets - Current Liabilities), Profitability Ratios (ROA = BAIT / Total Assets, ROE = BN / Net Equity), Net Present Value (NPV / VAN = -I0 + ∑ [CFt / (1+k)^t]), and Payback period.

How is the final PAU score calculated in Canary Islands?

The grade is on a scale of 0 to 10. In the Access Phase (Fase General/Acceso), a score of at least 4.0 is required. The overall admission mark combines 60% of the Bachillerato GPA and 40% of the PAU Access Phase mark (must be ≥ 5.0 total).