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Perceived and actual risk: Edexcel International A Level Biology questions

Edexcel International A Level Biology past-paper questions on 1.4.2 Perceived and actual risk, 2019–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.

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  1. Q8(c)(i)

    June 2023 · AS Unit 1

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  2. Q6(a)(i)

    June 2022 · AS Unit 1

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  3. Q6(a)(iii)

    June 2022 · AS Unit 1

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  4. Q3(b)(i)

    January 2021 · Unit 4

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  5. Q3(b)(ii)

    January 2021 · Unit 4

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  6. Q2(d)(iii)

    January 2019 · AS Unit 1

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All 6 questions on Perceived and actual risk, as a list
  1. June 2023, AS Unit 1, Q8(c)(i) (2 marks): Explain why the information entered by a person may lead to an underestimate of their 10-year risk of developing CVD. (2)
  2. June 2022, AS Unit 1, Q6(a)(i) (2 marks): Describe two conclusions that can be drawn from this study. (2) 1 2
  3. June 2022, AS Unit 1, Q6(a)(iii) (3 marks): Explain why it is important that a person’s perception of a risk is close to the actual risk. (3)
  4. January 2021, Unit 4, Q3(b)(i) (3 marks): Identify three conclusions that can be drawn from the results of this survey. (3)
  5. January 2021, Unit 4, Q3(b)(ii) (1 mark): Suggest one reason for the different attitudes of these people. (1)
  6. January 2019, AS Unit 1, Q2(d)(iii) (2 marks): A person used this risk calculator. Explain why the value obtained for the 10 Year CHD Risk may be an underestimate. (2)

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