Question 1

Section A

AstroDyne is a commercial space-tech startup developing low-earth orbit satellite deployment systems. Recently, international space regulatory bodies proposed a new treaty mandating strict 'space debris' mitigation protocols, which will significantly increase AstroDyne's R&D costs. Under the PESTEL framework, how should this development be primarily classified?

Accepted Answer

Identify the source of the change (a treaty/regulation = Legal) and the subject matter of the change (space debris/pollution = Environmental).

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Students often select 'Technological' because the company is a space-tech firm, ignoring the actual nature of the specific pressure described.

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