Question 4abc
Marking Guide

The question requires candidates to explain three constitutional documents relating to registered companies.

(a) This part relating to the memorandum of association only carries two marks.

2 marks 
A good general understanding of the topic.

1 mark 
Some knowledge.

0 marks 
No knowledge whatsoever of the topic.

(b) This part relates to the application for registration.

3–4 marks 
Good explanation of the contents of the application required by statute. Reference to sections need not be made.

1–2 marks 
Some, but limited, knowledge of the contents of the application.

0 marks 
No knowledge of the topic whatsoever.

(c) This part relates to a company’s articles of association.

3–4 marks 
Good explanation of the contents of the articles of association.

1–2 marks 
Some, but limited, knowledge of the contents of the articles of association.

0 marks 
No knowledge of the topic whatsoever.