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Commerce1998

WASSCE · 102 questions · Answers included

102 questions

1

Commerce is concerned mainly with the?

2

The two main branches of trade are?

3

Commerce is concerned mainly with the

4

The two main branches of trade are

5

Who among the following is not engaged in a commercial occupation

6

On which of the following grounds may a company be compulsorily wound up?

7

The management and control of co-operative societies are in the hands of the

8

Key industries and those requiring huge capital are usually established as

9

Movement of commercial vehicles in Nigeria is controlled by the

10

The reward of entrepreneurship as a factor of production is

11

A document issued to a buyer showing the quantity description and prices of goods bought is called

12

Which of the following describes the marketing mix?

13

Which of the following is not a negotiable instrument?

14

Which of the following is not a function of the Nigerian Airport Authority?

15

Another name for a foreign order is

16

An agreement to deliver goods in the future after payment of the final installment is known as?

17

Which of the following is a pre-sales service to the consumer?

18

Rate of stock turnover is calculated to determine

19

Which of the following is not a feature of hire purchase?

20

Which of the following is not connected with after-sales services?

21

Credit in business transaction is?

22

Which of the following is true of rail transport?

23

Which of the following is not a means of controlling credit by the Central Bank?

24

Which of the following is not a function of Development Banks?

25

Which of the following is an example of insurable risk?

26

If Mr Olu insures Mr Obi's house, the insurer may, in event of a loss, refuse to pay compensation based on the principle of

27

Which of the following shows the quality of money

28

The speculator in the stock exchange market who sells securities in anticipation of a fall in price is called a

29

An action taken by a seller to avoid risks from unforeseeable price fluctuation is known as

30

The insurance policy against claims from customers who might be injured within the business premises is called

31

An offer of new shares made to existing shareholders at a preferential price is called?

32

A trader started business with #30,000 and spent #20,000 in buying premises and equipment, the balance of #10,000 is his

33

New shares are offered for sale to the public through

34

Cash-in-hand and at bank as well as debtors are examples of

35

Money spent on acquiring vehicles, furniture and fittings by a manufacturing company is termed

36

Small ships which are used to carry goods and passengers across rivers or canals called

37

Which of the following would best be conveyed by rail transport

38

Gases are best transported

39

Speed is an important consideration for choice of a means of transport where goods are

40

Which of the following facilities is very useful to an organization that posts a large number of mails regularly?

41

Which of the following defines communication in commerce?

42

Contraband goods seized by the Customs and Excise Authority are kept in the

43

Business activities responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer's requirements profitably are called

44

Which of the following is a demerit of advertising?

45

Which of the following s a form of public relations?

46

When a firm sets a low price for new product, this is said to be

47

Ola presented his motor-cycle for sale to Musa at a cost of #8,000. Musa agreed and bought the vehicle at the same amount. The #8,000 for the sale is

48

Ola presented his motor-cycle for sale to Musa at a cost of #8,000. Musa agreed and bought the vehicle at the same amount. Ola is the

49

When an acceptance to an offer is conditional, the offer becomes

50

A mercantile agent having title to goods in his possession is known as

51

A transporter who had to sell some perishable goods without the authority of the owner becomes an agent by

52

A contract to take possession of goods on installment payment with the option to transfer ownership after full payment is known as

53

Which of the following brings a public corporation into existence

54

The set of actions of governments, and other organized bodies in response to users' complaints about goods and services is known as

55

The words "Account payee only" on a cheque means

56

An association of small scale retailers formed to to encourage bulk buying from manufacturers is known as a

57

The agency in Nigeria which ensures that products conform to government specifications and quality control is the

58

The management of a company with a view to ending its operation is known as

59

Any action taken by a company outside its stated objectives is regarded as

60

Measuring performance against the set objectives is a management function that relates to

61

The setting of objectives and determination of the best way to achieve them are known as

62

When a company sells its shares to an issuing house which later sells to the public, it is called

63

When an industry formerly owned by individuals is taken over by the government, such an industry becomes

64

The major aim of indigenization is to

65

Which of the following specializes in granting loans to distressed economies?

66

Which of the following is not a problem of ECOWAS?

67

Which of the following facilitates settlement for sub-regional indebtedness?

68

Which of the following is not an economic grouping?

69

The dealers who buy and sell stocks and shares in their own name are called

70

The amount which the insured pays the insurer periodically is

71

At what stage is acceptance of offer by post valid? When the letter is

72

The capital of a company indicated in the Memorandum of Association is known as

73

Which of the following is not a means of water transport?

74

An agency that is involved in moving goods or people from place to place for a fee is called

75

Which of the following guides the operations of a Partnership?

76

A partner who contributes to the capital but does not take part in running the business is known as

77

Which of the following assists a Nigerian producer to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad?

78

One way of importing goods without the use of foreign exchange is through

79

Balance of trade is said to be favourable when

80

The basic principles upon which International Trade is carried on among countries is

81

A supplier who needs to make additional charges for goods delivered will send

82

Gross profit is correctly ascertained by

83

The returns from capital investment are known as

84

The total asset of business minus its total liability is the

85

The production process is completed when what is produced

86

Which of the following has no legal capacity to a contract

87

Which of the following is a disadvantage of road transport?

88

A speculator who applies for new stocks and shares with the intention of selling them them at higher price is a

89

The Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy covers damages

90

Which of the following is not a method of selling

91

Price lists, catalogues and COD are mainly used in operating

92

The time allowed for unloading and loading ships is referred to as

93

XYZ Ltd's total sales was #100,000. It had opening stock of #20,000 and closing stock of #22,000. It bought goods worth #80,000 and paid #2,000 for rent. XYZ Ltd's profit is

94

XYZ Ltd's total sales was #100,000. It had opening stock of #20,000 and closing stock of #22,000. It bought goods worth #80,000 and paid #2,000 for rent. XYZ Ltd's Net Profit is

95

In the capital structure of a Public Limited Company, the term equity refers to

96

Which of the following is legally used by the insured while the policy is being processed?

97

Which of the following guarantees payment on presentation?

98

One advantage of direct selling is

99

Which of the following is not a business resource?

100

Penalty imposed by a ship owner for exceeding the period charter is

101

A symbol that is used to distinguish a company's product from others is a

102

Which of the following is not true of air transport?