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1702

Which of the following is NOT a function of the stock exchange market?

  • A. providing long term loans to large scale enterprises
  • B. encouraging people to buy shares and thereby providing capital for investment
  • C. providing means of assessing the value of a firm's assets
  • D. enabling firms to wind-up quickly in times of difficulties
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1703

A bank statement is a document

  • A. ordering a bank to pay on demand a stated sum of money
  • B. containing records of receipts, payments and balance on an account
  • C. used for paying into bank account
  • D. used for regular withdrawal of money from a savings account
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1704

A major liability of a commercial bank arises from

  • A. customers' deposits
  • B. loans and advances
  • C. overdrafts
  • D. staff allowance
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1705

which of the following sets of items was used for exchange in Nigeria before money was introduced?

  • A. cowries, iron rods, brass rods and copper rods
  • B. iron rods, copper rods, manilla and cowries
  • C. cowries, manilla, brass rod andcopper wires
  • D. copper wires, brass wires, cowries and iron rod
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1706

Berne union is also known as

  • A. International Credit Union
  • B. International Documentry Credit
  • C. International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers
  • D. export Credit Guarantee Scheme
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1707

The insurance policy which provides full cover against all risks at sea is known as

  • A. Policy with Particular Average
  • B. Policy Free of Particular Average
  • C. Marine Freight Insurance
  • D. Marine Voyage Policy Insurance
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1708

The practice by which an insurance company accepts a very large risk and later shares it with other insurance companies is called

  • A. subrogation
  • B. contribution
  • C. re-insurance
  • D. indemnity
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1709

The main advantage of road transport is that it is

  • A. convenient and flexible
  • B. cheap and direct
  • C. common and fast
  • D. safe and available
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1710

Spot market goods are those which are available for

  • A. immidiate delivery
  • B. short-term delivery
  • C. long-term delivery
  • D. end of the delivery
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1711

Freight note is a document

  • A. used by government to transport goods from one country to another
  • B. issued by a shipping company giving details of charges
  • C. used for payment for imported goods
  • D. given by an importer to pay for goods at a future period
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1712

What are the factors with which commercial undertaking can be distinguish?
I Size of the undertaking
II Profits generated
III Forms of ownership
IV Location of the undertaking

  • A. I and II only
  • B. I andIII only
  • C. II and III only
  • D. III and IV only
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1713

The lake Chad Basin commission was founded to enable member states

  • A. expand the volume of water in the lake for fishing activities
  • B. increase navigational activities on the lake
  • C. dam the lake for electricity and agricultural purposes
  • D. co-ordinate their efforts in managing the use of the lake's resources
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1714

The West African clearing House became legally operational on

  • A. 1st july, 1976
  • B. 25th june, 1975
  • C. 14th march, 1975
  • D. 3rd may, 1974
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1715

When an oil exploring and mining company builds a health center in one of the communities where it operates, such a company is

  • A. currying favour from local people
  • B. finding a way to spend resonsibility
  • C. fulfilling part of its social responsibilty
  • D. invest its idle funds
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1716

The use of computer in modern banking industry is a reflection of

  • A. competitive development
  • B. scientific development
  • C. economic development
  • D. technological development
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1717

Which of the following makes other functions of business its appendages?

  • A. production
  • B. marketing
  • C. finance
  • D. personnel
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1718

The principle of span of control stipulates that

  • A. an employee should report to only one superior
  • B. manager must demand accountability from their surbordinates
  • C. resources have to be economized within the various division
  • D. the number of employee reporting to one superior should be kept to workable maximum
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1719

The harmonious relationship among the various units in an organization is ensured through

  • A. co-ordination
  • B. motivation
  • C. planning
  • D. leadership
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1720

which of the following is the most important business resource?

  • A. money
  • B. management
  • C. materials
  • D. manpower
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1721

For establishment of a powerful consumers’ association in Nigeria to exist, there must be

  • A. financial and moral support from the public
  • B. honest and commited leadership
  • C. allocation of goods from the producer
  • D. freedom from external influence
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1722

NACCIMA stands for

  • A. Nigerian-American Center for Culture,Civic, Industries, Minerals and Arts
  • B. Nigerian Association for Culture ,Civic, Industries, Minerals and Arts
  • C. National Agency for Culture, Civilization, Investment, Manufacturing, and Agriculture
  • D. Nigerian association of Chambers of commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
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