Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

64

Which of the following is not required in a Memorandum of Association? The

  • A. name of the company
  • B. location of the company
  • C. names of the Board of Directors
  • D. limitation of member's liability
  • E. objectives of the company
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65

The word Ltd written after the name of a company means that?

  • A. the individual member's capital is limited
  • B. the total sum of the company's capital is limited
  • C. members are liable to the extent of their holding
  • D. company's location is limited
  • E. a shareholder has only one vote
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66

Which of the following is a type of marine insurance?

  • A. Endowment
  • B. Freight
  • C. Accident
  • D. Fidelity
  • E. Fire
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67

Fidelity guarantee is an insurance cover against loss arising from?

  • A. trade debts
  • B. personal accidents
  • C. dishonest staff
  • D. fire disaster
  • E. sea disaster
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68

In insurance the term Uberrimae fidei stands for?

  • A. utmost good faith
  • B. suborgation
  • C. insurable interest
  • D. indemnity against loss
  • E. proximate cause
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69

When a business is insolvent it may result in?

  • A. incorporation
  • B. recuperation
  • C. liquidation
  • D. restoration
  • E. nationalization
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70

The organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) is an example of a?

  • A. cartel
  • B. trust
  • C. holding company
  • D. consortium
  • E. chamber of commerce
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71

An individual who makes the final use of goods and services provided by a firm is the?

  • A. manufacturer
  • B. wholesaler
  • C. consumer
  • D. retailer
  • E. trader
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72

The main purpose of branding is to?

  • A. increase the quantity of goods demanded
  • B. differentiate goods from other similar goods made by other producers
  • C. increase the selling price of goods
  • D. enhance turnover of goods
  • E. introduce the product to the customers
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73

Which of the following is not part of the facilities provided by the Nigerian Ports Authority?

  • A. Dredging
  • B. Warehousing
  • C. Collection of customs duties
  • D. Loading and off-loading of cargoes
  • E. Off-loading of cargoes
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74

Which of following could account for a favourable balance of payment?

  • A. High capital repayments
  • B. high debt service repayment
  • C. higher imports than exports
  • D. higher expert than imports
  • E. higher public spending
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75

Entrepot Trade refers to?

  • A. importing for domestic consumption
  • B. importing for industrial use
  • C. importing for government concerns
  • D. exporting for factory use
  • E. import for re-port
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76

Charges paid by a for staying at at a port beyond agreed sailing time is called?

  • A. profit
  • B. interest
  • C. holding
  • D. carriage cost
  • E. demurrage
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77

One advantage of personal selling is?

  • A. low cost
  • B. immediate feedback
  • C. the appeal to many people at a time
  • D. self service
  • E. speedy market coverage
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78

Which of the following is not an essential of a contract?

  • A. Offer and acceptance
  • B. Intention to create legal relations
  • C. All contracts written out
  • D. Legality of object
  • E. Consideration
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79

The law which stipulate that labels should give an accurate account of a product is the?

  • A. price control act
  • B. consumer credit act
  • C. trade description act
  • D. hire purchase act
  • E. product standard act
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80

One of the objectives of the indigenisation programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria is to?

  • A. encourage the use of local raw materials
  • B. expel all foreigners from Nigeria
  • C. make Nigeria businessmen very rich
  • D. maximize local retention of profits
  • E. promote foreign trade
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81

Which of the following is the safest means of sending a postal order from Lagos to a friend in Jos?

  • A. Special delivery
  • B. Recorded delivery
  • C. Registered letters
  • D. First class mail
  • E. Express letter
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82

Which of the following is the quickest and accurate means of communication?

  • A. Telegram
  • B. Express mail
  • C. Courier services
  • D. Telex
  • E. Railex
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83

Which of the following is the most suitable means of transporting bulky goods from Lagos to Kaduna? By

  • A. Train
  • B. Aeroplane
  • C. Ship
  • D. Lorry
  • E. Caravan
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84

The organizing efforts of consumers to protect themselves against the unfair practices of business is called?

  • A. strike
  • B. consumerism
  • C. amalgamation
  • D. co-operation
  • E. propaganda
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