Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

64

When a seller sends pro-forma invoice to a potential customer, it is?

  • A. an indication that the seller is out of business
  • B. an indication that the goods are out of stock
  • C. a polite way of asking him to return the goods already purchased
  • D. an invitation to the purchaser to buy on hire-purchase
  • E. an indication that credit will not be granted
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65

A documents which a retailer sends to a wholesaler requesting him to supply items is called?

  • A. a letter of inquiry
  • B. a catalogue
  • C. an invoice
  • D. an order
  • E. a tender invoice
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66

The use of catalogues is associated with?

  • A. hawkers
  • B. roadside traders
  • C. mobile shops
  • D. chain stores
  • E. mail-order business
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67

Which of the following is a retail outlet to eliminate the profit of middlemen?

  • A. Producer co-operative
  • B. Consumer co-operative
  • C. Thrift and Credit Society
  • D. Department store
  • E. Multiple shop
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68

Which of the following is statutorily responsible for providing information and incentives required to increase the volume of Made-in-Nigeria goods in foreign markets?

  • A. Association of Nigeria Exports
  • B. Nigeria Export Promotion Council(NEPC)
  • C. General Agreement onTariffs and Trade(GATT)
  • D. Association of Nigeria Importers
  • E. Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
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69

The manufacturer would by-pass the wholesaler and the retailer in the distribution of his products if the?

  • A. Demand is widespread
  • B. Wholesaler and retailer lack office accomodation
  • C. Volume of production is high
  • D. The product make-up and use are highly technical
  • E. Manufacturer has no warehouse
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70

Restoring the insured to his former position by the insurer in the event of his suffering the specified loss is called?

  • A. Subrogation
  • B. Compensation
  • C. Indemnity
  • D. Contribution
  • E. Surrender value
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71

The two main categories of marine losses are?

  • A. Total loss and partial loss
  • B. Total loss and particular average loss
  • C. Total loss and constructive total loss
  • D. Total loss and actual total loss
  • E. Partial loss and constructive total loss
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72

A service provided by NITEL through which one can dial any number one wants whether it is a local, trunk or overseas is called the?

  • A. Internal Communication System
  • B. Standard Dialling System
  • C. Subscribers Dialling System
  • D. International Telecommunications
  • E. Coded Dialling Order
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73

Which of the following is not provided by NIPOST?

  • A. Private Mail Bag
  • B. Record Delivery
  • C. Business Reply Service
  • D. Telegram
  • E. Poste Restante
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74

The total assets acquired for permanent use in a business concern is called?

  • A. Current assets
  • B. Fixed assets
  • C. Called-up capital
  • D. Working capital
  • E. Authorized capital
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75

A customer is granted an overdraft by the bank subject to his operating a?

  • A. Savings account
  • B. Fixed-deposit account
  • C. Call-deposit account
  • D. Current account
  • E. Loans account
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76

An application form which is filled by anyone taking out an insurance policy is called?

  • A. A policy form
  • B. A claims form
  • C. A proposal form
  • D. A questionnaire
  • E. An entry form
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77

Debentures are part of a company’s?

  • A. Authorized share capital
  • B. Issued share capital
  • C. Paid-up capital
  • D. Loan capital
  • E. Called-up capital
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78

The insurance cover on property being shipped from one location to another comes under?

  • A. Burglary insurance
  • B. Fire insurance
  • C. Marine insurance
  • D. Annuity insurance
  • E. Comprehensive automobile insurance
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79

The technique of controlling money supply through the purchase and sale of government bond is called?

  • A. Bond control technique
  • B. Exchange control technique
  • C. Open market operations
  • D. Price control mechanism
  • E. Span of control technique
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80

When a customer writes a cheque to withdraw cash from his current account, he is both the?

  • A. Drawer and the Payee
  • B. Drawee and the Payee
  • C. Drawer and the Debtor
  • D. Drawer and the Creditor
  • E. Drawee and the Debtor
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81

Which of the following is not a method of trade restriction?

  • A. Exchange control
  • B. Stock exchange
  • C. Import licence
  • D. Embargo
  • E. Quota
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82

Workers involved in mining, quarrying or fishing are engaged in?

  • A. Secondary production
  • B. Primary production
  • C. Tertiary production
  • D. The manufacturing industry
  • E. The construction industry
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83

Which of the following is a feature of Co-operative Societies?

  • A. Each member has several votes during meetings
  • B. Profits are shared on the basis of shares held
  • C. All members have equal votes during meetings
  • D. Members are not involved in running the business
  • E. The welfare of members is not taken into consideration
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84

Which of the following must be submitted to the Registrar of Companies before the company is incorporated?

  • A. Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation
  • B. Memorandum of Association and Certificate of Incorporation
  • C. Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association
  • D. Memorandum of association and Prospectus
  • E. Certificate of Incorporation and Prospectus
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