Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

(a) Give two uses of each of the following documents in business transaction.
(I) Proforma invoice
(ii) Advice note
(iii) Credit note
(iv) Statement of account
(v) Receipt. 
 

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2

(a) Give four uses of an Organization chart

(b) Explain three reasons why managers may refuse to delegate

(c) State three advantages of delegation of authority. 
 

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3

(a) What is public relations?

(b) State and explain five media of public relations. 
 

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4

(a) Give three similarities and three differences between hire purchase and deferred payment.

(b) Explain four reasons why a trader would prefer the use of cheque to cash for large payments.
 

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5

Explain the social responsibilities of a business to the following:
(a) the community
(b) the employee
(c) the shareholders
(d) the government
 (e) the consumers.
 

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6

State five aids to trade and explain how each facilitates trade.
 

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7

(a) Give any five features which are common to both cooperative societies and private limited companies

(b) Explain any five differences between cooperative societies and private limited companies. 
 

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8

Write short notes on each of the following

(a) Marine insurance,

(b) Accident insurance

(c) Group insurance

(d) Export Credit Guarantee insurance

(e) Fire insurance 
 

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9

(a) State five reasons why road transport would be preferred to rail transport

(b) Give five functions of the Nigerian Airport Authority. 
 

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10

(a) Give two examples of small-scale retail outlets and three examples of large- scale retail outlets

(b) Explain five reasons for the survival of small-scale retailers. 
 

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11

Which of the following are functions of marketing?

  • A. Buying, fnancing, selling and transporting
  • B. Sorting, grading, managing and storage
  • C. Risk-bearing, storage, production and promotion
  • D. Organizing, risk-bearing, transporting and storage
  • E. Production, promotion, distribution and pricing
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12

Dumping means selling goods abroad

  • A. at a lower price than in the home market
  • B. at a higher price than in the home market
  • C. at the same price as in the home market
  • D. on credit in the foreign market
  • E. for ready cash in the foreign market
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13

An agent who guarantees payments for goods sold is

  • A. a factor
  • B. a del credere agent
  • C. a broker
  • D. a partner
  • E. an aunctioneer
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14

The shares of XYZ Plc are quoted at the stock exchange by a jobber at 85k for k share. How much will Alabi, an investor who buys 500 shares pay?

  • A. #675.00
  • B. #425.00
  • C. #250.00
  • D. #175.00
  • E. #75.00
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15

A foreign order which instructs an agent to buy certain goods at a particular place called

  • A. letter of credit
  • B. letter of attorney
  • C. open indent
  • D. closed indent
  • E. bill of laden
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16

A foreign order which instructs an agent to buy certain goods at a particular place called

  • A. letter of credit
  • B. letter of attorney
  • C. open indent
  • D. closed indent
  • E. bill of laden
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17

A group of people in the same line of business who come together for the interest of its members is called

  • A. Chamber of Commerce
  • B. trade association
  • C. trade union
  • D. consortium
  • E. cartel
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18

One of the demerits of sole trading is

  • A. quick decision taking
  • B. flexibility in operation
  • C. unlimited liability
  • D. pride of ownership
  • E. ease of commencement
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19

An insurance policy which benefits one’s family only is in the event of one’s death is known as

  • A. a comprehensive insurance
  • B. a whole-life insurance
  • C. an endowment policy
  • D. an annuity
  • E. a third party insurance
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20

Which of the following will enable customs officers to correctly assess import duties on goods?

  • A. Pro-forma invoice
  • B. Bill of exchange
  • C. Documentary credit
  • D. Consular invoice
  • E. Bill of laden
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21

Which of the following ensures that the quality of a product is maintained?

  • A. Price Control Board
  • B. Chamber of Commerce
  • C. Food and Drugs Act
  • D. Standards Organisation of Nigeria
  • E. Manufactures Association of Nigeria
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