Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

(a) State five objectives of establishing the Economic Community of West African States

(b) Give five reasons why the Lake Chad Basin Commission was established. 
 

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2

Explain five reasons for consumer protection, stating in each case one relevant government law aimed at the enforcement. 
 

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3

(a) Give five reasons why a life assurance policy may be taken

(b) Describe any five insurance policies which a large department shop owner may take.
 

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4

(a) Explain five factors which determine the span of control

(b) Give five functions of the personnel department in a business establishment. 
 

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5

(a) Describe five ways by which commercial banks aid international trade

(b) State and explain five functions of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council 
 

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6

(a) What is an advertising medium?

(b) State any five factors to be considered before choosing a particular advertis-ing medium.

(c) Give eight examples of advertising media
 

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7

(a) Identify four environmental factors that affect business

(b) Explain how each of the factors mentioned in (a) above affects business operations 
 

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8

Explain five services of each of the following;
(a) Courier firms
(b) NITEL 
 

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9

(a)Give six features of a public company

(b)Explain four reasons for winding up a public limited company
 

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10

Explain any five reasons why commerce is important in the life of a nation 
 

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11

When a bill of exchange is signed by a debtor, it is said to be

  • A. accepted
  • B. negotiated
  • C. honoured
  • D. protested
  • E. accomodated
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12

The payment made to the insured for loss incurred is

  • A. premium
  • B. indemnity
  • C. ex gratia payment
  • D. surrender value
  • E. interest
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13

When an industry is nationalized, ownership belongs to the

  • A. private investors
  • B. indigenes
  • C. state
  • D. shareholders
  • E. foreigners
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14

Mr Ojo paid Nnamdi the sum of #3,000 for a piece of land without their signing any deed of sale. Which of the following elements of contract is lacking in the transaction?

  • A. Valuable consideration
  • B. Formality
  • C. Offer and acceptance
  • D. Capacity
  • E. Consensus ad idem
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15

An agent with authority to bind his principal in everything, provided he acts lawfully is called

  • A. a del credere agent
  • B. a special agent
  • C. a universal agent
  • D. a factor
  • E. an aunctioneer
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16

The art of combining human, material and other resources to achieve the stated goals of a business is known as

  • A. planning
  • B. controlling
  • C. motivation
  • D. directing
  • E. organizing
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17

The art of combining human, material and other resources to achieve the stated goals of a business is known as

  • A. planning
  • B. controlling
  • C. motivation
  • D. directing
  • E. organizing
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18

A restriction on the quantity of a commodity that could be imported is known as

  • A. licence
  • B. price control
  • C. quota
  • D. tariff
  • E. ban
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19

A restriction on the quantity of a commodity that could be imported is known as

  • A. licence
  • B. price control
  • C. quota
  • D. tariff
  • E. ban
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20

Which of the following is not a function of merchant banks?

  • A. Granting long term loans
  • B. Advising corporate institutions
  • C. Underwriting shares
  • D. Discounting bills
  • E. Printing new bank notes
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21

Which of the following is not a function of merchant banks?

  • A. Granting long term loans
  • B. Advising corporate institutions
  • C. Underwriting shares
  • D. Discounting bills
  • E. Printing new bank notes
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