Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

Explain the following ;
(i) marketing concept
(ii) marketing mix
(iii) market segmentation
(iv) product differentiation

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2

(a) Mention and explain five ways by which the Central Bank regulates the activities of commercial banks.

(b) State five factors which a bank manager considers in granting loans to customers. 
 

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3

Give five aims for establishing each of the following:

(a) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

(b) International Monetary Fund (IMF). 
 

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4

(a) Explain to a group of Sole Proprietors who wish to form a partnership any seven problems they are likely to face.

(b) State three conditions suitable for the formation of partnership business. 
 

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5

Explain five factors that adversely affect the growth of commerce in West Africa.
 

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6

(a) Explain five features of itinerant trading.

(b) State five features of a supermarket. 
 

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7

(a) Give six reasons why manufacturers pre-package their products.

(b) State any four disadvantages of pre-packaging.
 

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8

(a) Explain five reasons why tariffs are imposed on imports.

(b) State five functions performed by the customs authority. 
 

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9

(a) State the difference between industry and commerce.

(b) Mention and explain five types of commercial occupations and three types of industrial occupations. 
 

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10

(a) List and describe four insurance policies available to a ship owner.

(b) Distinguish between indemnity and non-indemnity insurance and give two examples of each 
 

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11

Which of the following classes of occupation would you place a doctor?

  • A. Extractive
  • B. Commerce
  • C. Direct services
  • D. Indirect services
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12

Which of the following classes of occupation would you place a doctor?

  • A. Extractive
  • B. Commerce
  • C. Direct services
  • D. Indirect services
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13

Which of the following is an agreement to transport goods but not a document of title?

  • A. Air-way bill
  • B. Bill of lading
  • C. Charter party
  • D. Freight note
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14

Which of the following is not a right of the consumer?

  • A. Safety
  • B. Choice
  • C. Discount
  • D. Value
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15

A counter-offer in a contract is regarded as?

  • A. an acceptance
  • B. an invitation to treat
  • C. a rejection
  • D. a consideration
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16

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid contract?

  • A. Represention
  • B. Consideration
  • C. Interest
  • D. Performance
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17

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid contract?

  • A. Represention
  • B. Consideration
  • C. Interest
  • D. Performance
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18

Which of the following is not a means of consumer protection?

  • A. Price control
  • B. Sales Goods Act
  • C. Trade Description act
  • D. Tax laws
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19

Which of the following is not a means of consumer protection?

  • A. Price control
  • B. Sales Goods Act
  • C. Trade Description act
  • D. Tax laws
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20

Which of the following is not a means of consumer protection?

  • A. Price control
  • B. Sales Goods Act
  • C. Trade Description act
  • D. Tax laws
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21

Which of the following agent guarantees payment for transaction entered into on half the principal?

  • A. Auctioneer
  • B. Factor
  • C. Broker
  • D. Del creder
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