Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

 (a) What is indigenization?

(b) Explain four advantages anc four disadvantages of indigenization. 

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2

 (a) What is market?

(b) Explain four ways by which market-ing is important to the economy

(c) State five functions marketing. 

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3

(a) Give five reasons why a manufacturer may brand his products.

(b) State five advantages of packaging.

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4
The following is a summary of the assets and liabilities of Odika Enterprises for the year ended December 31st 2000. 
  N
motor vehicle 60,000
fixtures & fittings 60,000
machinery 65,000
warehouse 18,000
stock 20,000
prepayment 10,000
Accrued expenses 12,000
cash-in-hand 8,000
cash at bank 6,000
bank overdraft 3,500
creditors 5,000
Debtors 6,000
premises 75,000

(a) From the above figures, calculate the following, showing all workings:
(i) capital owned
(ii) fixed assets
(iii) working capital.

(b) List five sources of capital available to a public limited company. 

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5

(a) Explain five roles of transport to businessmen.

(b) State three characteristics of tramp vessels and two characteristics of ocean liners. 
 

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6

 Write short notes on each of the following:
(i) Small stores
(ii) Mobile shops
(iii) Tied shops
(iv) Supermarkets
(v) Peddling. 
 

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7

Distinguish between the following pairs of terms used in insurance:

(a) Third party and comprehensive policy

(b) Whole life and endowment policy

(c) Insurance and assurance

(d) Premium and compensation. 
 

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8

(a) Assume that you are a retail trader and want to open a current account with a branch of a commercial bank. Write out four steps to be taken in opening the account.

(b) State six services provided by a commercial bank. 
 

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9

(a) Give four arguments for and three arguments against advertising.

(b) List six advertising media used by business organizations in West Africa. 
 

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10

(a) State the difference between an ordinary invoice and a proforma invoice.

(b) Explain the following terms used in connection with an invoice:
(i) 5% trade discount
(ii) net 3 months
(iii) E.& O.E.
(iv) carriage forward
(v) 21 % cash discount. 
 

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11

Which of the following has as one of objectives the removal obstacles to movement of people and goods across the boundaries of member countries?

  • A. OAU
  • B. ECOWAS
  • C. OPEC
  • D. LCBC
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12

Which of the following has as one of objectives the removal obstacles to movement of people and goods across the boundaries of member countries?

  • A. OAU
  • B. ECOWAS
  • C. OPEC
  • D. LCBC
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13

Which of the following has as one of objectives the removal obstacles to movement of people and goods across the boundaries of member countries?

  • A. OAU
  • B. ECOWAS
  • C. OPEC
  • D. LCBC
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14

Which of the following has as one of objectives the removal obstacles to movement of people and goods across the boundaries of member countries?

  • A. OAU
  • B. ECOWAS
  • C. OPEC
  • D. LCBC
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15

The taken over by government of enterprises formerly owned by private person is referred to as?

  • A. privatization
  • B. nationalization
  • C. commercialization
  • D. indigenization
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16

In a law of contract, what is given in exchange for a promise to perform is?

  • A. offer
  • B. acceptance
  • C. consideration
  • D. warranty
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17

Which of the following is not concerned about consumer protection?

  • A. Foods and Drugs Act
  • B. Trade Descriptions Act
  • C. Price control Act
  • D. General Agreement on Traiffs and Trade
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18

A void contract is one that?

  • A. is enforceable
  • B. has no maturity
  • C. has no legal effect
  • D. is discharged
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19

A void contract is one that?

  • A. is enforceable
  • B. has no maturity
  • C. has no legal effect
  • D. is discharged
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20

Market skimming is an example of?

  • A. is enforceable
  • B. has no maturity
  • C. has no legal effect
  • D. is discharged
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21

Market skimming is an example of?

  • A. is enforceable
  • B. has no maturity
  • C. has no legal effect
  • D. is discharged
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