Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

1

Describe the following documents and state one use of each; 

(a) consignment note

(b) bill of sight

(c) catalogue

(d) manifest

(e) waybill. 
 

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2

(a) What is Nationalization?

(b) Explain three rea-sons why government nationalizes some businesses.

(c) State four disadvantages of nationalization. 
 

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3

Explain the following and give three benefits of each:

(a) branding

(b) after sales service

(c) self-service

(d) vending machine 
 

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4

(a) State five characteristics of a limited liability company.

(b). Explain five sources of funds to a public limited company. 
 

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5

List and explain five methods used by the Central Bank to control the activities of the commercial banks. 
 

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6

Explain the following terms used in insurance:

(a) surrender value

(b) cover note

(c) policy

(d) re-insurance

(e) group insurance 
 

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7

List and explain five functions of marketing. 
 

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8

(a) State four reasons why transport is important to commerce.

(b) Explain three advantages and three disadvantages of air transport. 
 

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9

(a) Distinguish between trade and commerce.

(b) Describe five different activities engaged in by people in commercial occupations. 
 

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10

Legal tender consists of

  • A. cheques and coins
  • B. bank drafts and cheques
  • C. currency notes and coins
  • D. money order and currency notes
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11

Legal tender consists of

  • A. cheques and coins
  • B. bank drafts and cheques
  • C. currency notes and coins
  • D. money order and currency notes
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12

The process of dividing market into identifiable sub-markets is known as

  • A. marketing concept
  • B. market segmentation
  • C. market research
  • D. market orientation
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13

The process of dividing market into identifiable sub-markets is known as

  • A. marketing concept
  • B. market segmentation
  • C. market research
  • D. market orientation
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14

Which of the following is true of rail transport?

  • A. Suitable for perishable goods
  • B. Cheaper over long distances
  • C. it does not require trans-shipment of goods
  • D. has no fixed route
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15

Which of the following is true of rail transport?

  • A. Suitable for perishable goods
  • B. Cheaper over long distances
  • C. it does not require trans-shipment of goods
  • D. has no fixed route
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16

Which of the following is not a function of money?

  • A. Double coincidence of wants
  • B. Medium of exchange
  • C. Measure of value
  • D. Store of wealth
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17

Which of the following is not a function of money?

  • A. Double coincidence of wants
  • B. Medium of exchange
  • C. Measure of value
  • D. Store of wealth
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18

Which of the following terms is used in marine insurance when the cargo suffers partial loss?

  • A. General Average
  • B. Particular Average
  • C. Floating Policy
  • D. Open Cover
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19

Which of the following is not a principle of insurance

  • A. indemnity
  • B. insurable risk
  • C. Subrogation
  • D. Insurable interest
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20

Which of the following is not a principle of insurance

  • A. indemnity
  • B. insurable risk
  • C. Subrogation
  • D. Insurable interest
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21

Which of the following is not provided by the post office?

  • A. Recorded delivery service
  • B. Business reply service
  • C. Express delivery service
  • D. After sales service
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