Commerce JAMB, WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB Official Past Questions

169

The type of activity which turns processed raw materials into consumer and industrial goods is described as

  • A. extractive
  • B. processing
  • C. constructive
  • D. manufacturing
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170

Current account holders withdraw money through

  • A. transfer
  • B. credit cards
  • C. withdrawal form
  • D. cheque
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171

The duties paid on goods produced locally is

  • A. export duty
  • B. excise duty
  • C. Ad-valorem duty
  • D. quota
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172

The part of the computer that has the capacity to interpret instruction is

  • A. central processing unit
  • B. universal power storage
  • C. monitor
  • D. keyboard
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173

An example of extractive occupation is

  • A. driving
  • B. teaching
  • C. banking
  • D. mining
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174

Factors considered when setting up a retail business is one of the following

  • A. capital, experience and trading
  • B. experience, term of trade and trading
  • C. capital, trading and term of trade
  • D. capital, type of goods and source of supply
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175

Which is the fastes means of transportation?

  • A. road
  • B. air
  • C. rail
  • D. water
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176

An advantage of division of labour is

  • A. productivity and total output is increased
  • B. monopoly od task is eliminated
  • C. interdependence of workers increase remuneration
  • D. loss of individual craftmanship is minimized
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177

The fees charged on postal order by the post office is

  • A. premium
  • B. poundage
  • C. interest
  • D. brokerage
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178

A major function of chamber of commerce is

  • A. promoting both home and foreign trade
  • B. increasing productivity
  • C. promoting trade in a particular line
  • D. maximizing profit
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179

The rate where a country’s exports exchange for its imports is called

  • A. terms of trade
  • B. balance of trade
  • C. terms of payments
  • D. balance of payments
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180

A government policy that encourages transfer of ownership from foreigners to indigenes of the country is known as

  • A. indigenisation
  • B. commercialisation
  • C. nationalisation
  • D. privatisation
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181

The function of commerce in relation to production is

  • A. helping in the extraction of raw materials from nature
  • B. yielding result
  • C. providing a link between the different stage of conversion of good
  • D. satisfying
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182
   

Stock 1/1

20,000 Net sales 370,000

Add purchases

250,000    

Cost of goods available for sale

270,000    

Less stock 31/12

40,000    

Cost of goods sold

230,000    

Rent expenses

35,000    

Calculate the net profit

  • A. ₦35,000
  • B. ₦115,000
  • C. ₦105,000
  • D. ₦40,000
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Stock 1/1

20,000 Net Sales 370,000

Add purchases

250,000    

Cost of goods available for sale

270,000    

Less stock 31/12

40,000    

Cost of goods sold

230,000    

Rent expenses

35,000    

 

Find the gross profit

  • A. ₦150,000
  • B. ₦370,000
  • C. ₦230,000
  • D. ₦140,000
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184

An example of a cartel is

  • A. ECOWAS
  • B. AU
  • C. OPEC
  • D. EU
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185

An announcement of a person’s willingness to enter into a contract is referred to as

  • A. an acceptance
  • B. a proxy
  • C. consideration
  • D. an offer
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186

At the collapse of a business enterprises, the person appointed to dispose off the assets is called

  • A. an auctioneer
  • B. an auditor
  • C. a broker
  • D. a liquidator
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187

The concept that refers to the sale, transfer or exchange of goods and services is

  • A. trade
  • B. tariff
  • C. industry
  • D. marketing
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188

Insurance against burglary is an example of

  • A. non-indemnity insurance
  • B. non-insurable risk
  • C. indemnity insurance
  • D. fidelity guarantee insurance
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189

The government agency involved in issuing of export licences is

  • A. Nigeria Port Authority
  • B. Customs and Excise Authority
  • C. Nigeria Export Promotion Council
  • D. Nigeria Export Processing Zone
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