JAMB - Commerce (2023)

  • 1
    The macro-environmental forces and trends which are a constraint on business operations are referred to as
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    (D)
    external factors
  • 2
    The payment made by a speculator to the buyer when he is unable to deliver stocks on the agreed date is
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    (C)
    backwardation
  • 3
    A document that lists the goods that are being sent from one place to another is
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    (D)
    bill of lading
  • 4
    The maximum number of shareholders in a public liability company is
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    (D)
    unlimited
  • 5
    The process of dividing tasks into jobs and departments and delegating authority is known as
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    (A)
    organizing
  • 6
    A demerit of communication is that it
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    (B)
    give room for distortion of fact
  • 7
    Which of the following regulates and controls the activities in the Nigerian Stock Exchange?
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    (C)
    SEC
  • 8
    An agent who has to sell perishable goods without the prior authority of the owner becomes an agent by
    Antwort
    (C)
    necessity
  • 9
    Which of the following is not a veritable source of funds to a public limited liability company?
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    (C)
    government financial grants
  • 10
    The document that explains the types of shares available for sale to the public is
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    (A)
    a prospectus
  • 11
    A major objective of all business resources is
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    (B)
    profit making
  • 12
    The type of letters that are delivered through the normal mail or by airmail express service is referred to as
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    (C)
    inland letters
  • 13
    Parts payments made on alloted shares by subscribers is usually the
    Antwort
    (C)
    called -up capital
  • 14
    Which of the following legislation aims primarily at the protection of consumers?
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    (C)
    Trade Description Act
  • 15
    The activity which entails buying of goods in bulk and selling in small quantities to retailers is
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    (A)
    wholesaling
  • 16
    An individual that links the producer with the retailer is
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    (B)
    a wholesaler
  • 17
    I. Its unlimited nature
    II. The number of partners
    III. The withdrawal of a major of partner
    IV. The bearing of risk

    Which of these is both merit and demerit in partnership?
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    (C)
    II only
  • 18
    A factor necessary for siting of a warehouse is nearness to
    Antwort
    (B)
    consumers
  • 19
    The principle which requires the insurance company to disclose to the proposer all material facts of the risk to be covered is
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    (A)
    uberrimae fidei
  • 20
    One disadvantages of advertising is that it
    Antwort
    (A)
    could be misleading
  • 21
    Which of the following attracts only interest but leaves the capital unpaid?
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    (D)
    redeemable bond
  • 22
    A bill of exchange already accepted can be discounted by the holder in
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    (D)
    any bank
  • 23
    The process of converting a non-profit making organisation to a profit-making business is
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    (D)
    privatisation
  • 24
    An agreement that is enforceable in law is
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    (A)
    a contract
  • 25
    One of the functions of a retailer is the
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    (A)
    breaking of bulk
  • 26
    A business organization that exploits the capabilities of a member to remedy the weakness of another is a
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    (D)
    cooperative
  • 27
    The government agency involved in issuing of export licences is
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    (C)
    Nigeria Export Promotion Council
  • 28
    Insurance against burglary is an example of
    Antwort
    (C)
    indemnity insurance
  • 29
    The concept that refers to the sale, transfer or exchange of goods and services is
    Antwort
    (A)
    trade
  • 30
    At the collapse of a business enterprises, the person appointed to dispose off the assets is called
    Antwort
    (D)
    a liquidator
  • 31
    An announcement of a person's willingness to enter into a contract is referred to as
    Antwort
    (D)
    an offer
  • 32
    An example of a cartel is
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    (C)
    OPEC
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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

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    (D)
    ₦140,000
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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    

    Calculate the net profit

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    (C)
    ₦105,000
  • 35
    The function of commerce in relation to production is
    Antwort
    (D)
    satisfying
  • 36
    A government policy that encourages transfer of ownership from foreigners to indigenes of the country is known as
    Antwort
    (A)
    indigenisation
  • 37
    The rate where a country's exports exchange for its imports is called
    Antwort
    (A)
    terms of trade
  • 38
    A major function of chamber of commerce is
    Antwort
    (A)
    promoting both home and foreign trade
  • 39
    The fees charged on postal order by the post office is
    Antwort
    (B)
    poundage
  • 40
    An advantage of division of labour is
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    (A)
    productivity and total output is increased
  • 41
    Which is the fastes means of transportation?
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    (B)
    air
  • 42
    Factors considered when setting up a retail business is one of the following
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    (D)
    capital, type of goods and source of supply
  • 43
    An example of extractive occupation is
    Antwort
    (D)
    mining
  • 44
    The part of the computer that has the capacity to interpret instruction is
    Antwort
    (A)
    central processing unit
  • 45
    The duties paid on goods produced locally is
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    (B)
    excise duty
  • 46
    Current account holders withdraw money through
    Antwort
    (D)
    cheque
  • 47
    The type of activity which turns processed raw materials into consumer and industrial goods is described as
    Antwort
    (D)
    manufacturing
  • 48
    The organised effort of consumers to protect themselves against the unfair practices of businessmen is known as
    Antwort
    (C)
    consumerism
  • 49
    Land as a factor of production does not vary in
    Antwort
    (C)
    quantity
  • 50
    Which of the following is an item in the marketing mix?
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    (D)
    promotion
  • 51
    One of the major problems of a sole properitor is sourcing for
    Antwort
    (D)
    funds
  • 52
    Risk bearing in business organisation is a function of the
    Antwort
    (C)
    entrepreneur
  • 53
    The production of goods and services in anticipation of demand is made possible by
    Antwort
    (A)
    warehousing
  • 54
    The business unit that applies the principle of one man vote is
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    (C)
    co-operative society
  • 55
    A partnership is dissolved due to
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    (D)
    insanity of a partner
  • 56
    The effects of devaluation includes all except
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    (C)
    increase in standard of living
  • 57
    A major function of trade association is to
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    (A)
    foster cooperation among members
  • 58
    Which of the following is a verbal means of communication
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    (B)
    telephone
  • 59
    The Nigerian Stock Exchange consist of
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    (C)
    secondary and primary market
  • 60
    A major merit of the retaining middlemen is to
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    (D)
    stock goods produced by different manufacturer
  • 61
    Any activity directed at conveying commodities to buyers is an aspect of
    Antwort
    (D)
    marketing
  • 62
    Money is generally acceptable for transaction due to
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    (D)
    the legal backing
  • 63
    The scope commerce is limited to
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    (B)
    trade and aids-to-trade
  • 64
    The act of selling in a foreign market at a price lower than the cost price is called
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    (A)
    dumping
  • 65
    The board of directors of public enterprise is appointed by who?
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    (A)
    government
  • 66
    Good and services transferred from seller to buyer without immediate payment is referred to as
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    (C)
    credit sale
  • 67
    A demonstration of social responsibility by a business is the payment of
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    (B)
    taxes to government
  • 68
    One of these is a current asset
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    (C)
    stock
  • 69
    The stock exchange is a market where
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    (C)
    all types of securities are sold
  • 70
    Another name or term for a dishonoured cheque is
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    (C)
    a bounced cheque
  • 71
    Why is clean bill of lading called so?
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    (B)
    it shows not records of damaged goods
  • 72
    What is a quota?
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    (B)
    a physical restriction placed on quantity of goods that can be imported
  • 73
    The four P's of marketing are also known as
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    (A)
    marketing mix
  • 74
    The difference between the central bank and commercial bank is that the former
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    (A)
    serves as lender of last resort
  • 75
    If a business uses part of its profit to develop the area where it operates, the business is fulfilling its
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    (D)
    social responsibilities