WAEC - Commerce (2013)

  • 1
    A document used as a polite way of refusing credit is
    Válasz
    (C)
    proforma invoice
  • 2
    Carriage forward on an invoice means
    Válasz
    (C)
    carriage will be paid by buyer
  • 3
    Which of the following will be suitable for hire purchase sale?
    Válasz
    (B)
    Refrigerator
  • 4
    A person who earns extra commission for guaranteeing debts is a
    Válasz
    (D)
    del-credere agent
  • 5
    An insurance principle that prevents a person from insuring what he does not stand to lose financially if the insured risk occurs is
    Válasz
    (B)
    insurable interest
  • 6
    Voyage policy insurance is associated with
    Válasz
    (C)
    marine
  • 7
    If a share is quoted ex-div, it means the new buyer would
    Válasz
    (B)
    not get the next dividend
  • 8
    Which of the following is not the function of commerce
    Válasz
    (D)
    The exchange and distribution of goods and services
  • 9
    Who among the following does not render direct service?
    Válasz
    (B)
    Musician
  • 10
    The last link in the production process is the
    Válasz
    (C)
    consumer
  • 11
    The Board of Directors of Public corporation is appointed by the
    Válasz
    (A)
    government
  • 12
    The object clause of a limited liability company is stated in the
    Válasz
    (A)
    Memorandum of Association
  • 13
    A market which deals in the purchase and sale of second hand securities is the
    Válasz
    (A)
    Stock Exchange
  • 14
    To endorse a cheque means to
    Válasz
    (A)
    write and sign one's name at the back of the cheque
  • 15
    An insurance policy that covers the body of the ship only is called
    Válasz
    (C)
    Hull insurance
  • 16
    Mr Biu has been paying the premium of a straight Life Assurance policy for several years. The surrender value of the policy is the amount that
    Válasz
    (A)
    would be paid to mr Biu if he should discontinue with the policy
  • 17
    Which of the following protects consumers against poor quality foods
    Válasz
    (B)
    Standard Organization
  • 18
    The use of current account in business is convenient because
    Válasz
    (A)
    withdrawal can be made at any time
  • 19
    The cost of telephone conversation is determined by
    Válasz
    (C)
    duration of the conversation
  • 20
    "Not Negotiable" on a cheque means
    Válasz
    (C)
    the holder has no better title than the person person who transfers it
  • 21
    The type of transport a manufacturer will use will be influenced by
    Válasz
    (D)
    nature of the goods
  • 22
    A contract made between a ship owner and a merchant for the carriage of cargo is
    Válasz
    (B)
    charter party
  • 23
    Advertising efforts geared towards a particular audience is known as
    Válasz
    (B)
    direct advertising
  • 24
    Trade fairs and exhibitions are media of
    Válasz
    (A)
    sales promotion
  • 25
    The concept which says that a company's production policy should be centered on the ultimate user of the product is known as
    Válasz
    (B)
    consumer sovereignty
  • 26
    The various rights attached to different classes of shares are stated in the
    Válasz
    (A)
    articles of association
  • 27
    Which of the following is a feature of supermarkets?
    Válasz
    (C)
    Goods are on display with price tags
  • 28
    Public enterprises are financed mainly by
    Válasz
    (C)
    government grants
  • 29
    A personal computer on sale in an office equipment shop is an example of
    Válasz
    (A)
    stock
  • 30
    The difference between current assets and current liabilities is
    Válasz
    (C)
    working capital
  • 31
    A Ltd. Company has an authorized capital of 2,000,000 shares of D5 each. If the company issued 1,200,000 shares, its issued capital is
    Válasz
    (B)
    D6,000,000
  • 32
    The money issued by Ola Maro and Co Ltd. in running the day to day activities of the business is represented by
    Válasz
    (D)
    working capital
  • 33
    Which of the following is an advantage of a sole trader?
    Válasz
    (B)
    Quick decision-making
  • 34
    A person's deliberate decision to reduce the value of her currency is called
    Válasz
    (C)
    devaluation
  • 35
    Which of the following is not a function of warehousing
    Válasz
    (B)
    Stabilization of price
  • 36
    Ad valorem duties are based on the
    Válasz
    (B)
    value of the goods imported
  • 37
    A tariff refers to
    Válasz
    (C)
    taxes imposed on imported goods
  • 38
    The selling of goods in small units is normally performed by
    Válasz
    (D)
    retailers
  • 39
    Direct sales to consumers by manufacturers is a means of eliminating
    Válasz
    (C)
    middlemen
  • 40
    A physical restriction placed on the quantity of goods that can be imported is
    Válasz
    (B)
    a quota
  • 41
    A country is said to achieve a trade surplus when total
    Válasz
    (A)
    visible exports exceed total visible imports
  • 42
    The process of winding up a public limited company by a court order is known as
    Válasz
    (D)
    compulsory liquidation
  • 43
    A person who undertakes responsibility for forming a new company is
    Válasz
    (C)
    registrar
  • 44
    A term which describes the value of business connections made by a company over the years is known as
    Válasz
    (C)
    goodwill
  • 45
    The ancillary to trade which ensures that people have access to information pertaining to goods is
    Válasz
    (B)
    advertising