WAEC - Commerce (1997)

  • 1
    Extractive occupation is an example of
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    (D)
    primary industry
  • 2
    The fastest means of sending a printed message from Lagos to London is through
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    (D)
    telex
  • 3
    An association that mobilizes the savings of members and channels them to needy members is known as
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    (C)
    Thrift and Credit Co-operative
  • 4
    If Ade issues a Union Bank cheque to Chukwu, the Union Bank is the
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    (A)
    drawee
  • 5
    Which of the following is the clearing house for all the banks in the country?
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    (C)
    The Central Bank of Nigeria
  • 6
    Commerce developed as a result of
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    (C)
    specialization
  • 7
    An overdraft can only be granted to the holder of a
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    (D)
    current account
  • 8
    Which of the following is not a source of capital to a partnership?
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    (D)
    Shares
  • 9
    Which of the following functions of the wholesaler helps to stabilize prices
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    (E)
    Warehousing
  • 10
    The rebate given to the retailer by the wholesaler to enable him make profit is known as
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    (C)
    trade discount
  • 11
    Division of labour often results in
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    (B)
    an increase in production
  • 12
    Who among the following is not an agent?
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    (D)
    Manufacturer's representative
  • 13
    Who among the following comes first in the channel of distribution?
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    (D)
    Manufacturer
  • 14
    The services rendered by Nigerian Airways to foreign companies are part of Nigeria's
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    (C)
    invisible exports
  • 15
    One of the characteristics of a debenture is that
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    (C)
    it yields a fixed rate of interest
  • 16
    Which of the following is a disadvantage of credit transaction?
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    (D)
    encourages bad debt
  • 17
    In which of the following do the goods become the property of the buyer on the payment of first installment
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    (B)
    Deferred payment
  • 18
    Which of the following government legislation is not aimed at consumer protection?
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    (A)
    Taxation Law
  • 19
    Self-service, mail order and automatic vending are examples of
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    (D)
    selling techniques
  • 20
    Span of control is defined as the
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    (D)
    number of surbodinates reporting directly to a supervisor
  • 21
    An established pattern of relationships among members of an organization is known as
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    (A)
    organizational behaviour
  • 22
    The aspect of management which ensures that there is no deviation from the set standards is called
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    (A)
    controlling
  • 23
    When a Public Limited Company is incorporated it means that
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    (C)
    It has a legal existence
  • 24
    The Manager,
    Afribank,
    Lagos.
    Please pay to Great Nigeria Insurance Company, from my account, a sum of #125.00 at the end of every month until further notice, starting from this month.

    The above instruction is a
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    (D)
    standing order
  • 25
    A retailer's mark-up is his
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    (E)
    selling price less cost price
  • 26
    Debenture is an example of
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    (C)
    loan capital
  • 27
    Which of the following is not an acceptable collateral security for a bank loan?
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    (E)
    Warehouse warrant
  • 28
    Which of the following is the basic principle of marketing concept?
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    (C)
    Consumer-oriented
  • 29
    The compensation given to brokers who sell shares to jobbers is called
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    (B)
    commission
  • 30
    The Stock Exchange does not deal in
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    (B)
    treasury bills
  • 31
    The insurance principle which expects the insured and the insurer to disclose all facts about a proposed contract is called
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    (A)
    uberrimae fidei
  • 32
    Which of the following is not covered by fire insurance policy?
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    (D)
    Lightning
  • 33
    Which of the following is not considered when siting a retail shop?
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    (A)
    Advertising
  • 34
    The law stipulating that labels should contain full details about a product is known as the
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    (D)
    Trade description Act
  • 35
    A design which distinguishes the goods of one producer from those of others is called
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    (C)
    trade mark
  • 36
    Which of the following is responsible for the maintenance of the quality of goods produced
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    (C)
    Standards Organization of Nigeria
  • 37
    The document stating the particular country from which goods are imported is called
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    (A)
    certificate of origin
  • 38
    Which of the following makes it possible for people to collect their letters at their convenient time ?
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    (C)
    Post Office Box
  • 39
    Which of the following is not a function of the Nigerian Ports Authority?
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    (A)
    Checking smuggling activities
  • 40
    Which of the following indicates special crossing on a check? Two parallell lines with
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    (C)
    "account payee" only
  • 41
    Which of the following is usually sent to prospective buyer when the seller expects payment of the goods dispatched?
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    (A)
    Pro-forma invoice
  • 42
    A company which acquires more than 50% voting shares of another company is called?
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    (E)
    a holding company
  • 43
    Which of the following is true of a merger?
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    (D)
    The company formed aquires a new name
  • 44
    Which of the following covers damages to the body of a ship and its machinery?
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    (E)
    Hull insurance
  • 45
    The major disadvantage of pipeline transportation is that it
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    (D)
    is not easy to detect damages
  • 46
    Which of the following are true of a bill of lading? i. it is a means of payment in foreign trade. ii. it is document of title to goods. iii. it is a contract of carriage. iv. it is usually drawn in triplicate.
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    (E)
    ii, iii and iv only
  • 47
    The difference between the total amount owed to a country and the total amount owed by it is
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    (E)
    balance of payments
  • 48
    Which of the following is not true of branding?
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    (D)
    Encourages pilfering
  • 49
    Which of the following is a disadvantage of air transport?
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    (C)
    High cost
  • 50
    Which of the following is not a characteristic of Charter party?
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    (E)
    An association of ship owners
  • 51
    Which of the following is issued to the exporter or his agent when the goods has been loaded in the ship?
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    (B)
    Mate's reciept
  • 52
    A common carrier is
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    (E)
    one who engages in the transportation of goods and passengers for a fee
  • 53
    The cost of goods sold divided by the average stock held during a trading period gives the
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    (D)
    rate of stock turnover
  • 54
    An organized market for securities is called
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    (C)
    Stock Exchange Market
  • 55
    A carton of spoons valued at #3,000.00 was invoiced at #300 only. Which of the following documents would be used by the seller to correct the error?
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    (E)
    A debit note for #2,700.00
  • 56
    Which of the following is not a means by which banks facilitate foreign trade?
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    (C)
    Open market operations
  • 57
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a private company?
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    (C)
    Shares are not dealt in on the stock exchange
  • 58
    Food and Drugs Act, Weights and Measure Act, Standards Organization of Nigeria, etc are aimed at
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    (E)
    protecting consumers
  • 59
    The reorganization of public enterprises to operate as profit-making ventures is known as
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    (D)
    commercialization
  • 60
    The intangible benefits arising from the business connections and reputation of a firm is called
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    (B)
    goodwill
  • 61
    Which of the following monitors people's opinion about a firm and takes measures to correct adverse impressions?
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    (A)
    Public Relations
  • 62
    Which of the following mostly serves as a useful promotional device for consumer goods?
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    (E)
    Packaging
  • 63
    Which of the following is a function of advertising?
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    (A)
    Stimulation of demand
  • 64
    The main reason for advertising an already existing line of products is to
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    (D)
    build brand recognition
  • 65
    The principle of insurance that restores the insured to the position he occupied immediately before the loss occurred is called
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    (B)
    indemnity
  • 66
    Business activities that direct the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer is
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    (D)
    marketing
  • 67
    Capital owned is synonymous with the
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    (C)
    net worth
  • 68
    Which of the following is not performed by marketing?
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    (A)
    Provision of revenue
  • 69
    The products that are regularly and easily bought by customers through habit are called?
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    (D)
    giffen goods
  • 70
    A business unit whose membership range from 2 to 20 is a
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    (B)
    partnership
  • 71
    Which of the following conditions may lead to the dissolution of a partnership?
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    (C)
    One partner becomes dormant
  • 72
    Which of the following is a legal tender?
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    (B)
    Bank notes
  • 73
    Which of the following takes the shortest time and is the most accurate means of communication?
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    (A)
    Telephone
  • 74
    When an assured is unable to honor his obligation in an insurance contract thereby terminating it before maturity he could only receive
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    (C)
    the surrender value
  • 75
    Assets of a business which cannot easily be changed into cash are known as
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    (B)
    fixed capital
  • 76
    The imposition of high tariff on imported goods by the customs authority is to
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    (E)
    protect infant industries
  • 77
    Who among the following has no right of ownership to a business organization?
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    (D)
    Debenture holder
  • 78
    From the following figures in the accounting books of XY company, calculate its working capital : stock #2,000; cash #1,500; Creditors #1,000; Bank overdraft #1,400
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    (C)
    #1,100
  • 79
    If goods invoiced at #1,500 were sold to Etim at less 15% trade discount, he would pay
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    (C)
    #1,275.00
  • 80
    An agent who takes possession of goods and sells in his own name but does not guarantee payment is known as
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    (D)
    factor
  • 81
    The total assets of Ogo Plc is #16,000 and the liabilities included loan #2,000, creditors #1,000 and electricity bill #2,000. Calculate the capital owned by the company?
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    (E)
    #11,000.00
  • 82
    Ali Plc with issued capital of #500,000 in #1.00 shares has for now requested shareholders to pay only 50k for each #1.00 share. The amount requested from the shareholders by the company is called?
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    (B)
    Called-up capital
  • 83
    When a company raises additional capital by selling shares directly to the public through insurance companies or investment houses, this is known as
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    (C)
    private placing
  • 84
    Which of the following is not one of the aims of indigenization? To
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    (E)
    transfer of a portion of risk from one insurer to another
  • 85
    One of the features of reinsurance is the
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    (E)
    transfer of a portion of risk from one insurer to another
  • 86
    Which of the following is used in home trade?
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    (B)
    Bank draft
  • 87
    To which of the following occupations does a broker belong?
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    (C)
    Commercial
  • 88
    When firms that operate at different stages in the production of a commodity merge, this is known as
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    (B)
    vertical intergration
  • 89
    The document which gives the current price and terms of trade of a product is called?
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    (B)
    an invoice
  • 90
    Which of the following is not a function of merchant banks?
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    (E)
    Printing new bank notes
  • 91
    A restriction on the quantity of a commodity that could be imported is known as
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    (C)
    quota
  • 92
    The art of combining human, material and other resources to achieve the stated goals of a business is known as
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    (E)
    organizing
  • 93
    An agent with authority to bind his principal in everything, provided he acts lawfully is called
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    (C)
    a universal agent
  • 94
    Mr Ojo paid Nnamdi the sum of #3,000 for a piece of land without their signing any deed of sale. Which of the following elements of contract is lacking in the transaction?
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    (B)
    Formality
  • 95
    When an industry is nationalized, ownership belongs to the
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    (C)
    state