WAEC - Commerce (2003)

  • 1
    The scope of commerce is limited to?
    Responder
    (C)
    trade and aids to trade
  • 2
    A worker who processed garri is engaged in?
    Responder
    (B)
    manufacturing
  • 3
    Which of the following is not a commercial occupation?
    Responder
    (D)
    Fishing
  • 4
    Industry is a branch of production because it?
    Responder
    (A)
    is a division of commerce
  • 5
    When a public company receives the certificate of incorporation, this implies that?
    Responder
    (A)
    it can go ahead and start business
  • 6
    When a number of thrift societies come together and are registered, they become a?
    Responder
    (B)
    credit union
  • 7
    Which of the following would not be stated in Memorandum of Association?
    Responder
    (D)
    Rights of shareholders
  • 8
    The greatest risk in a business venture is borne by the?
    Responder
    (D)
    entrepreneurs
  • 9
    A partner without an unlimited liability is known as a?
    Responder
    (D)
    active partner
  • 10
    A partnership without a deed shares profits/losses?
    Responder
    (D)
    proportionate to assets introduced
  • 11
    They total amount of money actually received by a company out of the issued capital is?
    Responder
    (D)
    called-up capital
  • 12
    If the turnover of as business is N16,000 and the cost of goods N12,000, what is the percentage of gross profit on sales?
    Responder
    (D)
    25%
  • 13
    A partner without an unlimited liability is known as a?
    Responder
    (D)
    active partner
  • 14
    A partner without an unlimited liability is known as a?
    Responder
    (D)
    active partner
  • 15
    In which of the following do shareholders always vote according to their shareholdings?
    Responder
    (B)
    Cooperative society
  • 16
    A public company has an authorized capital of 60,000 shares, A share costs 150k and the company has issued 36,000 shares. The issued capital would be?
    Responder
    (C)
    N54,000
  • 17
    A public company has an authorized capital of 60,000 shares, A share costs 150k and the company has issued 36,000 shares. The issued capital would be?
    Responder
    (C)
    N54,000
  • 18
    The rate of turnover of a company in a given year is 4 times while the average stock is N12,4OO. What is the turnover of the company?
    Responder
    (B)
    N24,800
  • 19
    Which of the following is an advantage of large scale retailing?
    Responder
    (D)
    One-stop shopping
  • 20
    Which of the following is not a function of the retailing?
    Responder
    (A)
    Buying in bulk and warehousing
  • 21
    Which of the following is not a function of the retailing?
    Responder
    (A)
    Buying in bulk and warehousing
  • 22
    The refund made by on goods re-exported after being imported is known as?
    Responder
    (D)
    customs drawback
  • 23
    Which of the following requires services of middlemen?
    Responder
    (C)
    Convenience goods
  • 24
    Entrepot trade means?
    Responder
    (D)
    importing goods to be re-exported
  • 25
    To sell a bill at less that the face value before its maturity is?
    Responder
    (A)
    discounting
  • 26
    To sell a bill at less that the face value before its maturity is?
    Responder
    (A)
    discounting
  • 27
    Which of the following tells the customer exactly what has been sold to him, the amount due and any discount granted?
    Responder
    (C)
    Invoice
  • 28
    Which of the following tells the customer exactly what has been sold to him, the amount due and any discount granted?
    Responder
    (C)
    Invoice
  • 29
    Which of the following documents is required when a bill of lading is not readily available to enable the goods to be landed?
    Responder
    (D)
    Bill of sight
  • 30
    Which of the following documents is required when a bill of lading is not readily available to enable the goods to be landed?
    Responder
    (B)
    Certificate of origin
  • 31
    Total assets minus current liabilities is equal to a company's?
    Responder
    (C)
    capital owned
  • 32
    A public limited liability company can be enter into contracts because it?
    Responder
    (C)
    is legal entity
  • 33
    A public limited liability company can be enter into contracts because it?
    Responder
    (C)
    is legal entity
  • 34
    Taxes imposed on locally made goods are known as?
    Responder
    (D)
    excise duties
  • 35
    Which of the following contains the complete information on goods available for sale?
    Responder
    (D)
    Catalogue
  • 36
    Which of the following contains the complete information on goods available for sale?
    Responder
    (D)
    Catalogue
  • 37
    Which of the following is used to inform the buyer that goods available for sale?
    Responder
    (C)
    Advice note
  • 38
    Which of the following is used to inform the buyer that goods available for sale?
    Responder
    (C)
    Advice note
  • 39
    Quality discount is offered to persuade the buyer to?
    Responder
    (D)
    buy more
  • 40
    The process of dealing with a cheque once it has been paid into the creditor's bank is?
    Responder
    (A)
    clearing
  • 41
    Which of the following is taken type of insurance is taken against claims made by staff who get injured while at work?
    Responder
    (D)
    Employers' liability company
  • 42
    If the insured has been fully indemnified, the insurers are entitled to take any advantage due the insured. The principle of insurance involved is?
    Responder
    (B)
    suborgation
  • 43
    Who the following sells among securities in anticipation of a fall in price?
    Responder
    (A)
    Bear
  • 44
    Which of the following provides a proof posting and that the item has got to the addressee?
    Responder
    (B)
    Recorded delivery
  • 45
    A transporter who does not reject carrying lawful goods to destination is?
    Responder
    (C)
    Common carrier
  • 46
    One disadvantage of of rail transport is?
    Responder
    (D)
    inflexibility
  • 47
    Which of the following does not belong to the group?
    Responder
    (D)
    Hoarding of goods
  • 48
    A retailer sells his product at "Buy-two-take three" The sales promotion method referred to is?
    Responder
    (C)
    premium
  • 49
    A retailer sells his product at "Buy-two-take three" The sales promotion method referred to is?
    Responder
    (C)
    premium
  • 50
    When all producers in an industry combine to advertise their product instead of each firm advertising its own brand, this is referred as?
    Responder
    (A)
    mass advertising
  • 51
    When all producers in an industry combine to advertise their product instead of each firm advertising its own brand, this is referred as?
    Responder
    (A)
    mass advertising
  • 52
    It is often said that "the consumer is always right" This describes the doctrine of?
    Responder
    (B)
    consumer sovereignty
  • 53
    Activities undertaken to create awareness for a product by giving out samples premium or conducting contest are known a?
    Responder
    (D)
    sales promotion
  • 54
    Market skimming is an example of?
    Responder
    (A)
    is enforceable
  • 55
    A void contract is one that?
    Responder
    (C)
    has no legal effect