JAMB - Commerce (2021)

1
The principle of span of control stipulates that?
Answer
(A)
The number of employees reporting to one superior should be kept to a workable maximum
2
The main advantage of a sole trader is the freedom to?
Answer
(B)
take quick decision
3
The major objective of corporate mergers is to?
Answer
(C)
enhance economies of sale
4
A provision in the charter of a company which gives holders of common stock the first option to purchase additional issues of the firm's common stock is the
Answer
(A)
pre-emptive right
5
The conversion of raw materials into finished products creates
Answer
(A)
form utility
6
A form of money that has gone out of use is
Answer
(B)
commodity money
7
The activities aimed at finding customers needs and satisfaction can be described as
Answer
(A)
conceptual marketing
8

Given:
I. Retail
II. Export
III. Transport
IV. Import
V. Insurance
VI. Banking and finance
VII. Wholesale
VIII. Communication. 

Which of the above are aids to trade?

Answer
(A)
III, V, VI and VIII
9
Communication process involves the transmission of a message over a selected channel to the 
Answer
(B)
receiver
10
The instruments of credit include
Answer
(D)
bills of exchange and promissory notes
11
The type of communication from a superior to a subordinate in an organization is referred to as 
Answer
(A)
downward communication
12
The excess of the assets over the liabilities of a business is called 
Answer
(B)
net worth
13

Use the information below to answer this question

A B C Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2004

 ₦
Share capital  200,000
Reserves  100,000
Long term liabilities 40,000
Current liabilities   30,000
   370,000

 ₦
Fixed assets  180,000
Investment 100,000
Current assets  50,000
Fictitious assets  40,000
 370,000

The total sum of financing short term projects is

Answer
(B)
₦200,000
14

Use the information below to answer this question

A B C Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2004

 ₦
Share capital  200,000
Reserves  100,000
Long term liabilities 40,000
Current liabilities   30,000
   370,000

 ₦
Fixed assets  180,000
Investment 100,000
Current assets  50,000
Fictitious assets  40,000
 370,000

What is the capital employed?

Answer
(C)
₦ 300,000
15
A distinctive advantage of GSM is its
Answer
(D)
mobility
16
The major determinant of fire insurance premium is the 
Answer
(B)
type and structure of the property to be insured
17
An activity that involves derivation of raw materials from land and sea is
Answer
(C)
extraction
18
A person who buys new issues with a view of reselling at a higher price in the near future is referred to as a
Answer
(B)
bull
19
The primary memory component of a computer is the 
Answer
(B)
cache
20
The transmission of the telephone services from one country to another is facilitated by
Answer
(D)
communication satellite
21
The best mode of ensuring that items posted get to the named addresses is through
Answer
(C)
registered mail
22
An agency contract must involve
Answer
(B)
a principal and an agent
23
Inbound tourism occurs when
Answer
(C)
residents of a country travel to other countries
24
When two or more companies agree to execute a project too large for one to handle, this is referred to as
Answer
(C)
a consortium
25
The main objective of a trade association is to
Answer
(B)
protect its members against victimization
26
 A person who in consideration for an extra commission takes responsibility for goods sold on credit and in case of default is a 
Answer
(D)
del credere agent
27
NAME INSURED
AMOUNT(₦)
ACTUAL
VALUE(₦)
ACTUAL
LOSS(₦)
Mr. P
Mr. K
Mr. R
25,000
30,000
40,000
100,000
120,000
150,000
30,000
40,000
50,000

Use the table above to answer questions 27 and 28

If Mr. P takes a fire insurance policy with average clause, his compensation will be

Answer
(A)
₦7,500
28
NAME INSURED
AMOUNT(₦)
ACTUAL
VALUE(₦)
ACTUAL
LOSS(₦)
Mr. P
Mr. K
Mr. R
25,000
30,000
40,000
100,000
120,000
150,000
30,000
40,000
50,000

What insurance principle has Mr. R violated if he decides to overstate the actual value of his property?

Answer
(B)
uberrimae fidei
29
Hire purchase is advantageous to the seller in that 
Answer
(D)
it enhances high level of patronage
30
A form of money with face value which is greater than the value of the metal contents is 
Answer
(D)
token money
31
A proforma invoice is not required when
Answer
(B)
dealing regularly with a customer
32
The art of soap making is an example of
Answer
(D)
secondary occupation
33
The payment made periodically in respect of an insurance policy entered into is known as
Answer
(C)
premium
34
Services rendered to the public is provided by 
Answer
(B)
civil servants
35
Which of the following countries are members of the Lake Chad Basin Commission?
Answer
(A)
Niger and Cameroon