JAMB - Commerce (2001)

  • 1
    The pivot on the wheel of commerce rotates is
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    (B)
    trade
  • 2
    A distinguishing characteristic of labour is that it is
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    (C)
    mobile
  • 3
    Land as a factor of production does not vary in?
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    (A)
    quantity
  • 4
    Which of the following services does a lawyer render?
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    (C)
    direct services
  • 5
    The partner that only contributes part of the capital used in the formation and running of a business is known as?
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    (C)
    a dormant partner
  • 6
    One major advantage of a credit and thrift cooperative is that
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    (B)
    It encourages saving habit
  • 7
    A form of ownership which exploits the strength of one partner to remedy the weakness of the other is a?
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    (A)
    joint partnership
  • 8
    At the collapse of a business enterprise, the person appointed to dispose of all assets is called
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    (C)
    a liquidator
  • 9
    Entrusting the management of a company to the courts to enable the settlement of the company’s obligations is an indication of?
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    (C)
    bankruptcy
  • 10
    The capital employed is
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    (A)
    N 1,000
  • 11
    The financial instrument for borrowing in which the collateral is usually more than the amount borrowed is?
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    (C)
    mortage bond
  • 12
    (i) Personal Savings
    (ii)Retained Earnings
    (iii)Accrued taxes
    Which of the items above constitute internal sources of financing for companies?
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    (A)
    i and ii
  • 13
    The difference between total current assets and total current liabilities of a business is known as
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    (C)
    working capital
  • 14
    The capital owned is
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    (D)
    N570
  • 15
    One of the reasons why wholesaling must continue is that?
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    (D)
    the gap between manufacturers and retailers is reduce byn wholesalers
  • 16
    The merchant wholesaler is referred to as
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    (C)
    rack jobber
  • 17
    A pro-forma invoice is sent to inform a buyer about the
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    (B)
    prices of goods
  • 18
    The balance of payments of countries is
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    (B)
    a systematic record of transaction among countries at a given time
  • 19
    The major procedures in the purchase and sale of goods are enquiry
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    (A)
    quotation, order and invoice
  • 20
    The trade discount receivable by Mr Bacus is
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    (B)
    N7,500
  • 21
    If Mr. Bacus fulfills his promise, he will be entitled to a cash discount of?
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    (B)
    N3,000
  • 22
    Bank Giro is a method of settling debt from a
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    (C)
    customer to another
  • 23
    Warehousing is a productive function because it increase the
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    (B)
    utility of goods
  • 24
    A factor necessary for siting a warehouse is nearness to
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    (D)
    consumers
  • 25
    Pooling of risk in insurance means that?
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    (A)
    compensations are paid out of a common fund
  • 26
    The major difference between insurance and assurance is that while insurance
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    (C)
    hinges on probabilities, assurance is based on possibilities
  • 27
    A documentary bill will normally be accompanied by
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    (D)
    consular invoice, FOB certificate and bill of lading
  • 28
    Which of the following best describes the classification of computer?
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    (C)
    Mini-computer, Micro-computer and work station
  • 29
    The temporary working area of the central processing unit is called the?
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    (D)
    RAM
  • 30
    The significance of money to modern economic system is that it?
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    (C)
    measures value and promotes exchange
  • 31
    One major characteristic of credit unions and thrift societies is that?
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    (C)
    the contribution of every member depends on the member's ability
  • 32
    The Nigerian Stock Exchange publishes a daily official list that gives full information on the?
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    (C)
    changes in the prices and earnings of securities
  • 33
    The main factors that determine the value of a stock on the stock Exchange are dividend and
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    (C)
    capital appreciation
  • 34
    One of the main objectives of the Second-tier Securities Market in Nigeria is to
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    (D)
    attract investment flow
  • 35
    The activities aimed at finding out customers' needs and satisfaction can be described as?
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    (D)
    conceptual marketing
  • 36
    The most effective type of advertising for branded product is?
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    (D)
    competitive advertising
  • 37
    Which of these companies are more engaged in public activities?
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    (A)
    i and ii
  • 38
    Which of these companies offers after-sales services?
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    (C)
    ii
  • 39
    Use the information below to answer question 40 and 41.
    Musa rented a room to adamu for N1,500 and N1,000 part-payment was made. Adamu brought Audu and Jacob his friends to stay in the room.
    The two friends later paid balance of N500 to Musa.

    Who are the parties to the contract of renting the room?
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    (C)
    Adamu and Musa
  • 40
    Who is the offeree in this contract ?
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    (C)
    Adamu
  • 41
    Who is the offeree in this contract ?
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    (C)
    Adamu
  • 42
    The maximum number of shareholders in a public liability company is?
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    (D)
    unlimited
  • 43
    One way government reduces the repatriation of capital is through
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    (C)
    indidenization
  • 44
    One of the major function of a chamber of commerce is to
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    (A)
    promotes and protect trade, industry and agriculture
  • 45
    Departmentalization is an aspect of?
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    (B)
    organising