WAEC - Commerce (1990)

  • 1
    Paper money originated in form of receipt given by?
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    (B)
    goldsmiths
  • 2
    The major divisions of Commerce are?
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    (C)
    trade and auxiliaries to trade
  • 3
    Which of the following statements is not true?
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    (B)
    There cannot occur commercial services unitl goods have been produced
  • 4
    The three main division of production include industrial?
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    (B)
    commercial and services
  • 5
    Which of the following does not belong to the industry?
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    (B)
    Insuring
  • 6
    Which of the following is one of the functions of commerce?
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    (C)
    Storage of goods
  • 7
    Opening stock.................N1000
    Closing stock.................N9000
    Purchases.....................N14,000
    The average stock is?
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    (C)
    N5000
  • 8
    Opening stock.................N1000
    Closing stock.................N9000
    Purchases.....................N14,000
    The cost of goods sold is?
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    (A)
    N6000
  • 9
    The oldest and commonest form of business in Nigeria is?
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    (C)
    sole proprietorship
  • 10
    If a retailer Mr. Aigbojie buys goods manufactured by Adefila Limited from wholesaler Mrs. Jumai, who will prepare the delivery note?
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    (C)
    Mrs. Jumai
  • 11
    Which of the following is not a factor of product?
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    (E)
    Staffing
  • 12
    In which class of occupation would you place a taxi driver?
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    (E)
    Commercial services
  • 13
    The purpose of of issuing a credit note is to?
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    (A)
    correct errors of overcharging
  • 14
    The exchange of goods for other goods in home trade is known as?
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    (C)
    barter trade
  • 15
    Which of the following advertising media combines the advantages of sound and motion?
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    (E)
    Television
  • 16
    Which of the following is a form of sales promotion?
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    (D)
    Offering free samples to customers
  • 17
    Efforts geared towards establishing and maintaining good image for a company is termed?
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    (C)
    public relations
  • 18
    Which of the following is sent as a reply to an inquiry?
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    (E)
    Quotation
  • 19
    Which of the following statements best describes net profit? The excess of
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    (A)
    total revenue over total expenditure
  • 20
    A business is in existence primarily to?
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    (A)
    make profit
  • 21
    A number of shops under one roof is the feature of a?
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    (C)
    department store
  • 22
    An agreement between two parties which will give rise to rights and obligation is known as?
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    (B)
    a contract
  • 23
    Auctions and Tenders become binding when they are?
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    (A)
    accepted
  • 24
    The organizing efforts of consumers to protect themselves against the unfair practices of business is called?
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    (B)
    consumerism
  • 25
    Which of the following is the most suitable means of transporting bulky goods from Lagos to Kaduna? By
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    (A)
    Train
  • 26
    Which of the following is the quickest and accurate means of communication?
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    (D)
    Telex
  • 27
    Which of the following is the safest means of sending a postal order from Lagos to a friend in Jos?
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    (B)
    Recorded delivery
  • 28
    One of the objectives of the indigenisation programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria is to?
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    (D)
    maximize local retention of profits
  • 29
    The law which stipulate that labels should give an accurate account of a product is the?
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    (C)
    trade description act
  • 30
    Which of the following is not an essential of a contract?
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    (C)
    All contracts written out
  • 31
    One advantage of personal selling is?
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    (B)
    immediate feedback
  • 32
    Charges paid by a for staying at at a port beyond agreed sailing time is called?
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    (E)
    demurrage
  • 33
    Entrepot Trade refers to?
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    (E)
    import for re-port
  • 34
    Which of following could account for a favourable balance of payment?
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    (D)
    higher expert than imports
  • 35
    Which of the following is not part of the facilities provided by the Nigerian Ports Authority?
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    (C)
    Collection of customs duties
  • 36
    The main purpose of branding is to?
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    (B)
    differentiate goods from other similar goods made by other producers
  • 37
    An individual who makes the final use of goods and services provided by a firm is the?
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    (C)
    consumer
  • 38
    The organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) is an example of a?
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    (A)
    cartel
  • 39
    When a business is insolvent it may result in?
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    (C)
    liquidation
  • 40
    In insurance the term Uberrimae fidei stands for?
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    (A)
    utmost good faith
  • 41
    Fidelity guarantee is an insurance cover against loss arising from?
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    (C)
    dishonest staff
  • 42
    Which of the following is a type of marine insurance?
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    (B)
    Freight
  • 43
    The word Ltd written after the name of a company means that?
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    (C)
    members are liable to the extent of their holding
  • 44
    Which of the following is not required in a Memorandum of Association? The
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    (C)
    names of the Board of Directors
  • 45
    The amount paid by the insurance company to the insured upon giving up his policy is called?
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    (A)
    Surrender value
  • 46
    The amount paid by the assured to the insurer is called?
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    (B)
    premium
  • 47
    With the exception of life assurance and personal accident insurance, contracts of insurance are contracts of?
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    (B)
    indemnity
  • 48
    An author's exclusive right to published and unpublished works is known as?
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    (C)
    copyright
  • 49
    Which of the following is a function of money?
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    (C)
    Standard for deferred payment
  • 50
    An overdraft is usually granted a?
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    (C)
    current account holder
  • 51
    which of the following documents may be used when an importer requires a longer period of credit before settlement?
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    (E)
    bill of exchange
  • 52
    the value of anything expressed in monetary terms is the?
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    (B)
    price
  • 53
    which of the following is not a means of making payment to a businessman?
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    (E)
    statements
  • 54
    the production of goods in anticipation of demand is made possible by?
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    (B)
    warehousing
  • 55
    total sales less total returns inwards is called?
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    (E)
    net sales
  • 56
    which of the following currencies does/do not belong to any country within the ECOWAS?
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    (E)
    kwasha and shilling
  • 57
    which of the following is not a means of raising capital by a promoter?
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    (A)
    goodwill
  • 58
    which of the following is a feature of co-operative society?
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    (D)
    democratic controll and management
  • 59
    a company has recently advertised an issue of one million ordinary shares of 50kobo and 65kobo per share.wen the issue is fully paid the company will collect?
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    (C)
    N650,000.00
  • 60
    which of the following is not the function of a small? retailer
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    (E)
    selling in large quantities
  • 61
    a speculator in the stock exchange market who sells securities in expectation of a fall in their prices is called?
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    (C)
    a bear
  • 62
    an association formed by Tyre manufacturers to safeguard and promote their interests is known as
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    (E)
    trade association
  • 63
    the reward of capital is?
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    (B)
    interest
  • 64
    to inform the buyer that the goods are in transit,the seller sends him?
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    (D)
    an advice note
  • 65
    the main source of income for a limited liability company is?
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    (E)
    share subscrptions
  • 66
    the authorised capital of a company is also referred to as it's?
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    (D)
    nominal capital
  • 67
    which of the following is an aspect of the marketing concept?
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    (B)
    sales orientation
  • 68
    a study to discover consumers preferences and needs is called?
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    (B)
    consumer orientation
  • 69
    a partnership agreement specifying the relationship amongst partners is called?
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    (D)
    partnership deed
  • 70
    management can be defined as?
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    (B)
    implementation of business decisions
  • 71
    The term capital account in international trade includes?
    I.foreign investment
    II.long-term lending
    III. short-term lending
    IV.foreign exchange reserve
    V.short-term borrowing.
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    (A)
    I & II only
  • 72
    money spent for the day-to-day running of a business is called?
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    (B)
    working capital
  • 73
    which of the following is not a fixed asset of a business?
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    (A)
    sundry debtors
  • 74
    the main purpose of establishing a public corporation is to?
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    (C)
    provide essential services
  • 75
    a document that regulates the internal operations of a company is known as?
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    (B)
    articles of association
  • 76
    which of the following is not a reason for imposing a tariff? to
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    (C)
    encourage imports
  • 77
    customs duties are?
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    (E)
    import tariffs
  • 78
    which of the following documents transfers title to goods?
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    (C)
    bill of lading
  • 79
    The purchase of one company by another is called?
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    (B)
    merger
  • 80
    The main object of a cartel agreement is to control?
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    (A)
    output to maintain price
  • 81
    Which of the following concepts is concerned with determining the business objectives and how they can be achieved?
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    (A)
    Planning
  • 82
    A holding company assumes control of its subsidiaries through?
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    (C)
    majority shareholding
  • 83
    The accomplishment of a good company's objective by guiding and motivating subordinates is known as?
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    (E)
    Directing
  • 84
    The taking over by state of ownership and control of certain business enterprises is known as?
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    (B)
    nationalization
  • 85
    The concept of marketing as a process which begins and ends with the needs and wants of the consumer rather than those of the organization is called?
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    (B)
    consumer orientation
  • 86
    Which of the following is not an advantage of advertising? It
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    (D)
    improves the quality of products
  • 87
    Which of the following is the acceptable classification of warehouse?
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    (E)
    Private, public and bonded warehouse
  • 88
    A cheque made payable to "bearer"
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    (C)
    can be negotiated for cash by any holder
  • 89
    Which of the following arguments are in favour of establishing ECOWAS? I. The countries concerned would be able to expand market beyound their territorial boundaries.
    II. Currency union is the final objective of member countries
    III. Capital movement is not allowed across the boundaries
    IV. Free movement across the borders of members would be allowed.
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    (C)
    I, II & IV only
  • 90
    Which of the following countries is not a member of ECOWAS?
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    (E)
    Cameroun
  • 91
    The major dealers on stock exchange market are the?
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    (B)
    jobbers
  • 92
    The selection and promotion of staff in an organization is the function of the?
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    (C)
    personnel department
  • 93
    A trade document signed by a representative of the country to which goods are being sent is called?
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    (E)
    consular invoice
  • 94
    Which of the following is not an element of the marketing mix?
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    (D)
    Merchandising
  • 95
    Retail outlets which sell from specialized vans are?
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    (E)
    mobile shops