JAMB - Commerce (1994)

  • 1
    Commerce is defined as the study of how
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    (C)
    man buys, sells and distributes goods and services
  • 2
    The type of activity which turns processed raw materials into consumer and industrial goods is described as
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    (B)
    manufacturing
  • 3
    The production process that combines two or more raw materials into one end product is
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    (B)
    blending
  • 4
    A demonstration of social responsibility by a business is the payment of
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    (A)
    taxes to government
  • 5
    A distinguishing characteristics of a limited liability company is that it
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    (C)
    can sue and be sued
  • 6
    Which of the following takes place when firms producing at different stages in the same industry combine?
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    (B)
    vertical integration
  • 7
    Which of the following groups is paid first when a firm liquidates?
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    (A)
    Preference shareholders
  • 8
    Compulsory dissolution of a business can arise from
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    (B)
    a declaration by a court of law
  • 9
    What are fixtures and fittings in a balance sheet?
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    (C)
    fixed assets
  • 10
    Governments impose import duties for the following reasons EXCEPT
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    (C)
    to discourage the redistribution of income at home
  • 11
    Sole enterprise may flourish best in
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    (B)
    a retailing business
  • 12
    The use of coin-operated machines to sell goods is a form of
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    (B)
    retailing
  • 13
    What is the major function of the wholesaler?
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    (B)
    buying in bulk and selling in small quantities
  • 14
    The rate at which a country's exports exchange for its imports is called
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    (D)
    terms of trade
  • 15
    The difference between the total payments for imports and the receipts from exports within a given period is referred to as
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    (A)
    balance of payments
  • 16
    A pro forma invoice is NOT required when
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    (C)
    dealing regularly with a customer
  • 17
    Which of the following statements is TRUE about sea transport?
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    (C)
    all ships are insured separately from the crew
  • 18
    The postal organization which preceded the Nigerian Postal Service is
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    (D)
    Post and Telegraph
  • 19
    Goods discharged from ships on which import duties have not been paid are kept in the
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    (D)
    bonded warehouse
  • 20
    A sole proprietor insured his goods worth N200,000 for half the value. There was a fire accident in which goods valued N80,000 were destroyed. The value of compensation expected from the insurer is
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    (B)
    N80,000
  • 21
    One of the effects of the devaluation of the Naira is that the
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    (D)
    imports that can be bought with the naira have become costlier
  • 22
    Drawing two parallel lines across a cheque means that it has to be paid into the account of the
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    (A)
    payee
  • 23
    The financial institution established to boost Nigeria's trade with the rest of the world is called
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    (D)
    Nigerian Export-Import Bank
  • 24
    Which of the following is both direct and indirect credit enterprise?
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    (A)
    A co-operative and thrift society
  • 25
    The business in the stock exchange is characterized essentially by
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    (A)
    dealing
  • 26
    The second tier security market is
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    (B)
    a member of the Nigeria stock exchange
  • 27
    The element of the marketing mix are
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    (A)
    product promotion, place and price
  • 28
    Which of the following items has the shortest effect on the consumer
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    (B)
    innovation
  • 29
    Which of the following is a form of sales promotion
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    (B)
    offering free sample
  • 30
    One advantage of personal selling over all other elements of promotion is that
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    (A)
    it can provide instant feedback
  • 31
    Which of the following must be present in an agency by agreement?
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    (A)
    intentions
  • 32
    An agreement to sell is distinguishable from sale because in the former, the transfer of goods is
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    (C)
    deferred
  • 33
    Mr Amusa says to Mr Bello 'i will sell you this hat for N30'. And Mr Bello replied 'i will pay N29'. The contract is
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    (D)
    an offer but no acceptance
  • 34
    Nationalization of an industry means that its ownership becomes that of
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    (A)
    government
  • 35
    The comprehensive import supervision scheme was set up by the federal government in order to
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    (D)
    ensue that import into Nigeria are of the correct quality, value and quantity
  • 36
    Which of the following has power to order withdrawal of a particular food item from circulation?
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    (C)
    Food and Drug Department of the Federal Ministry of health
  • 37
    Which of the following maxims negate the principle of collective bargaining?
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    (C)
    only members of the union can benefit from agreements negotiated by the union
  • 38
    NACCIMA stands for
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    (D)
    Nigerian association of Chambers of commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
  • 39
    For establishment of a powerful consumers' association in Nigeria to exist, there must be
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    (D)
    freedom from external influence
  • 40
    which of the following is the most important business resource?
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    (D)
    manpower
  • 41
    The harmonious relationship among the various units in an organization is ensured through
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    (D)
    leadership
  • 42
    The principle of span of control stipulates that
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    (D)
    the number of employee reporting to one superior should be kept to workable maximum
  • 43
    Which of the following makes other functions of business its appendages?
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    (B)
    marketing
  • 44
    The use of computer in modern banking industry is a reflection of
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    (D)
    technological development
  • 45
    When an oil exploring and mining company builds a health center in one of the communities where it operates, such a company is
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    (C)
    fulfilling part of its social responsibilty