COMMERCE POST JAMB PAST QUESTIONS

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Shares can be forfeited for

non-attending three annual general meetings consecutively

non-payment of any due to the company

violent activities at the Annual General Meetings

non-payment of call money

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In the case of a voluntary liquidation of a business, the receiver is appointed by the

debtors

directors

creditors

shareholders

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Which of these sets of external environmental factors affect a business operation?

Political, Cultural and Labour

Economic, Social and Legal

Competition, Labour and Political

Competition, Industry and Product

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Commerce makes it possible for man to live in a …

simple and organized society

society characterized by dependency

society characterized by subsistency

complex and organized society

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The business organization in which shareholders have equal votes is

limited liability

co-operative

partnership

sole proprietorship

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An example of a consumer protection agency is the

Nigerian Bar Association

Nigerian Medical Association

Federal Environmental Protection Agency

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

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The breaking down of a market into separate and identifiable elements each with its own special product requirements is known as market

penetration

differentiation

identification

segmentation

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The practice by which an insurance company accepts a very large risk and later shares it with other insurance companies is called

indemnity

subrogation

contribution

re-insurance

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Freight note is a document

used by government to transport goods from one country to another

given by an importer to pay for goods at a future period

used for payment for imported goods

issued by a shipping company giving details of charges

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When an industry or company is nationalized, the state becomes

an equal shareholder with other individuals

the majority shareholder

the only shareholder

the minority shareholder

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The existing system of governance and the administrative sub-divisions of a country which described as

social environment

political environment

economic environment

legal environment

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Under normal circumstances, a business enterprise can be ideally structured

on the ruling of the management

by product, function or territories

around the personalities in the enterprise

on the basis of an order from stockholders

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Which of the following gives the correct order in which the listed documents are used?

order, delivery note, invoice, debit note and statement

debit note, order, delivery note, invoice and statement

invoice, order, statement, debit note and delivery note

statement, order, invoice, delivery note and debit note

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Which of the following is the most important business resource?

money

management

materials

manpower

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The use of computers in modern banking industry is a reflection of

scientific development

economic development

technological development

competitive development

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A term which indicates that a share is temporarily suspended is

ex-dividend

cum-dividend

bond

stock

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The least of the advantages of indigenization is that

the economy is controlled by the nationals

the standard of living of the indigenes is improved

entrepreneurial skills is developed

foreigners’ domination is avoided

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The overriding objective of the Food and Drug Act in Nigeria is to prevent the

importation of food and drugs that can be locally manufactured

manufacturers of food and drugs from charging excessive prices

consumption of food and drugs not tested by the ministries of health

adulteration of food and drugs sold in the country

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What are the factors with which commercial undertakings can be distinguished?
I           Size of the undertakings
II          Profits generated
III        forms of ownership
IV        Location of the undertakings

II and III only

I and II only

I and III only

III and IV only

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For the establishment of a powerful consumers’ association in Nigeria to exist, there must be

allocation of goods from the producers

honest and committed leadership

financial and moral support from the public

freedom from external influence

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An underlying principle in the marketing of goods is that firms should

sell through outlets

train their personnel

advertise the goods

be consumer oriented

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A demonstration of social responsibility by a business is the payment of

premium for insurance

interest on loans

taxes to government

dividends to shareholders

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The most important piece of legislation governing business and commercial activities in Nigeria currently is the

Companies and Allied Matters Decree, 1990

Banks and Other Financial Institutions Decree, 1991

Companies Decree, 1968

Trade Disputes Decree, 1976

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A company earned a total revenue of =N=108 million with a total cost of =N=91 million in 1991. If it paid 45% tax on its gross profit for that year, determine its net profit.

=N= 9.35 million

=N= 7.65 million

=N= 17.00 million

=N= 24.65 million

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NACCIMA stands for

Nigerian-American Centre for Culture, Industries, Mines and Arts

Nigerian Association for Culture, Civics, Industries, Minerals and Arts

Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

National Agency for Culture, Civilization, Investments, Manufacturing and Agriculture

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Goods discharged from ships on which import duties have not been paid are kept in the

private warehouse

bonded warehouse

ordinary warehouse

public warehouse

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Which of the following makes other functions of business its appendages?

marketing

personnel

production

finance

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The merger of two companies producing the same type of products is an example of

horizontal integration

vertical integration

lateral merger

an acquisition

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The nominal value of a share as specified in the Memorandum of Association and the share certificate is the

face value

par value

discounted value

stock value

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The difference between the total payments for imports and the receipts from exports within a given period is referred to as

balance of trade

comparative advantage

comparative cost advantage

balance of payments

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A public limited company can raise long-term loans through

discount houses

the money market

bank overdrafts

the capital market

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about sea transport?

all ships have specific routes to ply

all ships are insured separately from the crew

all ships normally arrive at their destination with goods

all ships must be insured at every journey

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What of the above are requirements for admission into the second-tier securities market?
I. Companies must be registered as private limited liability companies.
II. Companies must have not less than 100 shareholders.
III. No shareholder may have more than 75% of issued share capital.

I and II only

II and III only

I, II and III

I and III only

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The assets, liabilities and general management of a distressed bank may be taken over by

Nigerian Industrial Development Bank

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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RRF as a scheme introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria means

Recording and Rediscounting Faculty

Refinancing and Reinvesting Faculty

Refinancing and Rediscounting Faculty

Refinancing and Recording Faculty

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Which of the following takes place when firms producing at different stages in the same industry combine?

horizontal integration

conglomeration

vertical integration

cartel

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A distinguishing characteristic of a limited liability company is that is

has limited resources

is a multiple partnership

is a collection of many sole proprietors

can sue and be sued

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A major liability of a commercial bank arises from

staff allowances

loans and advances

overdrafts

customers’ deposits

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The main function of thrift, credit and loans co-operative societies is to

raise investment finance among their members

educate their members

collect money from their members

disburse money to their members

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If a firm’s turnover is =N=15,000 and the cost of goods sold is =N= 10,000, what is the percentage of gross profit on sales?

33.3%

23.3%

66.6%

50.0%

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The ordinary shareholders enjoy the following rights EXCEPT the right to

elect the board of directors

receive dividends at a predetermined rate

participate in additional issues of shares

vote at annual general meetings

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The activities of consumers association in Nigeria have not been effective because

the consumers have no medium for expressing their feelings.

there is poor enlightenment about consumer rights

the government is not favourably disposed towards consumerism

the consumers are too many

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The body that organizes, promotes and participates in local and foreign trade fairs is the

Export Promotion Council

Chambers of Commerce

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Commerce and Tourism

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The production process that combines two or more raw materials into one end product is

synthesis

blending

merging

conditioning

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Management is described as

implementation of business decisions

the people in authority in an organization

the number of levels in an organisation

getting things done through people

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Motivation is an essential element in management because it

helps to eliminate industrial disharmony

encourages individuals to work towards achieving the organisation’s objectives

reduces friction among the organisation’s objectives

leads to the improvement of staff welfare

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Sole enterprise may flourish best in

a mining business

an oil exploration business

a car assembly business

a retailing business

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One of the criteria for differentiating consumer markets from industrial ones is the

type of demand

nature of the services rendered

type of supply

price of the goods

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The existing system of governance and the administrative sub-divisions of a country which described as

legal environment

economic environment

social environment

political environment

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The ECOBANK is the initiative of

the Federal Government of Nigeria

some well-meaning Nigerian shareholders

the Lagos State Government to enhance capital mobilization

West African States to foster trade

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