COMMERCE POST JAMB PAST QUESTIONS

COMMERCE POST JAMB PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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When an industry or company is nationalized, the state becomes

the majority shareholder

the only shareholder

an equal shareholder with other individuals

the minority shareholder

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

Companies Decree, 1968

Banks and Other Financial Institutions Decree, 1991

Trade Disputes Decree, 1976

Companies and Allied Matters Decree, 1990

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

creditors

debtors

directors

shareholders

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A term which indicates that a share is temporarily suspended is

stock

bond

ex-dividend

cum-dividend

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

marketing

production

finance

personnel

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Commerce makes it possible for man to live in a …

complex and organized society

society characterized by dependency

society characterized by subsistency

simple and organized society

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Under normal circumstances, a business enterprise can be ideally structured

around the personalities in the enterprise

by product, function or territories

on the basis of an order from stockholders

on the ruling of the management

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

economic environment

social environment

legal environment

political environment

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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

segmentation

differentiation

identification

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about sea transport?

all ships have specific routes to ply

all ships must be insured at every journey

all ships are insured separately from the crew

all ships normally arrive at their destination with goods

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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

subrogation

re-insurance

indemnity

contribution

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The ECOBANK is the initiative of

some well-meaning Nigerian shareholders

West African States to foster trade

the Lagos State Government to enhance capital mobilization

the Federal Government of Nigeria

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Which of the following is the most important business resource?

money

management

manpower

materials

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

interest on loans

taxes to government

premium for insurance

dividends to shareholders

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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 payments

balance of trade

comparative advantage

comparative cost advantage

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An example of a consumer protection agency is the

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

Federal Environmental Protection Agency

Nigerian Medical Association

Nigerian Bar Association

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

an acquisition

vertical integration

horizontal integration

lateral merger

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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

I and III only

I and II only

II and III only

III and IV only

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

there is poor enlightenment about consumer rights

the government is not favourably disposed towards consumerism

the consumers have no medium for expressing their feelings.

the consumers are too many

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

type of demand

type of supply

price of the goods

nature of the services rendered

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The business organization in which shareholders have equal votes is

limited liability

sole proprietorship

partnership

co-operative

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

honest and committed leadership

financial and moral support from the public

freedom from external influence

allocation of goods from the producers

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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?

50.0%

66.6%

23.3%

33.3%

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Sole enterprise may flourish best in

a mining business

a retailing business

an oil exploration business

a car assembly business

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

economic development

competitive development

scientific development

technological development

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

merging

conditioning

blending

synthesis

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A major liability of a commercial bank arises from

loans and advances

overdrafts

customers’ deposits

staff allowances

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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= 7.65 million

=N= 17.00 million

=N= 9.35 million

=N= 24.65 million

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

Refinancing and Reinvesting Faculty

Refinancing and Recording Faculty

Refinancing and Rediscounting Faculty

Recording and Rediscounting Faculty

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NACCIMA stands for

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

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

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

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

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Freight note is a document

used by government to transport goods from one country to another

issued by a shipping company giving details of charges

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

used for payment for imported goods

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The least of the advantages of indigenization is that

the standard of living of the indigenes is improved

entrepreneurial skills is developed

foreigners’ domination is avoided

the economy is controlled by the nationals

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A distinguishing characteristic of a limited liability company is that is

is a collection of many sole proprietors

can sue and be sued

has limited resources

is a multiple partnership

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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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Management is described as

getting things done through people

the people in authority in an organization

implementation of business decisions

the number of levels in an organisation

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A public limited company can raise long-term loans through

the capital market

discount houses

the money market

bank overdrafts

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

Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Nigerian Industrial Development Bank

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

manufacturers of food and drugs from charging excessive prices

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

importation of food and drugs that can be locally manufactured

adulteration of food and drugs sold in the country

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Motivation is an essential element in management because it

leads to the improvement of staff welfare

helps to eliminate industrial disharmony

reduces friction among the organisation’s objectives

encourages individuals to work towards achieving the organisation’s objectives

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

par value

stock value

discounted value

face value

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

statement, order, invoice, delivery note and debit note

invoice, order, statement, debit note and delivery note

order, delivery note, invoice, debit note and statement

debit note, order, delivery note, invoice and statement

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

Ministry of Commerce and Tourism

Chambers of Commerce

Ministry of Finance

Export Promotion Council

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

political environment

social environment

legal environment

economic environment

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Shares can be forfeited for

violent activities at the Annual General Meetings

non-payment of any due to the company

non-attending three annual general meetings consecutively

non-payment of call money

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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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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 III only

I and II only

II and III only

I, II and III

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

conglomeration

horizontal integration

cartel

vertical integration

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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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The ordinary shareholders enjoy the following rights EXCEPT the right to

receive dividends at a predetermined rate

elect the board of directors

participate in additional issues of shares

vote at annual general meetings

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