Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q1
β Answer: B
Government policies relating to the establishment and operations of businessess are targeted at
A
even spread of facilities and employment
B
the general improvement of the economy
C
increasing the profits of business owners
D
Diversification and expansion of businesses.
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q1
β Answer: B
The pivot on which the wheel of commerce rotates is
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JAMB 2000
Q2
β Answer: D
The share capital value that forms part of the balance sheet total is the
B
called-up capital share capital
C
authorised share capital
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q3
β Answer: A
Bank overdraft as a short term source of fund is
B
granted to a newly opened account
C
repayable after more than a year
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q3
β Answer: B
Land as a factor of production does not vary in
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q4
β Answer: C
The measure of independence available to the individual buisness units that come together is the main difference between
A
vertical and horizontal integration
D
consortium and amalgamation
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q4
β Answer: C
Whhich of the following services does a lawyer render?
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q5
β Answer: C
The major factors that facilitate merchadising are
A
communication, advertising and banking
B
Trading. Warehousing and production
C
Banking, insurance and transportation
D
Management, insurance and advertising Use the information below to answer questions 6 and 7
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q5
β Answer: C
The partner that only contributes part of the capital used in the formation and running of a business is known as
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q6
β Answer: B
What is the total fixed capital?
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q6
β Answer: B
One major advantage of a credit and thrift cooperatives is that
A
it can approach governemnt for a loan
B
it encourages saving habits C . there are no legal restrictions
D
each member has a vote during meetings,
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q7
β Answer: D
Determine the circulating capital
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q8
β Answer: A
The term PLC implies that the shares are availble
A
publicly on the stock exhange
B
privately on the stock exchnage
C
to the public at the comapny
D
publicly in commercial banks
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q9
β Answer: B
The application of division of labour should generally bring about
A
increase in the variety of goods and services
B
increase in the quantity of goods and services
C
cheapness of goods and services
D
cost effiiciency in the production of goods and services
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q10
β Answer: D
On liquidation of a public limited liability company, the residual owners are the
D
ordinary share holders [PAGE 16]
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q11
β Answer: C
Prodcution involves
A
changing the form of goods, moving and making them available as needed
B
making goods available where and when needed
C
the manufacturing of goods and provisions of services
D
the assembling of all necessary parts to produce a finished product
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q12
β Answer: D
Which of these is both merit and demerit in partnership?
D
The withdrawal of a major partner
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q14
β Answer: D
The insurance principle that requires full disclosure of information on the insured is known as
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q17
β Answer: C
The fucntion of a merchant wholesaler is to
A
buy in bulk, store and sell to retailers as desired
B
bring buyers and sellers together
C
Possess title to the good store and sell to retailers
D
find markets for producers
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q18
β Answer: D
The computer using linear integrated circuit technology coupled with quantification of data in terms of length and distance is known as
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q19
β Answer: C
Ocean liners are subdivided into
A
cargo liners and tramp liners
B
coastal liners and cargo liners
C
passenger liners and cargo liners
D
passenger liners and tramp liners
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q20
β Answer: A
The current trends in retailing competion in Nigeria are
A
self service, after sales service and branding strategies
B
branding, enterprising and differentiation of goods and services
C
advertising and sales promotion strategies
D
after sales services and sales promotion strategies
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q21
β Answer: B
The main factors militating against the rapid growth of trade in Nigeria are
A
Inadequate transportation network and huge capital outlay
B
Lack of good transportation network and insecurity of investments
C
Lack of motivation and government attitude towards trade
D
Huge capital outlay and government attitude to trade
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q22
β Answer: D
Mr. Olatunde took up a fire insurance on a property valued at N1000 and the amount insured is N800. The property caught fire causing a loss of N400. If the insurance was taken with the clause βwith averageβ what is the amount to be paid by the insurance company
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q23
β Answer: C
The Central Bank differs from commercial banks becasue it
A
renders services to customers
B
carries out foreign exchange transactions
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q24
β Answer: A
Tourists with no fixed address in a town may receive their letters from the post office through a
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q25
β Answer: C
An invoice can be described as a
A
contractual agreemnt for the sale of goods
B
receipts containing necessary information about the goods
C
document specifying quantity, description, prices and total value of purchases
D
letter specifying the contractul sales of goods between two parties.
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q26
β Answer: A
Product Price Customer Promotion Place The chart above represents the
A
marketing mix relationship
C
promotion mix relationship
D
advertising mix relationship
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q27
β Answer: D
The role of public relations is principally to
A
sustain good relationship [PAGE 17]
B
advertise a firmβs product
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q28
β Answer: C
The pratice whereby soft drink manufacturers give away caps, bags and other items when consumers buy their product is a form of
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q30
β Answer: A
The major condition for obtaining loan in thrift credit and loans cooperative societies is
A
provision of collateral security
B
a high level of eductaion
C
an approved project plan
D
possession of a large business.
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q31
β Answer: C
The type of advertising that seeks to persuade consumers to buy a particular product is
B
mass and sopecific advertising
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q32
β Answer: A
The most important advantage of personal selling is that it
A
allows sellers to perceive buyerβs needs
B
takes place easily on the highways
C
allows sellers to sell their goods quickly
D
takes place without the permission of governemnt
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q33
β Answer: B
The stock exchange helps to provide capital for industrial projects becasue it
A
determnines value of shares, stocks and other securities
B
assists companies to change their securi ties into cash
C
assists goverment in implementing its monetary policies
D
renders agency servcives to organisations and governments
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q36
β Answer: B
The instument establishing the Economic Community of West African state in 1975 is
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q39
β Answer: A
The primary objective of a trade association is to
A
exchange information and negotiate as a pres sure group
B
establish easy link with government
C
undertake research work on behalf of members
D
Operates as a group against other groups
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q40
β Answer: B
One of the functions of the Niger Basin Commission is to
A
ensure eqaul treatment of African Nations
B
map out regulations that will guide all forms of navigation
C
foster close co-operation among West African nations
D
guaranteed freedom of navigation for all West African nations
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q41
β Answer: C
The legal aspect of business is designed to
A
protect infact industries from collapse
B
safeguard consumers from undue business practices
C
protect business organisation and consumers
D
encourage free exchange among businesses
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q43
β Answer: A
An aspect of the law which allows an exclusive right for a limited number of years is a
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q44
β Answer: B
The basis elements of a valid contract are
A
offer, acceptance, consideration and witness [PAGE 18]
B
offer, acceptance, capacity, legality and consider ation
C
offer, acceptance, intention, capacity and legality
D
offer, intention, acceptance and legality
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q45
β Answer: B
In an organisation, civic consideration arises from
A
its social negative impacts on the community
B
its operations within the environment
C
the profit derived from the environemnt
D
the fact that it is registered in that locality
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q46
β Answer: D
The main difference between nationalization and indigenization in terms of
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q47
β Answer: B
After registration, a certificate of trading is usually issued to
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q49
β Answer: A
Which of the following group of countries are members of the Niger Basin Commission?
A
The Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso and Nigeria
B
Ghana, Liberia and the Republic of Benin.
C
Mali, Liberia and Nigeria.
D
Ghana, Burkina Faso and Chad.
Commerce
JAMB 2000
Q50
β Answer: D
The first known legislation to protect consumer right in Nigeria is the
D
Food and drugs act. Commerce 2001