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COMMERCE POST JAMB PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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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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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%

50.0%

23.3%

66.6%

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

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry

Nigerian Industrial Development Bank

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

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

merging

synthesis

blending

conditioning

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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

III and IV only

I and II only

II and III only

I and III only

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A public limited company can raise long-term loans through

the capital market

bank overdrafts

the money market

discount houses

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Commerce makes it possible for man to live in a …

society characterized by dependency

complex and organized society

society characterized by subsistency

simple and organized society

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Which of the following is the most important business resource?

management

manpower

materials

money

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

face value

stock value

discounted value

par value

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A major liability of a commercial bank arises from

customers’ deposits

loans and advances

staff allowances

overdrafts

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

vertical integration

an acquisition

lateral merger

horizontal integration

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

collect money from their members

raise investment finance among their members

educate their members

disburse money to their members

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

economic development

technological development

competitive development

scientific development

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

Political, Cultural and Labour

Competition, Industry and Product

Economic, Social and Legal

Competition, Labour and Political

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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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A term which indicates that a share is temporarily suspended is

ex-dividend

cum-dividend

bond

stock

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

invoice, order, statement, debit note and delivery note

order, delivery note, invoice, debit note and statement

debit note, order, delivery note, invoice and statement

statement, order, invoice, delivery note and debit note

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NACCIMA stands for

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

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

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

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

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

horizontal integration

cartel

vertical integration

conglomeration

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Shares can be forfeited for

non-payment of any due to the company

violent activities at the Annual General Meetings

non-attending three annual general meetings consecutively

non-payment of call money

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

Chambers of Commerce

Ministry of Finance

Export Promotion Council

Ministry of Commerce and Tourism

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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

balance of payments

comparative cost advantage

comparative advantage

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

nature of the services rendered

type of demand

type of supply

price of the goods

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Management is described as

the people in authority in an organization

implementation of business decisions

getting things done through people

the number of levels in an organisation

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

be consumer oriented

sell through outlets

advertise the goods

train their personnel

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

ordinary warehouse

public warehouse

private warehouse

bonded warehouse

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

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

adulteration of food and drugs sold in the country

importation of food and drugs that can be locally manufactured

manufacturers of food and drugs from charging excessive prices

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The business organization in which shareholders have equal votes is

partnership

sole proprietorship

limited liability

co-operative

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

political environment

economic environment

legal environment

social environment

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

financial and moral support from the public

allocation of goods from the producers

honest and committed leadership

freedom from external influence

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The least of the advantages of indigenization is that

entrepreneurial skills is developed

foreigners’ domination is avoided

the standard of living of the indigenes is improved

the economy is controlled by the nationals

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An example of a consumer protection agency is the

Federal Environmental Protection Agency

Nigerian Bar Association

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

Nigerian Medical Association

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

production

marketing

personnel

finance

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Motivation is an essential element in management because it

reduces friction among the organisation’s objectives

encourages individuals to work towards achieving the organisation’s objectives

leads to the improvement of staff welfare

helps to eliminate industrial disharmony

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

shareholders

debtors

directors

creditors

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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

contribution

subrogation

re-insurance

indemnity

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A distinguishing characteristic of a limited liability company is that is

is a collection of many sole proprietors

is a multiple partnership

can sue and be sued

has limited resources

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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

identification

penetration

segmentation

differentiation

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

interest on loans

premium for insurance

taxes to government

dividends to shareholders

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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 ECOBANK is the initiative of

some well-meaning Nigerian shareholders

the Federal Government of Nigeria

West African States to foster trade

the Lagos State Government to enhance capital mobilization

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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= 24.65 million

=N= 9.35 million

=N= 17.00 million

=N= 7.65 million

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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

Trade Disputes Decree, 1976

Companies Decree, 1968

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Freight note is a document

used for payment for imported goods

used by government to transport goods from one country to another

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

issued by a shipping company giving details of charges

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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, II and III

II and III only

I and II only

I and III only

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Under normal circumstances, a business enterprise can be ideally structured

by product, function or territories

on the ruling of the management

on the basis of an order from stockholders

around the personalities in the enterprise

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When an industry or company is nationalized, the state becomes

the only shareholder

the majority shareholder

an equal shareholder with other individuals

the minority shareholder

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