1. A proforma invoice is not required when __.
A. dealing regularly with a customer
B. quoting for the supply of goods
C. goods are sent on approval
D. final prices are uncertain
2. A distinguishing characteristic of a limited liability company is that __.
A. is a collection of many sole proprietors
B. can sue and be sued
C. is a multiple partnership
D. has limited resources
3. Construction activities include the building of houses and roads as well as __.
A. shoe-making
B. black smiting
C. brick laying
D. car assembling
4. Which of the following information is contained in the Articles of Association of a limited liability company?
A. Objectives of the company
B. Rights and obligations of directors
C. Amount of share capital
D. Limitation of liability of share holders
5. Which of the following contributed least to the evolution of commercial activities in Nigeria?
A. Development of banks
B. Development of transportation
C. Development of currencies
D. Development of trader's union
6. One of the factors which critically determines the choice of occupation is __.
A. skill
B. training
C. interest
D. aptitude
7. Tourists with no fixed address in a town may receive letters from the post office through __.
A. poste resante
B. recorded delivery
C. post master
D. parcel post
8. On liquidation of a public limited liability company, the residual owners are the __.
A. debenture holders
B. creditors
C. preference shareholders
D. ordinary shareholders
9. The major factors that facilitate merchandising are __.
A. banking, insurance and transportation
B. management, insurance, and advertising
C. communication, advertising, and banking
D. trading, warehousing and production
10. The pivot on which the wheel of commerce rotates is __.
A. tariff
B. taxation
C. price
D. trade
11. The major procedures in the purchase and sale of goods are enquiry __.
A. order, sale and invoice
B. quotation, order and invoice
C. placement, order and invoice
D. bargain, order and invoice
12. An advantage of hire purchase to the customer is the __.
A. low interest rate chargeable
B. increase in turn over and profits
C. economics of scale in production
D. possession of goods before payment
13. The agency in Nigeria which ensures that products confirm to government quality specifications is the
A. Nigerian Consumers Association
B. Standards Organization of Nigeria
C. Nigerian Chamber of Commerce
D. Manufacturer's Association of Nigeria.
14. The most widely used computer language that focuses on solving science-oriented problems is __.
A. COBOL
B. ADA
C. BASIC
D. FORTRAN
15. An essential factor for evaluating the different sources of funds for a business is the __.
A. ownership structure of the business concern
B. burden of cost and repayment
C. size and the type of the business
D. decree establishing the business
16. In the primary market, new shares are issued through __.
A. personal selling, publicity and advertising
B. advertising, a prospectus and a bill of exchange
C. a prospectus, an offer for sale and placing
D. a prospectus, offer for sale and a bill of exchange
17. One of the advantages of commercialization is that it __.
A. increases the salaries of workers
B. encourages entrepreneurship
C. gives workers on-the-job training
D. motivates government to establish more business
18.
From the above data, calculate the rate of turn over.
A. 218 times
B. 3.50 times
C. 3.00 times
D. 2.00 times
19. Which of the following confirms the accuracy of the duty charged on imported goods?
A. Consular invoice
B. An indent
C. Shipping note
D. import duty
20. The type of communication from a superior to a subordinate in an organization is referred to as __.
A. downward communication
B. horizontal communication
C. lateral communication
D. upward communication
21. The safety and quality of products are the social responsibility of __.
A. the Manufacturer's Association of Nigeria
B. the Corporate Affairs Commission
C. business organization
D. the Standard Organization of Nigeria
22. The members of ECOWAS include?
A. Togo, Nigeria and Ghana
B. Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Niger and Mauritania
C. Guinea, Mali, Cameroon and Nigeria
D. Nigeria, Chad, Gabon and Cape Verde
23. One of the functions of Nigeria Ports Authority is the provision of __.
A. facilities to ensure that goods get to their destinations
B. courier services to ensure specific delivery
C. shelter for operators of cargoes
D. facilities to enhance the speedy loading and offloading of cargoes
24. A document which advertises the shares of a company is known as __.
A. deed
B. prospectus
C. dividend warrant
D. memorandum of satisfaction
25. An association to which all Chambers of Commerce in Nigeria are affiliated is the __.
A. National Association of Chambers of Commerce
B. Nigeria Labour Congress
C. Nigeria Stock Exchange
D. Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture
26. An aspect of commerce that facilitates the distribution of product is __.
A. advertising
B. branding
C. transportation
D. trading
27. Unresolved disputes between the employer and employees are usually referred to the __.
A. industrial arbitration tribunal
B. disciplinary committee
C. code of conduct bureau
D. personal unit
28. A chain store usually combines the features of __.
A. hyper markets and stalls
B. multiple shops and hyper markets
C. multiple shops and departmental shops
D. mail order business and multiple shop
29. Which of the following is a matter of personal preference on the part of a superior officer?
A. Delegation of authority
B. Unity of direction
C. Span of control
D. Unity of command
30. Manufacturing and constructive activities are classified under __.
A. direct-service
B. primary production
C. tertiary production
D. secondary production
31.
From the diagram above, what does I stand for?
A. Publicity
B. Home trade
C. Aids to trade
D. Advertising
32. The three main classification of occupation are
A. industry, commerce and services.
B. manufacturing, industry and trading
C. farming, banking and trading
D. construction, trade and services
33. The person who undertakes life assurance is said to be an __.
A. assurer
B. insurer
C. insured
D. assured
34. A business organization must always consider the overall effect of its actions on the __.
A. profit
B. society
C. product
D. competitor
35. An undertaking given by a person to another assuring his integrity is __.
A. subrogation
B. insurable interest
C. proximate clause
D. fidelity guarantee
36. Which of the following is a quality of money?
A. scarcity
B. availability
C. convertibility
D. indivisibility
37. The distribution of petroleum products in Nigeria is through __.
A. the bank
B. air
C. sea
D. road
38. The business that focuses attention on the quality of the goods produced by precisely knowing what the consumers desire is said to be operating the
A. marketing concept
B. promotion mix
C. product orientation
D. product mix.
39. A floating policy is an example of __.
A. marine insurance
B. motor insurance
C. fire insurance
D. actuaries insurance
40. The art of soap making is an example of __.
A. construction occupation
B. tertiary occupation
C. primary occupation
D. secondary occupation