Commerce Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Commerce is a structured system for exchanging goods between buyers and sellers. It involves studying the processes and activities related to buying and selling goods and services, particularly on a large scale.

• Question 1: The use of vending machines in retailing is hindered in a developing economy owing to? Options:
  A) poor distribution network
  B) low level of education
  C) inffective communication system
  D) lack os steady power supply
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2:

  A person who undertakes any risk in insurance business is known as ? 

  Options:
  A) a broker
  B) an underwriter
  C) an insurer
  D) an actuary
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3: One of the major benefits of commerce to government is to Options:
  A) improve the standard of living
  B) generate revenue for growth and development
  C) encourage cooperation among public organisations
  D) encourage the development of socio-cultural values
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  A person who buys new issues with a view of reselling at a higher price in the near future is referred to as a

  Options:
  A) bear
  B) bull
  C) dealer
  D) stag
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5: The temporary insurance certificate issued to the insured before drawing up a policy is a? Options:
  A) cover note
  B) testimonial
  C) time policy
  D) proposal form
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6: The daily official publications of the Nigeria Stock Exchange give detailed information on the? Options:
  A) changes in the official rules set by the market
  B) method of transactions agreed upon by members
  C) participation of members in a day
  D) changes in the price of securities
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7: In the line type of organizational structure, Options:
  A) the lines of authority are vertical
  B) there is the application of division of labour
  C) specialization is carried to a maximum degree
  D) the lines of authority are horizontal
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  Given:
  I. Retail
  II. Export
  III. Transport
  IV. Import
  V. Insurance
  VI. Banking and finance
  VII. Wholesale
  VIII. Communication.

  Which of the above are aids to trade?

  Options:
  A) III, V, VI and VIII
  B) I, II, III and VI
  C) I, III, V, and VI
  D) II, V, VI and VII
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9: A function generally performed by authorities of both the air and seaport is the? Options:
  A) maintance of warehouse where goods can be stored
  B) provision of facilities for loading and unloading of cargoes
  C) maintenance of security and order at the ports
  D) provision of facilities for landing and refuelling at the ports
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10: The first stage in tourism planing is? Options:
  A) assessing feedback from tourists
  B) preparing a list of tourists
  C) creating recreational opportunities
  D) building community support
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  The correct answer is B .