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: An advantage of hire purchase to the consumer is the? Options:
  A) economies of scale in production
  B) possession of goods before payment
  C) increase in turnover and profit
  D) low interest rate chargeable
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2: 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 3: A person who undertakes life insurance is said to be an Options:
  A) insurer
  B) assurer
  C) assured
  D) insured
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4: Factors of production can be described as the? Options:
  A) resources required for the provision of goods and services
  B) skills involves in deciding and directing the flow of goods
  C) monetary tools employed by government to ensure stable production
  D) elements involved in the process of formulating policies on production
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5: To meet security requirements before gaining access to data, a computer operator supplies Options:
  A) an e-mail address
  B) a yahoo address
  C) a password
  D) a modem
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6: The financial instrument for borrowing in which the collateral is usually more than the amount borrowed is? Options:
  A) trust certificate
  B) detachable warrant
  C) mortage bond
  D) converttible securities
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7: Berne union is also known as Options:
  A) International Credit Union
  B) International Documentry Credit
  C) International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers
  D) export Credit Guarantee Scheme
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8: The net profit is the excess of gross profit and sources of income over all the expenses . This implies that net profit is Options:
  A) the difference between gross profit and trade expenses
  B) the different between gross profit and net sales
  C) sales less cost of sales including sales returns
  D) opening stock add purchases less closing stock
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9: Which of the following sets of items was used for exchange in Nigeria before money was introduced? Options:
  A) cowries, iron rods, brass rods and copper rods
  B) iron rods, copper rods, manilla and cowries
  C) cowries, manilla, brass rod andcopper wires
  D) copper wires, brass wires, cowries and iron rod
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10: The association that comprises all types of businesses is referred to as? Options:
  A) chamber of commerce
  B) trust
  C) trade association
  D) cartel
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  The correct answer is A .