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 21:

  The function of a merchant wholesaler is to

  Options:
  A) find markets for producers' finished goods
  B) bring buyers and sellers together
  C) possess title to the goods, store and sell to retailers
  D) buy in bulk, store and sell to retailers as desired
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 22:

  The process of converting a non-profit making organisation to a profit-making business is

  Options:
  A) commercialisation
  B) deregulation
  C) indigenisation
  D) privatisation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 23:

  

  The total sum for financing short term projects is

  Options:
  A) N 40 000
  B) N 30 000
  C) N 200 000
  D) N 70 000
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 24: The documents used in the purchase and sale of goods which contain other terms of trade are? Options:
  A) debit note and credit note
  B) delivery note and advice nopt
  C) invoice and order
  D) quotation and invoice
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 25: The major condition for obtaining loan in thrift, credit and loans cooperative societies is Options:
  A) provision of collateral security
  B) a high level of education
  C) possesssion of a large business
  D) an approved project plan
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26: Good and services are made available to consumers through Options:
  A) the channnel of distribution
  B) sales promotion
  C) the advertising agency
  D) the middle men
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 27:

  The difference between the central bank and commercial bank is that the former

  Options:
  A) serves as lender of last resort
  B) discount treasury bills
  C) saves valuable of individual
  D) give loans to the public
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 28: The document that gives an important freehand to obtain goods form any manufacturer is Options:
  A) A closed indent
  B) A consular invoice
  C) A freight note
  D) An open indent
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29: Consumerism aims at protecting the consumer from? Options:
  A) harmful products
  B) drug addiction
  C) smoking cigarettes
  D) alcohol consumption
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 30: The major source of income to commercial banks is? Options:
  A) tourism
  B) banking
  C) communication
  D) transportation
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  The correct answer is C .