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COMMERCE POST UTME

COMMERCE POST UTME

Practice the Commerce Post UTME for Universities, Polytechnics
and College of Education with our CBT software and pass your commerce examination.

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

finance

production

personnel

marketing

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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= 17.00 million

=N= 7.65 million

=N= 9.35 million

=N= 24.65 million

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

economic environment

political environment

social environment

legal environment

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Management is described as

the number of levels in an organisation

implementation of business decisions

getting things done through people

the people in authority in an organization

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Commerce makes it possible for man to live in a …

complex and organized society

society characterized by subsistency

society characterized by dependency

simple and organized society

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

honest and committed leadership

financial and moral support from the public

allocation of goods from the producers

freedom from external influence

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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

comparative cost advantage

comparative advantage

balance of payments

balance of trade

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

bonded warehouse

private warehouse

public warehouse

ordinary warehouse

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Under normal circumstances, a business enterprise can be ideally structured

on the basis of an order from stockholders

by product, function or territories

on the ruling of the management

around the personalities in the enterprise

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Sole enterprise may flourish best in

a car assembly business

a retailing business

an oil exploration business

a mining business

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

Political, Cultural and Labour

Competition, Industry and Product

Competition, Labour and Political

Economic, Social and Legal

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

educate their members

disburse money to their members

collect money from their members

raise investment finance among their members

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

importation of food and drugs that can be locally manufactured

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

manufacturers of food and drugs from charging excessive prices

adulteration of food and drugs sold in the country

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The activities of consumers association in Nigeria have not been effective because

the government is not favourably disposed towards consumerism

there is poor enlightenment about consumer rights

the consumers have no medium for expressing their feelings.

the consumers are too many

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The ordinary shareholders enjoy the following rights EXCEPT the right to

vote at annual general meetings

receive dividends at a predetermined rate

participate in additional issues of shares

elect the board of directors

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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.

II and III only

I and III only

I, II and III

I and II only

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A major liability of a commercial bank arises from

customers’ deposits

overdrafts

staff allowances

loans and advances

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

train their personnel

advertise the goods

sell through outlets

be consumer oriented

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When an industry or company is nationalized, the state becomes

an equal shareholder with other individuals

the minority shareholder

the majority shareholder

the only shareholder

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

type of supply

nature of the services rendered

price of the goods

type of demand

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

premium for insurance

taxes to government

interest on loans

dividends to shareholders

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

debtors

creditors

shareholders

directors

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A distinguishing characteristic of a limited liability company is that is

is a multiple partnership

is a collection of many sole proprietors

can sue and be sued

has limited resources

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

conglomeration

cartel

horizontal integration

vertical integration

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The ECOBANK is the initiative of

the Lagos State Government to enhance capital mobilization

West African States to foster trade

some well-meaning Nigerian shareholders

the Federal Government of Nigeria

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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

segmentation

penetration

differentiation

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Shares can be forfeited for

non-attending three annual general meetings consecutively

non-payment of any due to the company

violent activities at the Annual General Meetings

non-payment of call money

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A public limited company can raise long-term loans through

the money market

the capital market

bank overdrafts

discount houses

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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

indemnity

subrogation

re-insurance

contribution

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

debit note, order, delivery note, invoice and statement

invoice, order, statement, debit note and delivery note

statement, order, invoice, delivery note and debit note

order, delivery note, invoice, debit note and statement

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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?

23.3%

66.6%

33.3%

50.0%

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

lateral merger

vertical integration

an acquisition

horizontal integration

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RRF as a scheme introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria means

Refinancing and Reinvesting Faculty

Refinancing and Rediscounting Faculty

Refinancing and Recording Faculty

Recording and Rediscounting Faculty

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Motivation is an essential element in management because it

leads to the improvement of staff welfare

helps to eliminate industrial disharmony

encourages individuals to work towards achieving the organisation’s objectives

reduces friction among the organisation’s objectives

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NACCIMA stands for

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

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

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

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

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

par value

discounted value

stock value

face value

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The least of the advantages of indigenization is that

foreigners’ domination is avoided

the standard of living of the indigenes is improved

the economy is controlled by the nationals

entrepreneurial skills is developed

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

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

Nigerian Industrial Development Bank

Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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

economic development

scientific development

technological development

competitive development

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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 must be insured at every journey

all ships normally arrive at their destination with goods

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A term which indicates that a share is temporarily suspended is

ex-dividend

stock

cum-dividend

bond

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

synthesis

merging

blending

conditioning

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Freight note is a document

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

used by government to transport goods from one country to another

used for payment for imported goods

issued by a shipping company giving details of charges

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An example of a consumer protection agency is the

Nigerian Bar Association

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

Nigerian Medical Association

Federal Environmental Protection Agency

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Which of the following is the most important business resource?

money

manpower

materials

management

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The business organization in which shareholders have equal votes is

sole proprietorship

co-operative

limited liability

partnership

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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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