Question 1The main objective of a business is toA.create employment opportunitiesB.generate revenue for governmentC.make profitD.minimise costE.provide essential servicesObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Buying goods in large quantities and selling in units to the final consumers explainsA.exportB.foreignC.importD.retailE.wholesaleObjective Show full explanation
Question 3Which of the following services is concerned with conversion of raw materials into finished goods?A.Direct serviceB.Indirect serviceC.Primary productionD.Secondary productionE.Tertiary productionObjective Show full explanation
Question 4When an organisation is transparent in dealing with customers, this explains its quality ofA.boldnessB.dependabilityC.equalityD.opennessE.rigidityObjective Show full explanation
Question 5Impulse buying means purchasing an item A.at a discounted priceB.directly from the manufacturerC.on creditD.that is not budgeted forE.through the post officeObjective Show full explanation
Question 6The following are positive effects of production EXCEPTA.bringing about an improved economyB.causing environmental pollutionC.creating job opportunitiesD.encouraging efficient transportation system E.Improving the standard of living of the peopleObjective Show full explanation
Question 7The buyer of a chemical must ensure the following are clearly stated on the label EXCEPTA.channel of distribution of the productB.hazardous composition of the chemicalC.manufacturing and expiry datesD.name and address of the producerE.name of the chemicalObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The person that bears the risk and uncertainties in a business is the A.accountantB.employeeC.entrepreneurD.managerE.shareholderObjective Show full explanation
Question 9The number of people required to form a partnership business ranges between two toA.fifteenB.fiftyC.fiveD.tenE.twentyObjective Show full explanation
Question 10Which of the following business enterprises does NOT have maximum number of shareholders?A.Partnership businessB.Private limited liability companyC.Public enterpriseD.Public limited liabilty companyE.Sole proprietorshipObjective Show full explanation
Question 11The aid to trade that assits businessmen in conveying their goods to various destinations isA.bankingB.communicationC.insuranceD.transportationE.warehousingObjective Show full explanation
Question 12Buying goods in large quantities from the producer is a function ofA.brokerB.manufacturerC.retailerD.traderE.wholesalerObjective Show full explanation
Question 13The target a business owner sets to achieve within a specified period represents itsA.goalB.opportunityC.plan D.schedule E.strategyObjective Show full explanation
Question 14Which of the following instruments is used to finance the purchase of buildings?A.Corporate bondB.Corporate stockC.Government bondD.Mortgage bondE.Treasury billsObjective Show full explanation
Question 15The meeting point of buyers and sellers of old securities is ...... market.A.commodityB.localC.moneyD.primaryE.secondaryObjective Show full explanation
Question 16The compensation paid to the insured by an insurance company in the event of suffering a loss isA.abandonement B.contributionC.indemnityD.premiumE.subrogationObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Which of the following is an insurable risk? Loss fromA.gamblingB.mal-administrationC.motor accident D.natural disasterE.warObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Advertising is aimed at ..... of goods.A.encouraging the storageB.increasing the pricesC.increasing the salesD.reducing the pricesE.reducing the salesObjective Show full explanation
Question 19Displaying organisations' products in an open space for sale at reduced prices is A.bill boardB.exhibitionC.neon signsD.sales signsE.trade fairObjective Show full explanation
Question 20The fastest means of transporting passengers and goods is byA.airB.pipelineC.railD.roadE.waterObjective Show full explanation
Question 21Which of the following means of transportation uses track?A.AirB.PipelineC.RailD.RoadE.WaterObjective Show full explanation
Question 22The external environment of an organisation consists ofA.opportunities and strengthB.opportunites and threatsC.oppportunities and weaknessesD.threats and strengthE.threats and weaknessesObjective Show full explanation
Question 23Workers who are involved in buying, selling and distribution of goods and services are engaged in ........ occupation.A.commercialB.constructive C.extrativeD.manufacturingE.serviceObjective Show full explanation
Question 24When a customer notifies a manufacturer of dissatisfaction experienced in using their product, it is a A.communicationB.compliantC.redressD.responsibilityE.rightObjective Show full explanation
Question 25The following are rights of a consumer EXCEPT rights to A.choose among productsB.fair hearingC.make part payment for goods boughtD.receive value for money spentE.seek redressObjective Show full explanation
Question 26A formal statement of a business goal and how to achieve them is A.aids to tradeB.business planC.entrepreneurshipD.policyE.strategyObjective Show full explanation
Question 27In the channel of distribution of goods, middlemen refer toA.producers and consumersB.producers and wholesalersC.retailers and consumersD.wholesalers and consumersE.wholesalers and retailersObjective Show full explanation
Question 28The bank the accepts and keeps deposits for its customers is ..... bank.A.centralB.commercialC.development D.merchantE.mortgageObjective Show full explanation
Question 29A business organisation does NOT have control over itsA.external environmentB.internal environmentC.strength and weaknessesD.strengthE.weaknessesObjective Show full explanation
Question 30Which of the following business opportunities can be found at the local level?A.Generation and supply of electricityB.Investment in communication industryC.Investment in oil and gasD.Manufacturing of cementE.Setting up primary schoolObjective Show full explanation
Question 31The regular inspection of accounts of business isA.accountingB.auditingC.bookkeepingD.marketingE.taxationObjective Show full explanation
Question 32The moral and professional code that guides bookkeepers are classified underA.curriculumB.ethicsC.lawsD.syllabus E.topicsObjective Show full explanation
Question 33Bookkeeping records are used for ...... assessment.A.administrativeB.employeeC.formativeD.summativeE.taxObjective Show full explanation
Question 34The ethics that says bookkeeprs should follow laid down procedures in discharging their duties isA.due processB.fairnessC.opennessD.rule of lawE.truthfulnessObjective Show full explanation
Question 35The full meaning of the acronym TAP is Transparency, Accountability andA.PriorityB.ProbityC.ProblemD.ProductivityE.ProximityObjective Show full explanation
Question 36The following are sources of finance to a businessman EXCEPTA.commercial banksB.cooperative societiesC.government grantD.loans from family and friendsE.value added taxObjective Show full explanation
Question 37The main use of personal budget is to help one live within hisA.incomeB.investmentC.profitD.savingsE.taxesObjective Show full explanation
Question 38The rebate granted for prompt payment of account is ...... discount.A.cashB.functionalC.quantityD.seasonal E.tradeObjective Show full explanation
Question 39The following are examples of petty expenses EXCEPTA.beverages B.fuelC.motor vehicleD.pens and pencilsE.postage stampsObjective Show full explanation
Question 40The specified amount given to a petty cashier at intervals isA.cash balanceB.cash floatC.interestD.profitE.revenueObjective Show full explanation
Question 41Petty cash expenditure are posted to ...... of the relevant account in the ledger.A.analysis columnB.credit sideC.debit sideD.three column cash bookE.two column cash bookObjective Show full explanation
Question 42Imperest system is a way of keepingA.double column cash bookB.ledger accountC.petty cash bookD.simple cash bookE.three column cash bookObjective Show full explanation
Question 43The burden of the main cashier is reduced with the introduction of A.cashbookB.imperest systemC.journalD.ledgerE.source documentObjective Show full explanation
Question 44The following are features of cashbook EXCEPTA.acting as a journal and as a ledgerB.being used as alternative to a cash account for recording transactionC.ensuring that the debit side is identical to the credit sideD.following the dual entry systemE.making the debit side not to be equal to the credit sideObjective Show full explanation
Question 45Adamu settled his account of ₦10,000 by cheque and received a discount of 5%. What is the amount Adamu actually paid?A.₦10,500B.₦9,500C.₦8,500D.₦7,500E.₦6,500Objective Show full explanation
Question 46In cashbook, transaction reference numbers are recorded in ..... column.A.bankB.cashC.discountD.folioE.particularObjective Show full explanation
Question 47When cash is withdrawn from the bank account for office use, this can also be referred to as ...... transaction. A.contra entryB.credit cashC.debit bankD.double columnE.single columnObjective Show full explanation
Question 48A trial balance is used toA.check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledgerB.check the profit of the businessC.inflate expensesD.make entries from the balance sheetE.make entries in the ledgerObjective Show full explanation
Question 49Which of the folliwng items is NOT found in a trial balance?A.CapitalB.Cash balanceC.Closing stockD.DrawingsE.FurnitureObjective Show full explanation
Question 50Use the following information to answer questions 50 to 52An extract from the books of Aminu for the month of January, 2015. ₦ Capital100,000 Purchases70,000 Sales95,700 Loan to Abuh5,000 Sundry expenses3,500 Wages2,500 Rent8,000 Cash balance? What is the value of Aminu's cash balance in January, 2015?A.₦116,700B.₦105,500C.₦104,300D.₦103,000E.₦100,000Objective Show full explanation