Question 1Which of the following countries is not a member of ECOWAS A.Cape verdeB.MonroviaC.MauritaniaD.Guinea Objective Show full explanation
Question 2There are some aspects of the law which give protection and encouragement to individuals and businesses. Three of these are A.patent, copyright and trademarkB.patent, ratification and copyrightC.trademark, loyalty and patentD.patent, trademark and estopel Objective Show full explanation
Question 3The following statements are true except one A.the personnel department handles all matters concerning staffB.the accounts department takes charge of contracts, buildings and insurance mattersC.the production department is in charge of design and quality controlD.the purchases department takes charge of storage and control of stock Objective Show full explanation
Question 4Which of the following terms is used in marine insurance when the cargo suffers partial loss? A.General averageB.Particular averageC.Floating policyD.Open cover Objective Show full explanation
Question 5The use of coin - operated machines to sell goods is form of A.Personal sellingB.RetailingC.WholesalingD.Mail - order selling Objective Show full explanation
Question 6Which of the following groups is paid first when a firm liquidates? A.ordinary shareholdersB.Preference shareholdersC.Debentures holdersD.Cumulative preference shareholders Objective Show full explanation
Question 7Which of the following statements is true about sea transport? A.all ships have specific routes to plyB.all ships must be insured at every journeyC.all ships are insured separately from the crewD.all ships normally arrive at their destination with goods Objective Show full explanation
Question 8A sole proprietor insured his goods worth N200,000 for half the value. There was a fire incident in which goods valued N80,000 were destroyed. The value of compensation expected from the insurer is A.N40,000B.N80,000C.N100,000D.N200,000 Objective Show full explanation
Question 9For the establishment of a powerful consumers' association in Nigeria to exist, there must be A.financial and moral support from the publicB.honest and committed leadershipC.allocation of goods from the producerD.freedom from external influence Objective Show full explanation
Question 10If a partnership deed is silent on how profits are to be shared, partnerships share profits A.in a ratio of the value of business secured by each partner for the partnershipB.in the ratio of proportions' capital contributionsC.in an equal proportion, irrespective of partners' capital contributionsD.according to duties performed by each partner Objective Show full explanation
Question 11One of the implications of the incorporation of a company is that A.it is more difficult for the company to raise loansB.the company can sue bit cannot be suedC.the company's property becomes distinguished from that of its membersD.its members become liable for all the debt of the company Objective Show full explanation
Question 12Rights issue means the A.issue of shares to the directors of a company on favourable termsB.issue of shares by a company only to the founders of the companyC.right of shareholders to vote on any issueD.issue of shares to shareholders on favourable terms Objective Show full explanation
Question 13Motivation is an essential element in management because it A.leads to the improvement of staff welfareB.encourages individuals to work towards achieving organization's objectivesC.reduces friction among employees in the process of achieving the organization's objectivesD.helps to eliminate industrial disharmony Objective Show full explanation
Question 14Which of the following sets of items was used for exchange in Nigeria before money was introduced? A.cowries, iron rods, brass rods and copper wiresB.iron rods, copper rods, manila and cowriesC.cowries, manila, brass rods and copper wiresD.copper wires, brass wires, cowries and irons rods Objective Show full explanation
Question 15What document is required when a country imposes ad valorem import duties on goods? A.a bill of ladingB.a consular invoiceC.a shipping noteD.a mail transfer Objective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of the following is NOT a veritable source of funds to a public limited liability company A.government financial grantsB.advances and loans from banksC.internally generated fundsD.funds from the sale of shares Objective Show full explanation
Question 17Which combination of the below are basic requirements as business resource? I. money and machines II. materials and money III. market and man IV. Materials and man A.I and IIB.II and IIIC.I and IVD.II and IV Objective Show full explanation
Question 18A document which advertises the shares of a company is known as A.memorandum of satisfactionB.divided warrantC.deedD.prospectus Objective Show full explanation
Question 19Which of the following is NOT an advantage derived from working for a large establishment? A.more fringe establishmentB.greater specialization is possibleC.a tall career ladderD.greater job security Objective Show full explanation
Question 20The sale of foreign investment and gold reserve can be used to A.correct a budget deficitB.increase invisible importsC.correct adverse balance of paymentsD.correct adverse balance of trade Objective Show full explanation
Question 21The difference between personal selling and sales promotion is that while sales promotion includes free gifts and samples, personal selling involves A.distribution of instruction postersB.face to face communication with customersC.premium programming for customersD.publishing promotional booklets Objective Show full explanation
Question 22Commercialization of government corporations brings about an increase in the level of A.money supply in the economyB.distrust among business operatorsC.competition among business operatorsD.social responsibility Objective Show full explanation
Question 23In international trade, exchanging goods for other goods and services purchased instead of paying in foreign currency is known as A.countertradeB.balance of tradeC.balance of paymentsD.terms of trade Objective Show full explanation
Question 24Which of the following arrangements for the conveyance of goods abroad? A.Ports AuthorityB.Customs and Excise AuthorityC.Airport AuthorityD.Export Promotion Council Objective Show full explanation
Question 25The difference between the cost of goods sold and the sales value is known as A.net profitB.net lossC.gross profit or lossD.surplus Objective Show full explanation