Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

601.

All the following are principles of insurance EXCEPT

A.

indemnity

B.

insurable interest

C.

particular average

D.

subrogation

E.

utmost good faith

Correct answer is C

7 Principles of Insurance

  1. Utmost Good Faith
  2. Insurable Interest
  3. Proximate Cause
  4. Indemnity
  5. Subrogation
  6. Contribution
  7. Loss Minimization

602.

The deliberate throwing of some goods into the sea to prevent the ship from sinking is an example of

A.

an actual total loss

B.

a constructive total loss

C.

a general average loss,

D.

a partial loss

E.

a total loss

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

603.

Obi received a cheque for N1000 from Mr. Ade and this cheque was stolen. He must

A.

inform his bank to stop payment

B.

inform Mr. Ade to tell his bank to stop payment

C.

simply ask Mr. Ade for another cheque

D.

tell his bank to add the amount to his bank balance

E.

wait until the cheque is found

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

604.

Fishing is an example of

A.

construction industry

B.

direct services

C.

extractive industry

D.

manufacturing industry

E.

tertiary industry

Correct answer is C

Extractive industries are businesses that take raw materials, including oil, coal, gold, iron, copper, and other minerals, from the earth. It includes mining, fishing, farming, dredging, and quarrying. This falls under the primary occupation

605.

The service rendered by NIPOST in which letters are addressed to any post office to await collection by the addressee is known as

A.

business reply service

B.

cash on delivery service

C.

express mail service

D.

free post service

E.

posted restate service

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.