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.

691.

The place where bankers meet daily to exchange cheques drawn on each other is known as

A.

capital market

B.

money market

C.

clearing house

D.

discount houses

Correct answer is C

The Clearing House is a central place or office where the representatives of all the banks in a particular area meet and exchange cheques and other instruments which ensures that a payee receives the full value of a cheque or standing order.

692.

When a ship overstays the allowed number of days at the port, it is made to pay

A.

interest

B.

tariff

C.

demurrage

D.

commission

Correct answer is A

Demurrage is a charge payable to the owner of a chartered ship on failure to load or discharge the ship within the time agreed.

693.

A voluntary association which consists of people who represents a cross section of business interests in an area is a

A.

Trade Association

B.

Trade Union

C.

Chamber of Commerce

D.

Consumer's Association

Correct answer is A

Trade association is a voluntary organization of independent business units in the same branch of industry. It aims to protect their collective interests, especially in negotiations with governments and trade unions.

694.

A postal service that allows a company's customers to reply to its advertisements at the expense of the company is

A.

recorded delivery service

B.

post restante

C.

express delivery service

D.

business reply service

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

695.

A business obtains part of its short-term capital from

A.

bonds

B.

debentures

C.

trade credit

D.

ordinary shares

Correct answer is C

Trade credit is an essential tool for financing growth. Trade credit is the credit extended to you by suppliers who let you buy now and pay later. Any time you take delivery of materials, equipment or other valuables without paying cash on the spot, you're using trade credit.