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.

931.

A bonded warehouse is a place for keeping

A.

contraband goods

B.

dutiable goods

C.

tax free goods

D.

smuggled goods

Correct answer is B

Bonded warehouse; is a customs-controlled warehouse for the retention of imported goods until the duty owed is paid.

932.

The cost of advertising is ultimately borne by the

A.

manufacturer

B.

consumer

C.

wholesaler

D.

retailer

Correct answer is B

The cost of advertising a product is one of the indirect costs that is included in the sale price of a product. The consumer indirectly pays for advertisement.

933.

A place where dutiable goods are kept until duties on them are paid is known as

A.

private warehouse

B.

public warehouse

C.

bonded warehouse

D.

manufacturer's warehouse

Correct answer is C

A bonded warehouse is a custom operated warehouse, where goods whose excise duties are yet to be paid are kept. They are owned by the government

934.

Which of the following is not a function of an entrepreneur?

A.

Co-ordination

B.

Risk-bearing

C.

Entertaining

D.

Making decision

Correct answer is C

An entrepreneur does not perform the role of entertainment. 

935.

The post office service that allows a traveler without a fixed address to collect his letter is known as

A.

post restante

B.

recorded delivery

C.

speed post

D.

express service

Correct answer is A

Poste restante is a service operated by post offices in which letters and packages are kept at a particular post office until their recipients collect them. In this case, a personal home/office address is not required.