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.

941.

Life assurance premium is determined by the assured's

A.

educational level

B.

age

C.

reputation

D.

number of children

Correct answer is B

The age of the potential policy holder will determine the premium that would be required to be paid. For instance, a young agile person would be charged a different premium from a weak and aged person because the risk factor is different

942.

One of the main objectives of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(IBRD) is to

A.

settle interbank indebtedness

B.

lend to poor countries

C.

oversee the activities of banks abroad

D.

encourage trade liberalization

Correct answer is B

The major responsibility of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(IBRD) otherwise known as the world is to lend financial aid to poor countries that are torn by war and insecurity for developmental purposes.

943.

Who among the following has no voting right?

A.

Preffered ordinary share holders

B.

Ordinary shareholders

C.

Deffered shareholders

D.

Debenture holders

Correct answer is D

A debenture holder is someone or a company that has lent money to another person or company for the purpose of funding a business.

A debenture holder is paid interest in return for lending the company money to meet up their financial obligations. They do not have ownership rights in the affairs of the company hence cannot partake in the decision making process.

944.

Which of the following justifies the existence of public enterprises

A.

Making quick decision

B.

Creating monopoly

C.

Making profit for government

D.

Providing essential services

Correct answer is D

The major and most important reason for the establishment of government-run enterprises is for the provision of essential services at a cheaper rate.

945.

The owners of a public limited company are?

A.

board of directors

B.

management team

C.

shareholders

D.

government

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.