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.

116.

The type of activity which turns processed raw materials into consumer and industrial goods is described as ________

A.

extractive

B.

manufacturing

C.

constructive

D.

processing

Correct answer is B

Deals with the transformation of raw materials into finished goods.

117.

The business unit that applies the principle of one man, one vote is ______

A.

sole proprietorship

B.

partnership

C.

public company

D.

co-operative society

Correct answer is D

It applies the principle of democracy, whereby each member has one vote irrespective of the amount of money contributed

118.

Which of the following is an item in the marketing mix?

A.

Demand

B.

promotion

C.

market

D.

consumer

Correct answer is B

Marketing can be defined as the controlling of variables that a firm makes use of in its policies in order to influence the buyer's choice and boost sales. The 4ps are Product, Price, Place and Promotion.

This is aimed at bringing the existed goods or products to the knowledge of those it is meant for. It is aimed at stipulating demand and increasing sales.

119.

The scope of commerce is limited to ________

A.

wholesale and entrepot trade

B.

trade and aids-to-trade

C.

wholesale and retail trade

D.

home and foreign trade

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

120.

A system where customer patronage is sought by producing what they need is referred to as _______?

A.

sales promotion

B.

market promotion

C.

product promotion

D.

market orientation

Correct answer is D

Focuses on delivering products designed according to customer desires, needs and requirements.