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.

1,591.

The deliberate effort geared towards discarding some cargoes in order to lighten the vessel is

A.

caveat emptor

B.

uberrimae fidei

C.

demurrage

D.

jettison

Correct answer is D

Jettison; throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.  If a boat is leaking or an airplane is running out of fuel, you can buy more time by jettisoning cargo, or throwing it overboard.

1,592.

The distribution of petroleum products in Nigeria is through

A.

rail

B.

road

C.

sea

D.

air

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,593.

A trader who experienced loss through fire can be restored by

A.

an insurance company

B.

a trade association

C.

the bank

D.

an advertising agency

Correct answer is A

Contact your insurance company right away and ask them what to do first. There are companies that specialize in cleaning and restoring your personal items. Ask your insurance company for recommendations of companies you can trust.

1,594.

The insurance principle that allows an insurance company to take over the rights of the insured once he has been compensated is

A.

indemnity

B.

proximate cause

C.

utmost good faith

D.

subrogation

Correct answer is D

In the event of an insurance claim, “subrogation” refers to the process by which your insurance company collects money from the party at fault (or their insurance company) in order to recover funds you or your insurance company have already paid, including your deductible

1,595.

The principle which requires the insurance company to disclose to the proposer all material facts of the risk to be covered is

A.

subrogation

B.

proximate cause

C.

uberrimae fidei

D.

contribution

Correct answer is C

uberrimae fidei) is a Latin phrase meaning "utmost good faith; The principle means that every person who enters into a contract of insurance has a legal obligation to act with utmost good faith towards the company offering the insurance