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.

1,631.

Gilt-edged securities are issued mainly by

A.

individuals

B.

non-governmental organisations

C.

Government

D.

multi-national companies

Correct answer is C

Gilt-edged securities refer to high-grade bonds that some national governments and private organizations issue in an effort to generate revenue.

1,632.

Money can be simply be referred to as a

A.

measure of value

B.

standard of value

C.

means of settlement

D.

durable asset for doing business

Correct answer is A

Money, a commodity accepted by general consent as a medium of economic exchange. It is the medium in which prices and values are expressed

1,633.

Which of the following is a quality of money

A.

Availability

B.

Scarcity

C.

Indivisibility

D.

Convertibility

Correct answer is B

The characteristics of money are durability, portability, divisibility, uniformity, limited supply, and acceptability.

1,634.

Money is generally accepted for transactions due to

A.

the legal backing

B.

the rule of law

C.

its acceptability in the global market

D.

the Central Bank Governor's signature

Correct answer is A

Legal backing of money is the legally recognized money within a given a geographical area

1,635.

Trade fairs in Nigeria are organised by

A.

the Federal Government

B.

Manufacturers'' Association of Nigeria

C.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

D.

Chambers of Commerce

Correct answer is D

A chamber of commerce is a form of business network, for example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses.