WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 180

896.

A document which serves as an order with details of goods required by an intending purchaser is

A.

a freight note

B.

an indent

C.

a bill of landing

D.

a way bill

Correct answer is B

An indent is an official order or requisition for goods.

897.

The document a seller uses in dispatching goods to a customer by a carrier is

A.

a bill of landing

B.

an invoice

C.

an advice note

D.

a delivery note

Correct answer is D

A delivery note is a document sent with a shipment of goods that describes the goods and the quantities being delivered. 

898.

The major problem encountered in international trade is that of

A.

distance

B.

differences in culture

C.

politics

D.

differences in currency

Correct answer is D

The most common issues you can face doing international trade is the difference in currency and exchange rate

899.

The basis for international trade is embedded in the principle of

A.

absolute advantage

B.

globalization

C.

deregulation

D.

comparative advantage

Correct answer is D

A person has a comparative advantage at producing something if he can produce it at lower cost than anyone else. This is one of the basis of international trade

900.

The main purpose of branding is to

A.

create identity for a product

B.

make a product look attractive

C.

create product awareness

D.

increase sales volume

Correct answer is A

It is a way of distinguishing yourself from the competitors and clarifying what it is you offer that makes you the better choice.