WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 243

1,211.

Which of the following carries the bulk of goods involved in foreign trade?

A.

Cargo planes

B.

Cargo liners

C.

Tramp vessels

D.

Steam ship

E.

Tankers

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,212.

Which of the following is an example of a commercial occupation?

A.

Wrestling

B.

Welding

C.

Shipping

D.

Brick laying

E.

Tailoring

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,213.

An establishment that specializes in taking care of risks is called?

A.

a hire-purchase company

B.

an accepting house

C.

an insurance company

D.

a finance company

E.

a confirming house

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,214.

An association of firms, producing similar commodities, formed in order to keep up prices by restricting output is called?

A.

a chamber of commerce

B.

a customs union

C.

an amalgamation

D.

a cartel

E.

a combination

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,215.

The most acceptance and convenient means of payment in foreign trade is?

A.

letter of credit

B.

bank-draft

C.

telegraphic money order

D.

promissory note

E.

bill of exchange

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.