WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 31

151.

The entitlement of a debenture holder from a company's income is known as

A.

commission

B.

interest

C.

lien

D.

dividend

Correct answer is B

debentures are a long-term security yielding a fixed rate of interest, issued by a company and secured against assets. The holders are paid a fixed interest

152.

Which of the following is not an insurance of indemnity

A.

Life

B.

Marine

C.

Burglary

D.

Fire

Correct answer is A

Indemnity insurance is a contractual agreement in which one party guarantees compensation for actual or potential losses or damages sustained by another party. The life insurance is not part of indemnity insurance because life cannot be restored once lost.

153.

Collecting information on the taste of consumers and the extent of demand for a product is

A.

market research

B.

market segmentation

C.

marketing mix

D.

marketing concept

Correct answer is A

market research; is the action or activity of gathering information about consumers' needs and preferences.

154.

Which of the following is classified as invisible item in balance of payment?

A.

import of goods

B.

Salaries of expartriates

C.

Export of groundnuts

D.

Sale of equipment

Correct answer is B

The invisible balance or balance of trade on services is that part of the balance of trade that refers to services and other products that do not result in the transfer of physical objects. Examples include consulting services, shipping services, tourism, salaries of expatriates and patent license revenues.

155.

Buildings and machinery used in the running of a business are examples of

A.

current assets

B.

intangible assets

C.

liquid assets

D.

fixed assets

Correct answer is D

Fixed assets are assets which are purchased for long-term use and are not likely to be converted quickly into cash, such as land, buildings, and equipment.