WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 33

161.

The relationship between all imports and exports of a country is known as

A.

terms of trade

B.

balance of trade

C.

balance of payment

D.

terms of payment

Correct answer is B

Balance of trade is the difference in value between a country's imports and exports.

162.

Which of the following is quoted when the buyer is responsible for the cost of loading the goods from the seller's warehouse up to his own warehouse?

A.

F.O.R

B.

C.I.F

C.

F.A.S

D.

Loco

Correct answer is C

"Free Alongside Ship" means that the seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods have been placed alongside the vessel on the quay or in lighters at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss of or damage to the goods from that moment.

163.

An issuing house is an outlet for

A.

new shares and bonds

B.

non-listed companies shares

C.

existing shares and bonds

D.

only gilt-edged securities

Correct answer is C

Issuing house. a financial institution  that arranges and underwrites the issue of new STOCKS and SHARES on behalf of corporate clients on the STOCK EXCHANGE. 

164.

The development of trade in West Africa was aided by the

A.

emergence of traditional rulers

B.

arrival of the Portuguese

C.

Introduction of tax payment

D.

introduction of money

Correct answer is B

Portuguese expansion into Africa began with the desire of King John I to gain access to the gold-producing areas of West Africa. The trans-Saharan trade routes between Songhay and the North African traders provided Europe with gold coins used to trade spices, silks and other luxuries from India

165.

When consumers engage in actions that express dissatisfaction with the quantity, price and quality of goods available, such action is termed

A.

Consumer behaviour

B.

Consumerism

C.

Consumer education

D.

Consumer orientation

Correct answer is B

Consumerism is a modern movement for the protection of the consumer against useless, inferior, or dangerous products, misleading advertising, unfair prices etc