WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 47

231.

Unlimited liability in business implies that the

A.

risk of the owner is limited only to the amount invested

B.

debts are paid with subventions

C.

property of the owners should not be used to secure loans

D.

owners private property can be used to settle the business debts

Correct answer is D

Unlimited liability means you are exposed to potential losses based on company obligations. In the event of liquidation the personal property of its owner is used to settle the business debt

232.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a one-man business?

A.

Unlimited liability owner

B.

Life of business limited to life of owner

C.

Personal control of business

D.

Difficulty in raising additional capital

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

233.

The provision of adequate number of berths by which ships can load and off-load is the function of the

A.

Department of Customs and Excise

B.

Ports Authority

C.

Shipping and Forwarding Agent

D.

National Shipping Line

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

234.

Mobile shopping involves selling

A.

from motor van

B.

at a particular spot in the city

C.

in multiple shops only

D.

from a vending machine

Correct answer is A

Mobile shop is a large vehicle that has been changed into a shop and is driven from place to place

235.

In which of the following are members entitled to one vote, irrespective of the number of shares held?

A.

Public corporation

B.

Partnership

C.

Limited company

D.

Co-operative society

Correct answer is D

Equal Voting Rights;  A cooperative society is based on the principle of “one man one vote”. A member has only one vote irrespective of the number of shares hld or capital contribution.