Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

701.

A principal member of the stock exchange who buys and sells securities on his own is a

A.

jobber

B.

promoter

C.

broker

D.

speculator

Correct answer is A

A jobber is a principal or wholesaler who deals only on the Stock Exchange with brokers, not directly with the public. 

A stock jobber holds shares on their own books and created market liquidity by buying and selling securities, and matching investors' (buy and sell orders through their brokers, who were not allowed to make markets)

702.

The central bank sometimes calls for special deposits from the commercial banks in order to

A.

reduce bank lending

B.

increase bank lending

C.

withraw defaced currencies

D.

issue notes and coins

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

703.

Debentures which are secured by the fixed assets of a company are called

A.

Mortgaged Debenture

B.

Naked Debenture

C.

Redeemable debenture

D.

irredeemable Debenturs

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

704.

An individual or company that engages in the transportation of any type of goods for a fee is called a

A.

common carrier

B.

hawker

C.

porter

D.

clearing agent

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

705.

Which of the following is a function of marketing department in a firm?

A.

Add value to goods and services

B.

Protect those who engage in business transactions

C.

initiate general policies in the organization

D.

Handle all staff masters in the system

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.