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.

1,611.

The document which must be endorsed by the ambassador of a country of destination before shipment of goods is a

A.

consular invoice

B.

certificate of origin

C.

bill of lading

D.

close indent

Correct answer is B

Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document that certifies that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.

1,612.

The document lodged with the customs authorities before a ship can leave the port is a

A.

shipping note

B.

ship report

C.

ship manifest

D.

dock warrant

Correct answer is C

A ship manifest, customs manifest or cargo document is a document listing the cargo, passengers, and crew of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, for the use of customs and other officials.

1,613.

The role of customs and exercise authority includes the

A.

provision of a good transport system to facilitate imports and exports

B.

provision of security at the port

C.

control of the flow of goods in and out of the country

D.

provision of dockyards for ship repairs

Correct answer is C

Collect revenue for the government by charging customs and excise duties. Collect, keep and analyse records of imported and exported goods and services. Control bonded warehouses to ensure that duty is collected on imported dutiable goods before releasing them.

1,614.

Trading position of Nigeria is the same as her

A.

desire to trade with many countries

B.

willingness to grant credit to foreigners

C.

balance of trade

D.

terms of trade

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,615.

A country is said to be experiencing an unfavorable balance of trade if her

A.

exports exceed imports

B.

visible exports exceed visible imports

C.

imports and exports are equal

D.

visible imports exceed visible exports

Correct answer is D

when the value of its imports exceed exports.