JAMB Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 100

496.

The factor of production that is subject to depreciation is?

A.

capital

B.

land

C.

labour

D.

entrepreneur

Correct answer is A

Capital depreciates because its value is inconsistent

497.

The rewards of rents, wages, interests and profits accrue from?

A.

capital, labour, land and enterpreneur respectively

B.

land, enterpreneur,labour and capital respectively

C.

land, labour, capital and entrepreneur respectively

D.

labour, enterpreneur, land and capital respectively

Correct answer is C

The reward of land is rent
The reward of labour is wages
The reward of capital is interest
The reward for entrepreneur is profits.
Hence we have, land, labour,  capital and entrepreneur

498.

Manufacturing and constructive activities are classified under?

A.

primary production

B.

tertiary production

C.

secondary production

D.

direct service

Correct answer is C

Secondary production: this is the manufacturing and assembly process. It involves converting raw materials into components, for example, making plastics from oil. It also involves assembling the product, eg building houses, bridges and roads.

499.

A doctor who attends to patients at home after his official duty is?

A.

a community develoment worker

B.

a direct service worker

C.

an indirect sevice worker

D.

a direct and an indirect sevice worker

Correct answer is B

Direct services means services delivered by an employee in the physical presence of the Person. Example  services providing therapy, habilitation, or rehabilitation activities or support services such as transportation.

500.

Which of the following can be used to differentiate skilled and unskilled labour?

A.

Education and training

B.

Available resources

C.

Level of commitment

D.

Salaries and wages

Correct answer is A

Unskilled labor, when measured by educational attainment, refers to jobs that require a high school diploma only, or could be filled by a high school dropout who masters specific skills. Skilled labor requires additional skills or education.