JAMB Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 124

616.

The major determinant of fire insurance premium is the?

A.

type and structure of the property to be insured

B.

usefulness of the property to the owner

C.

owner of the property to be insured

D.

extent of fire damage anticipated

Correct answer is A

The total value of your assets and building is the basic factor of the premium amount. The market value of the building and purchase value of all the contents are taken into consideration while calculating the premium amount.

617.

In the permanent storage device, DASD means?

A.

Data Access Storage Device

B.

Data Access Systems Device

C.

Direct Access Systems Device

D.

Direct Access Storage Device

Correct answer is D

DASD means direct-access storage device and it is a secondary storage device that stores data in discrete locations with a unique address, such as hard disk drives, optical drives, and most magnetic storage devices.

618.

A distinctive advantage of GSM is its?

A.

mobility

B.

cost

C.

stability

D.

coverage

Correct answer is A

A major advantage of the GSM as a means of communication is the ease of carrying it around without feeling cumbersome

619.

Digital computer is divided into?

A.

analogue, hybrid and mini

B.

super, maniframe, mini and micro

C.

mainframe, hybrid and micro

D.

super, mainframe, micro and analogue

Correct answer is B

Based on the size and type of the device, digital computers are classified into four categories.

  • Microcomputer
  • Minicomputer
  • Mainframe computer
  • Supercomputer

620.

The World Tourism Organization has its headquarters in?

A.

New York

B.

Paris

C.

Madrid

D.

London

Correct answer is C

The World Tourism Organization a United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism has its headquarters in Madrid, Spain since 1976.