JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 167

831.

Selling goods in foreign countries at price below their marginal cost is?

A.

dumping

B.

depreciation

C.

devaluation

D.

discounting

Correct answer is A

Dumping is a term used in the context of international trade. It's when a country or company exports a product at a price that is lower in the foreign importing market than the price in the exporter's domestic market.

832.

The details of the goods require by the the purchaser is outlined in?

A.

a consular invoice

B.

an indent

C.

an invoice

D.

a certificateof orign

Correct answer is C

An invoice is a document issued by a seller to the buyer that indicates the quantities and costs of the products or services provider by the seller.

833.

The document issued to a port authority when goods are deposited is a?

A.

dock landing account

B.

bill of sight

C.

bill of lading

D.

dock warrant

Correct answer is D

A dock warrant is an instrument issued by a ware housekeeper, licensed by the state to traders who deposit goods with them. A dock warrant certifies that the holder is entitled to goods imported and warehoused in the docks. It transfers the absolute right to the goods described in it.

834.

Entrepot trade usually occurs in?

A.

exchanging goods within a nation

B.

exchanging goods among countries

C.

importing goods to be re-exproted

D.

exproting goods to be re-imported

Correct answer is C

Entreport; Trade in which imported goods are re-exported with or without any additional processing or repackaging.

835.

The document that gives an importer a freehand to obtain goods from any manufacturer is?

A.

a consular invoice

B.

a closed indents

C.

an open indent

D.

a freight note

Correct answer is C

An open indent is an order to an overseas purchasing agent to buy certain goods, without specifying the manufacturer. If the manufacturer is specified this is a closed indent.