WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 32

156.

A cheque drawn by a bank on itself is a/an

A.

direct debit

B.

bank draft

C.

bank transfer

D.

overdraft

Correct answer is B

A bank draft is a cheque drawn by a bank on its own funds.

157.

Which of the following is an example of large-scale retailing?

A.

Hawking

B.

Mobile shops

C.

Kiosks

D.

Department stores

Correct answer is D

Large-Scale Retailers 

  •  Mail Order Sale:
  • Consumer Co-Operative Stores:
  • Vending Machine:
  • Discount Houses:
  • Supermarket (Self-Service Store):
  •  One-Price Shop:
  • Departmental stores

158.

The relationship between all imports and exports of a country is known as

A.

terms of trade

B.

balance of trade

C.

balance of payment

D.

terms of payment

Correct answer is B

Balance of trade is the difference in value between a country's imports and exports.

159.

Which of the following is quoted when the buyer is responsible for the cost of loading the goods from the seller's warehouse up to his own warehouse?

A.

F.O.R

B.

C.I.F

C.

F.A.S

D.

Loco

Correct answer is C

"Free Alongside Ship" means that the seller fulfils his obligation to deliver when the goods have been placed alongside the vessel on the quay or in lighters at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss of or damage to the goods from that moment.

160.

An issuing house is an outlet for

A.

new shares and bonds

B.

non-listed companies shares

C.

existing shares and bonds

D.

only gilt-edged securities

Correct answer is C

Issuing house. a financial institution  that arranges and underwrites the issue of new STOCKS and SHARES on behalf of corporate clients on the STOCK EXCHANGE.