(i) Which of the following activities is not involved in the study of commerce?

1. A study of auxiliary services
2.   A study of how factors of production can be utilized to the optimal point so as to achieve more goods and services.
3.  A study of how best the bank clerks could be organized so as to satisfy the needs of a consumer
4.  A study of trade and the principal activity in the distribution of goods

(ii)   The last person in the distribution chain is:

1.   consumer
2. consumer and retailer
3. manufacturer
4.   retailer

(iii)The ability of goods and services to satisfy human wants is known as:

1.  production
2. specialization
3.  subsistence
4.  utility

(iv)Distinguishing mark attached to the product and which cannot be used by any other producer is called:

1. brand name
2. kite mark
3. producer mark
4.  trade mark

(v)    A retailer may prefer to deal with a wholesale firm because:

1.  there is less likelihood of loss through damage
2. they break bulk and re-pack the goods
3.  they offer a large choice of goods from different manufacturers
4.  they provide storage for goods until the retailer needs them.

(vi)Variable cost is that which varies with:

1. company position
2. output
3.  technology
4.  time

(vii)         The exchange of goods and services among different countries is called:

1.  barter trade
2. domestic trade
3. foreign trade
4.  internal trade

(viii)       Re-order level is the level:

1. necessary to safeguard against delays
2. when new stock is to be sold
3.  when new stock is to be ordered
4.  when supplies are received

(ix)An aid to trade that safeguards goods and trade against loss is called:

1.   advertising
2. communication
3.  insurance
4. warehousing

(x)    A building which is usedto store goods on payment:

1.  bonded warehouse
2. private warehouse
3. public warehouse
4. goods warehouse