POST UTME REDEEMERS UNIVERSITY 2023 Commerce | Objective

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Question 1
A firm is considering exporting its product to a foreign market. Which of the following is a potential advantage of exporting?
A. Increased market share
B. Reduced production costs
C. Improved brand recognition
D. Access to new markets and customers
Question 2
A company is considering using a specific mode of transportation to deliver its products. Which of the following is a key advantage of using air transportation?
A. It is the fastest mode of transportation
B. It is the most expensive mode of transportation
C. It is the most reliable mode of transportation
D. It is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation
Question 3
The concept of comparative advantage is used to explain why countries trade with each other. Which of the following is a correct statement about comparative advantage?
A. A country has a comparative advantage in producing a good if it can produce it at a lower opportunity cost than another country
B. A country has a comparative advantage in producing a good if it can produce it at a higher opportunity cost than another country
C. A country has a comparative advantage in producing a good if it can produce it at the same opportunity cost as another country
D. A country has a comparative advantage in producing a good if it can produce it at a higher price than another country
Question 4
In a perfectly competitive market, the law of supply states that as the price of a commodity increases, the quantity supplied will
A. decrease
B. increase
C. remain constant
D. fluctuate
Question 5
The concept of specialization is used to describe the process of a country or firm producing a specific good or service. Which of the following is a correct statement about specialization?
A. Specialization occurs when a country or firm produces a good or service that it is not good at producing
B. Specialization occurs when a country or firm produces a good or service that it is good at producing
C. Specialization occurs when a country or firm produces a good or service that it is indifferent about producing
D. Specialization occurs when a country or firm produces a good or service that it is not interested in producing
Question 6
The concept of production function is used to describe the relationship between the inputs of a firm and its output. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a production function?
A. It is a mathematical representation of the relationship between inputs and output
B. It is a graphical representation of the relationship between inputs and output
C. It is a measure of the efficiency of a firm
D. It is a measure of the productivity of a firm
Question 7
A consumer is considering purchasing a product from a company. What is the primary factor that influences their purchasing decision?
A. Price
B. Quality
C. Brand reputation
D. Availability
Question 8
A company is experiencing financial difficulties and is considering bankruptcy. Which of the following is a key consideration for the company's decision?
A. The company's assets are insufficient to cover its liabilities.
B. The company's management team is unable to negotiate a debt restructuring agreement.
C. The company's industry is experiencing a downturn, making it difficult to recover.
D. The company's shareholders are unwilling to provide additional funding.
Question 9
A company's inventory management system uses a first-in-first-out (FIFO) method to track stock levels. If the system is experiencing a high rate of stock turnover, which of the following is a potential consequence?
A. Inventory levels may be inaccurate due to incorrect tracking of stock movement.
B. The company may experience stockouts due to the high rate of stock turnover.
C. The FIFO method may lead to overstocking of certain products.
D. The company may experience a decrease in sales due to the high rate of stock turnover.
Question 10
A bank is considering two different investment options: Option A, which involves investing in a 5-year bond with a 10% annual return, and Option B, which involves investing in a 3-year bond with a 15% annual return. If the bank wants to maximize its returns, which option should it choose?
A. Option A
B. Option B
C. Both options would result in the same return
D. Neither option would result in a return
Question 11
A firm's production function is given by Q = 2L^0.5K^0.5, where Q is the quantity produced, L is the number of labor hours, and K is the capital invested. If the firm wants to produce 50 units of output, and it has 100 units of labor hours available, how many units of capital should it invest?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 100
D. 200
Question 12
A bank's primary function is to act as a _______ between savers and borrowers.
A. broker
B. intermediary
C. agent
D. facilitator
Question 13
The _______ of a firm refers to the process of creating and distributing value to customers.
A. production
B. marketing
C. finance
D. human resources
Question 14
A _______ is a type of business organization that is owned and controlled by its members.
A. partnership
B. corporation
C. cooperative
D. sole proprietorship
Question 15
A firm is considering a new investment opportunity. The investment's expected return is 12% with a standard deviation of 8%. Determine the probability that the return will be less than 10%.
A. 0.05
B. 0.15
C. 0.25
D. 0.35

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