Mode of transportation - Jamb Commerce Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1994

Commerce is defined as the study of how

A. Man utilizes the resources in his physical environment
B. Man produces, distributes and consumes his goods and services
C. Man buys, sells and distributes goods and services
D. Raw materials are changed into finished goods

Question 2:

• JAMB 1994

Which of the following statements is TRUE about sea transport?

A. All ships have specific routes to ply
B. All ships must be insured at every journey
C. All ships are insured separately from the crew
D. All ships normally arrive at their destination with goods

Question 3:

• JAMB 1995

The main advantage of road transport is that it is

A. Convenient and flexible
B. Cheap and direct
C. Common and fast
D. Safe and available

Question 4:

• JAMB 2002

The mode of transporting crude oil to the ports for export purposes is by

A. Tanker
B. Rail
C. Road
D. Pipeline

Question 5:

• JAMB 2004

Ships that sail across the ocean and operate on scheduled time tables are?

A. Ferries
B. Ocean liners
C. Tramp steamers
D. Coastal liners