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Commerce F3

The document consists of a series of questions related to business concepts, trade, and communication, covering topics such as transportation methods, warehouse functions, retail strategies, and consumer rights. It includes multiple-choice questions as well as open-ended questions for deeper exploration of the subject matter. Additionally, it outlines sections for answering various questions related to business operations and management.

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Commerce F3

The document consists of a series of questions related to business concepts, trade, and communication, covering topics such as transportation methods, warehouse functions, retail strategies, and consumer rights. It includes multiple-choice questions as well as open-ended questions for deeper exploration of the subject matter. Additionally, it outlines sections for answering various questions related to business operations and management.

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B.

Do not sell to the general public

C. Offer delivery to customers

D. Sell a limited range of goods

15. What form of transport is suitable for carrying 5000 tonnes of coal from Hwange to Kwekwe?

A. Air

B. Pipeline

C. Road

D. Rail

16. Which process takes place in the bonded warehouse?

A. Baking

B. Milling

C. Packaging

D. Tanning

17. Which goods are suitable for Point of Sale displays in a supermarket?

A. Shirts

B. Shoes

C. Bread

D. Chocolates

18. A payment made to a shareholder in a company is called?

A. A brokerage

B. A dividend
C. A profit

D. An interest

19. Which of the following is a primary producer?

A. Manufacturer's warehouses

B. Bonded warehouses

C. Grain Marketing Board

D. Retailers warehouses

20. Which factor of production has interest as a reward?

A. Capital

B. Enterprise

C. Labour

D. Land

21. Which of the following is NOT a trade restriction?

A. Embargo

B. Quota

C. Tarrif

D. Value Added Tax

22. Who is not the middleman in foreign trade?

A. Factor

B. Forwarding Agent

C. Manufacturer
D. Broker

23. Which of the following is an informal means of communication?

A. Confravision

B. Electronic mail

C. Grapevine

D. Letter

24. Which factor is not important when choosing a mode of communication?

A. Cost

B. Urgency of messege

C. Reliability of mode

D. Type of transport

25. Which goods are best distributed straight from the producer to the consumer?

A. Chairs

B. Newspapers

C. Suits

D. Soap

26. The term branding means?

A. Putting goods into colourful packets

B. Giving goods a distinctive name

C. Putting goods into distinctive shelves

D. Putting flavour into the goods


27. Which of the following is NOT a management function?

A. Organizing

B. Planning

C. Controlling

D. Investing

28. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of International Trade?

A. Creates employment

B. Greater variety

C. Increased production

D. Dependancy on others

29. The following are disadvantages of barter trade except _____

A. Coincidence of wants

B. Indivisibility of goods

C. Scarcity of goods

D. Measurement of goods

30. Goods stores in a warehouse can not be protected against ______

A. Fire

B. Price fluctuation

C. Theft

D. Weather conditions

31. _______ covers workers injured at work?


A. Employer's liability

B. Consequential loss

C. Public liability

D. Fidelity guarantee

32. Which of the following is an example of direct service?

A. Insurance

B. Banking

C. Warehousing

D. Teaching

33. Why do some retailers buy direct from manufacturers?

A. They require regular supplies

B. They buy in small quantities

C. They need emergency supplies

D. They have their own warehouses

34. Which retail outlet offers self-selection and luxurious shopping facilities?

A. Chain store

B. Supermarkets

C. Single shop

D. Department store

35. What is hire purchase transaction most suitable for?

A. Clothing
B. Flowers

C. Groceries

D. Television

36. What is most likely to be transported by air?

A. Fresh flowers

B. Chrome ore

C. Large volumes of fuel

D. Bulky goods

37. Which aid to trade gives goods added value?

A. Advertising

B. Communication

C. Insurance

D. Transport

38. Specialisation has the following disadvantage?

A. High productivity

B. Division of work

C. Interdependence

D. Increased skill

39. A wholesaler is most useful when ____

A. Technical goods are sold

B. Products are easily breakable


C. Products are in bulk

D. The retailer is tiny

40. In international trade ___

A. The same language is used

B. Same standards of goods are used

C. The same currency is used

D. There are high costs of packaging

SECTION B (40 MARKS)

Answer all questions in this section

Question 1

1(a) State any three type of wholesalers. (3)

(b) Define the term beneficiation. (2)

(c) Identify any three consumer rights (3)

Question 2

2(a) State two types of warehouses. (2)

(b) Identify four internal sources of finance for a business. (4)

Question 3

3(a) State the two forms of production. (2)

(b) Outline the challenges of the face bask. (4)

Question 4
4(a) Determine the need for oral communication. (4)

(b) State the advantages of a vehicle tracking system. (4)

5(a) What are the advantages of written communication? (4)

(b) What factors influence the choice of the mode of communication? (2)

6(a) What are the disadvantages of multinational companies to the host country? (6)

SECTION C (60 MARKS)

Answer any three questions

Question 7

7(a) Outline factors to consider when choosing a mode of communication. (10)

(b) Suggest reasons for trade. (10)

Question 8

8(a) Outline the advantages of multi-national corporations to Zimbabwe. (10)

(b) Outline any give characteristics of an entrepreneur. (10)

Question 9

9(a) Explain the merits of electronic mail. (10)

(b) Outline the reasons for growth of air cargo. (10)

Question 10

10(a) Describe the four factors of production. (20)


Question 11

11(a) Discuss consumer rights. (10)

(b) Explain consumer responsibilities. (10)

Question 12

12(a) Discuss the impact of technological developments on business. (10)

(b) Explain to be considered when establishing a retail outlet. (10)

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