Candidate’s Examination Number ………………………………………………………

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

BARIADI DISTRICT COUNCIL

FORM FOUR PRE – MOCK

COMMERCE

TIME: 2:30 HOURS MARCH 2023

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of section A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions
2. Attempt all question in section A and B and any two (2) questions from section C
3. Section A carries twenty (20) marks and section B carries (50) marks and C carry thirty
(30) marks each
4. Cellular phones and any an authorized materials are not allowed in the examination room
5. Write you answer clearly

SECTION A (20 MARKS)

Attempt all questions from this section
1. For each of the item (i) –(xv) choose the correct answer among the given alternatives and
write its letter in the answer sheet provided
(i) Which among the following is a correct set of types of land transport
A. Road, railway and water transport
B. Road, land and air transport
C. Road, railway and pipelines transport
D. Pipelines, air transport and land transport
E. Land, water and air craft

(ii) The level of stock which is arrived immediately after receipt of new deliveries is
called
A. Minimum stock
B. Maximum stock
C. Re-order point
D. Stock taking
E. Stock valuation

(iii) ........... Consist a number of shops under one roof and one management
A. Departmental store
B. Chain store
C. Multiple shops
D. Super markets
E. Hyper markets
(iv) Which document is to be sent by the exporting country showing the list of goods
needed to the importer who buy goods through an agent
A. A letter of credit
B. Bill of lading
C. Certificate of origin
D. An indent
E. Bill of exchange

(v) A level of satisfaction be created after goods have been placed to the needed area
is called.................
A. Time utility
B. Possession utility
C. Place utility
D. Offer utility
E. Basis utility

(vi) The production process in which a farmer grow maize for sale is referred to as
A. Direct production
B. Direct services
C. Indirect production
D. Indirect services
E. All of the above

(vii) The label which shows the price of a particular product in a shop is called
A. Price list
B. Price tag
C. Invoice
D. Branding
E. Packing

(viii) Mawingu trade daily sales volume is 4 tons, mimimum stock is 9 tons, and
delivery time is 20 days. What will be his order point?
A. 56 tons
B. 89 tons
C. 71 tons
D. 52 tons
E. 86 tons

(ix) What is the main purpose of commerce?

A. To bridge the gap between wholesalers and retailers
B. To bridge the gap between producers and the retailers
C. To bridge the gap between producers and consumers
D. To bridge the gap between retailers and consumer
E. To bridge the gap between producers and wholesalers

(x) A person who coordinates all productive resources and bear the business risks is
called
A. A business manager
B. An entrepreneur
C. Entrepreneurship
D. Consumer
E. Retailer
 (xi) The effect of increase in supply is reflected by
A. A shift of supply curve to the right
B. A shift of supply curve to the left
C. An upward movement along the supply curce
D. Downward movement along the supply curve
E. All of the above

(xii) The best way in which individuals and organizations use to protect their
businesses against risks is
A. Creating bank account through which all business cash are deposited
B. Increasing number of employees into the business
C. Insuring their employees through insurance companies
D. Insuring their businesses through insurance companies
E. A and D are correct

(xiii) Which of the following present the element of transport?

A. The way, unit of carriage, method of propulsion and terminal
B. Railway, road, air and unit of carriage
C. Water, land , road and air
D. An aeroplane, train, ship and motor vehicle
E. Car engine and fuel engine

(xiv) Why is it easy to establish retail trade as compared to wholesale trade?

A. It requires small amount of capital
B. It has many consumers
C. No competition among traders
D. It does not need record keeping
E. It needs commited people

(xv) An accountant of Kisauti company is preparing financial statements annually. In

which type of labour do the accountant be placed?
A. Semi trained labour
B. Skilled labour
C. Unskilled labour
D. Manual labour
E. Day worker labour

2. Match the descriptions of various types of goods in list A with the corresponding types of
goods in list B by writing the letter of the correct response below the item number in the
table provided.
LIST A LIST B
(i) Goods whose demand decreases A. Capital goods
with an increase in consumer’s B. Perishable goods
income C. Economic goods
(ii) Goods whose demand increases D. Fragile goods
when the price increases E. Inferior goods
(iii) Goods that are scarce and yield F. Intermediates goods
utility to an individual G. Luxury goods
(iv) Goods which are produced to
assists production of other
goods
(v) Goods which have short life
 span in nature

SECTION B (50 MARKS)

3. (a) Some Tanzania traders sell processed food from Tanzania to other countries but, they
encountered with some challenges which hinder their performance. Describe three
possible challenges those traders encounted
(b) Suggest two ways to overcome the challenges in part (a) above
4. Suppose you have been employed in one of the wholesalers warehouses as a store keeper.
Describe five stock administration functions that would help you to perform your work
property.
5. (a) Some form one students failed to answer one of their homework which was about the
importance’s of commerce in everyday life situation. Assist them by providing brief
explanations on three importances’ of commerce.
(b) From your explanations in part (a) one of the students told you that her grandmother
exchanged goat with beans those days with no money. Provide two disadvantages of this
kind of trade

6. Mr. Amos is planning to transport vegetables from Morogoro to Dar es salaam using
either road or railway transport. He invited you to advise him o the type of transport so
that he can make decision on his plan. By giving five advantages, convince him to use
road rather than railway transport.
7. Songambele is a business man who deals with buying and selling of wheat flour. He buys
his stock in bulk from Azam industry in Dar es salaam and sells the product to different
retailers in Mwanza region. In five points, explain how retailers facilitates Azam industry
in its daily business activities.

SECTION C (30 MARKS)

8. Some entrepreneurs in your area of residence failed to succeed in their businesses
because they lacked knowledge of inter related demand for a commodity. Assist them to
solve the problem by explaining to them four major types of interrelated demand for a
commodity.
9. Assume your name has been short listed for an interview to work with Wakulima
company. How would you differentiate successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful
entrepreneurs? (Give five points)
10. (a) Mr. Malwana is a well-known farmer in Uganda. He owns an export business
producing tomatoes and milk for the European Market. Which means of transport is the
most reliable for transporting tomatoes transport is the most reliable for transporting
tomatoes and milk from Uganda to Europe?
(b) From your explanations in part (a) above, suggest five benefits of such means of
transport, which Mr. Malwana enjoys through using such means of transport.