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English for Special Purposes - International Business Compiled by Khang Béo 1 TEST 1 1. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the buyer A. Documentary credit B. Open account C. Bill for collection D. Advance payment 2. Clients look for ………… from an arbitration service. A. speed and cost effectiveness B. reliability of the arbitrators and their decisions C. confidentiality D. all of the above (A, B and C) 3. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by arbitration are ………… A. shipping, commodity and construction B. shipping, commerce and wine C. commodity, construction and share D. construction, shipping and convenience 4. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country A. tax B. quota C. protectionism D. tariff 5. You can ………… a house and ………… a car. A. hire/rent B. hire/hire C. rent/rent or hire 6. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight? A. The Buyer B. The Seller C. The agent D. It depends on the agreement 7. The clause covers General Average. A. A B. B C. A,B,C
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TEST 1

1. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

2. Clients look for ………… from an arbitration service.

A. speed and cost effectiveness

B. reliability of the arbitrators and their decisions

C. confidentiality

D. all of the above (A, B and C)

3. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration are …………

A. shipping, commodity and construction

B. shipping, commerce and wine

C. commodity, construction and share

D. construction, shipping and convenience

4. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

5. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

6. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

7. The clause covers General Average.

A. A

B. B

C. A,B,C

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8. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival.

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

9. Transferring money from Britain to another country is called sending money

…………

A. overseas

B. over-water

C. over-waves

10. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are covered under the cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

11. ………… insurance originated in the fifteenth century.

A. Boat

B. Sea

C. Navy

D. Marine

12. If the price is quoted EXW, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The advising bank.

13. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

14. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FAS

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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15. In joint venture, two or more companies ………… on specific projects

A. collaborate

B. compete

C. practice

D. deal

16. Open cover is not a policy: the ………… will write a policy if required.

A. Insurer

B. Importer

C. Exporter

17. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

18. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets is known as

…………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

19. In the past, a lot of small banks were ………… by larger ones.

A. bought up

B. eaten up

C. chewed up

20. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, then the seller is not obliged to pay

insurance and freight. Right or wrong?

A. Completely right.

B. Wrong.

C. Partly right, as the seller is obliged to pay only the freight and insurance necessary to

put the goods on board of the designated vessel by the buyer.

D. Completely wrong, because the buyer is obliged to pay for insurance and freight on

his own account if term of trade is FOB

21. Normally, Risks are transferred at the point of …………

A. Delivery

B. Payment

C. Arrival

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22. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

23. ………… is open-ended.

A. tailor-made

B. floating

C. open cover

24. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

25. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

26. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are not covered under the cargo

clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. B and C

27. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

28. A document used for transporting goods in containers by road, rail and ship

without being open is a …………

A. Bill of exchange

B. invoice

C. contract of carriage

D. container bill of lading

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29. The Mexican peso is trading for more than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a big peso

B. a good peso

C. a strong peso

30. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

31. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CFR

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

32. ………… from a source country into a destination country for the purpose of

exporting to a third country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

33. ………… is the money paid for the right to use the property of another person.

A. Compensation payment

B. Royalty payment

C. Property charges

D. Royalty fees

34. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called

…………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

35. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

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36. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

37. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

38. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

39. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

40. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfied their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Countries probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

41. The exporter didn‟t receive payment for his goods because the buyer …………

A. defaulted

B. deferred

C. declines

D. denied

42. Fixed exchange rates are achieved by the intervention of the …………

A. investment bank

B. commercial bank

C. central bank

D. merchant bank

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43. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

44. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

45. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

46. A monetary system whereby the value of currencies could be converted into gold

at a country‟s central bank

A. gold system

B. gold standard

C. gold value

D. gold convertible

47. When the Bill of lading marked "freight prepaid”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

48. War risk is not included in …………

A. A clause

B. B clause

C. A,B,C clause

49. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

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50. A bankrupt person's ………… can be taken and used to repay his/her debts.

A. things

B. items

C. property

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TEST 2

1. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

2. All mergers aim to create ………… for the two companies‟ shareholders.

A. added value

B. lower costs

C. economies of scale

D. tax benefits

3. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

4. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

5. Why do sellers or buyers insure their cargoes?

A. To protect themselves from loss or damage to their goods

B. To protect themselves from loss only

C. To protect themselves from damage only

D. To protect the third party from loss or damage to their goods

6. Anything that acts as a security or guarantee for a loan

A. Collateral

B. Mortgage

C. Warranty

D. Guarantee

7. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

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8. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are not covered under the cargo

clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. B and C

9. A force majeure is an ………… event such as strike, riot or natural disaster

which prevents a contract from being …………

A. unforeseen / fulfilled

B. unseen / fulfilled

C. unforeseen / filled

10. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country:

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

11. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

12. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

13. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

14. Buying another company‟s shares on the stock exchange, hoping to persuade

enough other shareholders to sell to take control of the company.

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. An integration

D. A raid

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15. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

16. Two parties sign a contract.

A. The contract is binding

B. The contract is effective

C. The contract is binding and effective

17. Employing more staff has reduced our ………… time in the port

A. turning

B. turn-round

C. turn back

D. turnover

18. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

19. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

20. Here's the fifty dollars I …………

A. owe you

B. pay you back

C. must return

21. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

22. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

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23. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

24. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

25. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

26. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

27. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

28. After dispatching the goods, the exporter ………… the documents to his bank.

A. demands

B. collects

C. issues

D. presents

29. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

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30. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

31. A person who receives an international payment is called the …………

A. getter

B. beneficiary

C. receiver

32. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

33. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

34. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

35. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

36. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

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37. Currency bought or sold today with delivery two business days later

A. Spot transaction

B. Forward transaction

C. business transaction

D. Futures transaction

38. Who issues ocean bill of lading?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

39. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

40. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

41. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

42. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for rail transport is called …………

A. Railway bill.

B. Rail waybill.

C. Railway consignment note.

D. Railway bill of lading.

43. Merging with or taking over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

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44. Make sure all this equipment is insured ………… accidental damage

A. over

B. against

C. with

D. from

45. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

46. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

47. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

48. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

49. The person who goes between the person who wants the insurance and the

person who underwrites it is …………

A. a shipper

B. a client

C. a broker

D. an insurer

50. Normally, Risks are transferred at the point of …………

A. Delivery

B. Payment

C. Arrival

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TEST 3

1. The person who goes between the person who wants the insurance and the

person who underwrites it is …………

A. a shipper

B. a client

C. a broker

D. an insurer

2. Transferring money from Britain to another country is called sending money

…………

A. overseas

B. over-water

C. over-waves

3. The ………… form you fill in is the basis of your contract with the insurance

company

A. proposition

B. application

C. enrolment

D. proposal

4. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

5. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

6. When the total value of a country‟s imports is greater than its exports, it is a

trade …………

A. balance

B. loss

C. debit

D. deficit

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7. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

8. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

9. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

10. In many cases, the insurance company doesn't take the financial …………

A. problem

B. risk

C. damage

11. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

12. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

13. The document which shows details of goods being transported and which

entitles the receiver to collect the goods is called a …………

A. bill of exchange

B. document of title

C. bill of lading

D. declaration

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14. ………… takes place when a firm through FDI moves upstream or downstream

in different value chains i.e., when firms perform value-adding activities stage

by stage in a vertical fashion in a host country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

15. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

16. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

17. Clients look for ………… from an arbitration service.

A. speed and cost effectiveness

B. reliability of the arbitrators and their decisions

C. confidentiality

D. all of the above (A, B and C)

18. Which market is bigger?

A. Super market is bigger than traditional market

B. Street market is bigger than home market

C. An open air market is bigger than a home market

D. Product market is bigger than consumer market

19. A bill of exchange become payable upon …………

A. remittance

B. acceptance

C. dispatch

D. maturity

20. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

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21. ………… are raw materials such as agricultural products and metals that are

traded on special exchanges.

A. Goods

B. Raw materials

C. Productivity

D. Commodities

22. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

23. What is the most complete cover of insurance?

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. Against all risks

24. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

25. An evidence that an insurance contract has been made is …………

A. An insurance certificate

B. A certificate of origin

C. A health certificate

D. A compensation certificate

26. The point of delivery is much the same for all ………… terms and …………

terms – when the exporter hands the goods over to the carrier.

A. C and F

B. D and F

C. C and D

27. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

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28. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FAS

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

29. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

30. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

31. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

32. When a company‟s top executives buy the company they work for is known as

…………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

33. Normally, Risks are transferred at the point of …………

A. Delivery

B. Payment

C. Arrival

34. Two parties sign a contract.

A. The contract is binding

B. The contract is effective

C. The contract is binding and effective

35. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

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36. The process of making and defending a claim in court is …………

A. arbitration

B. litigation

C. prevention

D. protection

37. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

38. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product is

known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

39. Prices go up every year. This is because of …………

A. inflation

B. expansion

C. evolution

40. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

41. ………… are cash grants, lower taxes, accelerated depreciation, training

allowance, research subsidies and interest rebates on loans

A. Investment incentives

B. Labour incentives

C. Bonus

D. Returns on investment

42. The company will ………… the police-holder against loss of or damage to the

insured vehicle

A. identify

B. respect

C. indemnify

D. engage

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43. Another term for "main business" is ………… business.

A. central

B. first

C. core

44. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

45. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

46. The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. C and B

47. Here's the fifty dollars I …………

A. owe you

B. pay you back

C. must return

48. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

49. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

50. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

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TEST 4

1. Among a number of international bodies offer arbitration services, the …………

in Paris is the most prestigious.

A. UCP

B. ADR

C. ICC

D. FAO

2. What is the best kind of advertising?

A. TV advertising

B. Word of mouth

C. Printing advertising

D. Radio advertising

3. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

4. General average has the conditions: …………

A. The ship was in danger

B. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely

C. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely with

the remaining cargo

D. A and C

5. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient.

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities.

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition.

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition.

6. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

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7. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

8. Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 …………

A. for an hour

B. an hour

C. the hour

9. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

10. The Incoterm ………… contains 13 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

D. 1990 and 2000

11. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

12. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

13. What is the most complete cover of insurance?

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. Against all risks

14. "Profit before tax" can also be called …………

A. pre-tax profit

B. without-tax profit

C. non-tax profit

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15. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

16. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

17. A document used for transporting goods in containers by road, rail and ship

without being open is a …………

A. Bill of exchange

B. invoice

C. contract of carriage

D. container bill of lading

18. The fact that labour cots are lower in other countries ………… us at a

tremendous disadvantage

A. makes

B. does

C. puts

D. sells

19. The technical ………… for electrical equipment can vary from country to

country

A. justification

B. rules

C. specifications

D. uniforms

20. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture

B. This country most likely exports farm products

C. This country can grow food efficiently

D. All of the above.

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21. The exporter didn‟t receive payment for his goods because the buyer …………

A. defaulted

B. deferred

C. declines

D. denied

22. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

23. Aims of a strategic approach made by multinational companies are …………

A. to access raw materials and markets

B. to get product efficiency and knowhow

C. to access premises and natural resources

D. A & B

24. If the price is quoted CIP Marseille, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The issuing bank.

D. The forwarding agent.

25. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

26. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

27. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

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28. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

29. The main difference between arbitration and litigation is that …………

A. Arbitration takes place in private

B. Litigation takes place in court

C. Arbitration takes place abroad

D. A and B

30. The person who goes between the person who wants the insurance and the

person who underwrites it is …………

A. a shipper

B. a client

C. a broker

D. an insurer

31. What do we call a small but very profitable market?

A. mass market

B. up market

C. niche market

D. supermarket

32. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

33. In CIF and CIP contracts, ………… must pay for insurance from the point of

delivery to the named point of arrival.

A. The exporter

B. The importer

C. The carrier

34. In these inflationary times it is important to keep the value of your policy closely

………… to the value of your property.

A. adapted

B. linked

C. indicated

D. dependent

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35. An insurance broker usually ………… several different insurance companies.

A. deals with

B. contacts

C. works for

36. The movement of money into and out of a company is known as …………

A. annual turnover

B. profit margin

C. cash flow

D. bank charges

37. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

38. The Incoterm ………… contains 11 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

39. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

40. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

41. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

42. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

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43. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

44. A force majeure is an ………… event such as strike, riot or natural disaster

which prevents a contract from being …………

A. unforeseen / fulfilled

B. unseen / fulfilled

C. unforeseen / filled

45. When the Bill of lading marked "freight prepaid”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

46. Weight is important for air transport because if its …………

A. size

B. high freight rates

C. measurement

D. high quality

47. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FAS

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

48. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

49. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

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50. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

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TEST 5

1. Factors considered when choosing the modes of transportation are ……………

A. freight, size and premium

B. time, length and weight

C. nature of the goods, size and rates

D. nature of the goods, time and freight rates

2. Simultaneous purchase and sale of the same foreign exchange in different

markets to profit from rate differentials.

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

3. The World Bank refused to grant the loan until an environmental ………… was

carried out.

A. estimate

B. test

C. assessment

D. report

4. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture

B. This country most likely exports farm products

C. This country can grow food efficiently

D. All of the above.

5. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets is known as

…………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

6. Trying to insure against unfavorable price movements by way of futures

contract

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

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7. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

8. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

9. The court of arbitration applies whatever ………… the parties stipulate in the

contract.

A. International law

B. Corporate law

C. National law

D. Business law

10. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

11. Go to an insurance ………… and see if you can get a better deal.

A. breaker

B. broker

C. speculator

D. merchant

12. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

13. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

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14. The advantages of arbitration are …………

A. Private and foreseeable costs

B. Lengthy and open

C. Binding and rigid

D. Time - consuming

15. Marketing is an important consideration for

A. the consumer

B. the distributer

C. all aspects of production

D. the salesman

16. Title to the goods passes …………

A. With risks

B. Across the ship’s rail

C. On board

17. The financial risk is taken by ………… such as Lloyds of London.

A. underwriters

B. undertakers

C. underpasses

18. The Mexican peso is trading for more than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a big peso

B. a good peso

C. a strong peso

19. In many cases, the insurance company doesn't take the financial …………

A. problem

B. risk

C. damage

20. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

21. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

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22. What is a transferable credit?

A. It is the kind of credit which allows the exporter to transfer his right as the credit’s

beneficiary to any third party.

B. It is the kind of credit which allows the first beneficiary to request the confirming bank

to pay a third party.

C. It is the kind of negotiable document with which the exporter can endorse for any third

party.

D. It is the kind of credit with which the buyer will not necessarily know who is the

actual supplier of the goods.

23. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

24. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

25. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

26. Prices go up every year. This is because of …………

A. inflation

B. expansion

C. evolution

27. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

28. Is there any requirement that the air waybill shows the date of the flight?

A. No, there isn’t.

B. Yes, there is.

C. Never is there such a requirement.

D. No, it is an incorrect requirement because a correctly completed waybill cannot show

this information.

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29. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

30. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping.

A. Dumping is always against government policy.

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices.

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment.

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels.

31. ………… is an approach to business that emphasizes persuading customers to

buy products that you already have, rather than producing new ones that

customers may want.

A. Marketing concept

B. Product concept

C. Promotion concept

D. Selling concept

32. If the price is quoted CIP Marseille, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The issuing bank.

D. The forwarding agent.

33. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

34. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are not covered under the cargo

clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. B and C

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35. Currency bought or sold today with delivery two business days later

A. Spot transaction

B. Forward transaction

C. business transaction

D. Futures transaction

36. What do we call a small but very profitable market?

A. mass market

B. up market

C. niche market

D. supermarket

37. In the past, a lot of small banks were ………… by larger ones.

A. bought up

B. eaten up

C. chewed up

38. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

39. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

40. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

41. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

42. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

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43. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CPT

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

44. If shipment is under Incoterms other than CIF or CIP, …………

A. The buyer has to arrange the insurance cover by himself.

B. The buyer may still ask the exporter to arrange some aspects of the insurance for him.

C. The exporter has to arrange the insurance cover for the goods.

D. The exporter pays for insurance till the port of discharge.

45. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

46. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

47. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

48. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment.

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

49. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

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50. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

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TEST 6

1. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

2. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

3. A bill of lading with the note is …………

A. Clean bill of lading

B. Claused bill of lading

C. Clear bill of lading

4. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage.

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade.

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country.

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries.

D. All of these above.

5. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

6. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DEQ

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

7. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

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8. Unless the letter of credit states otherwise, insurance coverage on a CIF or CIP

shipment must be for ………… of the CIF (or CIP) value of the goods.

A. 100%.

B. 90%.

C. 50%.

D. 110%.

9. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

10. The Incoterm ………… contains 11 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

11. A sovereign is a coin made of 7.3 grams of gold, and is worth a lot of money.

However, its ………… is just one pound.

A. front value

B. face value

C. written value

12. ………… from a source country into a destination country for the purpose of

exporting to a third country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

13. The ………… form you fill in is the basis of your contract with the insurance

company

A. proposition

B. application

C. enrolment

D. proposal

14. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival.

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

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15. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

16. The arbitrators‟ awards are …………

A. Consultative and examinatorial

B. Final and enforceable

C. Referrable and reverable

D. All of the above

17. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market

18. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

19. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

20. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

21. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

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22. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

23. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

24. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

25. Here's the fifty dollars I …………

A. owe you

B. pay you back

C. must return

26. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient.

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities.

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition.

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition.

27. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

28. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called

…………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

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29. My insurance company offers a wide ………… of cover

A. range

B. branch

C. rank

D. standard

30. Two parties sign a contract.

A. The contract is binding

B. The contract is effective

C. The contract is binding and effective

31. ………… are raw materials such as agricultural products and metals that are

traded on special exchanges.

A. Goods

B. Raw materials

C. Productivity

D. Commodities

32. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

33. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

34. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for rail transport is called …………

A. Railway bill.

B. Rail waybill.

C. Railway consignment note.

D. Railway bill of lading.

35. The fact that labour cots are lower in other countries ………… us at a

tremendous disadvantage

A. makes

B. does

C. puts

D. sells

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36. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

37. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

38. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

39. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

40. Among a number of international bodies offer arbitration services, the …………

in Paris is the most prestigious.

A. UCP

B. ADR

C. ICC

D. FAO

41. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

42. ………… is an approach to business that emphasizes persuading customers to

buy products that you already have, rather than producing new ones that

customers may want.

A. Marketing concept

B. Product concept

C. Promotion concept

D. Selling concept

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43. An insurance broker usually ………… several different insurance companies.

A. deals with

B. contacts

C. works for

44. Modern marketing aims to satisfy the wants of the consumer. Marketing

personnel should consider first of all

A. how to advertise the product

B. what products the customer desires

C. how to distribute the product

D. engineering problems

45. Open cover is not a policy: the ………… will write a policy if required.

A. Insurer

B. Importer

C. Exporter

46. What is the main difference between arbitration and litigation?

A. Arbitration takes place in private, litigation takes place in court

B. Bias

C. Low costs

D. The process of making decision in court

47. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

48. The main difference between arbitration and litigation is that …………

A. Arbitration takes place in private

B. Litigation takes place in court

C. Arbitration takes place abroad

D. A and B

49. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

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50. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

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TEST 7

1. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

2. What does marketing involve?

A. deciding what the customer wants

B. finding out what kinds of product customers want

C. designing and producing a product that satisfies these wants at a profit for the

company

D. A and C

3. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

4. In these inflationary times it is important to keep the value of your policy closely

………… to the value of your property.

A. adapted

B. linked

C. indicated

D. dependent

5. Beside the commercial invoice, the transport document and insurance

document, what do „Other documents‟ include?

A. A Certificate of Origin.

B. A Certificate of Inspection.

C. A health Inspection.

D. Any of the above.

6. In oriental cultures, to ………… is one of the most embarrassing things that can

happen.

A. lose a job

B. make a mistake

C. lose face

D. receive a favor

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7. A force majeure is an ………… event such as strike, riot or natural disaster

which prevents a contract from being …………

A. unforeseen / fulfilled

B. unseen / fulfilled

C. unforeseen / filled

8. The contract should regulate what happens if Incoterm 2000 and the terms of

the contract conflict: normally the ………… prevails.

A. Incoterm

B. Contract

C. Incoterm and contract

9. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for road transport is called …………

A. Road bill of lading.

B. Road bill.

C. Roadway bill.

D. Road consignment note.

10. The disadvantage of ………… policy is that it is set up for particular time and

automatically expires.

A. tailor-made

B. floating

C. open cover

11. The document which shows details of goods being transported and which

entitles the receiver to collect the goods is called a …………

A. bill of exchange

B. document of title

C. bill of lading

D. declaration

12. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

13. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka., who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

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14. Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 …………

A. for an hour

B. an hour

C. the hour

15. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

16. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

17. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

18. Changes in the values of currencies are called …………

A. currency fluctuations

B. currency alterations

C. currency changes

19. If the contract does not specify applicable law, the ………… will be applied.

A. Anglo - American law

B. Continental law

C. International private law

D. National law

20. The main difference between arbitration and litigation is that …………

A. Arbitration takes place in private

B. Litigation takes place in court

C. Arbitration takes place abroad

D. A and B

21. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

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22. What do we call a small but very profitable market?

A. mass market

B. up market

C. niche market

D. supermarket

23. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

24. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank)

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

25. The company will ………… the police-holder against loss of or damage to the

insured vehicle

A. identify

B. respect

C. indemnify

D. engage

26. “free of particular average” means …………

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. A & C

27. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture

B. This country most likely exports farm products

C. This country can grow food efficiently

D. All of the above.

28. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

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29. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

30. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

31. In many cases, the insurance company doesn't take the financial …………

A. problem

B. risk

C. damage

32. The person who goes between the person who wants the insurance and the

person who underwrites it is …………

A. a shipper

B. a client

C. a broker

D. an insurer

33. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

34. A company giving insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

35. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

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36. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

37. Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is "minimum cover” – cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

38. A bill of exchange become payable upon …………

A. remittance

B. acceptance

C. dispatch

D. maturity

39. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

40. The Incoterm ………… contains 11 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

41. When two companies merge they always look at ways to ………… in order to be

more efficient and profitable.

A. recruit staff

B. cut costs

C. increase advertising

D. reduce salaries

42. ………… insurance originated in the fifteenth century.

A. Boat

B. Sea

C. Navy

D. Marine

43. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

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44. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

45. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

46. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration are …………

A. shipping, commodity and construction

B. shipping, commerce and wine

C. commodity, construction and share

D. construction, shipping and convenience

47. The point of delivery is much the same for all ………… terms and …………

terms – when the exporter hands the goods over to the carrier.

A. C and F

B. D and F

C. C and D

48. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

49. In CIF and CIP contracts, ………… must pay for insurance from the point of

delivery to the named point of arrival.

A. The exporter

B. The importer

C. The carrier

50. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

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TEST 8

1. Another term for "main business" is ………… business.

A. central

B. first

C. core

2. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market

3. The court of arbitration applies whatever ………… the parties stipulate in the

contract.

A. International law

B. Corporate law

C. National law

D. Business law

4. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

5. A company giving insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

6. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

7. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

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8. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

9. "Profit before tax" can also be called …………

A. pre-tax profit

B. without-tax profit

C. non-tax profit

10. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

11. The insurance will be ………… if you omit any relevant information.

A. void

B. valid

C. invaluable

D. priceless

12. To run their foreign subsidiaries, multinationals usually appoint a …………

A. project manager

B. team leader

C. decision maker

D. country manager

13. When are documents considered to be stale?

A. When they reach the issuing bank too late.

B. When they are submitted to the opening bank after the merchandise has already

arrived.

C. When they reach the advising bank at the expiration of the letter of credit.

D. When they are refused by the issuing bank.

14. In these inflationary times it is important to keep the value of your policy closely

………… to the value of your property.

A. adapted

B. linked

C. indicated

D. dependent

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15. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

16. Which of the following is NOT considered to be special requirement in a

sale/purchase contract?

A. Containers are required to be fumigated before shipment.

B. Upgraded packaging materials.

C. Goods must be packed according to export standards.

D. Health inspection for foodstuffs.

17. Title to the goods passes …………

A. With risks

B. Across the ship’s rail

C. On board

18. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

19. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

20. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

21. We can get a government ………… to help build a new factory in an area with

high unemployment.

A. grant

B. money

C. payment

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22. When you change money, you usually have to pay a …………

A. commission

B. percentage

C. fee

23. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

24. His insurance company had told him not to admit ………… even though it was

clearly his fault

A. legality

B. likelihood

C. liability

D. crime

25. By issuing a letter of credit, the bank made ………… to pay the exporter for the

goods, provided that the correct documentation was presented.

A. a willingness

B. a readiness

C. a debit advice

D. an undertaking

26. The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount

borrowed

A. Interest rate

B. A collateral

C. mortgage

D. Inflation rate

27. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. Surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

28. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

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29. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

30. You‟re allowed 30 days‟ ………… for the payment of the renewal premium.

A. grace

B. favour

C. way

D. permission

31. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

32. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more

…………

A. Customer oriented

B. profitable

C. competitive

D. efficient

33. Simultaneous purchase and sale of the same foreign exchange in different

markets to profit from rate differentials.

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

34. " Minimum Coverage” is the so-called Cargo Clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

35. An insurance broker usually ………… several different insurance companies.

A. deals with

B. contacts

C. works for

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36. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

37. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition

38. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping.

A. Dumping is always against government policy.

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices.

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment.

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels.

39. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

40. Who can change the marketing mix?

A. Marketing manager

B. Sales manager

C. Product manager

D. Managing Director

41. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

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42. When two companies merge they always look at ways to ………… in order to be

more efficient and profitable.

A. recruit staff

B. cut costs

C. increase advertising

D. reduce salaries

43. Modern marketing aims to satisfy the wants of the consumer. Marketing

personnel should consider first of all

A. how to advertise the product

B. what products the customer desires

C. how to distribute the product

D. engineering problems

44. Unlike quotas, tariffs produce ………… for the government

A. profit

B. surplus

C. revenue

D. earnings

45. What is the main difference between arbitration and litigation?

A. Arbitration takes place in private, litigation takes place in court

B. Bias

C. Low costs

D. The process of making decision in court

46. The World Bank refused to grant the loan until an environmental ………… was

carried out.

A. estimate

B. test

C. assessment

D. report

47. What is the best kind of advertising?

A. TV advertising

B. Word of mouth

C. Printing advertising

D. Radio advertising

48. A bankrupt person's ………… can be taken and used to repay his/her debts.

A. things

B. items

C. property

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49. Why is the Certificate of Origin required?

A. Because the goods imported are under a preferential tariff or other agreement.

B. Because the exporter has to prove that his exported goods are legal.

C. Because the exporter has to show his proof of paying tax to the customs in the buyer’s

country.

D. Because it is one of the key requirements under the letter of credit’s terms.

50. In CIF and CIP contracts, ………… must pay for insurance from the point of

delivery to the named point of arrival.

A. The exporter

B. The importer

C. The carrier

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TEST 9

1. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

2. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

3. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage.

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade.

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country.

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries.

D. All of these above.

4. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

5. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

6. What is a transferable credit?

A. It is the kind of credit which allows the exporter to transfer his right as the credit’s

beneficiary to any third party.

B. It is the kind of credit which allows the first beneficiary to request the confirming bank

to pay a third party.

C. It is the kind of negotiable document with which the exporter can endorse for any third

party.

D. It is the kind of credit with which the buyer will not necessarily know who is the

actual supplier of the goods.

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7. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

8. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internally, such as the big oil

companies, are known as ………… companies.

A. multinational

B. venture capital

C. conglomerate

D. vertically-integrated

9. General average has the conditions: …………

A. The ship was in danger

B. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely

C. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely with

the remaining cargo

D. A and C

10. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are covered under the cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

11. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

12. If the contract does not specify applicable law, the ………… will be applied.

A. Anglo - American law

B. Continental law

C. International private law

D. National law

13. In an auction, the item is sold to the person who makes the highest …………

A. bid

B. price

C. offer

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14. Combined production or productivity that is greater than the sum of the

separate parts

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. synergy

15. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

16. The technical ………… for electrical equipment can vary from country to

country

A. justification

B. rules

C. specifications

D. uniforms

17. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

18. "door to door service” is offered. Which term should be used?

A. DDP

B. CIP

C. CIF

19. If the price is quoted CIP Marseille, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The issuing bank.

D. The forwarding agent.

20. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

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21. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called ………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

22. Insurance companies like you to ………… your claim as soon as possible

A. process

B. submit

C. assure

D. proceed

23. Which of the following is NOT considered to be special requirement in a

sale/purchase contract?

A. Containers are required to be fumigated before shipment.

B. Upgraded packaging materials.

C. Goods must be packed according to export standards.

D. Health inspection for foodstuffs.

24. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

25. Among a number of international bodies offer arbitration services, the …………

in Paris is the most prestigious.

A. UCP

B. ADR

C. ICC

D. FAO

26. Anything that acts as a security or guarantee for a loan

A. Collateral

B. Mortgage

C. Warranty

D. Guarantee

27. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

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28. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FAS

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

29. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

30. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

31. The ………… form you fill in is the basis of your contract with the insurance

company

A. proposition

B. application

C. enrolment

D. proposal

32. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped

B. when there is no contract involved

C. after the goods have arrived

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer

33. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration are …………

A. shipping, commodity and construction

B. shipping, commerce and wine

C. commodity, construction and share

D. construction, shipping and convenience

34. Employing more staff has reduced our ………… time in the port

A. turning

B. turn-round

C. turn back

D. turnover

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35. Two parties sign a contract.

A. The contract is binding

B. The contract is effective

C. The contract is binding and effective

36. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

37. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

38. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

39. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

40. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

41. When the government doesn't control the exchange rate in any way, the

currency is …………

A. freely convertible

B. totally convertible

C. absolutely convertible

42. Title to the goods passes …………

A. With risks

B. Across the ship’s rail

C. On board

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43. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. Surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

44. Go to an insurance ………… and see if you can get a better deal.

A. breaker

B. broker

C. speculator

D. merchant

45. Normally, Risks are transferred at the point of …………

A. Delivery

B. Payment

C. Arrival

46. Who can change the marketing mix?

A. Marketing manager

B. Sales manager

C. Product manager

D. Managing Director

47. ………… Bill of lading – found something wrong with the consignment

A. clean

B. clear

C. claused

48. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

49. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

50. The contract should regulate what happens if Incoterm 2000 and the terms of

the contract conflict: normally the ………… prevails.

A. Incoterm

B. Contract

C. Incoterm and contract

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TEST 10

1. In drafting an arbitration clause, the following questions must be resolved:

A. How many arbitrators sit in the court

B. What is the language of the court

C. Where is the place of the court

D. All of the above

2. The ………… form you fill in is the basis of your contract with the insurance

company

A. proposition

B. application

C. enrolment

D. proposal

3. Insurance companies like you to ………… your claim as soon as possible

A. process

B. submit

C. assure

D. proceed

4. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

5. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, then the seller is not obliged to pay

insurance and freight. Right or wrong?

A. Completely right.

B. Wrong.

C. Partly right, as the seller is obliged to pay only the freight and insurance necessary to

put the goods on board of the designated vessel by the buyer.

D. Completely wrong, because the buyer is obliged to pay for insurance and freight on

his own account if term of trade is FOB

6. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

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7. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

8. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

9. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

10. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets is known as

…………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

11. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

12. ………… is an approach to business that emphasizes persuading customers to

buy products that you already have, rather than producing new ones that

customers may want.

A. Marketing concept

B. Product concept

C. Promotion concept

D. Selling concept

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13. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIF

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

14. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

15. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

16. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

17. ………… from a source country into a destination country for the purpose of

exporting to a third country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

18. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

19. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

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20. Make sure all this equipment is insured ………… accidental damage

A. over

B. against

C. with

D. from

21. “free of particular average” means …………

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. A & C

22. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

23. A sovereign is a coin made of 7.3 grams of gold, and is worth a lot of money.

However, its ………… is just one pound.

A. front value

B. face value

C. written value

24. The company will ………… the police-holder against loss of or damage to the

insured vehicle

A. identify

B. respect

C. indemnify

D. engage

25. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

26. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products

D. All of these above

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27. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

28. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

29. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

30. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

31. Many goods coming here are subject ………… customs duty.

A. for

B. to

C. of

D. with

32. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

33. In these inflationary times it is important to keep the value of your policy closely

………… to the value of your property.

A. adapted

B. linked

C. indicated

D. dependent

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34. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration: …………

A. shipping, insurance and commodities

B. shipping, commodities and construction

C. shipping, commodities and raw materials

D. construction, commodities and goods

35. Who can change the marketing mix?

A. Marketing manager

B. Sales manager

C. Product manager

D. Managing Director

36. Reduction in costs resulting from increased production is …………

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. economies of scale

37. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

38. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

39. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

40. Weight is important for air transport because if its …………

A. size

B. high freight rates

C. measurement

D. high quality

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41. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

42. Man-made waterway is called …………

A. canal

B. water-road

C. river road

D. road

43. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition

44. What are specific activities of the middleman?

A. collect products

B. divide the products into amount needed by customers

C. transport

D. all of the above

45. Among a number of international bodies offer arbitration services, the …………

in Paris is the most prestigious.

A. UCP

B. ADR

C. ICC

D. FAO

46. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

47. Another term for "main business" is ………… business.

A. central

B. first

C. core

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48. The Incoterm ………… contains 13 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

D. 1990 and 2000

49. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

50. Unlike quotas, tariffs produce ………… for the government

A. profit

B. surplus

C. revenue

D. earnings

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TEST 11

1. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

2. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DEQ

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

3. "Full set on board ocean bills of lading to order shipper, blank endorsed”. In

this clause shipper means …………

A. Exporter

B. Importer

C. Bank

D. A or B or C. It depends on the situation.

4. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

5. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products

D. All of these above

6. When two companies merge they always look at ways to ………… in order to be

more efficient and profitable.

A. recruit staff

B. cut costs

C. increasing advertising

D. reduce salaries

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7. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

8. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

9. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for road transport is called …………

A. Road bill of lading.

B. Road bill.

C. Roadway bill.

D. Road consignment note.

10. In the past, a lot of small banks were ………… by larger ones.

A. bought up

B. eaten up

C. chewed up

11. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka., who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

12. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

13. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

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14. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

15. A bill of lading with the note is …………

A. Clean bill of lading

B. Claused bill of lading

C. Clear bill of lading

16. It‟s better to start exporting on a small ………… and then expand if things go

well.

A. measure

B. measurement

C. scale

D. rate

17. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

18. Transferring money from Britain to another country is called sending money

…………

A. overseas

B. over-water

C. over-waves

19. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

20. When two companies merge they always look at ways to ………… in order to be

more efficient and profitable.

A. recruit staff

B. cut costs

C. increase advertising

D. reduce salaries

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21. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

22. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called …………

A. Air waybill.

B. Air bill of lading.

C. Airway bill of lading.

D. Airway bill.

23. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

24. The decision of arbitrators is …………

A. Law-oriented

B. Business-oriented

C. Action-oriented

D. Reaction-oriented

25. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

D. cross-culture

26. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CPT

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

27. In drafting an arbitration clause, the following questions must be resolved:

A. How many arbitrators sit in the court

B. What is the language of the court

C. Where is the place of the court

D. All of the above

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28. My insurance company offers a wide ………… of cover

A. range

B. branch

C. rank

D. standard

29. When the total value of a country‟s imports is greater than its exports, it is a

trade …………

A. balance

B. loss

C. debit

D. deficit

30. Fixed exchange rates are achieved by the intervention of the …………

A. investment bank

B. commercial bank

C. central bank

D. merchant bank

31. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

32. Who signs "shipped on board” notation?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

33. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

34. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

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35. Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is "minimum cover” – cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

36. Aims of a strategic approach made by multinational companies are …………

A. to access raw materials and markets

B. to get product efficiency and knowhow

C. to access premises and natural resources

D. A & B

37. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

38. In joint venture, two or more companies ………… on specific projects

A. collaborate

B. compete

C. practice

D. deal

39. The World Bank refused to grant the loan until an environmental ………… was

carried out.

A. estimate

B. test

C. assessment

D. report

40. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country:

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

41. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance.

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture.

B. This country most likely exports farm products.

C. This country can grow food efficiently.

D. All of the above.

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42. Money invested in helping other people start new businesses is called …………

A. venture capital

B. adventure capital

C. start capital

43. Many contracts contain a force majeure ………… to cover this situation.

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. clause

44. When you change money, you usually have to pay a …………

A. commission

B. percentage

C. fee

45. ………… insurance originated in the fifteenth century.

A. Boat

B. Sea

C. Navy

D. Marine

46. By issuing a letter of credit, the bank made ………… to pay the exporter for the

goods, provided that the correct documentation was presented.

A. a willingness

B. a readiness

C. a debit advice

D. an undertaking

47. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

48. We can get a government ………… to help build a new factory in an area with

high unemployment.

A. grant

B. money

C. payment

49. The money paid if you die is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

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50. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

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TEST 12

1. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

2. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

3. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

4. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDU

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

5. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

6. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient.

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities.

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition.

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition.

7. Many contracts contain a force majeure ………… to cover this situation.

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. clause

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8. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfied their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Countries probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

9. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

10. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

11. "door to door service” is offered. Which term should be used?

A. DDP

B. CIP

C. CIF

12. Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 …………

A. for an hour

B. an hour

C. the hour

13. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank)

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

14. A sovereign is a coin made of 7.3 grams of gold, and is worth a lot of money.

However, its ………… is just one pound.

A. front value

B. face value

C. written value

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15. What does marketing involve?

A. deciding what the customer wants

B. finding out what kinds of product customers want

C. designing and producing a product that satisfies these wants at a profit for the

company

D. A and C

16. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

17. When a company‟s top executives buy the company they work for is known as

…………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

18. Who issues ocean bill of lading?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

19. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

20. The person the goods are sent to is called a …………

A. consignor

B. consignee

C. commissioner

D. master

21. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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22. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

23. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

24. Companies with very different products often have a structure based on

…………

A. functional areas

B. geographical spread

C. product lines

D. matrix management

25. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

26. If the buyer comes from a country which has a poor reputation for enforcing

awards, the best method of payment under the contract is a/ an …………

A. Revolving L/C

B. At sight, confirmed L/C

C. Deferred, irrevocable L/C

D. Transferrable L/C

27. ………… is an approach to business that emphasizes persuading customers to

buy products that you already have, rather than producing new ones that

customers may want.

A. Marketing concept

B. Product concept

C. Promotion concept

D. Selling concept

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28. What are the three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved

by arbitration?

A. Shipping, commodities and construction

B. Shipping, transportation and education

C. Tourism, construction and shipping

D. Education, tourism and commodities

29. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

30. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

31. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

32. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

33. A contract requiring an exporter in Mozambique to deliver the contract goods

in Beira, Mozambique, for the shipment by sea to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

A. FAS Beira

B. CIF Beira

C. FOB Dar es Salaam

34. Who signs "shipped on board” notation?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

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35. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

36. The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount

borrowed

A. Interest rate

B. A collateral

C. mortgage

D. Inflation rate

37. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

38. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

39. The financial risk is taken by ………… such as Lloyds of London.

A. underwriters

B. undertakers

C. underpasses

40. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products

D. All of these above

41. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

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42. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market

43. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called

…………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

44. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

45. When are documents considered to be stale?

A. When they reach the issuing bank too late.

B. When they are submitted to the opening bank after the merchandise has already

arrived.

C. When they reach the advising bank at the expiration of the letter of credit.

D. When they are refused by the issuing bank.

46. Employing more staff has reduced our ………… time in the port

A. turning

B. turn-round

C. turn back

D. turnover

47. A bill of lading with the note is …………

A. Clean bill of lading

B. Claused bill of lading

C. Clear bill of lading

48. We can get a government ………… to help build a new factory in an area with

high unemployment.

A. grant

B. money

C. payment

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49. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

50. Beside the commercial invoice, the transport document and insurance

document, what do „Other documents‟ include?

A. A Certificate of Origin.

B. A Certificate of Inspection.

C. A health Inspection.

D. Any of the above.

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TEST 13

1. Loose, unpackaged cargo is called …………

A. Goods

B. commodity

C. bulk

D. items

2. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

3. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

4. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

5. Merging with or taking over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

6. If the price is quoted EXW, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The advising bank.

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7. Many contracts contain a force majeure ………… to cover this situation.

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. clause

8. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

9. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

10. Insurance companies like you to ………… your claim as soon as possible

A. process

B. submit

C. assure

D. proceed

11. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

12. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

13. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfied their needs and wants

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Countries probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade

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14. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

15. Employing more staff has reduced our ………… time in the port

A. turning

B. turn-round

C. turn back

D. turnover

16. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internally, such as the big oil

companies, are known as ………… companies.

A. multinational

B. venture capital

C. conglomerate

D. vertically-integrated

17. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

18. What is the main difference between arbitration and litigation?

A. Arbitration takes place in private, litigation takes place in court

B. Bias

C. Low costs

D. The process of making decision in court

19. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment.

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

20. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

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21. A company which makes a loss can be described as…………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

22. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CPT

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

23. Sometimes a controlling interest in a company is bought by its managers. This

called a management …………

A. buy-out

B. buy-up

C. buy-in

24. Why is the Certificate of Origin required?

A. Because the goods imported are under a preferential tariff or other agreement.

B. Because the exporter has to prove that his exported goods are legal.

C. Because the exporter has to show his proof of paying tax to the customs in the buyer’s

country.

D. Because it is one of the key requirements under the letter of credit’s terms.

25. When the government doesn't control the exchange rate in any way, the

currency is …………

A. freely convertible

B. totally convertible

C. absolutely convertible

26. The fact that labour cots are lower in other countries ………… us at a

tremendous disadvantage

A. makes

B. does

C. puts

D. sells

27. What are the three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved

by arbitration?

A. Shipping, commodities and construction

B. Shipping, transportation and education

C. Tourism, construction and shipping

D. Education, tourism and commodities

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28. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

29. The money paid if you die is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

30. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is…………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

31. The document which shows details of goods being transported and which

entitles the receiver to collect the goods is called a …………

A. bill of exchange

B. document of title

C. bill of lading

D. declaration

32. Which market is bigger?

A. Super market is bigger than traditional market

B. Street market is bigger than home market

C. An open air market is bigger than a home market

D. Product market is bigger than consumer market

33. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

34. A person who has taken out insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

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35. ………… from a source country into a destination country for the purpose of

exporting to a third country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

36. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

37. Getting control of a company by buying over 50% of its shares is …………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

38. The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. C and B

39. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, then the seller is not obliged to pay

insurance and freight. Right or wrong?

A. Completely right.

B. Wrong.

C. Partly right, as the seller is obliged to pay only the freight and insurance necessary to

put the goods on board of the designated vessel by the buyer.

D. Completely wrong, because the buyer is obliged to pay for insurance and freight on

his own account if term of trade is FOB

40. What is a transferable credit?

A. It is the kind of credit which allows the exporter to transfer his right as the credit’s

beneficiary to any third party.

B. It is the kind of credit which allows the first beneficiary to request the confirming bank

to pay a third party.

C. It is the kind of negotiable document with which the exporter can endorse for any third

party.

D. It is the kind of credit with which the buyer will not necessarily know who is the

actual supplier of the goods.

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41. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

42. The arbitrators‟ awards are …………

A. Consultative and examinatorial

B. Final and enforceable

C. Referrable and reverable

D. All of the above

43. In CIF and CIP contracts, the exporter normally assigns the insurance

agreement to …………

A. The buyer

B. The carrier

C. The issuing bank

44. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

45. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

46. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient.

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities.

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition.

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition.

47. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration are …………

A. shipping, commodity and construction

B. shipping, commerce and wine

C. commodity, construction and share

D. construction, shipping and convenience

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48. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

49. The company will ………… the police-holder against loss of or damage to the

insured vehicle

A. identify

B. respect

C. indemnify

D. engage

50. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called

…………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

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TEST 14

1. The Incoterm ………… contains 13 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

D. 1990 and 2000

2. The World Bank refused to grant the loan until an environmental ………… was

carried out.

A. estimate

B. test

C. assessment

D. report

3. The technical ………… for electrical equipment can vary from country to

country

A. justification

B. rules

C. specifications

D. uniforms

4. Because of high shipping costs, it made more sense to ………… a manufacturer

to produce our range of furniture

A. license

B. lease

C. control

D. handle

5. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

6. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

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7. The movement of money into and out of a company is known as …………

A. annual turnover

B. profit margin

C. cash flow

D. bank charges

8. ………… are raw materials such as agricultural products and metals that are

traded on special exchanges.

A. Goods

B. Raw materials

C. Productivity

D. Commodities

9. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called …………

A. Air waybill.

B. Air bill of lading.

C. Airway bill of lading.

D. Airway bill.

10. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

11. A sovereign is a coin made of 7.3 grams of gold, and is worth a lot of money.

However, its ………… is just one pound.

A. front value

B. face value

C. written value

12. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

13. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for rail transport is called …………

A. Railway bill.

B. Rail waybill.

C. Railway consignment note.

D. Railway bill of lading.

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14. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

15. The court of arbitration applies whatever ………… the parties stipulate in the

contract.

A. International law

B. Corporate law

C. National law

D. Business law

16. Fixed exchange rates are achieved by the intervention of the …………

A. investment bank

B. commercial bank

C. central bank

D. merchant bank

17. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

18. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more

…………

A. Customer oriented

B. profitable

C. competitive

D. efficient

19. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

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20. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

21. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

22. A bankrupt person's ………… can be taken and used to repay his/her debts.

A. things

B. items

C. property

23. A bill of exchange become payable upon …………

A. remittance

B. acceptance

C. dispatch

D. maturity

24. Changes in the values of currencies are called …………

A. currency fluctuations

B. currency alterations

C. currency changes

25. Why do sellers or buyers insure their cargoes?

A. To protect themselves from loss or damage to their goods

B. To protect themselves from loss only

C. To protect themselves from damage only

D. To protect the third party from loss or damage to their goods

26. In joint venture, two or more companies ………… on specific projects

A. collaborate

B. compete

C. practice

D. deal

27. In the past, a lot of small banks were ………… by larger ones.

A. bought up

B. eaten up

C. chewed up

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28. Sometimes a controlling interest in a company is bought by its managers. This

called a management …………

A. buy-out

B. buy-up

C. buy-in

29. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

30. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CFR

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

31. To merge with or take over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

32. General average has the conditions: …………

A. The ship was in danger

B. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely

C. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely with

the remaining cargo

D. A and C

33. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

34. The document which shows details of goods being transported and which

entitles the receiver to collect the goods is called a …………

A. bill of exchange

B. document of title

C. bill of lading

D. declaration

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35. Money invested in helping other people start new businesses is called …………

A. venture capital

B. adventure capital

C. start capital

36. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration are …………

A. shipping, commodity and construction

B. shipping, commerce and wine

C. commodity, construction and share

D. construction, shipping and convenience

37. Beside the commercial invoice, the transport document and insurance

document, what do „Other documents‟ include?

A. A Certificate of Origin.

B. A Certificate of Inspection.

C. A health Inspection.

D. Any of the above.

38. Employing more staff has reduced our ………… time in the port

A. turning

B. turn-round

C. turn back

D. turnover

39. What do we call a small but very profitable market?

A. mass market

B. up market

C. niche market

D. supermarket

40. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

41. Which of the following is NOT considered to be special requirement in a

sale/purchase contract?

A. Containers are required to be fumigated before shipment.

B. Upgraded packaging materials.

C. Goods must be packed according to export standards.

D. Health inspection for foodstuffs.

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42. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

43. Prices go up every year. This is because of …………

A. inflation

B. expansion

C. evolution

44. A person who has taken out insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

45. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

46. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

47. ………… arises when a firm duplicates its home country-based activities at the

same value chain stage in a host country through FDI.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

48. Who signs "shipped on board” notation?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

49. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment.

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

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50. The financial risk is taken by ………… such as Lloyds of London.

A. underwriters

B. undertakers

C. underpasses

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TEST 15

1. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

2. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

3. By issuing a letter of credit, the bank made ………… to pay the exporter for the

goods, provided that the correct documentation was presented.

A. a willingness

B. a readiness

C. a debit advice

D. an undertaking

4. Buying another company‟s shares on the stock exchange, hoping to persuade

enough other shareholders to sell to take control of the company.

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. An integration

D. A raid

5. ………… means operating all over the world while taking account of local

cultural habits, beliefs and principles in each country or market.

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Privatization

D. Nationalization

6. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

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7. "door to door service” is offered. Which term should be used?

A. DDP

B. CIP

C. CIF

8. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

9. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

10. The contract should regulate what happens if Incoterm 2000 and the terms of

the contract conflict: normally the ………… prevails.

A. Incoterm

B. Contract

C. Incoterm and contract

11. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

12. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

13. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

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14. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

15. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

16. The movement of money into and out of a company is known as …………

A. annual turnover

B. profit margin

C. cash flow

D. bank charges

17. ………… is open-ended.

A. tailor-made

B. floating

C. open cover

18. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CFR

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

19. Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is "minimum cover” – cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

20. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

21. A bill of lading with the note is …………

A. Clean bill of lading

B. Claused bill of lading

C. Clear bill of lading

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22. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

23. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

24. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

25. Who signs "shipped on board” notation?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

26. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

27. The process of making and defending a claim in court is …………

A. arbitration

B. litigation

C. prevention

D. protection

28. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

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29. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture

B. This country most likely exports farm products

C. This country can grow food efficiently

D. All of the above.

30. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

31. The financial risk is taken by ………… such as Lloyds of London.

A. underwriters

B. undertakers

C. underpasses

32. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

33. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

34. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

35. Why is the Certificate of Origin required?

A. Because the goods imported are under a preferential tariff or other agreement.

B. Because the exporter has to prove that his exported goods are legal.

C. Because the exporter has to show his proof of paying tax to the customs in the buyer’s

country.

D. Because it is one of the key requirements under the letter of credit’s terms.

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36. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

37. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

38. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

39. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival.

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

40. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for rail transport is called …………

A. Railway bill.

B. Rail waybill.

C. Railway consignment note.

D. Railway bill of lading.

41. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

42. Combined production or productivity that is greater than the sum of the

separate parts

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. synergy

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43. What is the best kind of advertising?

A. TV advertising

B. Word of mouth

C. Printing advertising

D. Radio advertising

44. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

45. Currency bought or sold today with delivery two business days later

A. Spot transaction

B. Forward transaction

C. business transaction

D. Futures transaction

46. “free of particular average” means …………

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. A & C

47. ………… insurance originated in the fifteenth century.

A. Boat

B. Sea

C. Navy

D. Marine

48. The World Bank refused to grant the loan until an environmental ………… was

carried out.

A. estimate

B. test

C. assessment

D. report

49. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internally, such as the big oil

companies, are known as ………… companies.

A. multinational

B. venture capital

C. conglomerate

D. vertically-integrated

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50. Natural disasters usually mean that insurance underwriters suffer …………

A. heavy losses

B. high expenses

C. big debts

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TEST 16

1. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market

2. To merge with or take over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

3. Two parties sign a contract.

A. The contract is binding

B. The contract is effective

C. The contract is binding and effective

4. The money paid if you die is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

5. A force majeure is an ………… event such as strike, riot or natural disaster

which prevents a contract from being …………

A. unforeseen / fulfilled

B. unseen / fulfilled

C. unforeseen / filled

6. The insurance will be ………… if you omit any relevant information.

A. void

B. valid

C. invaluable

D. priceless

7. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for road transport is called …………

A. Road bill of lading.

B. Road bill.

C. Roadway bill.

D. Road consignment note.

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8. Weight is important for air transport because if its …………

A. size

B. high freight rates

C. measurement

D. high quality

9. Changes in the values of currencies are called …………

A. currency fluctuations

B. currency alterations

C. currency changes

10. To run their foreign subsidiaries, multinationals usually appoint a …………

A. project manager

B. team leader

C. decision maker

D. country manager

11. A bill of lading with the note is …………

A. Clean bill of lading

B. Claused bill of lading

C. Clear bill of lading

12. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

13. In CIF and CIP contracts, ………… must pay for insurance from the point of

delivery to the named point of arrival.

A. The exporter

B. The importer

C. The carrier

14. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

15. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

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16. If the price is quoted EXW, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The advising bank.

17. In oriental cultures, to ………… is one of the most embarrassing things that can

happen.

A. lose a job

B. make a mistake

C. lose face

D. receive a favor

18. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

19. Buying another company‟s shares on the stock exchange, hoping to persuade

enough other shareholders to sell to take control of the company.

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. An integration

D. A raid

20. Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is "minimum cover” – cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

21. In an auction, the item is sold to the person who makes the highest …………

A. bid

B. price

C. offer

22. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

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23. In CIF and CIP contracts, the exporter normally assigns the insurance

agreement to …………

A. The buyer

B. The carrier

C. The issuing bank

24. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

25. The point of delivery is much the same for all ………… terms and …………

terms – when the exporter hands the goods over to the carrier.

A. C and F

B. D and F

C. C and D

26. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

27. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

28. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

29. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage.

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade.

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country.

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries.

D. All of these above.

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30. Among a number of international bodies offer arbitration services, the …………

in Paris is the most prestigious.

A. UCP

B. ADR

C. ICC

D. FAO

31. The disadvantage of ………… policy is that it is set up for particular time and

automatically expires.

A. tailor-made

B. floating

C. open cover

32. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more

…………

A. Customer oriented

B. profitable

C. competitive

D. efficient

33. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

34. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

35. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

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36. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

37. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

38. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

39. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

40. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

41. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

42. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

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43. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

44. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

45. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

46. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called …………

A. Air waybill.

B. Air bill of lading.

C. Airway bill of lading.

D. Airway bill.

47. ………… insurance originated in the fifteenth century.

A. Boat

B. Sea

C. Navy

D. Marine

48. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

49. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product is

known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

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50. " Minimum Coverage” is the so-called Cargo Clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

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TEST 17

1. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

2. The main difference between arbitration and litigation is that …………

A. Arbitration takes place in private

B. Litigation takes place in court

C. Arbitration takes place abroad

D. A and B

3. The amount payable under an insurance policy is called …………

A. indemnity

B. revenue

C. fee

D. charges

4. The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. C and B

5. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

6. A person who has taken out insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

7. Why is the Certificate of Origin required?

A. Because the goods imported are under a preferential tariff or other agreement.

B. Because the exporter has to prove that his exported goods are legal.

C. Because the exporter has to show his proof of paying tax to the customs in the buyer’s

country.

D. Because it is one of the key requirements under the letter of credit’s terms.

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8. What is a transferable credit?

A. It is the kind of credit which allows the exporter to transfer his right as the credit’s

beneficiary to any third party.

B. It is the kind of credit which allows the first beneficiary to request the confirming bank

to pay a third party.

C. It is the kind of negotiable document with which the exporter can endorse for any third

party.

D. It is the kind of credit with which the buyer will not necessarily know who is the

actual supplier of the goods.

9. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

10. ………… Bill of Lading – goods were taken on board in good condition.

A. clean

B. dirty

C. claused

11. Beside the commercial invoice, the transport document and insurance

document, what do „Other documents‟ include?

A. A Certificate of Origin.

B. A Certificate of Inspection.

C. A health Inspection.

D. Any of the above.

12. Many goods coming here are subject ………… customs duty.

A. for

B. to

C. of

D. with

13. Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 …………

A. for an hour

B. an hour

C. the hour

14. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

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15. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

16. "Profit before tax" can also be called …………

A. pre-tax profit

B. without-tax profit

C. non-tax profit

17. ………… prohibits corporations from cornering a market.

A. Anti dumping

B. Anti-trust legislation

C. Monopoly

D. Exclusion

18. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

19. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, then the seller is not obliged to pay

insurance and freight. Right or wrong?

A. Completely right.

B. Wrong.

C. Partly right, as the seller is obliged to pay only the freight and insurance necessary to

put the goods on board of the designated vessel by the buyer.

D. Completely wrong, because the buyer is obliged to pay for insurance and freight on

his own account if term of trade is FOB

20. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

21. " Minimum Coverage” is the so-called Cargo Clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

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22. What is the best kind of advertising?

A. TV advertising

B. Word of mouth

C. Printing advertising

D. Radio advertising

23. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

24. Money invested in helping other people start new businesses is called …………

A. venture capital

B. adventure capital

C. start capital

25. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product is

known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

26. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

27. Companies with very different products often have a structure based on

…………

A. functional areas

B. geographical spread

C. product lines

D. matrix management

28. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

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29. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

30. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

31. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

32. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

33. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

34. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

35. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

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36. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

37. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

38. The advantages of arbitration are …………

A. Private and foreseeable costs

B. Lengthy and open

C. Binding and rigid

D. Time - consuming

39. Natural disasters usually mean that insurance underwriters suffer …………

A. heavy losses

B. high expenses

C. big debts

40. What are specific activities of the middleman?

A. collect products

B. divide the products into amount needed by customers

C. transport

D. all of the above

41. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank)

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

42. The clause covers General Average.

A. A

B. B

C. A,B,C

43. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

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44. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CPT

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

45. Because of high shipping costs, it made more sense to ………… a manufacturer

to produce our range of furniture

A. license

B. lease

C. control

D. handle

46. Merging with or taking over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

47. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products

D. All of these above

48. What do we call a small but very profitable market?

A. mass market

B. up market

C. niche market

D. supermarket

49. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for rail transport is called …………

A. Railway bill.

B. Rail waybill.

C. Railway consignment note.

D. Railway bill of lading.

50. In an auction, the item is sold to the person who makes the highest …………

A. bid

B. price

C. offer

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TEST 18

1. A person who has taken out insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

2. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

3. Buying another company‟s shares on the stock exchange, hoping to persuade

enough other shareholders to sell to take control of the company.

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. An integration

D. A raid

4. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

5. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

6. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

7. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

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8. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfied their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Countries probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

9. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

10. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

11. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

12. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

13. Loose, unpackaged cargo is called …………

A. Goods

B. commodity

C. bulk

D. items

14. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

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15. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

16. A document used for transporting goods in containers by road, rail and ship

without being open is a …………

A. Bill of exchange

B. invoice

C. contract of carriage

D. container bill of lading

17. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka., who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

18. The arbitrators‟ awards are …………

A. Consultative and examinatorial

B. Final and enforceable

C. Referrable and reverable

D. All of the above

19. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

20. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

21. Marketing is an important consideration for

A. the consumer

B. the distributer

C. all aspects of production

D. the salesman

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22. The fact that labour cots are lower in other countries ………… us at a

tremendous disadvantage

A. makes

B. does

C. puts

D. sells

23. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more

…………

A. Customer oriented

B. profitable

C. competitive

D. efficient

24. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

25. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment.

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

26. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

27. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

28. You‟re allowed 30 days‟ ………… for the payment of the renewal premium.

A. grace

B. favour

C. way

D. permission

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29. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

30. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

31. General average has the conditions: …………

A. The ship was in danger

B. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely

C. The captain decided to lighten the ship and the ship arrived the destination safely with

the remaining cargo

D. A and C

32. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

33. The money paid if you die is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

34. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

35. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

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36. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

37. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

38. ………… means operating all over the world while taking account of local

cultural habits, beliefs and principles in each country or market.

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Privatization

D. Nationalization

39. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

40. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

41. Changes in the values of currencies are called …………

A. currency fluctuations

B. currency alterations

C. currency changes

42. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

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43. “free of particular average” means …………

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. A & C

44. Merging with or taking over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

45. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

46. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

47. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

48. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

49. Unlike quotas, tariffs produce ………… for the government

A. profit

B. surplus

C. revenue

D. earnings

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50. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

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TEST 19

1. Why is the Certificate of Origin required?

A. Because the goods imported are under a preferential tariff or other agreement.

B. Because the exporter has to prove that his exported goods are legal.

C. Because the exporter has to show his proof of paying tax to the customs in the buyer’s

country.

D. Because it is one of the key requirements under the letter of credit’s terms.

2. To run their foreign subsidiaries, multinationals usually appoint a …………

A. project manager

B. team leader

C. decision maker

D. country manager

3. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are covered under the cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

4. Average clause in the policy defines the ………… of the cover under the

insurance

A. time

B. extent

C. amount

D. money

5. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

6. The court of arbitration applies whatever ………… the parties stipulate in the

contract.

A. International law

B. Corporate law

C. National law

D. Business law

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7. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

8. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka., who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

9. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

10. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

11. The Incoterm ………… contains 11 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

12. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

13. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

14. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DEQ

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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15. An evidence that an insurance contract has been made is …………

A. An insurance certificate

B. A certificate of origin

C. A health certificate

D. A compensation certificate

16. Here's the fifty dollars I …………

A. owe you

B. pay you back

C. must return

17. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

18. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

19. "Full set on board ocean bills of lading to order shipper, blank endorsed”. In

this clause shipper means …………

A. Exporter

B. Importer

C. Bank

D. A or B or C. It depends on the situation.

20. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

21. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

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22. Getting control of a company by buying over 50% of its shares is …………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

23. Open cover is not a policy: the ………… will write a policy if required.

A. Insurer

B. Importer

C. Exporter

24. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

25. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. Surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

26. Sometimes a controlling interest in a company is bought by its managers. This

called a management …………

A. buy-out

B. buy-up

C. buy-in

27. "door to door service” is offered. Which term should be used?

A. DDP

B. CIP

C. CIF

28. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

29. The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount

borrowed

A. Interest rate

B. A collateral

C. mortgage

D. Inflation rate

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30. In oriental cultures, to ………… is one of the most embarrassing things that can

happen.

A. lose a job

B. make a mistake

C. lose face

D. receive a favor

31. ………… means operating all over the world while taking account of local

cultural habits, beliefs and principles in each country or market.

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Privatization

D. Nationalization

32. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

33. What do we call a small but very profitable market?

A. mass market

B. up market

C. niche market

D. supermarket

34. The ………… form you fill in is the basis of your contract with the insurance

company

A. proposition

B. application

C. enrolment

D. proposal

35. We can get a government ………… to help build a new factory in an area with

high unemployment.

A. grant

B. money

C. payment

36. A person who receives an international payment is called the …………

A. getter

B. beneficiary

C. receiver

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37. When a company‟s top executives buy the company they work for is known as

…………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

38. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

39. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

40. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDU

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

41. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

42. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

43. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

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44. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

45. Unlike quotas, tariffs produce ………… for the government.

A. profit

B. surplus

C. revenue

D. earnings

46. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

47. By issuing a letter of credit, the bank made ………… to pay the exporter for the

goods, provided that the correct documentation was presented.

A. a willingness

B. a readiness

C. a debit advice

D. an undertaking

48. Go to an insurance ………… and see if you can get a better deal.

A. breaker

B. broker

C. speculator

D. merchant

49. Man-made waterway is called …………

A. canal

B. water-road

C. river road

D. road

50. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival.

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

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1. The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. C and B

2. ………… means operating all over the world while taking account of local

cultural habits, beliefs and principles in each country or market.

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Privatization

D. Nationalization

3. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

4. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfy their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Counties probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

5. The court of arbitration applies whatever ………… the parties stipulate in the

contract.

A. International law

B. Corporate law

C. National law

D. Business law

6. The point of delivery is much the same for all ………… terms and …………

terms – when the exporter hands the goods over to the carrier.

A. C and F

B. D and F

C. C and D

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7. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

8. What is the most complete cover of insurance?

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. Against all risks

9. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

10. In drafting an arbitration clause, the following questions must be resolved:

A. How many arbitrators sit in the court

B. What is the language of the court

C. Where is the place of the court

D. All of the above

11. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival.

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

12. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

13. If the buyer comes from a country which has a poor reputation for enforcing

awards, the best method of payment under the contract is a/ an …………

A. Revolving L/C

B. At sight, confirmed L/C

C. Deferred, irrevocable L/C

D. Transferrable L/C

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14. What are specific activities of the middleman?

A. collect products

B. divide the products into amount needed by customers

C. transport

D. all of the above

15. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

16. Money invested in helping other people start new businesses is called …………

A. venture capital

B. adventure capital

C. start capital

17. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets is known as ………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

18. ………… are raw materials such as agricultural products and metals that are

traded on special exchanges.

A. Goods

B. Raw materials

C. Productivity

D. Commodities

19. “free of particular average” means …………

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. A & C

20. Many contracts contain a force majeure ………… to cover this situation.

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. clause

21. " Minimum Coverage” is the so-called Cargo Clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

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22. Sometimes a controlling interest in a company is bought by its managers. This

called a management …………

A. buy-out

B. buy-up

C. buy-in

23. A contract requiring the exporter to send the contract goods by road from

Kenya to Zambia with freight paid by the exporter.

A. CFR Lusaka

B. CPT Lusaka

C. CFR Nairobi

24. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called …………

A. Air waybill.

B. Air bill of lading.

C. Airway bill of lading.

D. Airway bill.

25. Factors considered when choosing the modes of transportation are …………

A. freight, size and premium

B. time, length and weight

C. nature of the goods, size and rates

D. nature of the goods, time and freight rates

26. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CFR

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

27. The fact that labour cots are lower in other countries ………… us at a

tremendous disadvantage

A. makes

B. does

C. puts

D. sells

28. In oriental cultures, to ………… is one of the most embarrassing things that can

happen.

A. lose a job

B. make a mistake

C. lose face

D. receive a favor

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29. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

30. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

31. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped

B. when there is no contract involved

C. after the goods have arrived

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer

32. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

33. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

34. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internally, such as the big oil

companies, are known as ………… companies.

A. multinational

B. venture capital

C. conglomerate

D. vertically-integrated

35. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

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36. In these inflationary times it is important to keep the value of your policy closely

………… to the value of your property.

A. adapted

B. linked

C. indicated

D. dependent

37. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

38. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

39. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

40. His insurance company had told him not to admit ………… even though it was

clearly his fault

A. legality

B. likelihood

C. liability

D. crime

41. The advantages of arbitration are …………

A. Private and foreseeable costs

B. Lengthy and open

C. Binding and rigid

D. Time - consuming

42. We can get a government ………… to help build a new factory in an area with

high unemployment.

A. grant

B. money

C. payment

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43. The Incoterm ………… contains 11 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

44. Title to the goods passes …………

A. With risks

B. Across the ship’s rail

C. On board

45. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

46. A bill of exchange become payable upon …………

A. remittance

B. acceptance

C. dispatch

D. maturity

47. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

48. Man-made waterway is called …………

A. canal

B. water-road

C. river road

D. road

49. What agreement is usually made in an insurance contract?

A. An agreement to make payment in the event of loss or damage

B. An agreement to make decisions in the event of loss or damage

C. An agreement to make contribution in the event of loss or damage

D. An agreement to pay compensation in the event of loss or damage

50. A sovereign is a coin made of 7.3 grams of gold, and is worth a lot of money.

However, its ………… is just one pound.

A. front value

B. face value

C. written value

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TEST 21

1. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

2. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

3. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

4. The amount payable under an insurance policy is called …………

A. indemnity

B. revenue

C. fee

D. charges

5. What does marketing involve?

A. deciding what the customer wants

B. finding out what kinds of product customers want

C. designing and producing a product that satisfies these wants at a profit for the

company

D. A and C

6. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

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7. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfy their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Counties probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

8. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

9. Modern marketing aims to satisfy the wants of the consumer. Marketing

personnel should consider first of all

A. how to advertise the product

B. what products the customer desires

C. how to distribute the product

D. engineering problems

10. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

11. In Japan, the US dollar is …………

A. foreign money

B. strange money

C. a foreign currency

12. The exporter didn‟t receive payment for his goods because the buyer …………

A. defaulted

B. deferred

C. declines

D. denied

13. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

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14. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

15. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

16. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

17. The technical ………… for electrical equipment can vary from country to

country

A. justification

B. rules

C. specifications

D. uniforms

18. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

D. cross-culture

19. Transferring money from Britain to another country is called sending money

…………

A. overseas

B. over-water

C. over-waves

20. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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21. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

22. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

23. Natural disasters usually mean that insurance underwriters suffer …………

A. heavy losses

B. high expenses

C. big debts

24. Average clause in the policy defines the ………… of the cover under the

insurance

A. time

B. extent

C. amount

D. money

25. Two parties sign a contract.

A. The contract is binding

B. The contract is effective

C. The contract is binding and effective

26. If shipment is under Incoterms other than CIF or CIP, …………

A. The buyer has to arrange the insurance cover by himself.

B. The buyer may still ask the exporter to arrange some aspects of the insurance for him.

C. The exporter has to arrange the insurance cover for the goods.

D. The exporter pays for insurance till the port of discharge.

27. To merge with or take over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

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28. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

29. A person who has taken out insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

30. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

31. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market

32. What are specific activities of the middleman?

A. collect products

B. divide the products into amount needed by customers

C. transport

D. all of the above

33. Sometimes it seems that large companies change their organization and carry

out a ………… process every few years.

A. restructuring

B. decentralization

C. merger

D. takeover

34. Beside the commercial invoice, the transport document and insurance

document, what do „Other documents‟ include?

A. A Certificate of Origin.

B. A Certificate of Inspection.

C. A health Inspection.

D. Any of the above.

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35. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

36. What is the most complete cover of insurance?

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. Against all risks

37. ………… insurance originated in the fifteenth century.

A. Boat

B. Sea

C. Navy

D. Marine

38. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

39. Many goods coming here are subject ………… customs duty.

A. for

B. to

C. of

D. with

40. The insurance will be ………… if you omit any relevant information.

A. void

B. valid

C. invaluable

D. priceless

41. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

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42. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

43. Which of the following is NOT considered to be special requirement in a

sale/purchase contract?

A. Containers are required to be fumigated before shipment.

B. Upgraded packaging materials.

C. Goods must be packed according to export standards.

D. Health inspection for foodstuffs.

44. Buying a company for less than the value of its assets, the selling these assets to

make a profit is called …………

A. asset stripping

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

45. The exporter‟s bank then ………… the documents to the importer‟s bank.

A. signs

B. forwards

C. remits

D. defers

46. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

47. War risk is not included in …………

A. A clause

B. B clause

C. A,B,C clause

48. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

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49. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

50. The arbitrators‟ awards are …………

A. Consultative and examinatorial

B. Final and enforceable

C. Referrable and reverable

D. All of the above

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TEST 22

1. The main difference between arbitration and litigation is that …………

A. Arbitration takes place in private

B. Litigation takes place in court

C. Arbitration takes place abroad

D. A and B

2. The payment method needs complete trust between the exporter and the

importer.

A. Bill for collection

B. Letter of credit

C. Advance payment

D. Open account

3. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

4. A bill of exchange become payable upon …………

A. remittance

B. acceptance

C. dispatch

D. maturity

5. It‟s better to start exporting on a small ………… and then expand if things go

well.

A. measure

B. measurement

C. scale

D. rate

6. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture

B. This country most likely exports farm products

C. This country can grow food efficiently

D. All of the above.

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7. The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. C and B

8. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

9. Unlike quotas, tariffs produce ………… for the government.

A. profit

B. surplus

C. revenue

D. earnings

10. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

11. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped.

B. when there is no contract involved.

C. after the goods have arrived.

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer.

12. "Full set on board ocean bills of lading to order shipper, blank endorsed”. In

this clause shipper means …………

A. Exporter

B. Importer

C. Bank

D. A or B or C. It depends on the situation.

13. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

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14. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

15. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

16. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

17. If a country has a ………… currency, importers and exporters may have to

keep changing the prices of their goods.

A. swimming

B. flying

C. flowing

D. floating

18. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

19. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

20. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

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21. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

22. A contract requiring an exporter in Mozambique to deliver the contract goods

in Beira, Mozambique, for the shipment by sea to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

A. FAS Beira

B. CIF Beira

C. FOB Dar es Salaam

23. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

24. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for rail transport is called …………

A. Railway bill.

B. Rail waybill.

C. Railway consignment note.

D. Railway bill of lading.

25. My insurance company offers a wide ………… of cover

A. range

B. branch

C. rank

D. standard

26. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

27. The ………… form you fill in is the basis of your contract with the insurance

company

A. proposition

B. application

C. enrolment

D. proposal

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28. A force majeure is an ………… event such as strike, riot or natural disaster

which prevents a contract from being …………

A. unforeseen / fulfilled

B. unseen / fulfilled

C. unforeseen / filled

29. Normally, Risks are transferred at the point of …………

A. Delivery

B. Payment

C. Arrival

30. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CFR

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

31. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

32. Money invested in helping other people start new businesses is called …………

A. venture capital

B. adventure capital

C. start capital

33. His insurance company had told him not to admit ………… even though it was

clearly his fault

A. legality

B. likelihood

C. liability

D. crime

34. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

35. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

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36. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

37. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

38. If the price is quoted CFR Hai Phong, who pays for the freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The carrier.

D. The forwarding agent.

39. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment.

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

40. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

41. If shipment is under Incoterms other than CIF or CIP, …………

A. The buyer has to arrange the insurance cover by himself.

B. The buyer may still ask the exporter to arrange some aspects of the insurance for him.

C. The exporter has to arrange the insurance cover for the goods.

D. The exporter pays for insurance till the port of discharge.

42. The process of making and defending a claim in court is …………

A. arbitration

B. litigation

C. prevention

D. protection

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43. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

44. A sovereign is a coin made of 7.3 grams of gold, and is worth a lot of money.

However, its ………… is just one pound.

A. front value

B. face value

C. written value

45. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfy their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Counties probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

46. ………… takes place when a firm through FDI moves upstream or downstream

in different value chains i.e., when firms perform value-adding activities stage

by stage in a vertical fashion in a host country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

47. Companies with very different products often have a structure based on

…………

A. functional areas

B. geographical spread

C. product lines

D. matrix management

48. Simultaneous purchase and sale of the same foreign exchange in different

markets to profit from rate differentials.

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

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49. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

50. In the past, a lot of small banks were ………… by larger ones.

A. bought up

B. eaten up

C. chewed up

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TEST 23

1. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

2. The movement of money into and out of a company is known as …………

A. annual turnover

B. profit margin

C. cash flow

D. bank charges

3. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

4. Loose, unpackaged cargo is called …………

A. Goods

B. commodity

C. bulk

D. items

5. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfied their needs and wants

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Countries probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade

6. When two companies merge they always look at ways to ………… in order to be

more efficient and profitable.

A. recruit staff

B. cut costs

C. increase advertising

D. reduce salaries

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7. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

8. The insurance will be ………… if you omit any relevant information.

A. void

B. valid

C. invaluable

D. priceless

9. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

10. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

11. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

12. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

13. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

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14. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

15. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called …………

A. Air waybill.

B. Air bill of lading.

C. Airway bill of lading.

D. Airway bill.

16. Simultaneous purchase and sale of the same foreign exchange in different

markets to profit from rate differentials.

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

17. Modern marketing aims to satisfy the wants of the consumer. Marketing

personnel should consider first of all

A. how to advertise the product

B. what products the customer desires

C. how to distribute the product

D. engineering problems

18. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

19. Go to an insurance ………… and see if you can get a better deal.

A. breaker

B. broker

C. speculator

D. merchant

20. An insurance broker usually ………… several different insurance companies.

A. deals with

B. contacts

C. works for

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21. The fact that labour cots are lower in other countries ………… us at a

tremendous disadvantage

A. makes

B. does

C. puts

D. sells

22. A monetary system whereby the value of currencies could be converted into gold

at a country‟s central bank

A. gold system

B. gold standard

C. gold value

D. gold convertible

23. “free of particular average” means …………

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. A & C

24. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

25. Make sure all this equipment is insured ………… accidental damage

A. over

B. against

C. with

D. from

26. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

27. The person the goods are sent to is called a …………

A. consignor

B. consignee

C. commissioner

D. master

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28. The advantages of arbitration are …………

A. Private and foreseeable costs

B. Lengthy and open

C. Binding and rigid

D. Time - consuming

29. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

30. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

31. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product is

known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

32. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

33. In Japan, the US dollar is …………

A. foreign money

B. strange money

C. a foreign currency

34. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

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35. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CFR

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

36. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

37. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

38. When a company‟s top executives buy the company they work for is known as

…………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

39. In oriental cultures, to ………… is one of the most embarrassing things that can

happen.

A. lose a job

B. make a mistake

C. lose face

D. receive a favor

40. When the total value of a country‟s imports is greater than its exports, it is a

trade …………

A. balance

B. loss

C. debit

D. deficit

41. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance.

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture.

B. This country most likely exports farm products.

C. This country can grow food efficiently.

D. All of the above.

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42. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

43. The process of making and defending a claim in court is …………

A. arbitration

B. litigation

C. prevention

D. protection

44. If the price is quoted CFR Hai Phong, who pays for the freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The carrier.

D. The forwarding agent.

45. Trying to insure against unfavorable price movements by way of futures

contract

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

46. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

47. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FCA

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

48. Some manufacturers were accused of …………, in other words selling goods

abroad at a lower price than they were sold domestically.

A. dumping

B. revaluing

C. flooding

D. devaluation

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49. You‟re allowed 30 days‟ ………… for the payment of the renewal premium.

A. grace

B. favour

C. way

D. permission

50. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

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TEST 24

1. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

2. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

3. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

4. Who issues ocean bill of lading?

A. Captain

B. Exporter

C. Shipping company

D. Agent

5. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internally, such as the big oil

companies, are known as ………… companies.

A. multinational

B. venture capital

C. conglomerate

D. vertically-integrated

6. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition

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7. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfy their needs and wants.

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Counties probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced.

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently.

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade.

8. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

9. If the price is quoted EXW, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The advising bank.

10. What is the best kind of advertising?

A. TV advertising

B. Word of mouth

C. Printing advertising

D. Radio advertising

11. An evidence that an insurance contract has been made is …………

A. An insurance certificate

B. A certificate of origin

C. A health certificate

D. A compensation certificate

12. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

13. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CPT

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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14. Go to an insurance ………… and see if you can get a better deal.

A. breaker

B. broker

C. speculator

D. merchant

15. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. Surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

16. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country:

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

17. An insurance broker usually ………… several different insurance companies.

A. deals with

B. contacts

C. works for

18. ………… Bill of lading – found something wrong with the consignment

A. clean

B. clear

C. claused

19. ………… is the money paid for the right to use the property of another person.

A. Compensation payment

B. Royalty payment

C. Property charges

D. Royalty fees

20. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

21. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

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22. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

23. ………… are cash grants, lower taxes, accelerated depreciation, training

allowance, research subsidies and interest rebates on loans

A. Investment incentives

B. Labour incentives

C. Bonus

D. Returns on investment

24. Companies with very different products often have a structure based on

…………

A. functional areas

B. geographical spread

C. product lines

D. matrix management

25. Why is the Certificate of Origin required?

A. Because the goods imported are under a preferential tariff or other agreement.

B. Because the exporter has to prove that his exported goods are legal.

C. Because the exporter has to show his proof of paying tax to the customs in the buyer’s

country.

D. Because it is one of the key requirements under the letter of credit’s terms.

26. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

27. Does the buyer or seller insure the cargo?

A. The seller

B. The buyer

C. Both the buyer and the seller

D. It depends on the terms of the purchase contract

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28. Simultaneous purchase and sale of the same foreign exchange in different

markets to profit from rate differentials.

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

29. After dispatching the goods, the exporter ………… the documents to his bank.

A. demands

B. collects

C. issues

D. presents

30. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

D. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

31. Here's the fifty dollars I …………

A. owe you

B. pay you back

C. must return

32. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

33. A bill of lading with the note is …………

A. Clean bill of lading

B. Claused bill of lading

C. Clear bill of lading

34. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

35. Another term for "main business" is ………… business.

A. central

B. first

C. core

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36. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

37. Weight is important for air transport because if its …………

A. size

B. high freight rates

C. measurement

D. high quality

38. Getting control of a company by buying over 50% of its shares is …………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

39. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

40. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

41. A person who has taken out insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

42. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

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43. Buying another company‟s shares on the stock exchange, hoping to persuade

enough other shareholders to sell to take control of the company.

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. An integration

D. A raid

44. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank)

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

45. In CIF and CIP contracts, the exporter normally assigns the insurance

agreement to …………

A. The buyer

B. The carrier

C. The issuing bank

46. Many goods coming here are subject ………… customs duty.

A. for

B. to

C. of

D. with

47. ………… means operating all over the world while taking account of local

cultural habits, beliefs and principles in each country or market.

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Privatization

D. Nationalization

48. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports.

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit.

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall.

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products.

D. All of these above.

49. The Mexican peso is trading for more than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a big peso

B. a good peso

C. a strong peso

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50. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

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1. ………… means operating all over the world while taking account of local

cultural habits, beliefs and principles in each country or market.

A. Globalization

B. Glocalization

C. Privatization

D. Nationalization

2. In CIF and CIP contracts, the exporter normally assigns the insurance

agreement to …………

A. The buyer

B. The carrier

C. The issuing bank

3. In an auction, the item is sold to the person who makes the highest …………

A. bid

B. price

C. offer

4. Anything that acts as a security or guarantee for a loan

A. Collateral

B. Mortgage

C. Warranty

D. Guarantee

5. If the price is quoted CFR Hai Phong, who pays for the freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The carrier.

D. The forwarding agent.

6. A force majeure is an ………… event such as strike, riot or natural disaster

which prevents a contract from being …………

A. unforeseen / fulfilled

B. unseen / fulfilled

C. unforeseen / filled

7. She looked at the ………… to check where the goods were produced

A. certificate of origin

B. test certificate

C. postmark

D. trade mark

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8. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

9. The exporter didn‟t receive payment for his goods because the buyer …………

A. defaulted

B. deferred

C. declines

D. denied

10. ………… prohibits corporations from cornering a market.

A. Anti dumping

B. Anti-trust legislation

C. Monopoly

D. Exclusion

11. Collecting, analyzing and reporting data relevant to a specific market situation

(such as a proposed new product) is …………

A. market analysis

B. market segmentation

C. marketing

D. market research

12. If a country has a ………… currency, importers and exporters may have to

keep changing the prices of their goods.

A. swimming

B. flying

C. flowing

D. floating

13. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

14. Money invested in helping other people start new businesses is called …………

A. venture capital

B. adventure capital

C. start capital

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15. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

16. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

17. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

18. Clients look for ………… from an arbitration service.

A. speed and cost effectiveness

B. reliability of the arbitrators and their decisions

C. confidentiality

D. all of the above (A, B and C)

19. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

20. ………… Bill of lading – found something wrong with the consignment

A. clean

B. clear

C. claused

21. ………… from a source country into a destination country for the purpose of

exporting to a third country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

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22. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

23. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance.

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture.

B. This country most likely exports farm products.

C. This country can grow food efficiently.

D. All of the above.

24. If the price is quoted EXW, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The advising bank.

25. Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is "minimum cover” – cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

26. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

27. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CPT

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

28. To run their foreign subsidiaries, multinationals usually appoint a …………

A. project manager

B. team leader

C. decision maker

D. country manager

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29. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

30. Sometimes it seems that large companies change their organization and carry

out a ………… process every few years.

A. restructuring

B. decentralization

C. merger

D. takeover

31. Between which 2 parties is an insurance contract made?

A. Between the insurer and the shipping company

B. Between an insurance company and the shipping company

C. Between the insurer and the party taking out insurance cover

D. Between the assured party and the party taking out insurance cover.

32. In drafting an arbitration clause, the following questions must be resolved:

A. How many arbitrators sit in the court

B. What is the language of the court

C. Where is the place of the court

D. All of the above

33. The contract should regulate what happens if Incoterm 2000 and the terms of

the contract conflict: normally the ………… prevails.

A. Incoterm

B. Contract

C. Incoterm and contract

34. What is the main difference between arbitration and litigation?

A. Arbitration takes place in private, litigation takes place in court

B. Bias

C. Low costs

D. The process of making decision in court

35. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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36. " Minimum Coverage” is the so-called Cargo Clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

37. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

38. ………… is an approach to business that emphasizes persuading customers to

buy products that you already have, rather than producing new ones that

customers may want.

A. Marketing concept

B. Product concept

C. Promotion concept

D. Selling concept

39. My insurance company offers a wide ………… of cover

A. range

B. branch

C. rank

D. standard

40. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

41. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

42. Man-made waterway is called …………

A. canal

B. water-road

C. river road

D. road

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43. In Japan, the US dollar is …………

A. foreign money

B. strange money

C. a foreign currency

44. Multinational companies set up production facilities in countries where

production is most efficient

A. All countries allow foreign ownership of production facilities

B. The larger company is called the parent company; the production facilities are referred

to as a subsidiary.

C. Subsidiary companies eliminate the problem of worldwide competition

D. Each subsidiary needs to consider only local market condition

45. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

46. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

47. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIF

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

48. A monetary system whereby the value of currencies could be converted into gold

at a country‟s central bank

A. gold system

B. gold standard

C. gold value

D. gold convertible

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49. Title to the goods passes …………

A. With risks

B. Across the ship’s rail

C. On board

50. When the government doesn't control the exchange rate in any way, the

currency is …………

A. freely convertible

B. totally convertible

C. absolutely convertible

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TEST 26

1. What do we call the difference between a country‟s imports and exports?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. the surplus

D. the deficit

2. Reduction in costs resulting from increased production is …………

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. economies of scale

3. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

4. International trade develops because certain countries are able to produce some

goods more efficiently than other countries. They exchange these goods in order

to satisfied their needs and wants

A. Countries import the goods which they produce efficiently.

B. Countries probably export the goods which are not efficiently produced

C. Countries probably exchange goods which they produce efficiently for goods which

other countries produce efficiently

D. Efficient exchange results from international trade

5. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

6. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping.

A. Dumping is always against government policy.

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices.

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment.

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels.

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7. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka., who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

8. The Mexican peso is trading for more than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a big peso

B. a good peso

C. a strong peso

9. The person who goes between the person who wants the insurance and the

person who underwrites it is …………

A. a shipper

B. a client

C. a broker

D. an insurer

10. A contract requiring the exporter to send the contract goods by road from

Kenya to Zambia with freight paid by the exporter.

A. CFR Lusaka

B. CPT Lusaka

C. CFR Nairobi

11. ………… prohibits corporations from cornering a market.

A. Anti dumping

B. Anti-trust legislation

C. Monopoly

D. Exclusion

12. If the price is quoted EXW, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The advising bank.

13. Earthquake, volcanic eruption and lighting are not covered under the cargo

clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. B and C

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14. A contract requiring an exporter in Ethiopia to send the contract goods by air

for delivery in Windhoek, Namibia.

A. CIF Windhoek

B. CIP Windhoek

C. DEQ Windhoek

15. Currency bought or sold today with delivery two business days later

A. Spot transaction

B. Forward transaction

C. business transaction

D. Futures transaction

16. Which market is bigger?

A. Super market is bigger than traditional market

B. Street market is bigger than home market

C. An open air market is bigger than a home market

D. Product market is bigger than consumer market

17. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

18. In drafting an arbitration clause, the following questions must be resolved:

A. How many arbitrators sit in the court?

B. What is the language of the court?

C. Where is the place of the court?

D. All of the above

19. Selling products abroad at prices lower than the cost of production is known as

dumping

A. Dumping is always against government policy

B. Dumping is always beneficial to the importing country because buyers pay lower

prices

C. Exporters dump products on foreign markets to lower domestic employment

D. Some reasons for dumping could be inventory reduction, maintenance of domestic

employment, and continuation of high production levels

20. Here's the fifty dollars I …………

A. owe you

B. pay you back

C. must return

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21. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FCA

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

22. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

23. If a country has a ………… currency, importers and exporters may have to

keep changing the prices of their goods.

A. swimming

B. flying

C. flowing

D. floating

24. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

25. If a letter of credit is confirmed, ………… takes responsibility for payment

A. the importer’s bank

B. the importer

C. the exporter

D. the exporter’s bank

26. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DDP

A. When the goods are At the buyer’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

27. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DAF

A. When the goods are at frontier

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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28. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

29. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

30. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

31. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage.

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade.

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country.

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries.

D. All of these above.

32. The disadvantage of ………… policy is that it is set up for particular time and

automatically expires.

A. tailor-made

B. floating

C. open cover

33. My insurance company offers a wide ………… of cover

A. range

B. branch

C. rank

D. standard

34. Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 …………

A. for an hour

B. an hour

C. the hour

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35. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool.

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location.

D. All of these above.

36. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

37. If the contract does not specify applicable law, the ………… will be applied.

A. Anglo - American law

B. Continental law

C. International private law

D. National law

38. One problem in international mergers is the difference in ………… and benefits

for managers with similar positions.

A. duties

B. output

C. activity

D. compensation

39. What do we call goods that go from one country to another?

A. exports

B. imports

C. visible exports and imports

D. invisible exports and imports

40. In an auction, the item is sold to the person who makes the highest …………

A. bid

B. price

C. offer

41. The government has imposed protective tariffs to stop the ………… of cheap

imports which threatened to destroy domestic industries

A. rain

B. famine

C. flood

D. storm

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42. Open cover is not a policy: the ………… will write a policy if required.

A. Insurer

B. Importer

C. Exporter

43. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

44. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more

…………

A. Customer oriented

B. profitable

C. competitive

D. efficient

45. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets is known as

…………

A. horizontal merger

B. forward merger

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

46. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

47. Sometimes it seems that large companies change their organization and carry

out a ………… process every few years.

A. restructuring

B. decentralization

C. merger

D. takeover

48. We can get a government ………… to help build a new factory in an area with

high unemployment.

A. grant

B. money

C. payment

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49. ………… takes place when a firm through FDI moves upstream or downstream

in different value chains i.e., when firms perform value-adding activities stage

by stage in a vertical fashion in a host country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

50. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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TEST 27

1. In the past, a lot of small banks were ………… by larger ones.

A. bought up

B. eaten up

C. chewed up

2. The clause covers General Average.

A. A

B. B

C. A, B, C

3. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped

B. when there is no contract involved

C. after the goods have arrived

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer

4. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries

D. All of these above

5. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

6. Companies with very different products often have a structure based on ………

A. functional areas

B. geographical spread

C. product lines

D. matrix management

7. In order to improve their services to customers, banks need to become more

…………

A. Customer oriented

B. profitable

C. competitive

D. efficient

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8. Governments try to control imports of products to protect domestic industries.

A. Protectionist measures take the form of import duties and quotas.

B. Protectionist measures insure free trade.

C. All protectionist policies have the same effect on the market.

D. Workers are always opposed to protectionism.

9. The Incoterm ………… contains 13 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

D. 1990 and 2000

10. ………… is the money paid for the right to use the property of another person.

A. Compensation payment

B. Royalty payment

C. Property charges

D. Royalty fees

11. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

12. ………… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

13. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka., who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

14. You‟re allowed 30 days‟ ………… for the payment of the renewal premium.

A. grace

B. favour

C. way

D. permission

15. You can ………… a house and ………… a car.

A. hire/rent

B. hire/hire

C. rent/rent or hire

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16. Multinational companies can adapt their management method to the …………

in each country or continent.

A. their culture

B. local conditions

C. local culture

D. local people

17. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

18. Factors considered when choosing the modes of transportation are …………

A. freight, size and premium

B. time, length and weight

C. nature of the goods, size and rates

D. nature of the goods, time and freight rates

19. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration are …………

A. shipping, commodity and construction

B. shipping, commerce and wine

C. commodity, construction and share

D. construction, shipping and convenience

20. What is a transferable credit?

A. It is the kind of credit which allows the exporter to transfer his right as the credit’s

beneficiary to any third party.

B. It is the kind of credit which allows the first beneficiary to request the confirming bank

to pay a third party.

C. It is the kind of negotiable document with which the exporter can endorse for any third

party.

D. It is the kind of credit with which the buyer will not necessarily know who is the

actual supplier of the goods.

21. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FCA

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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22. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called …………

A. Seaway bill.

B. Ocean bill.

C. Sea waybill.

23. Combined production or productivity that is greater than the sum of the

separate parts

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. synergy

24. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

25. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

26. The process of making and defending a claim in court is …………

A. arbitration

B. litigation

C. prevention

D. protection

27. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom and New Zealand, are …………

dependent on international trade

A. favorable

B. heavily

C. perfectly

D. grossly

28. Man-made waterway is called …………

A. canal

B. water-road

C. river road

D. road

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29. Merging with or taking over other firms producing the same type of goods or

services is known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

30. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

31. Trying to insure against unfavorable price movements by way of futures

contract

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

32. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance.

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture.

B. This country most likely exports farm products.

C. This country can grow food efficiently.

D. All of the above.

33. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

34. Natural disasters usually mean that insurance underwriters suffer …………

A. heavy losses

B. high expenses

C. big debts

35. Many contracts contain a force majeure ………… to cover this situation.

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. clause

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36. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country:

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

37. Is there any requirement that the air waybill shows the date of the flight?

A. No, there isn’t.

B. Yes, there is.

C. Never is there such a requirement.

D. No, it is an incorrect requirement because a correctly completed waybill cannot show

this information.

38. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

39. Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is "minimum cover” – cargo clause

…………

A. A

B. B

C. C

40. In which city would you choose to arbitrate an east-west trading dispute?

A. Hong Kong

B. London

C. Paris

D. Stockholm

41. In oriental cultures, to ………… is one of the most embarrassing things that can

happen.

A. lose a job

B. make a mistake

C. lose face

D. receive a favor

42. Aims of a strategic approach made by multinational companies are …………

A. to access raw materials and markets

B. to get product efficiency and knowhow

C. to access premises and natural resources

D. A & B

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43. Title to the goods passes …………

A. With risks

B. Across the ship’s rail

C. On board

44. "Full set on board ocean bills of lading to order shipper, blank endorsed”. In

this clause shipper means …………

A. Exporter

B. Importer

C. Bank

D. A or B or C. It depends on the situation.

45. When the Bill of lading marked "freight prepaid”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

46. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FAS

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

47. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

48. ………… is the situation when a ship in a storm might have to jettison certain

cargo to protect the ship and the remaining cargo

A. Average clause

B. Particular average

C. General average

D. Average clause general

49. If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The carrier.

C. The buyer.

D. The forwarding agent.

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50. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

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TEST 28

1. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance.

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture.

B. This country most likely exports farm products.

C. This country can grow food efficiently.

D. All of the above.

2. A certain climate in a particular country may allow that country to grow

agricultural products in abundance.

A. This country probably has a comparative advantage in agriculture.

B. This country most likely exports farm products.

C. This country can grow food efficiently.

D. All of the above.

3. The Incoterm ………… contains 11 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

4. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DEQ

A. When the goods are ex-quay

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

5. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

6. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products

D. All of these above

7. Prices go up every year. This is because of …………

A. inflation

B. expansion

C. evolution

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8. When two companies merge they always look at ways to ………… in order to be

more efficient and profitable.

A. recruit staff

B. cut costs

C. increasing advertising

D. reduce salaries

9. The company will ………… the police-holder against loss of or damage to the

insured vehicle

A. identify

B. respect

C. indemnify

D. engage

10. Unless the letter of credit states otherwise, insurance coverage on a CIF or CIP

shipment must be for ………… of the CIF (or CIP) value of the goods.

A. 100%.

B. 90%.

C. 50%.

D. 110%.

11. An insurance broker usually ………… several different insurance companies.

A. deals with

B. contacts

C. works for

12. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

13. If shipment is under Incoterms other than CIF or CIP, …………

A. The buyer has to arrange the insurance cover by himself.

B. The buyer may still ask the exporter to arrange some aspects of the insurance for him.

C. The exporter has to arrange the insurance cover for the goods.

D. The exporter pays for insurance till the port of discharge.

14. When the Bill of lading marked "freight collected”. Who pays for the freight?

A. The Buyer

B. The Seller

C. The agent

D. It depends on the agreement

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15. If the price is quoted CIP Marseille, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The issuing bank.

D. The forwarding agent.

16. The exporter didn‟t receive payment for his goods because the buyer …………

A. defaulted

B. deferred

C. declines

D. denied

17. Why do sellers or buyers insure their cargoes?

A. To protect themselves from loss or damage to their goods

B. To protect themselves from loss only

C. To protect themselves from damage only

D. To protect the third party from loss or damage to their goods

18. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

19. Open cover is not a policy: the ………… will write a policy if required.

A. Insurer

B. Importer

C. Exporter

20. In CIF and CIP contracts, ………… must pay for insurance from the point of

delivery to the named point of arrival.

A. The exporter

B. The importer

C. The carrier

21. ………… Bill of lading – found something wrong with the consignment

A. clean

B. clear

C. claused

22. In the UK, mergers and acquisitions are not ………… by the government.

A. controlled

B. checked

C. regulated

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23. Reduction in costs resulting from increased production is …………

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. economies of scale

24. ………… allows local companies to use the original manufacturer‟s brand name

A. Franchise

B. Contract

C. License

D. Agreement

25. What is the most complete cover of insurance?

A. No partial loss is payable

B. Partial loss is payable

C. It only covers total loss

D. Against all risks

26. Among other things, a ………… contains details of the goods, their destination

and the name of the ship carrying them.

A. bill of lading

B. way-bill

C. bill of exchange

D. receipt

27. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

28. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

29. Sometimes it seems that large companies change their organization and carry

out a ………… process every few years.

A. restructuring

B. decentralization

C. merger

D. takeover

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30. Getting control of a company by buying over 50% of its shares is …………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

31. ………… takes place when a firm through FDI moves upstream or downstream

in different value chains i.e., when firms perform value-adding activities stage

by stage in a vertical fashion in a host country.

A. Horizontal FDI

B. Platform FDI

C. Vertical FDI

32. In joint venture, two or more companies ………… on specific projects

A. collaborate

B. compete

C. practice

D. deal

33. A document that shows details of goods being transported; it entitles the

receiver to collect the goods on arrival

A. An invoice

B. A bill of exchange

C. A bill of lading

D. A draft

34. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

35. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): CIP

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

36. In Britain, it's not usual to discuss your personal …………

A. money

B. finances

C. money arrangements

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37. Some countries try to be ………… in certain commodities so that they are not

dependent on imports.

A. economic

B. sufficient

C. self-sufficient

D. self-financing

38. Some of the language in insurance ………… is incomprehensible to most

ordinary people.

A. premiums

B. policies

C. rates

D. invoices

39. The Japanese yen is trading for less than its usual value. You can talk about …

A. a small yen

B. a bad yen

C. a weak yen

40. When the total value of a country‟s imports is greater than its exports, it is a

trade …………

A. balance

B. loss

C. debit

D. deficit

41. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

42. All risks covered is under ………… clause

A. A

B. B

C. C

43. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

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44. Currency bought or sold today with delivery two business days later

A. Spot transaction

B. Forward transaction

C. business transaction

D. Futures transaction

45. Investors are looking for a high ………… on their investment.

A. earning

B. return

C. growth

D. performance

46. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product.

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

47. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return.

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

48. The advantages of arbitration are …………

A. Private and foreseeable costs

B. Lengthy and open

C. Binding and rigid

D. Time - consuming

49. All mergers aim to create ………… for the two companies‟ shareholders.

A. added value

B. lower costs

C. economies of scale

D. tax benefits

50. Make sure all this equipment is insured ………… accidental damage

A. over

B. against

C. with

D. from

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1. With this method of payment, banks play an active role. Banks are responsible

for paying for the exporter in case the importer fails to do so

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

2. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank)

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

3. A public offer to buy a company‟s shareholders to buy their shares, at a

particular price during a particular period, so as to acquire a company

A. A merger

B. An acquisition

C. A takeover bid

D. A raid

4. ………… is an approach to business that emphasizes persuading customers to

buy products that you already have, rather than producing new ones that

customers may want.

A. Marketing concept

B. Product concept

C. Promotion concept

D. Selling concept

5. The exporter didn‟t receive payment for his goods because the buyer …………

A. defaulted

B. deferred

C. declines

D. denied

6. The bank notifying the exporter that the letter of credit has been opened is

called …………

A. The issuing bank.

B. The advising bank.

C. The confirming bank.

D. The opening bank.

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7. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FOB

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

8. What agreement is usually made in an insurance contract?

A. An agreement to make payment in the event of loss or damage

B. An agreement to make decisions in the event of loss or damage

C. An agreement to make contribution in the event of loss or damage

D. An agreement to pay compensation in the event of loss or damage

9. A contract requiring an exporter in Mozambique to deliver the contract goods

in Beira, Mozambique, for the shipment by sea to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

A. FAS Beira

B. CIF Beira

C. FOB Dar es Salaam

10. When the government doesn't control the exchange rate in any way, the

currency is …………

A. freely convertible

B. totally convertible

C. absolutely convertible

11. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

12. The Mexican peso is trading for more than its usual value. You can talk about

…………

A. a big peso

B. a good peso

C. a strong peso

13. Factors considered when choosing the modes of transportation are …………

A. freight, size and premium

B. time, length and weight

C. nature of the goods, size and rates

D. nature of the goods, time and freight rates

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14. Banks and insurance companies are types of …………

A. financial institution

B. finance company

C. financier

15. A country can accrue wealth if it exports more than it imports

A. This country has a balance of trade deficit

B. Demand for this country’s currency will fall

C. This country receives money from countries which import its products

D. All of these above

16. A company giving insurance cover is known as the …………

A. insurer

B. insured

C. insurance

17. Clients look for ………… from an arbitration service.

A. speed and cost effectiveness

B. reliability of the arbitrators and their decisions

C. confidentiality

D. all of the above (A, B and C)

18. The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. A and B

19. Multinational companies usually have ………… in different countries.

A. daughter companies

B. subsidiaries

C. factories

D. colleagues

20. Three firms have ………… for the contract.

A. tendered

B. offered

C. given prices

21. If the price is quoted FOB Singapore, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The buyer

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

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22. A life insurance policy pays out ………… your death or after a set period,

whichever is first.

A. in case of

B. if

C. in the event of

23. A marine Bill of Lading becomes negotiable document and no restriction on

ownership when it is …………

A. to order, blank endorsed

B. surrendered, blank endorsement

C. to order, endorsed

24. My endowment policy will ………… when I‟m sixty-five

A. ripen

B. mature

C. flourish

D. break

25. A contract requiring the exporter to send the contract goods by road from

Kenya to Zambia with freight paid by the exporter.

A. CFR Lusaka

B. CPT Lusaka

C. CFR Nairobi

26. With this method of payment, banks play a passive role. All banks have to do is

to follow the instructions of the buyer and the seller and get a collection fees in

return

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

27. Because of the recession, several ships have been laid …………

A. off

B. out

C. down

D. up

28. Unlike quotas, tariffs produce ………… for the government.

A. profit

B. surplus

C. revenue

D. earnings

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29. Changes in the values of currencies are called …………

A. currency fluctuations

B. currency alterations

C. currency changes

30. What is the best kind of advertising?

A. TV advertising

B. Word of mouth

C. Printing advertising

D. Radio advertising

31. The agreed amount of money to give insurance cover is …………

A. Premium

B. life insurance

C. marine insurance

D. compensation

32. Is there any requirement that the air waybill shows the date of the flight?

A. No, there isn’t.

B. Yes, there is.

C. Never is there such a requirement.

D. No, it is an incorrect requirement because a correctly completed waybill cannot show

this information.

33. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): FCA

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

34. Trying to insure against unfavorable price movements by way of futures

contract

A. speculating

B. arbitrating

C. hedging

D. trading

35. When a company‟s top executives buy the company they work for is known as

…………

A. a raid

B. a takeover bid

C. a merger

D. an acquisition

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36. Marketing is an important consideration for

A. the consumer

B. the distributer

C. all aspects of production

D. the salesman

37. Factors that can give a country an absolute or comparative advantage in goods

and services over other countries are …………

A. factors of production, most importantly raw materials, but also labor pool

B. climate, economies of scale.

C. natural resources and location

D. All of these above

38. A company which makes a profit can be described as profitable or …………

A. profit-getting

B. profit-making

C. profit-having

39. Loose, unpackaged cargo is called …………

A. Goods

B. commodity

C. bulk

D. items

40. ………… are cash grants, lower taxes, accelerated depreciation, training

allowance, research subsidies and interest rebates on loans

A. Investment incentives

B. Labour incentives

C. Bonus

D. Returns on investment

41. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called …………

A. Air waybill.

B. Air bill of lading.

C. Airway bill of lading.

D. Airway bill.

42. The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount

borrowed

A. Interest rate

B. A collateral

C. mortgage

D. Inflation rate

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43. Sometimes a controlling interest in a company is bought by its managers. This

called a management …………

A. buy-out

B. buy-up

C. buy-in

44. Make sure all this equipment is insured ………… accidental damage

A. over

B. against

C. with

D. from

45. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called

…………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

46. By issuing a letter of credit, the bank made ………… to pay the exporter for the

goods, provided that the correct documentation was presented.

A. a willingness

B. a readiness

C. a debit advice

D. an undertaking

47. If the price is quoted CIP Marseille, who pays for the insurance and freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The issuing bank.

D. The forwarding agent.

48. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

49. The Incoterm ………… contains 13 terms.

A. 1990

B. 2000

C. 2010

D. 1990 and 2000

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50. A takeover of a foreign company is known as a ………… deal.

A. cross-boundary

B. cross-border

C. cross-state

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TEST 30

1. A company which makes a loss can be described as …………

A. loss-getting

B. loss-making

C. loss-having

2. If the price is quoted FAS Osaka, who pays for the freight?

A. The shipper.

B. The exporter.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The buyer.

3. Among a number of international bodies offer arbitration services, the …………

in Paris is the most prestigious.

A. UCP

B. ADR

C. ICC

D. FAO

4. Two forms of protectionism are …………

A. quotas and tariffs

B. surplus and deficit

C. duties and taxes

D. barriers and non-barriers

5. Undertaking to indemnify means …………

A. Disagree to pay compensation for loss or damage

B. Agree to pay compensation for loss or damage

C. Agree to pay for loss or damage without compensation

D. Agree to pay compensation for the broker

6. A bank that issues a letter of credit (i.e. the importer‟s bank).

A. Collecting bank

B. Issuing bank

C. Confirming bank

D. Advising bank

7. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW

A. When the goods are At the seller’s premises

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

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8. Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a …………

A. document of title

B. document of negotiation

C. document of freight

9. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s marketing outlets

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

10. Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): DES

A. When the goods are ex-ship

B. When the goods are handed to the first carrier

C. When the goods across the ship’s rail

D. When the goods are on board

11. You‟re allowed 30 days‟ ………… for the payment of the renewal premium.

A. grace

B. favour

C. way

D. permission

12. Another term for "main business" is ………… business.

A. central

B. first

C. core

13. A merger with or the acquisition of one‟s suppliers

A. horizontal integration

B. vertical integration

C. backward integration

D. forward integration

14. If the price is quoted CPT Vancouver, who pays for the freight?

A. The exporter.

B. The forwarding agent.

C. The buyer.

D. The confirming bank.

15. In Japan, the US dollar is …………

A. foreign money

B. strange money

C. a foreign currency

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16. A basis for mutually beneficial trade is the fact that one country has a

comparative advantage.

A. Both the importing country and the exporting country benefit from trade.

B. One’s country comparative advantage can benefit another country.

C. The comparative advantage of one country can result in trade between countries.

D. All of these above.

17. The movement of money into and out of a company is known as …………

A. annual turnover

B. profit margin

C. cash flow

D. bank charges

18. The process of making and defending a claim in court is …………

A. arbitration

B. litigation

C. prevention

D. protection

19. With the open account method of payment, payment is made

A. before the goods are shipped

B. when there is no contract involved

C. after the goods have arrived

D. when the exporter doesn’t trust the buyer

20. What agreement is usually made in an insurance contract?

A. An agreement to make payment in the event of loss or damage

B. An agreement to make decisions in the event of loss or damage

C. An agreement to make contribution in the event of loss or damage

D. An agreement to pay compensation in the event of loss or damage

21. A monetary system whereby the value of currencies could be converted into gold

at a country‟s central bank

A. gold system

B. gold standard

C. gold value

D. gold convertible

22. Cultural differences are one of the potential ………… of international mergers.

A. threats

B. pitfalls

C. attraction

D. benefits

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23. If the buyer comes from a country which has a poor reputation for enforcing

awards, the best method of payment under the contract is a/ an …………

A. Revolving L/C

B. At sight, confirmed L/C

C. Deferred, irrevocable L/C

D. Transferrable L/C

24. Prices go up every year. This is because of …………

A. inflation

B. expansion

C. evolution

25. What do we call the difference between all the money paid out and received by a

country?

A. the balance of trade

B. the balance of payments

C. deficit

D. surplus

26. Joining with firms in other stages of the production or sale of a product is

known as …………

A. horizontal merger

B. diversification

C. vertical merger

D. backward merger

27. A contract requiring an exporter in Mozambique to deliver the contract goods

in Beira, Mozambique, for the shipment by sea to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

A. FAS Beira

B. CIF Beira

C. FOB Dar es Salaam

28. An insolvent company often goes into liquidation. A private individual who

cannot pay his/her debts may be declared ………… by a court.

A. bankrupt

B. indebted

C. penniless

29. If the price is quoted CFR Hai Phong, who pays for the freight?

A. The buyer.

B. The exporter.

C. The carrier.

D. The forwarding agent.

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30. Many contracts contain a force majeure ………… to cover this situation.

A. sentence

B. phrase

C. clause

31. The clause covers General Average.

A. A

B. B

C. A, B, C

32. Factors considered when choosing the modes of transportation are …………

A. freight, size and premium

B. time, length and weight

C. nature of the goods, size and rates

D. nature of the goods, time and freight rates

33. Natural disasters usually mean that insurance underwriters suffer …………

A. heavy losses

B. high expenses

C. big debts

34. The situation in which a country has no foreign trade

A. Surplus

B. deficit

C. autarky

D. deficits

35. Insurance companies can be considered as professional ………… Takers

A. life

B. risk

C. chance

D. misfortune

36. The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause …………

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. C and B

37. In drafting an arbitration clause, the following questions must be resolved:

A. How many arbitrators sit in the court?

B. What is the language of the court?

C. Where is the place of the court?

D. All of the above

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38. The bill of lading issued by the carrier for combined transport is called

…………

A. Combined bill of lading.

B. Combined bill.

C. Combined transportation bill of lading.

D. Combined transport bill of lading.

39. The person who goes between the person who wants the insurance and the

person who underwrites it is …………

A. a shipper

B. a client

C. a broker

D. an insurer

40. Companies that handle all aspects of their business internally, such as the big oil

companies, are known as ………… companies.

A. multinational

B. venture capital

C. conglomerate

D. vertically-integrated

41. This method of payment creates cash flow problems and increases risk for the

buyer

A. Documentary credit

B. Open account

C. Bill for collection

D. Advance payment

42. If the price is quoted CIF San Francisco, who pays for the insurance and

freight?

A. The exporter

B. The buyer.

C. The forwarding agent.

D. The confirming bank.

43. If alternative means of transport or partial shipments are allowed perhaps by

different modes of transport, the letter of credit should have the words …………

between the names of transport documents.

A. and.

B. or.

C. and/or.

D. Either B or C.

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44. Is there any requirement that the air waybill shows the date of the flight?

A. No, there isn’t.

B. Yes, there is.

C. Never is there such a requirement.

D. No, it is an incorrect requirement because a correctly completed waybill cannot show

this information.

45. Currency bought or sold today with delivery two business days later

A. Spot transaction

B. Forward transaction

C. business transaction

D. Futures transaction

46. Reduction in costs resulting from increased production is …………

A. diversifying

B. merging

C. specialization

D. economies of scale

47. The term used to describe attempts to restrict imports into the country:

A. tax

B. quota

C. protectionism

D. tariff

48. Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 …………

A. for an hour

B. an hour

C. the hour

49. A country with very low taxes is known as a …………

A. tax heaven

B. tax haven

C. tax paradise

50. The three main business areas which have traditionally been resolved by

arbitration: …………

A. shipping, insurance and commodities

B. shipping, commodities and construction

C. shipping, commodities and raw materials

D. construction, commodities and goods