If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure…... If
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1 Many export contracts cannot come into force due to:
A certain preconditions are not met B force majeure C late delivery
2 The delivery depends on
A Date of execution B effective date C preconditions
3 Some contracts set a cut-off date after which the contract
A is binding B is effective C cannot come into force
4 A grace period is sometimes used to
A avoid penalty B facilitate early delivery C avoid liquidated damages
5 If the force majeure event continues for too long, both parties have the right to
A continue the contract B terminate the contract C make late delivery
6 The lump-sum compensation is set too high
7 The lump-sum compensation is set about right
8 The lump-sum compensation is set too low
9 A penalty is not enforceable in
A continental law B Anglo-American law C civil law
10 The exporter should have no liability for the goods when they are
11 The place of delivery is doubly important to the exporter because the date of
……….normally depends on time and place of delivery
12 The place of delivery should not be confused with the …………of the goods.
A departure B destination C transshipment
13 Delivery of the goods under most export contracts takes place in the country of ………
A the importer B the exporter C the agent
14 CIF and CIP contracts are especially confusing since they name the point of ………
15 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
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16 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
An annual flooding of the River Verb ruins some of the jute intended for use in making sack.
17 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
A ban is issued on the export of jute products by newly elected government that has been preparing legislation
on this subject for five years.
18 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
A ban is issued on the export of jute products by newly elected government.
19 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
The workforce at the factory go on strike.
20 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
The dock workers in Port Verbena go on strike.
21 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
A lockout (Background: The workers have been striking for one day a week The management locks the
workers out of factory until they agree to end the strike)
22 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
Shortage of supplies (Background: The exporter cannot get the raw jute he needs from the supplier because the Central Bank will not give him foreign exchange to pay the supplier.)
23 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
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24 If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under this Contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, then this event shall be deemed force majeure….
A fire burns down the factory.
25 The cheapest mode of transport is …
26 The most expensive mode of transport is …
27 Which type of bill of lading is negotiable
28 How do you know Bill of lading is “Marine Bill of lading”?-There is a……
A on board notation B consignee C shipper
29 Bill of Lading is the most important document because it is a ………
A document of title B document of negotiation C document of freight
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 …… original(s) Bill of lading constitute(s) a full set.
32 …… Bill of Lading – goods were taken on board in good condition.
33 …… Bill of lading – found something wrong with the consignment
34 War risk is not included in …….
35 “ Minimum Coverage” is the so-called Cargo Clause ……
36 The disadvantage of ……… policy is that it is set up for particular time and automatically expires.
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37 ……… is open-ended.
38 All risks covered is under ……… clause
39 The clause covers General Average
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 . 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
44.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
45.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
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D Completely wrong, because the buyer is obliged to pay for insurance and freight on his own account if term
of trade is FOB
46.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
47 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
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.If the price is quoted FCA, who pays for the freight?
A The exporter
B The carrier
C The buyer
D The forwarding agent
50.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
51.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
52.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
53.The bill of lading issued by the carrier for sea transport is called ……
A Seaway bill
B Ocean bill
C Sea waybill
54.The bill of lading issued by the carrier for air transport is called ……
A Air waybill
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C Airway bill of lading
D Airway bill
55.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
56.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
57.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
58.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
59.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
60.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
61.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%
62.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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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
64.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
65.The Incoterm ……… contains 13 terms
A 1990
B 2000
C 2010
D 1990 and 2000
66.The Incoterm ……… contains 11 terms
A 1990
B 2000
C 2010
67. 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
68.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
69. 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
70. In CIF and CIP contracts, the exporter normally assigns the insurance agreement to ………
A The buyer
B The carrier
C The issuing bank
71.Unless otherwise agreed, the insurance is “minimum cover” – cargo clause ………
A A
B B
C C
72.Open cover is not a policy: the ……… will write a policy if required
A Insurer
B Importer
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73.Title to the goods passes ………
A With risks
B Across the ship’s rail
C On board
74.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
75.A bill of lading with the note is ………
A Clean bill of lading
B Claused bill of lading
C Clear bill of lading
76.Who issues ocean bill of lading?
A Captain
B Exporter
C Shipping company
D Agent
77. Who signs “shipped on board” notation?
A Captain
B Exporter
C Shipping company
D Agent
78.“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
79. “door to door service” is offered Which term should be used?
A DDP
B CIP
C CIF
80.Normally, Risks are transferred at the point of ………
A Delivery
B Payment
C Arrival
81. Two parties sign a contract
A The contract is binding
B The contract is effective
C The contract is binding and effective
82.Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): EXW
A When the goods are At the seller’s premises
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C When the goods across the ship’s rail
D When the goods are on board
83.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
84.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
85.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
86.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
87.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
88.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
89.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
90.Transfer of risk from the seller to the buyer (Incoterm 2000): co
Trang 10A 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
91.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
92.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
93.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
94.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
95.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
96.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
97.The risk of rough handling is covered under the cargo clause ………
A A
B B
C C
D A and B
98.The risk of rough handling is not covered under the cargo clause ………
A A
B B