Past Year Final Exam Question – Jun 2017

QUESTION 1
a) i. Define the meaning of strength and weakness of the organization. (4 marks)
ii. Describe the following external factors that affecting the company. (
marks)
a. Competitive analysis (2 marks)
b. Environmental analysis (2 marks)
c. Profitability (2 marks)

b) Identify any FIVE (5) factors that are required before export and import activities (15 marks)

QUESTION 2
a) Explain the following documents:

i. Packing List (5 marks)
ii. Health & Safety Certificate (5 marks)
iii. Certificate of Origin (5 marks)

b) Documentation is an important way of conveying information from one person or company to another, and also serves as permanent proof of tasks and actions undertaken throughout the export process. Determine FIVE (5) functions of export documentation (10 marks)

QUESTION 3
a) i. Describe the background of the existence of INCOTERMS. (4 marks)
ii. Explain the following terms:
a. CIF (2 marks)
b. FAS (2 marks)
c. FCA (2 marks)

b) Interpret the D-Terms in INCOTERMS. (15 marks)

QUESTION 4
a) Interpret the following export and import procedures. (10 marks)

i. ATA Carnet (5 marks)
ii. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) (5 marks)

b) Relate how the government agencies help exporter and importer activities in electric and
electronic industry.

i. Royal Malaysian Customs (5 marks)
ii. SME Corporation Malaysia (5 marks)
iii. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (5 marks)