PracticeTest2 Flashcards
The type of policy that can be changed from one that does not accumulate cash value to the one that does, is a
- Whole Life Policy.
- Convertible Term Policy.
- Renewable Term Policy.
- Decreasing Term Policy.
- Convertible Term Policy.
All other factors being equal, the least expensive first-year premium payment is found in
- Annually Renewable Term.
- Increasing Term.
- Decreasing Term.
- Level Term.
- Annually Renewable Term.
All of the following are TRUE regarding the convertibility option under a term life insurance policy EXCEPT
- Upon conversion, the premium for the permanent policy will be based upon attained age.
- Upon conversion, the death benefit of the permanent policy will be reduced by 50%.
- Evidence of insurability is not required.
- Most term policies contain a convertibility option.
- Upon conversion, the death benefit of the permanent policy will be reduced by 50%.
Which of the following policies is characterized by a provision where the premiums are lower in the early years of the policy and increase over time to a point where they become level for the remainder of the policy?
- Enhanced whole life
- Minimum deposit whole life
- Graded premium whole life
- Indeterminate premium whole life
- Graded premium whole life
Which of the following is NOT a term for the period of time during which the annuitant or the beneficiary receives income?
- Annuitization period
- Pay-out period
- Liquidation period
- Depreciation period
- Depreciation period
Which of the following is an example of liquidity in a life insurance contract?
- The flexible premium
- The money in a savings account
- The cash value available to the policyowner
- The death benefit paid to the beneficiary
- The cash value available to the policyowner
In forming an insurance contract, when does acceptance usually occur?
- When an insured submits an application
- When an insurer’s underwriter approves coverage
- When an insurer delivers the policy
- When an insurer receives an application
- When an insurer’s underwriter approves coverage
Graded-Premium Whole Life policy premiums are typically lower initially, but gradually increase for a period of 5 to 10 years. After the period of increase the premiums will
- Continue to increase.
- Return to the initial premium amount.
- Decrease again.
- Be level thereafter.
- Be level thereafter.
What does “liquidity” refer to in a life insurance policy?
- The policyowner receives dividend checks each year.
- The insured is receiving payments each month in retirement.
- Cash values can be borrowed at any time.
- The death benefit replaces the assets that would have accumulated if the insured had not died.
- Cash values can be borrowed at any time.
For an individual who is NOT covered by an employer-sponsored plan, IRA contributions are
- Never tax deductible.
- Partially tax deductible depending on the income level.
- Tax deductible.
- Deducted based on the income level.
- Tax deductible.
Which of the following statements about group life is correct?
- The premiums are higher than in an individual policy because there is no medical exam.
- The group sponsor receives a Certificate of Insurance.
- The policy can be converted to an individual term insurance policy.
- The cost of coverage is based on the ratio of men and women in the group.
- The cost of coverage is based on the ratio of men and women in the group.
Which of the following best defines target premium in a universal life policy?
- The minimum amount to make sure the policy is annually renewable
- The corridor of insurance
- The recommended amount to keep the policy in force throughout its lifetime
- The maximum amount the policyowner may pay on a policy
- The recommended amount to keep the policy in force throughout its lifetime
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the annuity period?
- It may last for the lifetime of the annuitant.
- During this period of time the annuity payments grow interest tax deferred.
- It is also referred to as the accumulation period.
- It is the period of time during which the annuitant makes premium payments into the annuity.
- It may last for the lifetime of the annuitant.
What does “liquidity” refer to in a life insurance policy?
- The insured is receiving payments each month in retirement.
- Cash values can be borrowed at any time.
- The death benefit replaces the assets that would have accumulated if the insured had not died.
- The policyowner receives dividend checks each year.
- Cash values can be borrowed at any time.
Which of the following types of insurance policies would perform the function of cash accumulation?
- Credit life
- Increasing term
- Whole life
- Term life
- Whole life
When must an IRA be completely distributed when a beneficiary is not named?
- December 31 of the year following the year of the owner’s death.
- Due date of the deceased owner’s final tax return including extensions.
- December 31 of the year that contains the fifth anniversary of the owner’s death.
- Due date of beneficiary’s tax return including extensions.
- December 31 of the year that contains the fifth anniversary of the owner’s death.
An insured receives a monthly summary for his life insurance policy. He notices that the cash value of the policy is significantly lower this month than it was last month. What type of policy does the insured have?
- Variable
- Term
- Securities
- Stock
- Variable
Who can make a fully deductible contribution to a traditional IRA?
- Someone making contributions to an educational IRA
- A person whose contributions are funded by a return on investment
- An individual not covered by an employer-sponsored plan who has earned income
- Anybody: all IRA contributions are fully deductible regardless of income level
- An individual not covered by an employer-sponsored plan who has earned income
All of the following are true of key person insurance EXCEPT
- The plan is funded by permanent insurance only.
- There is no limitation on the number of key employee plans in force at any one time.
- The employer is the owner, payor and beneficiary of the policy.
- The key employee is the insured.
- The plan is funded by permanent insurance only.
An Adjustable Life policyowner can change which of the following policy features?
- The coverage period
- The mortality expense
- The investment account
- The insured
- The coverage period
A corporation is the owner and beneficiary of the key person life policy. If the corporation collects the policy benefit, then
- The benefit is subject to the exclusionary rule.
- IRS has no jurisdiction.
- The benefit is received as taxable income.
- The benefit is received tax free.
- The benefit is received tax free
All of the following statements are TRUE concerning Debtor Groups EXCEPT
- An insurer may exclude any debtors as to whom evidence of individual insurability is not satisfactory to the insurer.
- The amount of insurance on the life of any debtor may exceed the greater of the scheduled or actual amount of unpaid indebtedness to the creditor.
- The debtors eligible for insurance under the policy shall all be the debtors of the creditor(s).
- The premium for the policy shall be paid either from the creditor’s funds, or from charges collected from the insured debtors, or from both.
- The amount of insurance on the life of any debtor may exceed the greater of the scheduled or actual amount of unpaid indebtedness to the creditor.
If the annuitant dies during the accumulation period, who will receive the annuity benefits?
- Owner
- Insurance company
- Estate
- Beneficiary
- Beneficiary
Which of the following best describes gross annual premium?
- Basic insurance rate plus commissions
- Expense premium
- Annual cost of mortality plus expenses
- Annual loading
- Annual cost of mortality plus expenses
An agent tries to sell insurance over the phone to an applicant who appears to be confused, but is eventually able to give enough information for the application to be completed. After the policy was issued, the agent talked to the insured’s family, and they explained that the insured was recovering from a surgery and might have been under the influence of medication at the time of application. Which of the following is true?
- The policy will remain in force as long as there are no material misrepresentations on the application.
- The policy is legal since the applicant was able to give all required information.
- The policy is not legal; agents cannot sell insurance over the phone.
- The policy may be voided if it can be proven that the applicant was not capable of making a buying decision at the time of application.
- The policy may be voided if it can be proven that the applicant was not capable of making a buying decision at the time of application.
If an employee wants to enter the group outside of the open enrollment period, to reduce adverse selection, the insurer may
- Prolong the open enrollment period.
- Increase medical requirements on existing members.
- Require evidence of insurability.
- Require a higher premium.
- Require evidence of insurability.
In terms of parties to a contract, which of the following does NOT describe a competent party?
- The person must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- The person must be of legal age.
- The person must be mentally competent to understand the contract.
- The person must have at least completed secondary education
- The person must have at least completed secondary education
The policyowner of an adjustable life policy wants to increase the death benefit. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this change?
- The death benefit can be increased only by exchanging the existing policy for a new one.
- The death benefit can be increased by providing evidence of insurability.
- The death benefit cannot be increased.
- The death benefit can be increased only when the policy has developed a cash value.
- The death benefit can be increased by providing evidence of insurability.
Which type of life insurance policy generates immediate cash value?
- Continuous Premium
- Single Premium
- Level Term
- Decreasing Term
- Single Premium
A key person insurance policy can pay for which of the following?
- Hospital bills of the key employee
- Costs of training a replacement
- Loss of personal income
- Workers compensation
- Costs of training a replacement
State law specifically prohibits using illegal inducements in the marketing of insurance. All of the following would be considered illegal inducements EXCEPT
- Offering benefit certificates or securities in return for purchasing insurance.
- Inviting prospective clients to the grand opening of the company’s new office.
- Issuing or delivering insurance company stock in return for purchasing insurance.
- Promising returns and profits from the purchase of insurance.
- Inviting prospective clients to the grand opening of the company’s new office.
How many continuing education requirements must be met with a two-year period?
- 18
- 24
- 12
- 16
- 24
How often must continuing education requirements be met?
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
- Every 6 months
- Every year
- Every 2 years
Mr. E wants to become an insurance advisor. His hiring manager informs him that he must post a single security bond to quality. How much money must Mr. E post?
- $500
- $750
- $1,000
- $10,000
- $1,000
A company has 10,000 employees. If their insurance is noncontributory, how many of the employees must participate in the plan?
- 0
- 1,000
- 5,000
- 10,000
- 10,000
When an insurance agency published an advertising brochure, it emphasized the company’s financial stability and sound business practices. In reality, its financial health is terrible, and the company will soon have to file for bankruptcy. Which of the following terms best describes the advertisement?
- Twisting
- Rebating
- False financial statement
- Defamation
- False financial statement
The act of trying to discourage a policyholder from dropping his/her existing policy is called
- Bargaining.
- Conservation effort.
- Dissuasive effort.
- Baiting
- Conservation effort.
Which of the following would be considered an illegal inducement to purchase insurance?
- Mailing an agency brochure to a prospective client
- Listing the insurance companies the agency represents in a letter
- Inviting prospective clients to the grand opening of the producer’s new office
- Confirming future dividends in a life insurance proposal
- Confirming future dividends in a life insurance proposal
All of the following could own group life insurance EXCEPT
- A debtor group.
- A group needing low-cost life insurance.
- An employer group.
- An alumni group.
- A group needing low-cost life insurance.
All of the following are characteristics of a group life insurance plan EXCEPT
- There is a requirement to prove insurability on the part of the participants.
- The participants receive a Certificate of Insurance as their proof of insurance.
- A minimum number of participants is required in order to underwrite the plan.
- The cost of the plan is determined by the average age of the group.
- There is a requirement to prove insurability on the part of the participants.
Which of the following types of insurance would be most suitable for mortgage protection?
- Increasing term
- Straight life
- Decreasing term
- Level term
- Decreasing term
Which of the following individuals must have insurable interest in the insured?
- Beneficiary
- Actuary
- Producer
- Policyowner
- Policyowner
An insurer invests the money it receives from premiums paid by its insureds. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the interest earned on these investments?
- It is paid out as dividends.
- It is used to fund executive bonuses
- It is used to increase the death benefit.
- It is used to lower premiums.
- It is used to lower premiums.
The annuity owner dies during the accumulation period of his annuity. The cash value of his annuity exceeds the premiums he paid. There is no named beneficiary. Which of the following is true?
- The premium value will be paid to the annuitant’s estate.
- The state government will receive the amount of premiums paid.
- The state government will receive the cash value of the annuity.
- The cash value will be paid to the annuitant’s estate.
- The cash value will be paid to the annuitant’s estate.
For an individual who is NOT covered by an employer-sponsored plan, IRA contributions are
- Never tax deductible.
- Partially tax deductible depending on the income level.
- Tax deductible.
- Deducted based on the income level.
- Tax deductible.
Which of the following has the right to convert the existing term coverage to permanent insurance?
- Producer
- Policyowner
- Insurer
- Beneficiary
- Policyowner
Which of the following is TRUE regarding a policy issued to a labor union insuring members of the organization for the benefit of persons other than the union or organization?
- The members eligible for insurance under the policy must be all the members of the union or organization.
- The premiums for the policy must be paid either from funds of the union, or from funds contributed by the insured members specifically for their insurance, or from both.
- An insurer may exclude or limit the coverage on any person who provides unsatisfactory evidence of insurability to the insurer.
- All of the above are true
- All of the above are true
Which of the following statements concerning buy-sell agreements is true?
- Benefits received are considered income taxable.
- Buy-sell agreements pay in the event of a medical emergency.
- Buy-sell agreements are normally funded with a life insurance policy.
- Premiums paid are deductible as a business expense.
- Buy-sell agreements are normally funded with a life insurance policy.
When an employer offers to give an employee a wage increase in the amount of the premium on a new life insurance policy, this is called a(n)
- Aleatory contract.
- Executive bonus.
- Key person policy.
- Fraternal association.
- Executive bonus.
At age 30, a man wants to start an insurance program, but realizing that his insurance needs will likely change, he wants a policy that can be modified to accommodate those changes as they occur. Which of the following policies would most likely fit his needs?
- Adjustable Life
- Single Premium Whole Life
- Interest-sensitive Whole Life
- Decreasing Term
- Adjustable Life
What is the purpose of establishing the target premium for a universal life policy?
- To pay up the policy faster
- To cover all policy expenses
- To keep the policy in force
- To accumulate cash value faster
- To keep the policy in force