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Question # 4

A policyholder uses a Section 1035 exchange to replace an existing life insurance policy. If the new policy is later surrendered, the gain realized on termination is taxed as:

A.

Ordinary income

B.

A capital gain

C.

Ordinary income plus a 10% surcharge

D.

A deferred capital gain

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Question # 5

Which contract offers flexible deposits, deferred taxation, a guaranteed minimum interest rate, and death proceeds equal to the cash value?

A.

An adjustable whole life insurance policy

B.

An available deferred annuity

C.

A flexible premium fixed annuity

D.

A universal life insurance policy

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Question # 6

The needs approach to personal life insurance planning includes the creation of an emergency reserve fund. This fund is designed primarily to:

A.

Pay for college tuition and books

B.

Cover the cost of unexpected expenses

C.

Pay off an existing mortgage

D.

Provide retirement income

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Question # 7

The penalty tax incurred for premature distributions from an IRA is:

A.

5%

B.

10%

C.

20%

D.

50%

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Question # 8

An insurable interest in each other's lives may exist in the absence of an economic interest when the individuals are:

A.

Competitors

B.

Business associates

C.

Marriage partners

D.

Traveling companions

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Question # 9

An insurance producer who conducts business under an assumed or fictitious name must:

A.

File the name with the Insurance Administration

B.

Apply for an additional license

C.

Apply for an additional appointment

D.

Post a $10,000 bond

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Question # 10

In order to qualify for a company convention, an insurance producer agrees to pay the first quarterly premium for the applicant for new insurance. This is called a:

A.

Gift

B.

Rebate

C.

Loan

D.

Cost of doing business

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Question # 11

If an insurer knowingly fails to enforce a policy provision on one occasion, the insurer may be prevented from enforcing it on a subsequent occasion by the principle of:

A.

Adhesion

B.

Waiver

C.

Estoppel

D.

Subrogation

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Question # 12

To determine whether unfair trade practices have been violated, who has the power to examine an insurer's books and records?

A.

The Maryland Insurance Administration

B.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners

C.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

D.

The Maryland Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation (PCIGC)

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Question # 13

If a life insurer denies a policy of life insurance, the insurer shall disclose the results of any medicalexamination administered to determine insurability to the:

A.

Beneficiary of the policy

B.

Physician of the applicant's choice upon the request of the applicant

C.

Company’s underwriter

D.

Physician that furnished medical information to the insurer

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Question # 14

Which of the following statements about participating life insurance is true?

A.

Policyowners may be entitled to receive dividends.

B.

Policyowners are assessed monthly for losses.

C.

The insured must be the policyowner.

D.

The insurer must be a stock company.

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Question # 15

How does the payment of an accelerated benefit affect a life insurance policy?

A.

It increases the cash value.

B.

It increases the policy premium.

C.

It decreases the grace period.

D.

It decreases the death benefit.

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Question # 16

Advertisements in general shall be:

A.

Approved by the Insurance Commissioner

B.

Clear only by implication

C.

Clear only by familiarity with insurance terminology

D.

Truthful

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Question # 17

The life insurance buyer's guide includes information about all of the following EXCEPT how to:

A.

Take civil action against an insurer

B.

Decide how much life insurance to buy

C.

Compare life insurance policy rates

D.

Compare life insurance policy requirements

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Question # 18

In the event of a death claim under a life insurance policy, what happens to the amount of any existing policy loan?

A.

It is deducted from the face amount of the policy together with any interest due.

B.

The beneficiary has an obligation to pay the amount to the insurance company.

C.

It represents a primary claim against the estate of the insured.

D.

It is canceled, and the beneficiary receives the face amount of the policy.

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Question # 19

All of the following factors may affect premium determination in individual life insurance EXCEPT:

A.

Age

B.

Health

C.

Occupation

D.

Race

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Question # 20

In general practice, can the Maryland Insurance Administration inspect the business records of an insurance company or agency?

A.

No, because of privacy considerations

B.

Yes, because of the powers defined by state laws

C.

No, because only an officer of the court can inspect these records

D.

Yes, because all company and agency records are public domain

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Question # 21

An existing life insurance policy is sold by the policyowner to help finance the cost of a terminal illness. This is an example of:

A.

A nonforfeiture option

B.

An accelerated death benefit

C.

A viatical settlement

D.

A survivorship policy

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Question # 22

The free-look period provided in a life insurance policy is usually:

A.

10 days

B.

31 days

C.

45 days

D.

60 days

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Question # 23

The annual addition to an employee's account in a qualified retirement plan:

A.

Can be any amount as determined by the employer from year to year

B.

Must be the same dollar amount for every full-time employee

C.

Cannot exceed maximum limits set by the Internal Revenue Service

D.

Usually reflects the employee's individual work performance each year

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Question # 24

Which life annuity contract feature provides that benefit payments will continue for a minimum number of years regardless of when the annuitant dies?

A.

Cost recovery

B.

Period certain

C.

Cash refund

D.

Installment refund

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Question # 25

When a wage earner dies, the surviving family members may have all of the following expenses EXCEPT:

A.

Final expenses

B.

Unemployment tax liabilities

C.

Family living expenses

D.

Death taxes

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Question # 26

Which one of the following causes of death typically would be included under an accidental death rider attached to a life insurance policy?

A.

Intentionally self-inflicted injuries

B.

Illness or disease

C.

War or acts of war

D.

Automobile accidents resulting from the insured's negligence

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Question # 27

Which one of the following statements about participating life insurance is true?

A.

Policyowners may be entitled to receive dividends.

B.

Policyowners are assessed monthly for losses.

C.

The insured must be the policyowner.

D.

The insurer must be a stock company.

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