EXAM CRAM - Bonus Exam Questions (p. 5- 8) Flashcards

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1
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How often MUST an insurer file the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) financial statement?

A

Annually.

EC - Page 5, #43

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A person authorized by and on behalf of an insurer who transacts life, disability or life, and accident and health insurance is defined as a:

A

life agent.

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3
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An insurer entitled to transact business by complying with the California Insurance Code is
known as an:

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admitted carrier.

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4
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Who are the members of the Medical Information Bureau?

A

Life and Health insurers.

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If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor and that misdemeanor conviction is later expunged pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1203.4, which of the following is true?

A

Even though your misdemeanor conviction was expunged, you must still disclose your misdemeanor conviction on your individual application for an insurance license.

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6
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The DIRECT RESPONSE DISTRIBUTION of Insurance utilizes all of the following to promote the sales of insurance EXCEPT:

A

Telephone call from the agent.

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7
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The increase in the probability of a loss resulting from an insured’s dishonest tendencies is known as:

A

Moral hazard.

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8
Q

Name an agreement in which an insurer contacts with a third party to insure itself against losses from insurance policies it issues?

A

Reinsurance.

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Which if the following would an agent be guilty of for misrepresenting the amount of dividends a policy will pay?

A

A misdemeanor.

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What rule is used to determine the importance of a representation?

A

The materiality of concealment.

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Which of the following is a hazard?

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A condition that may increase the likelihood of a loss occurring.

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12
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When are parties to a contract REQUIRED to communicate information solely based on personal judgment for a matter in
question?

A

Never.

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13
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According to the California Insurance Code, if an insurer’s certificate of authority is revoked, the Commissioner can proceed with any of the following actions EXCEPT:

A

Using Guarantee Funds to pay salaries.

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Section 1729.2 of the California Insurance Code requires insurance producer applications and licensees to notify the Insurance Commissioner in writing, within ___days of charges in background information after an application has been submitted or a license has been issued.

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Thirty (30) days.

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The insurer’s department with PRIMARY responsibility for the risk selection process is called:

A

Underwriting

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16
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A person owns a life annuity. He elects to receive his annuity payments monthly for the remainder of his life with “ten years certain”.
The annuity will make payments:

A

For a minimum of 120 months and a maximum of the remainder of his life.

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17
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All of the following information is gathered during the personal financial planning process EXCEPT:

A

a listing of a person’s civic and professional organization memberships.

18
Q

Which policy provision allows an insured to continue coverage under a previously lapsed policy?

A

The REINSTATEMENT provision

19
Q

According to the California Insurance Code, governing the use of Life Insurance policy illustrations, the term illustration means:

A

a presentation of policy features that includes non-guaranteed elements.

20
Q

The life insurance grace period allows the insured to:

A

pay the premium after the due date without loss of coverage.

21
Q

When a family policy covers children, all of the following are true, EXCEPT:

A

Evidence of insurability is required to convert coverage for children to permanent insurance.

22
Q

An attempt by an agent to deter an insured from replacing an existing life insurance policy is called:

A

Conservation.

23
Q

Which of the following would an agent be guilty of for
misrepresenting the amount of dividends a policy will pay?

A

A misdemeanor.

24
Q

The additional premium charged by an insurer for adding the accidental death benefit to a whole life policy

A

Does not affect the policy’s cash value.

25
How much employer-provided Group Term Life insurance is exempt from income taxation?
$50,000.
26
How long is the free cancellation period for the life insurance offered to individuals who are 60 or older?
30 days.
27
What does the statement “life insurance created an immediate estate” mean?
The total death benefit is paid whenever the insured dies.
28
Which report of an insurance applicant’s creditworthiness and personal characteristics may influence eligibility for life and health insurance?
Consumer report.
29
In Group Life insurance, who is issued a certificate of insurance?
The participant.
30
Which type of insurance guarantees the right to renew the policy each year, regardless of health, but at an increased premium?
Renewable term.
31
If a life agent sells a whole life policy to a prospect on behalf of an insurer without an appointment:
The insurer must submit a notice of appointment to the Commissioner.
32
Which component of a life insurance premium is based on the insured’s age and gender?
Mortality.
33
Which benefits are provided by key employee insurance?
Payment to a business when an important employee dies.
34
How can partners guarantee a market for their share of the business in the event of death?
Buy-sell agreements.
35
Which policy covering two or more individuals pays the face amount only when the first person dies?
Joint Life policy.
36
Which two insurance products are commonly used to fund buy-sell agreements?
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
37
Which policy provision protects the insurer against possible adverse selection?
Suicide clause.
38
Which type of insurance coverage has both a savings element and a flexible premium option?
Universal Life.
39
A life insurance policy written after 1988 that fails to meet the Seven- Pay test is known as:
a Modified Endowment Contract. (MEC)
40
What type of insurance policy provides a death benefit that matches the projected outstanding debt on an individual’s home?
Mortgage redemption.
41
An agent who violates the laws governing life insurance policy illustrations is subject to all of the following EXCEPT:
mandatory termination of all insurer appointments.