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Exam – Life Exam Practice Questions
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1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a life insurance
policy?
A. To provide funds for an insured's retirement
B. To accumulate cash value for investment purposes
C. To provide a death benefit to beneficiaries upon the insured's
death
D. To cover medical expenses of the insured
The primary purpose of life insurance is to provide financial protection to
the insured's beneficiaries by paying a death benefit upon the insured's
death.
2. In a whole life insurance policy, the cash value:
A. Is available for borrowing but decreases the death benefit
B. Accumulates on a tax-deferred basis and can be borrowed against
C. Must be used to pay premiums automatically
D. Is not accessible until the insured reaches age 65
Whole life insurance policies build cash value gradually, which grows tax-
deferred and can be borrowed against while the policy remains in force.
, 3. A term life insurance policy differs from whole life insurance in that it:
A. Provides permanent coverage and builds cash value
B. Provides coverage for a specified period and does not accumulate
cash value
C. Offers a variable death benefit tied to investments
D. Automatically converts premiums into an annuity
Term life insurance provides coverage for a defined term (e.g., 10, 20, 30
years) and does not build cash value, unlike whole life policies.
4. Which factor most directly affects the premium of a life insurance
policy?
A. Policyholder’s marital status
B. Insured’s age, health, and lifestyle
C. Number of beneficiaries
D. Geographic location of the insurer
Premiums are primarily determined by the risk profile of the insured,
including age, health, occupation, and lifestyle choices.
5. The incontestability clause in a life insurance policy:
A. Allows the insurer to deny claims for any reason during the policy
term
B. Prevents the insurer from contesting the policy after a specified
period, usually two years
C. Guarantees a fixed premium throughout the policy’s life
D. Converts term insurance automatically to whole life insurance
The incontestability clause limits the insurer’s ability to void a policy after
it has been in force for a set period, typically two years, even if
misrepresentations were made on the application.
6. In a graded premium whole life policy:
A. Premiums remain level throughout the insured’s life
B. Premiums start lower and gradually increase to a level amount
over time
, C. Premiums fluctuate based on the insurer’s investment performance
D. Premiums are only due in the first 10 years
Graded premium policies begin with lower premiums that gradually
increase, eventually reaching a level amount, which makes initial coverage
more affordable.
7. Which of the following best describes a universal life insurance policy?
A. A term policy with fixed premiums
B. A flexible-premium policy that separates the insurance and cash
value components
C. A policy that only pays dividends to the policyholder
D. A policy that automatically invests cash value in stocks
Universal life insurance allows policyholders flexibility in premium
payments and death benefits while maintaining a cash value account that
earns interest.
8. In life insurance, a beneficiary designation of “per stirpes” means:
A. All proceeds go to the surviving spouse only
B. Proceeds are divided among the deceased beneficiary’s
descendants
C. Beneficiaries must share proceeds equally regardless of lineage
D. The insurer chooses the distribution method
Per stirpes designation ensures that if a beneficiary dies before the insured,
their share passes to their heirs rather than being redistributed among
surviving primary beneficiaries.
9. Which of the following is true regarding group life insurance?
A. Individuals must provide medical evidence of insurability
B. Coverage is typically provided to a group under a single master
contract
C. It always accumulates cash value for each member
D. Premiums are paid directly by each employee individually
Exam – Life Exam Practice Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationale 2026 Q&A| Instant
Download Pdf
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a life insurance
policy?
A. To provide funds for an insured's retirement
B. To accumulate cash value for investment purposes
C. To provide a death benefit to beneficiaries upon the insured's
death
D. To cover medical expenses of the insured
The primary purpose of life insurance is to provide financial protection to
the insured's beneficiaries by paying a death benefit upon the insured's
death.
2. In a whole life insurance policy, the cash value:
A. Is available for borrowing but decreases the death benefit
B. Accumulates on a tax-deferred basis and can be borrowed against
C. Must be used to pay premiums automatically
D. Is not accessible until the insured reaches age 65
Whole life insurance policies build cash value gradually, which grows tax-
deferred and can be borrowed against while the policy remains in force.
, 3. A term life insurance policy differs from whole life insurance in that it:
A. Provides permanent coverage and builds cash value
B. Provides coverage for a specified period and does not accumulate
cash value
C. Offers a variable death benefit tied to investments
D. Automatically converts premiums into an annuity
Term life insurance provides coverage for a defined term (e.g., 10, 20, 30
years) and does not build cash value, unlike whole life policies.
4. Which factor most directly affects the premium of a life insurance
policy?
A. Policyholder’s marital status
B. Insured’s age, health, and lifestyle
C. Number of beneficiaries
D. Geographic location of the insurer
Premiums are primarily determined by the risk profile of the insured,
including age, health, occupation, and lifestyle choices.
5. The incontestability clause in a life insurance policy:
A. Allows the insurer to deny claims for any reason during the policy
term
B. Prevents the insurer from contesting the policy after a specified
period, usually two years
C. Guarantees a fixed premium throughout the policy’s life
D. Converts term insurance automatically to whole life insurance
The incontestability clause limits the insurer’s ability to void a policy after
it has been in force for a set period, typically two years, even if
misrepresentations were made on the application.
6. In a graded premium whole life policy:
A. Premiums remain level throughout the insured’s life
B. Premiums start lower and gradually increase to a level amount
over time
, C. Premiums fluctuate based on the insurer’s investment performance
D. Premiums are only due in the first 10 years
Graded premium policies begin with lower premiums that gradually
increase, eventually reaching a level amount, which makes initial coverage
more affordable.
7. Which of the following best describes a universal life insurance policy?
A. A term policy with fixed premiums
B. A flexible-premium policy that separates the insurance and cash
value components
C. A policy that only pays dividends to the policyholder
D. A policy that automatically invests cash value in stocks
Universal life insurance allows policyholders flexibility in premium
payments and death benefits while maintaining a cash value account that
earns interest.
8. In life insurance, a beneficiary designation of “per stirpes” means:
A. All proceeds go to the surviving spouse only
B. Proceeds are divided among the deceased beneficiary’s
descendants
C. Beneficiaries must share proceeds equally regardless of lineage
D. The insurer chooses the distribution method
Per stirpes designation ensures that if a beneficiary dies before the insured,
their share passes to their heirs rather than being redistributed among
surviving primary beneficiaries.
9. Which of the following is true regarding group life insurance?
A. Individuals must provide medical evidence of insurability
B. Coverage is typically provided to a group under a single master
contract
C. It always accumulates cash value for each member
D. Premiums are paid directly by each employee individually
