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1. Tom is newly licensed and sells a life insurance policy on his brother-
in-law's life. Who does Tom legally represent?
A. His brother-in-law
B. The policyowner
C. Himself
D. The insurance company
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An insurance agent always represents the insurer, regardless
of family relationships or personal connections to the applicant.
2. A group life insurance plan where the employer pays 100% of the
premium is called:
A. Contributory
B. Voluntary
C. Experience-rated
D. Noncontributory
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a noncontributory plan, employees do not contribute
toward premiums and are automatically enrolled.
,3. A life insurance policy cannot be reinstated if it has been:
A. Lapsed
B. Past the grace period
C. Policy loan outstanding
D. Surrendered for its cash value
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Once a policy is surrendered, it is terminated permanently
and cannot be reinstated.
4. Mutualization occurs when a stock insurance company converts into
a:
A. Reciprocal insurer
B. Captive insurer
C. Fraternal insurer
D. Mutual insurer
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mutualization transfers ownership from stockholders to
policyholders.
5. Which feature of a major medical policy limits the insured's out-of-
pocket expenses?
A. Deductible
B. Coinsurance
C. Elimination period
D. Stop-loss provision
Correct Answer: D
,Rationale: A stop-loss caps the insured's coinsurance responsibility,
protecting against catastrophic expenses.
6. Robert qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits. When will
benefits begin?
A. Immediately
B. After 3 months
C. After 6 months
D. After 5 months
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social Security Disability benefits begin after a 5-month
waiting period from disability onset.
7. An insurance clause establishes rules that must be followed by:
A. The insurer only
B. The insured only
C. The beneficiary only
D. Both the insurer and the insured
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Policy clauses define mutual obligations for both parties
under the contract.
8. Which of the following is included in the Insuring Clause?
A. Beneficiary designation
B. Policy exclusions
C. Riders
D. The insurer's promise to pay
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Insuring Clause outlines coverage and the insurer's
obligation; beneficiaries are named elsewhere.
9. Accumulation units are converted into annuity units:
A. At policy issue
B. At retirement age
C. During the accumulation period
D. At the annuitization date
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accumulation units represent the value during the pay-in
phase and are converted to annuity units when the contract is
annuitized (pay-out phase begins).
10. Which of the following is NOT an example of a hazard?
A. Slippery floors
B. Smoking
C. A wooden frame house
D. A flood
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A flood is a peril (cause of loss), not a hazard (condition that
increases the chance of loss). Hazards include physical conditions,
habits, or moral risks.
11. The Florida Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA)
protects policyholders when: