CAIB 2 Full Study Guide Exam comprehensive questions and
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027 TEST!! Graded A+
The three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of
payment as outlined in the Indemnity Agreement are: - answers 1) the value
of the lost or damaged property (ACV)
2) the interest of the insured in the property (ex. financial interest, home,
mortgage)
3) the amount of insurance specified on the "Declarations Page" for the
loss or damaged property (least amount|)
Identify the four categories that buildings may fall into: - answers
Residential (ex. home)
Non-mercantile (ex. hospitals, nursing homes)
Mercantile (ex. drycleaners, bakeries)
Manufacturing/Industrial (ex. autobody shops)
Three classes of property commercially insured are: - answers building,
stock, equipment
Identify the two bases that coverage can be provided on: - answers
Scheduled
All property
Property of every description
Identify and give an example of each of the five types of property contained
in the definition of Building found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad
Form - answers 1) Growing plants, trees, shrubs INSIDE the building used
for decorative purposes only when insured is the owner of the building (ex.
cactus)
,2) Materials and equipment supplies ON the premises for maintenance (ex.
lumbar, glass)
3) Additions and extensions IN CONTACT with the building (enclosed walk-
way between buildings)
4) Permanent fittings and fixtures ATTACHED and FORMING part of the
building. (ex. light fixtures, carpeting)
5) Fixed structures PERTAINING to building and located on the premises
(ex. fence)
[GMAPF]
Identify the three conditions pertaining to the coverage for growing plants,
trees, etc. - answers - such property was INSIDE the building
- was being used for decorative purposes
- insured was the owner of the building
Identify and give an example of the three types of property contained in the
definition of Stock found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad Form: -
answers 1) packing, wrapping and advertising materials (ex. bubble plastic,
Styrofoam)
2) merchandise of every description USUAL to insureds business (ex. goods
for sale for business)
3) similar property belonging to others which the insured is under
obligation to keep insured or for which he is legally liable for (appliance if
appliance store.
,[PMS]
Identify the three conditions that need to be present before 'similar
property belonging to others' will be insured under the definition of Stock: -
answers 1) must be similar to that insured by the policy
2) the insured must have had an obligation to keep the property insured
3) the insured must be legally liable for it.
Identify and give an example of each of the three types of property
contained in the definition of Equipment found in the IBC Commercial
Property Broad Form: - answers 1) generally all contents USUAL to insureds
business, other than building or stock (ex. furniture)
2) similar property belonging to others which the insured is under
obligation to keep insured or for which he is legally liable for (ex. shaw
cable box)
3) tenants improvements (ex. space rented out or leased, malls)
[GST]
Identify the three ways in which property may be valued: - answers Actual
Cash Value (ACV)
Replacement Value
Book Value
Which way is NOT an appropriate means of valuing property for insurance
purposes? - answers Book Value
Identify the one word that can summarize the difference between Actual
Cash Value and Replacement Cost: - answers depreciation
Who does the onus rest upon to establish the amount of insurance
required? - answers the Insured
, Identify the five methods that may be used to determine Actual Cash
Value: - answers 1) Actual Cash Value
2) True Value to customer
3) Market Value/Direct Sales Approach
4) Income Approach
5) Formula/Cost Approach Method
Identify the two types of depreciation used in the Formula/Cost Approach,
and give an example of a type of property that would be appropriate using
each: - answers Straight Line Depreciation (ex. buildings)
&
Plateau Accelerated Depreciation (ex. cars, furniture)
A licensed real estate appraiser will generally be consulted to provide an
expert opinion when establishing Market Value/Direct Sales Approach.
Identify the three items he or she may consider: - answers Property before
the loss
Property after the loss
the land
When is the Income Approach method most commonly employed? -
answers This method of evaluating a loss is commonly used with income
producing properties
The Broad Evidence ties together the previous four methods when
establishing actual cash value, and the courts will take into account many
different factors. Identify any three such factors: - answers Market Value -
assessed valuation
Rental Value -use of building
Location -resale success, replacement value less depreciation {any of
these}
Insurers can reduce their amount of exposure on large risks by the use of
Reinsurance or Subscription polies. Outline three rules, or guidelines that
verified answers ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027 TEST!! Graded A+
The three amounts to be considered when calculating the amount of
payment as outlined in the Indemnity Agreement are: - answers 1) the value
of the lost or damaged property (ACV)
2) the interest of the insured in the property (ex. financial interest, home,
mortgage)
3) the amount of insurance specified on the "Declarations Page" for the
loss or damaged property (least amount|)
Identify the four categories that buildings may fall into: - answers
Residential (ex. home)
Non-mercantile (ex. hospitals, nursing homes)
Mercantile (ex. drycleaners, bakeries)
Manufacturing/Industrial (ex. autobody shops)
Three classes of property commercially insured are: - answers building,
stock, equipment
Identify the two bases that coverage can be provided on: - answers
Scheduled
All property
Property of every description
Identify and give an example of each of the five types of property contained
in the definition of Building found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad
Form - answers 1) Growing plants, trees, shrubs INSIDE the building used
for decorative purposes only when insured is the owner of the building (ex.
cactus)
,2) Materials and equipment supplies ON the premises for maintenance (ex.
lumbar, glass)
3) Additions and extensions IN CONTACT with the building (enclosed walk-
way between buildings)
4) Permanent fittings and fixtures ATTACHED and FORMING part of the
building. (ex. light fixtures, carpeting)
5) Fixed structures PERTAINING to building and located on the premises
(ex. fence)
[GMAPF]
Identify the three conditions pertaining to the coverage for growing plants,
trees, etc. - answers - such property was INSIDE the building
- was being used for decorative purposes
- insured was the owner of the building
Identify and give an example of the three types of property contained in the
definition of Stock found in the IBC Commercial Property Broad Form: -
answers 1) packing, wrapping and advertising materials (ex. bubble plastic,
Styrofoam)
2) merchandise of every description USUAL to insureds business (ex. goods
for sale for business)
3) similar property belonging to others which the insured is under
obligation to keep insured or for which he is legally liable for (appliance if
appliance store.
,[PMS]
Identify the three conditions that need to be present before 'similar
property belonging to others' will be insured under the definition of Stock: -
answers 1) must be similar to that insured by the policy
2) the insured must have had an obligation to keep the property insured
3) the insured must be legally liable for it.
Identify and give an example of each of the three types of property
contained in the definition of Equipment found in the IBC Commercial
Property Broad Form: - answers 1) generally all contents USUAL to insureds
business, other than building or stock (ex. furniture)
2) similar property belonging to others which the insured is under
obligation to keep insured or for which he is legally liable for (ex. shaw
cable box)
3) tenants improvements (ex. space rented out or leased, malls)
[GST]
Identify the three ways in which property may be valued: - answers Actual
Cash Value (ACV)
Replacement Value
Book Value
Which way is NOT an appropriate means of valuing property for insurance
purposes? - answers Book Value
Identify the one word that can summarize the difference between Actual
Cash Value and Replacement Cost: - answers depreciation
Who does the onus rest upon to establish the amount of insurance
required? - answers the Insured
, Identify the five methods that may be used to determine Actual Cash
Value: - answers 1) Actual Cash Value
2) True Value to customer
3) Market Value/Direct Sales Approach
4) Income Approach
5) Formula/Cost Approach Method
Identify the two types of depreciation used in the Formula/Cost Approach,
and give an example of a type of property that would be appropriate using
each: - answers Straight Line Depreciation (ex. buildings)
&
Plateau Accelerated Depreciation (ex. cars, furniture)
A licensed real estate appraiser will generally be consulted to provide an
expert opinion when establishing Market Value/Direct Sales Approach.
Identify the three items he or she may consider: - answers Property before
the loss
Property after the loss
the land
When is the Income Approach method most commonly employed? -
answers This method of evaluating a loss is commonly used with income
producing properties
The Broad Evidence ties together the previous four methods when
establishing actual cash value, and the courts will take into account many
different factors. Identify any three such factors: - answers Market Value -
assessed valuation
Rental Value -use of building
Location -resale success, replacement value less depreciation {any of
these}
Insurers can reduce their amount of exposure on large risks by the use of
Reinsurance or Subscription polies. Outline three rules, or guidelines that
