EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of life insurance?
A) To invest in the stock market for high returns.
B) To provide a guaranteed retirement income.
C) To protect against financial loss caused by premature death.
D) To cover medical expenses for terminal illnesses.
E) To fund a college education regardless of the insured's life.
Correct Answer: C) To protect against financial loss caused by
premature death
Rationale: The core function of life insurance is to provide financial
security to beneficiaries upon the death of the insured, replacing
lost income or covering final expenses.
Question 2
All of the following are characteristics of Term Life Insurance EXCEPT:
A) It provides coverage for a specific period of time.
B) It builds cash value over time.
C) The premium typically increases upon renewal.
D) It provides a death benefit.
E) It can be level, decreasing, or increasing.
Correct Answer: B) It builds cash value over time
Rationale: Term life insurance provides temporary coverage and
does not accumulate cash value. Only permanent life insurance
policies (like Whole Life or Universal Life) accumulate cash value.
Question 3
Which type of life insurance policy offers a guaranteed death benefit and
level premiums for the entire life of the insured, along with cash value
accumulation?
A) Annually Renewable Term
B) Decreasing Term
,C) Whole Life
D) Universal Life
E) Variable Universal Life
Correct Answer: C) Whole Life
Rationale: Whole Life insurance is a type of permanent life
insurance characterized by a guaranteed death benefit, level
premiums, and cash value accumulation that grows at a guaranteed
rate.
Question 4
A policyowner surrenders their Whole Life insurance policy for its cash value.
What is a common nonforfeiture option that allows them to use the cash
value to purchase a new policy with a reduced face amount?
A) Reduced Paid-Up Insurance
B) Extended Term Insurance
C) Cash Surrender Value
D) Automatic Premium Loan
E) Waiver of Premium
Correct Answer: A) Reduced Paid-Up Insurance
Rationale: Reduced Paid-Up Insurance is a nonforfeiture option
where the cash value is used as a single premium to purchase a
new, fully paid-up permanent policy for a reduced face amount,
providing coverage for the remainder of the insured's life.
Question 5
The "incontestability clause" in a life insurance policy typically prevents the
insurer from denying a claim based on misstatements in the application after
the policy has been in force for a specific period, usually:
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
,E) 10 years
Correct Answer: C) 2 years
Rationale: The incontestability clause states that after a policy has
been in force for two years (the incontestability period), the insurer
cannot contest the validity of the policy for any misstatements
made in the application, except for fraud.
Question 6
Which of the following statements about beneficiary designations is TRUE?
A) Primary beneficiaries only receive benefits if contingent beneficiaries
predecease the insured.
B) Contingent beneficiaries receive benefits if the primary beneficiary
predeceases the insured.
C) The policyowner cannot change a revocable beneficiary without their
consent.
D) Irrevocable beneficiaries can be changed by the policyowner at any time.
E) Only one primary beneficiary can be named per policy.
Correct Answer: B) Contingent beneficiaries receive benefits if the
primary beneficiary predeceases the insured.
Rationale: Contingent (or secondary) beneficiaries are next in line to
receive the death benefit if the primary beneficiary is no longer
alive at the time of the insured's death.
Question 7
The "grace period" in a life insurance policy allows:
A) The insured to cancel the policy at any time for a full refund.
B) The policyowner to pay an overdue premium without the policy lapsing.
C) The insurer to deny a claim if the insured dies during this period.
D) The policyowner to borrow against the cash value without interest.
E) The beneficiary to make changes to the policy after the insured's death.
Correct Answer: B) The policyowner to pay an overdue premium
without the policy lapsing.
, Rationale: The grace period (typically 30 or 31 days) is a period
after the premium due date during which the policy remains in
force, and the policyowner can still pay the overdue premium
without the policy lapsing.
Question 8
Which policy rider ensures that if the insured becomes totally disabled,
premiums will be waived for the duration of the disability?
A) Accidental Death Benefit Rider
B) Waiver of Premium Rider
C) Guaranteed Insurability Rider
D) Payor Benefit Rider
E) Accelerated Death Benefit Rider
Correct Answer: B) Waiver of Premium Rider
Rationale: The Waiver of Premium Rider is an optional benefit that
waives premium payments if the insured becomes totally and
permanently disabled, keeping the policy in force during the
disability.
Question 9
An "annuity" is primarily designed to:
A) Provide a large lump-sum death benefit.
B) Accumulate funds for a specific period, then provide a stream of income.
C) Insure against premature death.
D) Cover medical expenses in retirement.
E) Invest in highly speculative ventures.
Correct Answer: B) Accumulate funds for a specific period, then
provide a stream of income.
Rationale: Annuities are financial products designed to provide a
guaranteed income stream, typically during retirement, after an
accumulation period where funds grow, often on a tax-deferred
basis.