Question 1

Decreasing term life insurance is no longer available.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A document attached to the policy that modifies its coverage by adding or deleting a specified condition is called a(n) :

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A)  rider.
B)  waiver of premium.
C)  automatic premium loan.
D)  beneficiary.
E)  incontestability clausE.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

What are the two types of life insurance companies? Explain the basic features of each type.

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Question 4

The easy method of determining life insurance is based on the rule of thumb that a "typical family" will need about 70 percent of a wage-earner's salary for seven years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the steps in creating a plan to buy your life insurance?

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Question 6

What should you consider before you buy life insurance?

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A)  your present and future sources of income
B)  your savings
C)  employer's group life insurance
D)  pension benefits
E)  all of the factors listed in the other answersF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Your first step in determining a life insurance program should be to:

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A)  consult a local insurance company agent.
B)  buy as much life insurance as you can afford.
C)  estimate your life insurance requirements.
D)  determine your life insurance objectives.
E)  evaluate the ratings of the insurance company.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

If life insurance proceeds are left with the company,the company acts as trustee and pays the interest to the beneficiary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Permanent insurance can be limited payment,variable,adjustable,or universal life insurance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Using the "nonworking" spouse method,what should be the life insurance needs for a family whose youngest child is 7 years old?

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A)  $50,000
B)  $70,000
C)  $90,000
D)  $110,000
E)  $140,000F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The amount of your life insurance premium for each $1,000 of coverage depends primarily on the age at which you purchase the insurance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Life insurance proceeds may provide a retirement income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement is correct regarding mutual insurance companies?

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A)  Mutual insurance companies have stockholders.
B)  Nearly all mutual companies issue only nonparticipating policies.
C)  Premiums are lower than those offered by stock companies.
D)  Mutual companies do not declare policy dividends.
E)  A mutual company refunds part of the premium to the policyholders.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Term life insurance premiums decrease as you get older.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A plan that insures a large number of persons under the terms of a single policy without requiring medical examinations is called a(n) ____________ life insurance policy plan.

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A)  individual
B)  whole
C)  large number
D)  permanent
E)  groupF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

A contract stating that the annuitant will receive a constant amount of income over a certain period or for life is called a:

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A)  flexible annuity.
B)  fixed annuity.
C)  variable annuity.
D)  ERISA annuity.
E)  participating annuity.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The "family need" method of determining life insurance need provides a thorough estimation of life insurance needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A suicide clause means that the insurance company:

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A)  can cancel the policy if suicide is proven.
B)  will pay the death benefit equal to the amount of the premium paid,if the insured dies during the first two years that the policy is in force.
C)  will pay only half the death benefits if the insured commits suicide.
D)  automatically pays the premium out of the policy's cash value.
E)  will not pay any death benefits is suicide is suspected.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

An important provision in every life insurance policy is the right to name your beneficiary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Richard Beck has a life insurance policy which he has altered to include an accidental death benefit payable to his son and daughter.This alteration has most likely been done by attaching a(n) ____ to the policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerated benefits clause
B)  policy dividend
C)  guaranteed insurability clause
D)  second-to-die rider
E)  double indemnity riderF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 12: Life Insurance

What should you consider before you buy life insurance?

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The amount of your life insurance premium for each $1,000 of coverage depends primarily on the age at which you purchase the insurance.

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Decreasing term life insurance is no longer available.

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Permanent insurance can be limited payment,variable,adjustable,or universal life insurance.

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A suicide clause means that the insurance company:

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If life insurance proceeds are left with the company,the company acts as trustee and pays the interest to the beneficiary.

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A document attached to the policy that modifies its coverage by adding or deleting a specified condition is called a(n) :

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What are the two types of life insurance companies? Explain the basic features of each type.

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An important provision in every life insurance policy is the right to name your beneficiary.

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Which statement is correct regarding mutual insurance companies?

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A contract stating that the annuitant will receive a constant amount of income over a certain period or for life is called a:

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The easy method of determining life insurance is based on the rule of thumb that a "typical family" will need about 70 percent of a wage-earner's salary for seven years.

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The "family need" method of determining life insurance need provides a thorough estimation of life insurance needs.

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Your first step in determining a life insurance program should be to:

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Using the "nonworking" spouse method,what should be the life insurance needs for a family whose youngest child is 7 years old?

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Term life insurance premiums decrease as you get older.

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Life insurance proceeds may provide a retirement income.

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What are the steps in creating a plan to buy your life insurance?

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Richard Beck has a life insurance policy which he has altered to include an accidental death benefit payable to his son and daughter.This alteration has most likely been done by attaching a(n) ____ to the policy.

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A plan that insures a large number of persons under the terms of a single policy without requiring medical examinations is called a(n) ____________ life insurance policy plan.

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