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Practice Test 1 Practice Test 21. Which doctrine prevents a party from denying or asserting a claim after it has misrepresented facts or delayed action, based on prior conduct or representations?
The estoppel doctrine prevents a party from taking a position contrary to its prior conduct or statements if others relied on them.
2. The premium is:
Premium is the price for the policy coverage paid by the insured or policyowner.
3. Which principle allows insurers to predict losses more accurately by pooling many similar exposures?
The law of large numbers states that as the sample size grows, the actual results approach the expected results, improving predictability of losses for pricing and reserves.
4. Which of the following is a physical hazard example?
Faulty electrical wiring is a physical hazard because it physically increases the risk of a peril, such as fire.
5. Misrepresentation of which values is considered an unfair trade practice in PA?
Misrepresenting dividends, cash values, or nonforfeiture values misleads consumers and is prohibited by PA unfair trade practice rules.
6. Who may designate the beneficiary for group life coverage in PA?
Beneficiary designation is typically made by the policyowner or the insured and can be changed according to plan rules.
7. Which PA practice is illegal as an inducement to purchase, lapse, or replace a policy?
Rebating or offering inducements to buy, lapse, or replace insurance contracts is prohibited in Pennsylvania as an unfair trade practice.
8. In a whole life policy, which statement is true?
Whole life premiums are level for life, and the policy builds cash value over time, part of which may be accessible via loans.
9. As of 2024, at what age must participants generally begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from most qualified plans?
Due to the SECURE Act 2.0, the RMD starting age for most plan participants is 73 as of 2024.
10. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduces Social Security spousal or survivor benefits by what amount related to the government pension?
GPO reduces Social Security spousal or survivor benefits by two-thirds of the government pension amount for individuals receiving a government pension from non-covered work.
11. If a named beneficiary is a minor, how are the proceeds most commonly paid?
Because minors cannot generally receive funds directly, proceeds are typically paid to a custodian under UGMA/UTMA or to a court-appointed guardian.
12. During the contestability period, misstatements of age or sex discovered can lead to which of the following?
Most policies have a contestability period (commonly two years); misstatements found can lead to rescission or adjustment of benefits.
13. Which of the following illustrates an unfair use of life insurance illustrations in PA?
Illustrations that misrepresent non-guaranteed values as guaranteed mislead consumers and are considered unfair trade practices.
14. In underwriting, credit reports are most closely associated with assessing:
Credit reports provide information about an applicant's financial responsibility and stability, relevant to financial underwriting.
15. Which of the following best describes the concept of insurable interest?
Insurable interest exists when the policyowner has a valid stake in the subject matter of the risk; it prevents wagering policies.
16. Which statement best describes the tax treatment of life insurance death benefits when paid to heirs or beneficiaries of a business owner?
Death benefits paid to beneficiaries are generally received income tax-free, though estate or other taxes may apply separately.
17. Distributions from a qualified annuity (funded with pre-tax dollars) are generally taxed as?
Qualified annuity distributions are taxed as ordinary income because contributions were made with pre-tax dollars.
18. Is optional AD&D coverage commonly available with PA group life plans?
AD&D may be added to group life via a rider or as part of a broader plan design.
19. Which statement best describes the liquidity purpose of life insurance in estate planning for a business owner?
Life insurance can provide liquidity to cover estate taxes and buy out the business owner's stake so the business can continue without forced sales.
20. How is the exclusion ratio generally calculated for a nonqualified annuity?
Exclusion ratio = investment in contract / expected return. The 'expected return' is the anticipated amount to be returned over the life of the contract.
21. The named insured on a policy is:
The named insured is the person whose life or property is insured under the policy.
22. Which is the typical grace period length for life insurance premiums in most jurisdictions?
Most jurisdictions require a minimum grace period of 30 days for premium payments, allowing time to make the payment without lapse.
23. The nondiscrimination tests (ADP/ACP) apply to which of the following plans, assuming the plan is not a safe-harbor plan?
ADP (actual deferral percentage) and ACP (actual contribution percentage) tests apply to qualified plans that are cash or deferred arrangements, notably 401(k) and many 403(b) plans, though safe-harbor designs may exempt them from testing.
24. How does a critical illness policy define covered illnesses?
CI policies define coverage by listing specific illnesses on the policy. If an illness is not listed, it is typically not covered unless the policy states otherwise.
25. At the end of the grace period, if the premium remains unpaid, what usually happens to the policy?
If the premium is not paid by the end of the grace period, the policy typically lapses according to the policy terms.
26. Which statement about survivor benefits is true?
A surviving spouse can receive up to 100% of the deceased worker's benefit if they wait until their own FRA; claiming earlier typically results in a reduced amount.