Question 1

Universal life,variable life,and adjustable life are types of term life insurance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the four methods of determining your life insurance needs? Explain the basic principle of each method.

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Question 3

The most common type of permanent life insurance is called:

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A)  whole life.
B)  term life.
C)  universal life.
D)  modified life.
E)  variable lifE.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Single persons living alone have little or no need for life insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following statements correctly applies to term insurance?

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A)  The premiums remain constant.
B)  The policy builds cash value.
C)  Protection is for a specified period of time.
D)  It usually is more expensive than whole life insurance.
E)  The investment performance varies with the stock market.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Although it is impossible to put a price on the life of an insured person,most adults probably are covered by some life insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your life insurance policy is valuable only if it:

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A)  meets your objectives.
B)  makes you rich.
C)  makes your beneficiaries rich.
D)  serves as collateral for a loan.
E)  pays you at least 7.5 percent interest.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Universal life is a whole life policy that combines term insurance and investment elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fundamentally,group insurance is ____________ insurance.

Accepted Answer

A)  term
B)  whole life
C)  ordinary life
D)  permanent
E)  universal lifeF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Insurance experts have estimated that extra costs of up to $_____________ a year may be required to replace the services of a homemaker in a family with small children.

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A)  3,000
B)  6,000
C)  10,000
D)  12,000
E)  15,000F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

When you purchase a variable life policy,the insurance company assumes the risk of poor investment performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Who is likely to have the least need for life insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  married couple,only one spouse working,with three small children
B)  single person living with parents
C)  married couple with solid jobs and no dependents
D)  married working couple with one child
E)  single person about to be marriedF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Some experts claim that credit life insurance policies are:

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A)  the nation's biggest rip off.
B)  the best buys.
C)  useful for creditors and debtors alike.
D)  less expensive than term life insurance.
E)  an excellent investment.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Because the premium payment period for a limited payment policy is shorter than that of a whole life policy,the annual premium is higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The cash values of a(an) ____________ life insurance policy fluctuate according to the yields earned by a separate fund,which can be a stock fund,a money market fund,or a long-term fund.

Accepted Answer

A)  modified
B)  variable
C)  adjustable
D)  ordinary
E)  temporaryF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

A two-earner couple likely will have:

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A)  the greatest need for life insurance.
B)  no need for life insurance.
C)  a moderate need for life insurance,especially if they have a mortgage.
D)  the greatest need for an annuity.
E)  the exact same life insurance needs as all other two-earner couples.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

The insurance industry rule of thumb that a typical family will need 70% of salary for seven years in order to adjust for the financial consequences of a salary earner's death is known as which of the following estimation methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonworking spouse
B)  easy method
C)  DINK method
D)  family need
E)  soccer momF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following names refer to permanent insurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  whole life
B)  straight life
C)  ordinary life
D)  cash-value life
E)  all of the names listed in the other answersF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Under the life income option,payments are made to the beneficiary for as long as he or she lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In planning your insurance program,you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  seek advice from a competent financial adviser.
B)  determine what insurance is required.
C)  consider Social Security and other group insurance.
D)  decide what type of insurance best meets your needs.
E)  consider all of the factors listed in the other answers.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 12: Life Insurance

Some experts claim that credit life insurance policies are:

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Universal life is a whole life policy that combines term insurance and investment elements.

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A two-earner couple likely will have:

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Single persons living alone have little or no need for life insurance.

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Because the premium payment period for a limited payment policy is shorter than that of a whole life policy,the annual premium is higher.

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In planning your insurance program,you should:

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Who is likely to have the least need for life insurance?

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Universal life,variable life,and adjustable life are types of term life insurance.

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Under the life income option,payments are made to the beneficiary for as long as he or she lives.

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What are the four methods of determining your life insurance needs? Explain the basic principle of each method.

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Fundamentally,group insurance is ____________ insurance.

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Insurance experts have estimated that extra costs of up to $_____________ a year may be required to replace the services of a homemaker in a family with small children.

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The insurance industry rule of thumb that a typical family will need 70% of salary for seven years in order to adjust for the financial consequences of a salary earner's death is known as which of the following estimation methods?

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Although it is impossible to put a price on the life of an insured person,most adults probably are covered by some life insurance.

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Your life insurance policy is valuable only if it:

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The most common type of permanent life insurance is called:

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When you purchase a variable life policy,the insurance company assumes the risk of poor investment performance.

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Which of the following names refer to permanent insurance?

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The cash values of a(an) ____________ life insurance policy fluctuate according to the yields earned by a separate fund,which can be a stock fund,a money market fund,or a long-term fund.

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