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Question # 6

Mercedes is a single mother to her 5-year-old son Arthur. Arthur's father Richard is not in his son's life because he is a recovering drug dealer who spent the last 4 years in and out of prison. Mercedes has full custody of Arthur and cannot count on help from her family because they live in another province.

Wanting to ensure his well-being, in the event of her death, Mercedes purchases a $100,000 life insurance policy and names Arthur the sole beneficiary of the policy.

If she died without a will who would receive the death benefit?

A.

Arthur

B.

Richard

C.

Director of youth protection

D.

Mercedes's estate

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Question # 7

Vasu, an insurance agent, meets with Francine, his new client. Francine wants to purchase a disability insurance policy. Vasu helps her complete the application form. In the process, he collects all the required medical and lifestyle information on his client and wonders what he must do with the information he collected.

Which of the following options is CORRECT?

A.

Vasu must send a copy of the medical and lifestyle-related information to the insurer, his supervisor, and his client, and must keep a copy in his file.

B.

Vasu must send a copy of the medical and lifestyle-related information to the insurer, his supervisor, and keep a copy in his file.

C.

Vasu must send a copy of the medical and lifestyle-related information to the insurer and keep a copy in his file.

D.

Vasu must send a copy of the medical and lifestyle-related information to the insurer only, and he cannot keep a copy in his file.

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Question # 8

Akeno is a 65-year-old retired accountant. He is divorced and has a 40-year-old son who is financially independent. Thanks to years of diligent savings, Akeno now enjoys a comfortable retirement. In addition to his pension income, he has over $300,000 invested in shares in his non-registered account. He lives in a mortgage-free home valued at $700,000 and owns a cottage valued at $500,000. The mortgage on the cottage is $100,000. Akeno purchased the homes 30 years ago when housing prices were low. It is important to him to donate $100,000 to the Alzheimer's Association when he dies. What is the GREATEST financial risk that would arise in the event of Akeno’s death?

A.

Loss of income.

B.

Debt repayment.

C.

Income tax.

D.

Estate creation.

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Question # 9

Alana, Meaghan, and Beatrice are equal shareholders of Advanced Tech Inc. They each own 100 shares of the company. Each share is currently worth $5,000. They recently signed a cross-purchase buy-sell agreement that is funded by life insurance. What will happen under this agreement if Alanadies today?

A.

Meaghan and Beatrice would each still own 100 shares of the company.

B.

There would now be 200 outstanding shares of the company.

C.

Each share would now be worth $7,500.

D.

Alana’s estate would receive a total of $500,000.

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Question # 10

Joseph, a retired jeweler, meets with Larry, an insurance agent with Summit Life Co., to review Joseph's life insurance needs. Joseph has made it clear in his will that upon his death, his son will inherit his collection of diamond necklaces, valued at $1.8 million.

What type of asset is Joseph's diamond necklace collection considered to be?

A.

Liquid asset.

B.

Investment asset.

C.

Fixed asset.

D.

Pension asset.

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Question # 11

(Jack is starting a new job with group medical, dental, and retirement benefits. He submits his application but is told he is not immediately eligible.

When might Jack become eligible?)

A.

After the number of days required by law to contribute to his GRRSP.

B.

At the end of his GRRSP contribution vesting period.

C.

On the group plan’s renewal date.

D.

At the end of a standard waiting period.

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Question # 12

Coraline owns a $250,000 whole life insurance policy. She purchased the policy last year and does not have any funds accumulated in her cash surrender value (CSV). On December 30, Coraline assigns the policy to the cancer foundation, and she plans on continuing to pay the $200 monthly premium. Coraline calls her accountant James to ask him how much of her donation she will be able to use to obtain a charitable tax credit this year.

A.

$0

B.

$200

C.

$2,400

D.

$250,000

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Question # 13

Eloise has critical illness coverage through her group insurance plan at work. She is 54 years old, in excellent health, and is planning to retire soon. She meets with Sonia, her insurance agent, to plan her retirement and to make sure she will still be covered in the event of critical illness. To make sure she is not a burden on her family, Eloise would also like to receive monthly benefits in the event she is placed in an assisted living facility. What should Sonia tell her?

A.

That the critical illness coverage under her group plan is the least expensive and that the insurer will have to give her the option of converting it into individual insurance when she retires.

B.

That the critical illness coverage under her group plan will end when she retires and that she should consider purchasing individual coverage.

C.

That her critical illness coverage will end when she retires and that she should consider purchasing individual critical illness and long-term care insurance.

D.

That when she retires, she should purchase individual disability insurance, which would give herthe coverage required in the event of critical illness.

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Question # 14

Patrick, an insurance of persons representative, gives a talk about his work to high school students. He tells them about his previous day’s activities. Which activity is considered ethical misconduct?

A.

Giving out a business card with his degrees on it

B.

Depositing $3,000 from a client for the payment of premiums into his business account

C.

Being reimbursed for certain direct costs in relation to his participation in training given by an insurer

D.

Accepting a promotional pen of low value from a second insurer

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Question # 15

Three years ago, Douglas purchased a whole life insurance policy with numerous supplementary benefits and riders. Today, he meets with his doctor who informs him that he has late-stage colon cancer and has only a few months to live. Even with surgery, his chances of survival are low. Douglas calls his insurance agent, Penny, to ask her what he should do to obtain a benefit immediately.

A.

Dread disease benefit.

B.

Terminal illness benefit.

C.

Policy loan.

D.

Policy withdrawal.

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Question # 16

Valerie, age 42, recently left her job after 15 years of service. She participated in a defined contribution pension plan and had accumulated benefits amounting to $88,000, eligible for transfer into a registered contract. What must Valerie do with this money?

A.

Transfer this sum into an RRSP and convert the accumulated value into a life annuity or RRIF no later than December 31 of the year she turns 71

B.

Transfer this sum into a LIRA and convert the accumulated value into a life annuity or RRIF no later than December 31 of the year she turns 71

C.

Transfer this sum into a RRIF and start withdrawing annuity payments no later than the end of the following calendar year

D.

Transfer this sum into a LIRA and convert the accumulated value into a life annuity or LIF no later than December 31 of the year she turns 71

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Question # 17

Germain is a life insurance agent. This morning, he receives a call from Jason, whose wife, Rosalie owned a $50,000 life insurance policy that she purchased from Germain seven years ago. Jason explains that Rosalie had a heart attack and died last week. Germain promises to help as much as he can.

A.

He can provide the claim form to Jason and help him fill it out.

B.

He can assure Jason that the payment will be made within 5 days after receipt of the claim.

C.

He can inform Jason that the death benefit will be paid within 30 days of Rosalie’s death.

D.

He can assure Jason that he will settle the death benefit as quickly as possible.

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Question # 18

Bea is a married 65-year-old woman applying for a life insurance policy. She meets with Stanley, her insurance agent, to review her insurance needs. Stanley inquires if Bea has started receiving Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits. Why is it important for Stanley to know this?

A.

These funds are taxable and may increase her need for life insurance.

B.

Her life insurance needs may decrease if she is retired.

C.

Her spouse may be eligible for survivor benefits upon her death.

D.

To calculate her retirement income.

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Question # 19

Svetlana is a 45-year-old single mother with two children: Georgi 17; and Ingrid 13. The children's father, Vladimir, has a serious gambling problem and only visits them sporadically. Vladimir's younger brother Sergei, on the other hand, is a dependable and helpful uncle who helps Svetlana regularly with the children. Svetlana meets with Robert, an insurance agent to review her life insurance needs because she wants to make sure that her children are taken care of if she were to die prematurely. Robert suggests that she purchase a $200,000 policy. Who should she name as a beneficiary?

A.

Georgi and Ingrid but name Vladimir as a trustee.

B.

Georgi and Ingrid but name Sergei as a trustee.

C.

Sergei

D.

Vladimir

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Question # 20

Aaliyah is a 37-year-old account manager at a large pharmaceutical company. She earns $300,000 a year plus bonuses. She meets with Theo, an insurance agent, to review her life insurance needs. Theo deduces that Aaliyah needs a $250,000 universal life (UL) insurance policy. Aaliyah agrees but states that she wants to keep her premiums low. Which of the following UL death benefit options would BEST suit her needs?

A.

Level death benefit.

B.

Level death benefit plus account value.

C.

Level death benefit plus cumulative premiums.

D.

Indexed death benefit.

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Question # 21

Bethenny meets with Harrison, an insurance agent, to review her life insurance needs. Bethenny is a single mother of a 3-year-old daughter named Emma. Bethenny's main concern is that Emma istaken care of financially if Bethenny were to die prematurely. Emma’s father Steve suffers from chronic alcoholism and is homeless. He has not been present in Emma's day-to-day life. After careful analysis, Harrison suggests that Bethenny purchase a $250,000 20-year term insurance policy. Given Bethenny's situation, who should she name as a beneficiary on her policy?

A.

Her estate.

B.

Emma.

C.

A trustee.

D.

Steve.

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Question # 22

Larissa is a 65-year-old retired marketing executive. She is single and has no dependents. Larissa accepted a generous retirement package from her employer five years ago and used her early retirement cash bonus to consolidate her financial affairs. She paid off mortgages on both her principal residence (a condo) and her vacation cottage. The fair market value (FMV) of the real estate increased significantly over the years. She named her sister Natalya as the sole beneficiary of her estate. In addition to the two properties, Larissa's estate includes a registered retirementsavings plan (RRSP) and shares of Apple Inc. that she purchased in her tax-free savings account (TFSA) 10 years ago. If Larissa were to pass away today, which of her assets would be fully taxable on her final income tax return?

A.

The condo.

B.

The cottage.

C.

The TFSA.

D.

The RRSP.

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Question # 23

Ten years ago, Anastasia purchased a $125,000 10-year term renewable life insurance policy. Her insurance need has not changed, and she is still in good health. She asks her insurance agent Raphael what she should do.

A.

Renew her current policy at the same rate.

B.

Renew the policy at an increased rate.

C.

Renew her policy and restart the incontestability period.

D.

Shop around for a better rate.

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Question # 24

Josephine visits her dentist in downtown Victoria, BC, to have a cavity filled. The procedure costs her $550 but the maximum fee for a standard filling, according to the provincial dental schedule, is $400. Josephine works for a company that offers employees group dental coverage with a yearly maximum of $1,000 and an 80% co-insurance factor.

How much will Josephine receive from the insurer for her procedure?

A.

$0

B.

$320

C.

$400

D.

$440

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Question # 25

Jasper is the sole breadwinner in his family. His wife Stephanie has chosen to dedicate all of her time to raising their 3 young children. Luckily, Jasper earns a monthly after-tax income of $25,000 working as a family doctor in the local clinic. Jasper meets with his insurance agent Odda to purchase a life insurance policy that will ensure his family will be able to continue toenjoy their current lifestyle in the event of his death. If his average tax rate is 40% and the investment return is 4%, how much life insurance should Jasper purchase based on the income replacement approach?

A.

$625,000

B.

$1,041,666

C.

$7,500,000

D.

$12,500,000

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Question # 26

Harper owns a disability insurance policy that will pay her a monthly benefit if she becomes unable to work. At the time she applied for the policy, Harper was a new graduate with an annual income of $60,000, and she qualified for a monthly benefit of $3,000. Instead of taking the maximum benefit, she focused on paying off her student loans and keeping her insurance premiums low. She elected to purchase a monthly benefit of $2,500 and add the future purchase option (FPO) rider for up to $500 a month of additional coverage. Now she is further along in her career, Harper earns $100,000 a year, and she meets with her insurance agent Trish to increase her coverage. Harper would like her new monthly benefit to be $5,000.

Which of the following statements about Harper’s coverage is TRUE?

A.

If Harper wants to increase her coverage, she will have to apply for an additional $2,500 of monthly benefit with full medical underwriting.

B.

Harper cannot apply to receive an additional $2,000 of coverage, but she can exercise the FPO and increase her monthly benefit by $500.

C.

Harper can exercise the FPO and increase her monthly benefit by $2,500.

D.

Harper can exercise the FPO, increase her monthly benefit by $500, and apply for an additional $2,000 of monthly benefit with full medical underwriting.

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Question # 27

Becky opened a small bakery five years ago. Although she struggled at first, her business hasbecome increasingly successful. Until recently, she only had two full-time employees, but now she hired two more and relocated the store to a busier street. The rent is higher, and so are the profits. As the bakery expands, however, Becky is becoming increasingly concerned about what would happen to it if she became unable to work—even for just a few months—due to an illness or an injury. Which one of the following options would most suitably protect Becky’s business against such a risk?

A.

Business overhead expense insurance.

B.

Disability buyout insurance.

C.

Personal disability insurance.

D.

Self-funding arrangement.

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Question # 28

Jasper owns TeleVida, a successful production company with over 50 employees. He wants to expand the company by opening an office in another province. Jasper needs to take out a $500,000 20-year loan to make this expansion happen. However, he wants to make sure that if hedies while there’s an outstanding balance on the loan, the balance will be paid in full by the insurance company.

A.

20-year decreasing term life insurance.

B.

20-year term life insurance.

C.

Term-100 life insurance policy.

D.

Universal life insurance policy.

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Question # 29

Six years ago, when Kacey was working as an active firefighter, she purchased a $200,000 30-year term life insurance policy. At the time, the insurance company rated her policy. Recently, she changed roles and now works for the fire department’s public relations office, answering media calls and filling out paperwork. She meets with her insurance agent, Bernice, to ask if the insurer would consider reducing her premiums.

A.

The premiums cannot be increased once the policy is issued.

B.

The insurer cannot reduce the premium, but Kacey can apply for a new policy at a lower premium.

C.

The premiums can be reduced only if the policy has been in force for more than two years.

D.

Her premiums can be reduced since she is no longer a firefighter.

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Question # 30

Li Jun, 50, applies for a $250,000 critical illness (CI) insurance policy with his insurance agent Ming. On the application, Li Jun states that he must take pills daily to manage his hypertension. Aside from this, his health is good. Given his age and hypertension issue, he is worried that the insurer may refuse his application.

What does Ming CORRECTLY advise him?

A.

The policy will likely be denied.

B.

The policy will likely be issued with an exclusion.

C.

The policy will likely be issued with a premium rating.

D.

The policy will likely be issued with a lower benefit.

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Question # 31

Axel owns a $150,000 whole life insurance policy with an accumulated cash surrender value (CSV) of $20,000. His monthly premiums are $300, due on the fifth day of each month. Axel misses his November 5 premium payment and then dies a few weeks later, on November 20.

A.

$0

B.

$149,700

C.

$150,000

D.

$169,700

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Question # 32

Paul is a self-employed props person in the film industry. A year ago, he purchased disability insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) rider. During a film shoot, the wood floor of the film set catches fire due to his negligence and he loses sight in one eye. Hisdoctor prescribes complete rest for five months. How will the insurer compensate Paul under the circumstances?

A.

Paul will receive a lump-sum benefit because of the loss of sight in one eye and monthly benefits for the duration of his disability.

B.

Paul will receive monthly benefits due to the loss of sight in one eye because he is automatically considered disabled under his policy.

C.

Paul will only receive a lump-sum benefit for the loss of his eye; he is not disabled as he only needs rest.

D.

Paul will receive no benefits because the accident was caused by his negligence and an exclusion applies.

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Question # 33

Dora meets with the following clients, each of whom fills out a disability insurance application:

• Scott, a ski instructor who skydives every weekend in the summer,

• Lamar, a librarian who drives to work daily and spends his free time collecting stamps and watching nature shows,

• Timothy, an administrative assistant who walks 30 minutes each way to and from work, and

• Yashar, an accountant who participates in 5 online chess competitions a week and studies chess in his spare time.

All else being equal, which of Dora’s clients will qualify for the most favorable insurance premium?

A.

Scott

B.

Lamar

C.

Timothy

D.

Yashar

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Question # 34

Pat, a 30-year-old youth worker, meets with his life insurance agent to discuss disability insurancecoverage. After a thorough analysis of Pat’s needs, the agent recommends a policy with a $1,500 a month benefit (50% of Pat’s current salary) payable to age 65 after a 31-day waiting period. Pat has put enough money away to cover 6 months’ worth of expenses, if necessary, but he would prefer not to dip into his savings. He applies for the policy, with the expectation that the premium will be $75 a month. He already thinks this is pricey and would not want to pay any more than that. Some time later, underwriting informs the agent that the policy has been approved, but with a 125% premium rating due to Pat being overweight. Which one of the following options would make the most sense to reduce the premium to a level Pat would accept without compromising too much on his coverage?

A.

Extend the waiting period.

B.

Reduce the monthly benefit.

C.

Extend the benefit period.

D.

Have Pat reapply for coverage after losing the excess weight.

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Question # 35

Melanie is a psychologist. She has her own practice and two employees. In her free time, she loves to dance but also enjoys skydiving, which she does three or four times a year. She meets with Sophie, an insurance agent, because she would like to purchase disability insurance. What should Sophie tell her?

A.

That she cannot be insured because skydiving makes her an uninsurable risk.

B.

That she will receive a reduced benefit if she becomes disabled as a result of skydiving.

C.

That she can be insured but that her contract will probably contain a modification (such as rating the premium or imposing an exclusion) because skydiving makes her a non-standard insurable risk.

D.

That she can be insured without any other formality or modification because she doesn’t skydive often enough to affect her level of risk.

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Question # 36

Anvi owns individual disability insurance that she purchased 5 years ago. At the time of application,she was a semi-professional boxer. Gamma Insurance Inc. offered her the disability policy with an exclusion stating that if she became disabled while boxing, the benefit would not be paid.

This week, while reviewing her insurance needs with Tyron, her insurance agent, she mentions that she retired from boxing and wants to know how, or if, this will affect her policy.

What should Tyron tell her?

A.

The policy will be unaffected.

B.

The exclusion may be removed, but the premiums will remain the same.

C.

The exclusion may be removed, and the premiums will decrease.

D.

The exclusion may be removed, and the benefit will increase.

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Question # 37

Josh is a successful insurance agent with Smart Insurance Inc. who mentors new agents and gives them tips on how to increase their client base. He tells Clarence, a new agent, that he should send an email to close friends and family members to explain the services that he now offers. Clarence is worried about sending unsolicited promotional emails because Firash, the compliance manager, had told him that the practice is not allowed. What legislation was Firash correctly referencing?

A.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

B.

The Privacy Act.

C.

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).

D.

The Criminal Code.

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Question # 38

(Helmut, a Canadian resident for 10 years, invests $25,000 in a segregated fund within an RRSP. The agent processes the transaction without asking for proof of identity.

According to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), what is the conclusion about the agent’s action?)

A.

He has violated the identification requirements because the amount of the transaction is more than $10,000.

B.

He has not violated the identification requirements because the amount is less than $100,000.

C.

He has violated the identification requirements because the agent previously completed just one transaction for Helmut.

D.

He has not violated the identification requirements because the amount was deposited in a registered account.

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Question # 39

France is a daycare owner who has an employer group benefits plan in place for her employees. During her annual renewal meeting with her insurance agent, she is told that the plan’s rates are increasing by a surprisingly large percentage. Her agent explains that although most of her staff are young females in their 20s, the claims experience is higher than the industry norm. What amendment to the group plan could France’s agent suggest to help control the cost?

A.

Only offer benefits to employees—not their dependants.

B.

Only cover a class of employees who submit infrequent claims.

C.

Add deductibles and co-insurance factors to the plan.

D.

Reduce the benefit offering to make submitting a claim less appealing.

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Question # 40

On June 5, Karl completed an application for critical illness coverage and paid an annual premiumof $1,250. On June 25, the underwriter approved the policy under standard conditions and sent it to the agent, who received it on July 7. The agent contacted the client on August 8 and the date for delivery was set at August 10. On August 12, Karl learns that he will lose his job at the end of the month. As such, he decides to cancel the policy, returning it to the insurer on August 15. What is the rule governing Karl’s right to have his premium refunded?

A.

He is entitled to a refund, because the policy was returned within 10 days of delivery.

B.

He is not entitled to a refund, because the policy was approved more than 30 days ago.

C.

He is entitled to a refund, because the representative delivered the policy more than 10 days after its issuance.

D.

He is not entitled to a refund, because the application was signed more than 30 days ago.

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Question # 41

Luc is married and the father of two teenagers. His annual salary is $60,000. His wife Marie works part-time with an annual salary of $24,000. The family’s monthly expenses are $3,500. Luc and Marie are not members of any group benefit plan. What is the minimum monthly amount of disability insurance coverage that Luc needs to cover his risk of disability?

A.

$1,500

B.

$3,500

C.

$5,000

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Question # 42

Rene, age 39, is a framing carpenter at a company that builds doors and windows. He has group disability insurance equivalent to 60% of his annual salary, which is $70,000. His monthly living expenses are $3,500. Since he has no pension plan at work, Rene has enrolled in an individual RRSP through payroll deductions ($1,000 per month). His RRSP savings currently amount to $45,000. In addition, Rene has $10,000 in a non-registered savings account. What should Rene’s life insurance agent advise him?

A.

Rene is already sufficiently protected through his group disability insurance.

B.

Rene is already sufficiently protected through his group disability insurance and his RRSP.

C.

Rene should, in addition, buy $1,000 per month of individual disability insurance, given his RRSP commitment.

D.

Rene should, in addition, buy individual disability insurance covering 40% of his salary for unexpected expenses.

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Question # 43

Alex, aged 35, has worked for many years as a salesman in a small used car dealership. He earns $70,000 a year. He has no group insurance at work and no individual insurance. Single and without children, his priority is to save enough money to retire at age 60. He makes regular contributions to his RRSPs, in which he has accumulated $400,000. He owns a condo valued at $250,000 on which he has an uninsured mortgage of $150,000. What financial risk is Alex most exposed to?

A.

Inflation.

B.

Loss of income.

C.

Longevity.

D.

Drop in standard of living.

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Question # 44

Sergei meets with his insurance agent Nikita to purchase a $50,000 critical illness policy. Nikita explains that to apply for the policy Sergei would have to answer a series of personal questions about his finances, health, and lifestyle. Sergei is uncomfortable giving Nikita such detailed personal information. Nikita reassures Sergei by telling him that the insurer must follow stringent rules about how they can collect and handle this information. Which organization legislates privacy statutes pertaining to insurance companies?

A.

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

B.

Privacy Act

C.

Human rights legislation

D.

Criminal Code

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Question # 45

Lara, owner of Huck’s Oil Change Ltd., meets with a life insurance agent to discuss a renewal package for the group benefits plan offered to employees. Lara employs 20 individuals, all of whom are covered under the group plan. The employee turnover rate is 10%, and the insurer has rated the group’s claims experience credibility at 20%. In establishing the group’s premiums under the new plan, how much weight will the insurer give to the standard manual rate for a comparable group?

A.

10%

B.

20%

C.

80%

D.

90%

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Question # 46

Callum is an agent with Neverland Insurance. It was recently discovered that he had been using a tied selling technique to double his sales with each client. Which one of the following organizations will take action against Callum’s conduct?

A.

The Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations.

B.

The provincial/territorial regulatory authority of the jurisdiction where Callum operates.

C.

The Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators.

D.

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

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Question # 47

Ae-Cha starts working for the manufacturer, Premier Vibe Inc., a company that offers its employees group insurance with Sprout Life Insurance. Ae-Cha meets with Devon, the group insurance representative, and learns that her group plan includes $75,000 of life insurance coverage. Ae-Cha would like to know who designates the beneficiary on the life insurance.

A.

Premier Vibe Inc.

B.

Ae-Cha

C.

Devon

D.

Sprout Life

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Question # 48

Kalei owns a $250,000 life insurance policy with an accumulated cash surrender value of $75,000. She meets with her insurance agent Pamela to inform her that she quit her job last week. She wants to start an online business and needs $40,000 to fund the inventory and coverher living expenses for a few months. She heard that it was possible to obtain a loan using her policy at a 5% interest rate. Which of the following statements about collateral assignment is CORRECT?

A.

Upon Kalei's death, the insurance company will only reimburse the bank the entire $40,000 that she borrowed.

B.

Kalei is prohibited from doing anything with her policy that could affect the value of the security.

C.

Kalei must name the bank as an irrevocable beneficiary of the policy until the debt is paid off.

D.

The bank is the new policyholder and beneficiary of the policy.

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Question # 49

Bernadette, a 27-year-old single woman, earns $78,000 annually as a production assistant. She meets with Howard, her insurance agent, to purchase an accidental death and dismemberment insurance contract. Bernadette fills out the application form, the application is accepted, and the effective date is the date of acceptance of the application. Why is the effective date of Bernadette’s policy the same as the date of acceptance?

A.

She has a low-risk profession.

B.

She is a woman.

C.

She is in her twenties.

D.

There is no medical underwriting.

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Question # 50

Jackson, a new life insurance agent, is planning to promote a group insurance plan to small businesses in the area. After some research, he is able to locate a list of small business contact information online. The list contains office hours, phone numbers, as well as the office addresses. He prints off the list and prepares marketing material pertaining to group insurance and mails it to each of the small businesses. Jackson’s business plan is to call the businesses one by one 14 days after the marketing material has been mailed. What should Jackson be aware of to comply with the usual business solicitation practice?

A.

Jackson’s business solicitation practice is in full compliance.

B.

Jackson’s business solicitation practice is in conflict with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

C.

Jackson should make sure the businesses are not on the National Do Not Call List.

D.

Jackson should make sure to obtain consent from the businesses in order to comply with Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation.

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Question # 51

Dakota is the owner of Fresh Drapes, a home decoration company. She opened her business five years ago when she quit her day job, took out loans, and put all her life savings into opening her store. Her business is doing well, so she meets with Tanya, an insurance agent, to start investing for her retirement. After completing a thorough needs analysis, Tanya suggests that Dakota purchase segregated funds and name her husband as the beneficiary of the funds.

Which of the following offers the GREATEST benefit to Dakota by investing in segregated funds over other types of investments?

A.

Diversification

B.

Maturity and death benefit guarantees of 100%

C.

Professional management

D.

Creditor protection

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Question # 52

Levi is a newly licensed financial security advisor in Quebec City, meeting with Mason, the compliance officer at Yes Insurance Inc. Mason stresses the importance of being professional and complying with the code of ethics. Levi asks who enacted the code of ethics.

Which of the following is Mason's CORRECT response?

A.

Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).

B.

Chambre de la sécurité financière (CSF).

C.

Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO).

D.

Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR).

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Question # 53

Ten years ago, Albert purchased a life insurance policy and designated his brother Stephen as the sole beneficiary. Albert is single and Stephen is his only family. Albert is a frequent traveler and enjoys doing exotic sports in South Africa. During his trip in South Africa in July 2019, there was a heavy earthquake in the region and a lot of the buildings fell apart. It was reported that Albert could be drinking in one of the restaurants when the disaster happened. His body was not located at that time. The South African government declared the incident as a national disaster. After the incident, Stephen got a letter from the life insurance company indicating Albert’s life insurance was in grace period and a payment was required or it will lapse on August 15, 2019. Two weeks have passedsince the mail arrived and the grace period is over. The policy is now lapsed because Stephen was occupied with Albert’s disappearance. On October 1, 2019, Albert’s body is finally located in one of the building ashes. The coroner’s report indicated he died when the building collapsed. What should Stephen do to handle the life insurance matter?

A.

Stephen should make a death claim because Albert died on the day when the earthquake occurred.

B.

Stephen would not be able to make a claim because the policy already lapsed.

C.

Stephen would not be able to make a claim because the coroner’s report came out after the policy lapsed.

D.

Stephen could bring the policy back in force by telling the insurance company what happened and start paying the premium again.

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Question # 54

Brian gives his lawyer Dave $200,000 that will be used as a down payment to purchase a condo. Brian received these funds from his mother’s life insurance death benefit. The money is deposited into Dave’s trust account. Unbeknownst to Brian, Dave is going through financialhardship. If Dave files for bankruptcy while Brian's funds are still in his trust account, can the bankruptcy trustee seize the funds?

A.

Yes, because the account is in Dave’s name.

B.

Yes, because life insurance benefits, once paid out, are seizable.

C.

No, because the money does not belong to Dave.

D.

No, because trust accounts are protected from seizure by creditors.

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Question # 55

Last month, Suzanne purchased a life insurance policy from a local agent. The agent told her that the policy would accrue a cash value that she could draw from in her retirement years and that the premium would never increase. After recently meeting with a close friend, who is a retired insurance advisor, she was dismayed to learn that what was sold to her is in fact a term policy with no cash value. If Suzanne wishes to make a formal complaint against the agent, which authority can assist her in doing so?

A.

Assuris.

B.

OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance.

C.

Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators.

D.

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

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Question # 56

Xander fills out a life insurance application to purchase a $75,000 policy. The policy is accepted by the insurer and delivered to him on March 3. He pays the first month’s premium upon receipt of the policy. Unfortunately, on March 9, Xander loses his job and decides that he no longer wants the policy. What will be the consequence of this cancellation?

A.

Xander's policy will be cancelled, and he will receive a full premium refund.

B.

Xander's policy will be cancelled, but he will not receive any premium refund.

C.

Xander will be obligated to reinstate the policy once he finds new employment.

D.

Xander will not be allowed to cancel the policy because he already accepted it.

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Question # 57

Josh is meeting with William, his financial advisor, to notify him of the death of his spouse, Linda, for whom he is the beneficiary. Josh is asking William what requirements are necessary for proof of claim on their life insurance policy. Which of the following documents/information are required by Josh to ensure that a proper claim is approved by the insurance company?

A.

(iv) only: Death Certificate.

B.

(i) and (ii): Proof of Age and Place of Death.

C.

(i), (iii), and (v): Proof of Age, Claim Form, and Coroner’s Report.

D.

(i), (iii), and (iv): Proof of Age, Claim Form, and Death Certificate.

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Question # 58

Andre, an insurance agent, meets with his client Jasper to discuss his $150,000 whole life insurance policy. Jasper is deeply indebted and needs at least $40,000 to cover his debt. Andre tells him about a company he knows that will be willing to give him $75,000 if he assigns his policy to them. Did Andre act appropriately?

A.

No, because Jasper is not allowed to assign his policy to an arms-length entity.

B.

No, because trafficking in insurance is discouraged by the insurance industry.

C.

Yes, because he is helping his client pay off his debt.

D.

Yes, as long as this practice is not illegal in his province of residence.

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Question # 59

Trisha is new to the insurance industry and wants to understand the primary responsibility of the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO). Which of the followingstatements about CISRO is CORRECT?

A.

To administer the regulatory system, applicable to insurance intermediaries.

B.

To administer the enforcement of the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

C.

To help protect the integrity of the Canadian financial system.

D.

To provide clients with assistance to their enquiries and complaints pertaining to Canadian life and health insurance products and services.

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Question # 60

(Arthur's assets include a home worth $744,000, savings of $41,000, and a whole life insurance policy with a death benefit of $300,000 and a cash value of $196,000. His liabilities include a $150,000 reverse mortgage and $2,090 income tax owed.

What is Arthur's net worth?)

A.

$1,082,910

B.

$932,910

C.

$828,910

D.

$678,910

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Question # 61

Sebastian is a 44-year-old sales representative employed at Premier Aqua. He wants to take a year off to travel and relax. He has worked for the company for 25 years and accumulated $230,000 in adeferred profit sharing plan (DPSP). He would like to know if he can use some of the funds in his DPSP to fund his sabbatical.

A.

Yes, he can withdraw the funds if he wants to.

B.

Yes, he can withdraw the funds if he gets permission from his employer.

C.

No, the funds can only be transferred to a life income fund (LIF).

D.

No, the funds can only be transferred to a locked-in retirement account (LIRA).

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Question # 62

Lily works for Cloud 9 Inc. She earned $120,000 in Year 1 and $125,000 in Year 2. Lily contributes 5% of her income into a defined contribution pension plan (DCPP), and this contribution is matched by the employer. Lily has unused contribution room of $15,000 andwants to know how much she can contribute to her registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) in Year 2.

A.

$24,600

B.

$25,000

C.

$30,600

D.

$31,250

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Question # 63

(Jerry, aged 63, is getting ready to retire. His pension statement shows contributions, investment choices, and performance data.

From among the following types of pension plans, which one was Jerry a member of?)

A.

Group life income fund.

B.

Defined benefit pension plan.

C.

Defined contribution pension plan.

D.

Deferred profit-sharing plan.

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Question # 64

(Samuel works for a major company offering a GRRSP and a group TFSA.

How do Samuel’s contributions to the GRRSP differ from his contributions to the group TFSA?)

A.

Samuel’s contributions to the GRRSP are made with money already taxed, while TFSA contributions are deductible.

B.

Samuel’s contributions to the group TFSA are made with money already taxed, while GRRSP contributions are deductible.

C.

GRRSP contributions are subject to an annual limit; group TFSA contributions are not.

D.

TFSA contributions are deducted from pay each period; GRRSP contributions are made once a year.

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Question # 65

Remi owns a registered annuity contract that pays him a $2,500 monthly benefit. He purchased the contract five years ago from money he accumulated in his registered pension plan. At the time, he named his wife Annette as the revocable beneficiary of the contract. Today, he calls Louisa, his insurance agent, to designate his sister as beneficiary of the contract instead. Louisa tells him that there are restrictions on the contract and that he cannot change the beneficiary designation.

Why is Remi unable to make the change?

A.

He is already receiving payments from the contract.

B.

He would first have to obtain his wife's consent to change it.

C.

He did not complete the change of beneficiary form.

D.

The contract was funded by a registered pension plan.

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Question # 66

Paulette earns a modest income working as a delivery driver for FastFlowers Inc. in Quebec. The florist company has over 80 employees, 20 of whom are delivery drivers. The employees benefit from a group short- and long-term disability plan. One morning, while delivering flowers, Paulette's truck is struck by a bus. Paulette is taken to the hospital where a doctor deems that she will be unable to work for at least 4 months. Paulette contacts Jade, the human resources manager, to ask her who will pay her disability benefits.

Which of the following answers is CORRECT?

A.

Employment insurance (EI).

B.

Her group insurance.

C.

Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).

D.

Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST).

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Question # 67

Zaid married Baheya five years ago in Montreal. A year later, Zaid purchased two individual term-life insurance policies, one on his life and the second on Baheya’s life, each with a death benefit of $250,000. The marriage didn't last long, and the couple divorced shortly thereafter. Baheya went on to marry Omar, and the new couple had a baby together, named Darwish.

Last week, Baheya died in a car accident. While settling her estate, Omar discovered that no beneficiary was designated on Baheya’s life insurance policy.

To whom will Baheya’s death benefit be paid?

A.

Zaid

B.

Omar

C.

Darwish

D.

Baheya’s succession

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Question # 68

Samya and Gary, who are both insurance representatives, are having lunch together. Gary has been very successful for several years and proposes a scheme to Samya to get insurance proposals signed for a fictional company they would create together. He believes that this system would make them millionaires in about ten years. Gary advises Samya to keep their conversation a secret. If Samya agrees to Gary’s proposal, what sanctions could she face?

A.

A sanction from the CSF’s discipline committee that could be a fine, suspension, or both

B.

Pursuant to the Distribution Act, penal proceedings with the Court of Quebec could result in a fine of up to $1,000,000

C.

Pursuant to the Criminal Code, sanctions could go as far as imprisonment

D.

Since liability insurance protects the consumer, the clients’ losses will be covered and thesanctions will be reduced based on real harm

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Question # 69

Pierre is an insurance of persons representative. His new client, Carole, wishes to buy life insurance but wants to know everything about life insurance products before making a choice. What are Pierre’s responsibilities in this case?

A.

Pierre must describe the products he offers to Carole and explain the coverage offered. He must clearly indicate and explain the coverage exclusions

B.

Pierre can simply give Carole the insurer’s explanatory brochures providing details on the products. He must avoid giving explanations so as not to influence Carole

C.

Pierre must have a conference call with the insurer and Carole so that she can ask the insurer any questions she may have

D.

Pierre must ask Carole to put all her questions in writing and send them to the insurer

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Question # 70

Insurance of persons advisor Somalia is careful to comply with the standards and regulations when she meets with potential clients. Under no circumstances would she want them to feel aggrieved or not respected. She makes sure to know their rights. Which legislation does Somalia not have to worry about?

A.

An Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services (Distribution Act)

B.

An Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (APPIPS)

C.

The Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms

D.

The Insurers Act and the Regulation under the Act respecting insurance

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Question # 71

Sabrina is an insurance representative with an insurance of persons certificate issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). Her client, Stephanie, is a Quebec resident who accepted a job with Service Canada, in Ottawa, and purchased a condo there. Stephanie calls Sabrina to explain that her new job requires her to work in Ottawa three days per week, but she is still a Quebec resident; she spends four days a week with her family in Granby, Quebec. Stephanie asks Sabrina if she can buy mortgage insurance from her to help cover the mortgage on her new condo.

What should Sabrina answer her?

A.

Yes, they can complete and sign the application in Ottawa because Stephanie is a Quebec resident.

B.

Yes, but they would have to complete and sign the application in the province of Quebec.

C.

No, because Stephanie is a federal government employee.

D.

No, because Stephanie's condo is outside of the province of Quebec.

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Question # 72

Larson, an insurance agent, meets with Julia, a real estate agent, to review her insurance needs. Julia has $500 in her savings account and does not own a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). She earns an average of $150,000 a year in sales commissions and rental income from two condo units she owns. The combined value of her income properties is $1,000,000, and the mortgage is $200,000.

Larson recommends that Julia open a TFSA and use it to invest $400 a month in a money market fund.

Which of the following personal risks is Larson trying to mitigate with this advice?

A.

Risk of job loss.

B.

Risk of bankruptcy.

C.

Risk of leveraging.

D.

Risk of unforeseen expenses.

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Question # 73

(Clara is saving for a house and will likely need her money within a year. She seeks a segregated fund with minimal penalties for quick access.

Which sales charge should Irving recommend?)

A.

No-load

B.

Front-end load

C.

Deferred sales charge

D.

Trailing commission

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Question # 74

Aadi is retiring from Scotia Grand, his employer of 25 years. While employed, Aadi benefitted from the company's deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) and over the years, he accumulated $75,000.

Where should Aadi transfer these funds on a tax-deferral basis, now that he is retired?

A.

A group tax-free savings account (TFSA).

B.

A group registered retirement income fund (RRIF).

C.

A group life income fund (LIF).

D.

A locked-in retirement account (LIRA).

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Question # 75

Thien is 56 years old and has recently been diagnosed by his doctor with a heart condition for which there is no known treatment, and which has dramatically reduced his life expectancy. Thien has decided to take early retirement. Fortunately, after 30 years of service working as a credit officer at a local bank, he has accumulated a large sum in his pension plan. Thien's wife supports his decision to retire early. She is 49 and in good health, and plans to continue working and earning a lucrative income at her current position as a divorce lawyer at a prestigious law firm, at least until she reaches 65 years of age.

What type of annuity would BEST suit Thien's needs?

A.

Life annuity with a 15-year guarantee.

B.

Life annuity.

C.

Joint life annuity.

D.

Impaired life annuity.

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Question # 76

(Matthew, 40 years old, is leaving his employer (XYZ Corp) and has $100,000 in a group RRSP.

What should Shawn, the advisor, do?)

A.

Provide Matthew with forms to transfer his group RRSP holdings to an individual RRSP.

B.

Calculate the commuted value of Matthew’s group RRSP account and arrange transfer to the DPSP.

C.

Arrange for the transfer of the cash value of Matthew’s group RRSP to the group TFSA.

D.

Arrange for the transfer of Matthew’s group RRSP to his wife’s group RRSP.

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Question # 77

Caleb meets with Miles, his insurance agent, to invest for his retirement. Caleb tells Miles that he will not need his funds for the next 25 years, he is comfortable with market fluctuations, and he would like a fund that mimics the S&P/TSX Composite index.

Which of the following funds will best suit Caleb's needs?

A.

Equity fund

B.

Target date fund

C.

Dividend fund

D.

Index fund

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Question # 78

(Ulysses, aged 35, is a risk taker who likes to concentrate investments in specific industries expecting higher returns long term.

Which feature of segregated funds will be most appealing to Ulysses?)

A.

Creditor protection

B.

Death benefit guarantee

C.

Right of rescission

D.

Resets

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