FP1 PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Vivian buys a life insurance policy in which the insurer pays policyholders dividends based on how well
the life insurer is doing. If the insurer is profitable, Vivian will receive dividends. If the insurer
underperforms financially, Vivian and other policyholders will receive fewer dividends. Indicate the type
of insurance policy Vivian purchased.
A. Variable life insurance.
B. Participating life insurance.
C. Limited-pay life insurance.
D. Non-participating life insurance - ANSWER -B. Participating life insurance.
Choose the type of insurance that combines term and whole life for a predetermined contract period
and guarantees a sum of money for either the beneficiar(ies) or at the end of the term for the contract
holder.
A. Variable life insurance.
B. Universal life Insurance.
C. Permanent life Insurance.
D. Endowment life insurance. - ANSWER -D. Endowment life insurance.
Endowment life insurance is a combination of term life and whole life. It provides coverage for a
specified period of time (usually to age 65) and builds cash value. If the insured should die during the
period of coverage, the beneficiary receives the face amount of coverage. If the insured does not die
during the period of coverage, the policy owner receives the entire face value of the policy as a cash
payment and the insurance coverage ceases. Reference: Module 4, Section 2.
Select the type of insurance that can be extended, at the option of the policyholder, at the end of the
term without medical evidence of insurability.
FP1 Practice Exam 2 questions with correct answers
, A. Level term insurance.
B. Decreasing term insurance.
C. Convertible term insurance.
D. Renewable term insurance. - ANSWER -D. Renewable term insurance.
Renewable term insurance allows for the policy to be extended for another term of equal length without
the insured having to provide medical evidence of insurability.
Henry, a 48 year-old director of engineering at an environmental firm, has $50,000 in Canada Savings
Bonds on which he earns 3% interest annually. He has paid off the mortgage on his house but he has an
outstanding $30,000 bank loan (taken out for home improvements) on which he pays 6% interest. His
marginal tax rate is 50%. Select the action an advisor is most likely to recommend to Henry?
A. Cash in $30,000 of CSBs and pay off the bank loan. 0%
B. Don't do anything; let the situation remain as it is.
C. Cash in $30,000 of CSBs and pay off the bank loan, then borrow $30,000 and invest it in a
conservative balanced fund.
D. Cash in $30,000 of CSBs and pay off the bank loan, then borrow $50,000 and invest it in an aggressive
equity fund. - ANSWER -C. Cash in $30,000 of CSBs and pay off the bank loan, then borrow $30,000 and
invest it in a conservative balanced fund.
The most likely recommendation involves paying off the bank loan by cashing in CSBs and then
borrowing the previous loan amount and investing it so that interest on the new loan becomes tax
deductible. While borrowing more than the previous loan amount (in C.) could be an option, it would
change the risk profile and risk tolerance level, and that may not be the best route to take.
Jacob who is about to retire, strategically moves a major portion of his investment portfolio into Canada
Savings Bonds (CSBs), guaranteed funds and money market funds. Select the loss control technique he
implemented to reduce his exposure to potential equity market declines in his retirement years.
A. Loss reduction.
B. Loss carryover.
C. Loss prevention.
FP1 Practice Exam 2 questions with correct answers
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