{"id":131944,"date":"2024-01-28T14:32:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T14:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=131944"},"modified":"2024-01-28T14:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T14:32:41","slug":"az-life-and-health-insurance-exam-latest-2024-2025-update-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/28\/az-life-and-health-insurance-exam-latest-2024-2025-update-questions-and-verified-answers-100-correct-grade-a\/","title":{"rendered":"AZ Life and Health Insurance Exam (Latest 2024\/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><h1 class=\"titleof-product\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; font-family: Faustina, serif; color: rgb(39, 46, 93); font-size: 1.55em; white-space-collapse: collapse;\">AZ Life and Health Insurance Exam (Latest 2024\/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A<\/h1><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AZ Life and Health Insurance Exam (Latest<br>2024\/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified<br>Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A<br>Q: Which of these is an accurate statement regarding the fixed period settlement option on a life<br>insurance policy?<br>Answer:<br>A portion of the payments paid to the beneficiary comes from interest calculated on the proceeds<br>of the policy<br>Q: Under what circumstance does an accident and health insurer have the right to request an<br>autopsy?<br>Answer:<br>When not prohibited by state law<br>Q: A material change in a modified endowment contract (MEC) results in<br>Answer:<br>the seven pay test, adjusted for cash value, being applied again<br>Q: Under an adjustable life insurance policy, which of the following may NOT be changed<br>without further underwriting?<br>Answer:<br>The person insured<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Linda is covered with long-term care insurance and has early-stage Alzheimer&#8217;s. She is still<br>able to reside in her home while receiving primary care, as opposed to moving into a nursing<br>home. All of the following long-term benefits encourage this EXCEPT for<br>Answer:<br>custodial care<br>Q: Employer-paid qualified long-term care insurance premiums are typically<br>Answer:<br>Excluded from the employee&#8217;s gross income.<br>Q: Which statement regarding the certificate of insurance is accurate?<br>Answer:<br>Indicates evidence of an employee&#8217;s insurance coverage<br>Q: Purchasing insurance is an example of risk<br>Answer:<br>transference<br>Q: When an applicant applies for a large amount of life insurance coverage, which of the<br>following would likely NOT be an underwriting requirement?<br>Answer:<br>eye examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: A comprehensive major medical health insurance policy contains an eligible expenses<br>provision which identifies the type of health care services that are covered. All of the following<br>health care services are typical covered EXCEPT for<br>Answer:<br>Experimental and investigative services<br>Q: All of these statements concerning group credit life insurance are false EXCEPT<br>Answer:<br>The face amount is determined by the outstanding loan balance<br>Q: Who may terminate coverage under and cancelable health insurance policy?<br>Answer:<br>insurer or insured<br>Q: The interest credited to the cash values of personally-owned non-qualified annuities is<br>considered<br>Answer:<br>tax deferred<br>Q: An insurer that confines or largely limits the exposures it writes to those of its owners is<br>called<br>Answer:<br>captive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Dividends from a mutual insurance company are paid to whom?<br>Answer:<br>Policyholders<br>Q: A business may purchase an annuity for all of the following reasons EXCEPT<br>Answer:<br>Informally finding a non-qualified deferred compensation plan<br>Q: An organization that requires healthcare services to be provided by a network of physicians<br>and hospitals is known as an<br>Answer:<br>HMO<br>Q: In Arizona, and insurer providing small employer group medical plans may discontinue an<br>employers coverage if<br>Answer:<br>The insurer no longer offers the plan to any employer<br>Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning the relationship between group<br>health insurance plans and Medicare? (Assuming the business has more than 20 employees)<br>Answer:<br>Group health coverage is NOT available for workers over the age of 65<br>Q: hold harmless clause is an example of risk<br>Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learnexams.com\/search\/study?query=<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does the primary funding for Medicare part A come from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private funding<br>Insurance company funding<br>State funding<br>Federal payroll and self employment taxes<br>Federal payroll and self employment taxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ron recently purchased an immediate, straight life fixed annuity. his benefit payments will?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discontinue after a stated number of years<br>Remain a constant dollar amount for the duration of the annuity period.<br>Pay a lump sum if the annuitant dies<br>Vary according to the underlying investment performance<br>Remain a constant dollar amount for the duration of the annuity period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grouping of two or more small Employers in order to obtain group health insurance at a favorable rate is called a multiple employer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grouping<br>Trust<br>Alliance<br>Corporation<br>Trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an insurer to contest a life insurance policy during the policies first two years of existence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Misstatement of age<br>Fraud<br>Material misrepresentation<br>Material concealment<br>Misstatement of age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terry receives long-term physical therapy at her residence. what type of insurance would cover this service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Health Care<br>Long-term disability income<br>Nursing home<br>Respite care<br>Home Health Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A handicapped child is covered under an individual health policy. if continuation of coverage is needed beyond the policies age limit, which of the following is required?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proof of incapacity upon reaching the age limit<br>Proof of dependency upon reaching the age limit<br>Proof of incapacity and dependency upon reaching the age limit<br>Proof of insurability<br>Proof of incapacity and dependency upon reaching the age limit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare part A does NOT provide coverage for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inpatient room and board<br>Prescriptions Administered while an inpatient<br>The first 3 pints of blood<br>Skilled Nursing Facility care<br>The first 3 pints of blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is an unincorporated association whose members provide coverage for one another?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-insurer<br>Lloyd&#8217;s<br>Reciprocal<br>Surplus lines<br>Reciprocal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is covered under a limited accident and health insurance policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Losses that occur only in limited occupations<br>Limited pre-existing conditions<br>Losses that occur only in limited age groups<br>Limited perils and amounts<br>Limited perils and amounts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit period of Medicare part A begins on the first day the insured?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notices symptoms<br>Enters a hospital<br>Becomes eligible for Medicare<br>Is diagnosed of an illness<br>Enters a hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is TRUE about a qualified retirement plan that is &#8220;top heavy&#8221;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 30% of plan assets are in Key employee accounts<br>More than 40% of annual additions are for key employee accounts<br>More than 50% of plan assets are in Key employee accounts<br>More than 60% of plan assets are in Key employee accounts<br>More than 60% of plan assets are in Key employee accounts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following waiting periods would result in the lowest premium for a disability income policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30 days<br>60 days<br>90 days<br>180 days<br>180 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which type of policy pays benefits to a policyholder covered under a hospital expense policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited<br>Special risk<br>Reimbursement policy<br>Blanket<br>Reimbursement policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance crimes which affect interstate commerce are prosecuted by the?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>US Attorney General<br>Governor<br>FBI<br>Department of Homeland Security<br>US Attorney General<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following entities does not establish regulations for variable insurance products?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State Securities authorities<br>Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<br>Department of Insurance<br>State Attorney General<br>State Attorney General<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tim is covered under two medical expense plans. plan A pays up to $5,000. Plan B pays up to $4,000. if she incurs $7,000 in expenses, the coordination of benefits provision dictates that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan a pays up to $7,000<br>Plan a pays up to $3,500 and plan B pays up to $3,500<br>Plan a pays 80% and plan B pays 20%<br>Plan A pays up to $5,000 and plan B pays up to $2,000<br>Plan A pays up to $5,000 and plan B pays up to $2,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the maximum number of employees (earning at least $5,000) that an employer can have in order to start a SIMPLE retirement plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25<br>50<br>100<br>250<br>100 Employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest is credited to a fixed annuity no lower than the?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variable contract rate<br>Contract Guaranteed Rate<br>Current rate of inflation<br>Prime rate<br>Contract Guaranteed Rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following health insurance plans charges a premium that cannot be increased?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guaranteed renewable<br>Cancelable<br>Non-cancelable plan<br>Conditionally renewable<br>Non-cancelable plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A life insurance policy can usually be contested by the insurer only during the first __ years of the contract?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2<br>3<br>4<br>5<br>2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beth is a surgeon who has an own occupation disability income policy. she was injured 6 months ago and has been unable to return to her practice. her monthly benefit from the policy is $15,000. during this time, Beth has been working part-time at a local Boutique and receives $2,000 monthly. what is her ongoing monthly benefit while she is unable to perform her Surgical duties?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$13,000<br>$17,000<br>$15,000<br>Nothing<br>$15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is not true of participants in multiple-employer trusts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants are normally small employers<br>Participants must purchase all coverages the trust offers<br>Participants are typically all in the same Industry Group<br>Joinder her agreement is issued to participants<br>Participants must purchase all coverages the trust offers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An insured is covered under a group long-term disability policy. under this type of policy, the definition of disability based on any occupation typically applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only to part-time employees<br>Only to White Collar employees<br>During the probation period<br>After 2 years of disability<br>After 2 years of disability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A policy owner fell behind on the premium payments of a whole life policy and is now in the grace period. How much will the beneficiary receive if the insured dies during this grace period and the policy also contains an outstanding policy loan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full face amount<br>Face amount minus the past due premium<br>Face amount minus the loan balance<br>Face amount minus the loan balance and past due premium<br>Face amount minus the loan balance and past due premium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements BEST describes disability buy-sell insurance policies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits are taxable to the business entity<br>Premiums are typically tax-deductible<br>Policy proceeds are typically received income tax-free<br>Benefits are paid to the disabled insured<br>Policy proceeds are typically received income tax-free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABC Partnership is a business with a limited number of partners. Which disability buy-sell agreement is best suited for this business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional buyback agreement<br>Entity purchase agreement<br>Cross purchase agreement<br>Organizational group agreement<br>Cross purchase agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), insurers can no longer deny health coverage due to pre-existing conditions unless that plan is a?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandfathered plan<br>Accident plan<br>Individual plan<br>Group plan<br>Grandfathered plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following actions may result in a producer&#8217;s license being suspended?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soliciting Insurance under a temporary license<br>Misappropriation of premiums<br>Soliciting Insurance on behalf of a foreign insurer<br>Splitting the commission with another licensed producer<br>Misappropriation of premiums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which life insurance policy provision prohibits a beneficiary from &#8220;commuting, encumbering, withdrawing, or assigning&#8221; any portion of the proceeds prior to actual receipt from the company?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insuring clause<br>SpendThrift clause<br>Nonforfeiture provision<br>Collateral provision<br>SpendThrift clause<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A licensee whose name or address changes must notify the Department of Insurance within how many days?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10<br>15<br>30<br>45<br>30 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a deferred annuity is surrendered, who must sign the authorization to do so?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner<br>Annuitant and beneficiary<br>Annuitant<br>All parties involved<br>Owner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which statement is true regarding Hospital pre-admission certification for emergency situations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Notification is required for emergency situations<br>-Insured cannot be admitted without pre-admission certification<br>-Notification is required to be given before insured is admitted to the hospital<br>-Notification is required to be given after insured is admitted to the hospital<br>Notification is required to be given after insured is admitted to the hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is considered the collateral on a life insurance policy loan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No collateral is needed<br>The policies cash value<br>The policies face value<br>The equity in a policy owners home<br>The policies cash value<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Life Insurance Producers underwriting duties may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proving or declining a life insurance application<br>Seeking additional information requested by the insurance company<br>Ordering an MIB report determining the rate classification of the applicant<br>Determinate the rate classification of the applicant<br>Seeking additional information requested by the insurance company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens to the purchasing power of benefit payments from a fixed life annuity when the cost of living goes up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increases<br>Decreases<br>Not affected by inflation<br>Tied to stock index<br>Decreases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which statement is incorrect concerning a tax- sheltered annuity (TSA):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Participants make payments from salary reductions<br>-Normally used by charitable, educational, and religious organizations<br>-Also known as 403b plans<br>-Annual investment gains are included in participants gross income<br>Annual investment gains are included in participants gross income<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COBRA extends coverage for a surviving spouse but at a rate not more than __ of the group premium?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25%<br>50%<br>75%<br>102%<br>102%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>__<\/em> is responsible for determining the appropriateness of a Medicare supplement policy for an applicant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producer<br>Underwriter<br>Applicant<br>Insurer<br>Producer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A long-term care policy owner is replacing existing coverage with a new policy. replacement regulations require a <strong>_<\/strong> notice be signed by the applicant and retained by the replacing insurer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchange<br>Cancellation<br>Replacement<br>Replication<br>Replacement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disability income policy most likely to have been issued on a substandard basis is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-cancelable with a 60-day elimination period<br>Conditionally renewable<br>Non-cancelable with a health condition exclusion Rider<br>Guaranteed renewable with an inflation Rider<br>Non-cancelable with a health condition exclusion Rider<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autopsies may be requested by an accident and health insurer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only within 5 days of death<br>Only with the beneficiaries consent<br>Only if not prohibited by state law<br>For any reason<br>Only if not prohibited by state law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under what circumstance does an accident and health insurer have the right to request an autopsy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the claim exceeds an amount specified in the policy<br>When two days have passed after death<br>When not prohibited by state law<br>When consent is given by the beneficiary<br>When not prohibited by state law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How may an insurance company classify an accidental death benefit on a life policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an optional policy rider<br>As a provision of the policy<br>As a nonforfeiture option<br>As a mandatory Policy rider<br>As an optional policy rider<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which statement regarding a single premium life insurance policy is NOT correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No further premiums are necessary<br>Policy loans are permitted<br>Cash value is immediately created<br>Additional premiums may be required under certain conditions<br>Additional premiums may be required under certain conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following would most likely purchase an immediate annuity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual wishing to contribute to a tax sheltered annuity<br>individual wanting to accumulate an investment over time<br>retiree having a lump sum to invest<br>business needing and immediate tax write off<br>retiree having a lump sum to invest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when an initial offer is answered with a counter offer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>an arbitrator decides on a compromise<br>the counter offer is legally enforceable<br>initial offer is void<br>initial offer is automatically accepted<br>initial offer is void<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to ERISA regulations, a summary plan description must be provided to a new plan member Within how many days of the members eligibility date?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30<br>60<br>90<br>120<br>90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When premiums are determined, one factor would be the expenses of the?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>beneficiary<br>Insurer<br>policy owner<br>producer<br>Insurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following does NOT help determine Group Health Insurance premiums?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Average age of group<br>claims experience of the group<br>income level of group members<br>the group size<br>income level of group members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sylvia purchased an annuity for $100,000 from the proceeds of an inheritance. No further payments are permitted and the income stream begins in 15 years. This contract is a?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity indexed annuity<br>single premium immediate annuity<br>single premium deferred annuity<br>fixed period immediate annuity<br>single premium deferred annuity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>which health policy Clause specifies the amount of benefits to be paid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insuring<br>Consideration<br>free look<br>payment mode<br>Insuring<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term care policies will usually pay for eligible benefits using which of the following methods?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delayed<br>fee for service<br>expense incurred<br>respite<br>expense incurred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT a valid contract exchange?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O An annuity exchanged for a life insurance policy<br>O An annuity exchanged for another annuity<br>O A life insurance policy exchanged for another life insurance policy<br>O A life insurance policy exchanged for another annuity<br>O An annuity exchanged for a life insurance policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rick provides a notice of claim to his health insurer. If he does not receive a claim form within 15 days, he may comply with the proof of loss provision by?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>providing a letter from his personal physician<br>waiting 90 days and filing a complaint with the Governor<br>submitting verbal proof of loss<br>submitting written proof of loss<br>submitting written proof of loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time limit an individual has to &#8220;rollover&#8221; funds from an IRA or qualified plan is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60 days<br>90 days<br>120 days<br>No Limit<br>60 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home health care benefits typically do NOT include coverage for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nursing care<br>Wheelchairs<br>Physical therapy<br>Prescription medication<br>Prescription medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonqualified medical expense distributions from a Health Savings Account (HSA) have a tax penalty of?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.5%<br>10%<br>20%<br>30%<br>20%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following types of health insurers is characterized by a limited choice of providers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorized insurance company<br>Blue Cross \/ Blue Shield<br>Commercial insurance company<br>Health maintenance organization<br>Health maintenance organization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> agent may represent several insurers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O captive<br>O free<br>O independent<br>O career<br>O independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A condition that increases the possibility of financial loss is called a(n):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk<br>Peril<br>Hazard<br>Exposure<br>Hazard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which statement concerning a deferred annuity contract is correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The contract cannot be assignable by the owner<br>Requires a single premium payment<br>The owner can be the beneficiary, annuitant, or neither<br>Benefits start immediately after contract formation<br>The owner can be the beneficiary, annuitant, or neither<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a producer surrenders their license, how long must they wait to re-apply for the same license?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>90 day<br>6 months<br>One year<br>Two years<br>One year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How is a community rating used for underwriting purposes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O Each member of a large group is individually underwritten<br>O Each individual and group plan in the same geographical area is individually underwritten<br>O The same rates are charged for individual and group plans in the same risk category<br>O The same rates are charged for individual and group plans in the same geographical area<br>O The same rates are charged for individual and group plans in the same geographical area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, working individuals age 65 or over must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O offered the same Health benefits as the younger employees<br>O covered by Medicare exclusively<br>O paying a higher premium than younger employees<br>O covered by a Medicare Supplement policy<br>O offered the same Health benefits as the younger employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rick is a disabled worker receiving Social Security benefits. What benefits are his wife and dependent children eligible for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-No benefits<br>-Spouse is eligible for an income benefit but the children are not<br>-An income benefit which is a percentage of his primary insurance amount<br>-An income benefit which equals his entire primary insurance amount<br>An income benefit which is a percentage of his primary insurance amount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is taken into consideration when defining &#8220;total disability&#8221; in a disability income insurance policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of days spent in the hospital<br>The amount of additional coverage the insured has<br>The insured&#8217;s education, training, and experience<br>The elimination period<br>The insured&#8217;s education, training, and experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skilled nursing facility expenses are sometimes covered by <strong>__<\/strong> but ONLY if the insured was hospitalized prior to entering the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMOS<br>Medicare<br>Medicaid<br>Medicare Supplements<br>Medicare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers often purchase life insurance on a key employee in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-provide an income to the deceased key employee&#8217;s family<br>-pay for funeral costs<br>-provide the employer with a tax credit<br>-pay for finding and training a replacement if the employee dies prematurely<br>-pay for finding and training a replacement if the employee dies prematurely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where will a life insurance policy&#8217;s proceeds be directed to if all the beneficiaries die before the insured?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O Insured&#8217;s creditors<br>O Beneficiary&#8217;s estate<br>O Insured&#8217;s estate<br>O Court-ordered beneficiary<br>O Insured&#8217;s estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A life insurance policy&#8217;s waiver of premium rider has the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-waive the premium payments in the event the insured becomes financially insolvent<br>-relieve the insured of premium payments following an initial waiting period after the insured becomes totally disabled<br>-provide a policy loan to cover the premium payments in the event the insured becomes totally disabled<br>-waive the premiums on this policy as well as any other insurance policies belonging to the insured in the event of total disability<br>-relieve the insured of premium payments following an initial waiting period after the insured becomes totally disabled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Information Bureau consists of members from which group?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O Doctors<br>O Hospitals<br>O Insurance companies<br>O Underwriters<br>O Insurance companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a 401(k) plan generally provide its participants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O Tax-free distributions<br>O Salary-deferral distributions<br>O Salary-deferral option<br>O A defined retirement benefit<br>O Salary-deferral option<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A group health certificate for coverage issued in Arizona MUST contain a(n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AM Best rating<br>NAIC guideline<br>insurer&#8217;s balance sheet<br>summary of policy features and benefits<br>summary of policy features and benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Straight whole life insurance can be accurately described in all of these statements EXCEPT?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Policy protection normally expires at age 65<br>Nonforfeiture values are available to the policyowner<br>Provides level protection with level premiums<br>Cash value loans are permitted<br>Policy protection normally expires at age 65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An insured has a $25,000 whole life insurance policy with $6,000 cash value available. Under the extended term nonforfeiture option, what is the amount of insurance available to the insured?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$6,000<br>$19,000<br>$25,000<br>$31,000<br>$25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a life insurance applicant is shown future premiums are to be paid out of non-guaranteed values, the illustration used in the sales presentation MUST<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-be signed and notarized by the Director<br>-disclose that premium payments are guaranteed to be permanently forfeited by the insurer<br>-be given to the insured within 10 days after policy delivery<br>-disclose that premium payments may need to be resumed depending on actual results<br>-disclose that premium payments may need to be resumed depending on actual results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does a fixed life annuity offer protection against?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflation<br>Premature death<br>Inadequate retirement planning<br>Savings depletion due to longevity<br>Savings depletion due to longevity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 bars all of the following, EXCEPT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-prohibits group health plans and health insurers from denying coverage to a healthy individual<br>-charging that person higher premiums based solely on a genetic predisposition to developing a disease in the future<br>-bars the use of genetic information in health insurance<br>-prohibits the use of genetic information in health insurance, unless the applicant signs a waiver<br>-prohibits the use of genetic information in health insurance, unless the applicant signs a waiver<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An insurance policy that can also be classified as a securities product is called<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>variable life<br>modified life<br>universal life<br>a Modified Endowment Contract<br>variable life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The coinsurance for skilled nursing facility services covered by Medicare after the 100% Medicare coverage ends is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15% of the approved amount<br>30% of the approved amount<br>a percentage of the approved amount<br>a flat dollar amount per day<br>a flat dollar amount per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A retirement plan that sets aside part of the company&#8217;s net income for distributions to qualified employees is called a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>rollover plan<br>403(b) plan<br>profit-sharing plan<br>salary reduction plan<br>profit-sharing plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A terminally ill policyowner decides to sell his life insurance policy at a discount to help support his family. This sale is called a(n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>accelerated death benefit<br>assignment<br>viatical settlement<br>nonforfeiture option<br>viatical settlement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An applicant submits a life insurance application where an investigative consumer report is used in the underwriting process. Which of these statements is true?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Applicant can determine which items in the report to leave out<br>-Insurer can obtain a copy of this report without the applicant&#8217;s knowledge<br>-Fee for the report is typically paid by the applicant<br>-Applicant has a right to receive a copy of the report<br>Applicant has a right to receive a copy of the report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An accident and health insurance policy&#8217;s premium requirements are set forth in which of the following provisions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance clause<br>Entire Contract clause<br>Consideration clause<br>Premium mode<br>Consideration clause<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tim is covered by Policy A with a $4,000 limit and by Policy B with a $2,000 limit. Policy A is primary. If a $6,000 loss is incurred, what will each policy pay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each policy will pay $3,000<br>Policy A will pay $4,000 and Policy B will pay $2,000<br>Policy A will pay $2,000 and Policy B will pay $4,000<br>Policy A will pay $4,000 and Policy pays nothing<br>Policy A will pay $4,000 and Policy B will pay $2,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following distinguishes field underwriting from home office underwriting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An agent has no contact with an applicant<br>An agent has personal contact with an applicant<br>An agent issues the policy for which the applicant applied<br>There is no difference between field and home office underwriting<br>An agent has personal contact with an applicant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT true of a preferred provider plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-If service is obtained outside the preferred provider plan, benefits are reduced and costs increase<br>-Members of the preferred provider plan select from among the preferred providers for needed services<br>-Hospitals can only initiate preferred provider plans<br>-Preferred provider plans can include dental care<br>-Hospitals can only initiate preferred provider plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under HIPAA, medical plan late enrollees may be excluded for pre-existing conditions for a maximum of?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 months<br>12 months<br>18 months<br>24 months<br>18 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In long-term care insurance, what is an &#8220;ADL&#8221;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocates of daily living<br>Approved dollar limits<br>Activities of daily living<br>Accepted doctor lists<br>Activities of daily living<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inability to perform SOME of the duties of one&#8217;s own occupation is known as a?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recurrent disability<br>Total and permanent disability<br>Residual disability<br>Presumptive disability<br>Residual disability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a Medicare Supplement policy is cancelled by the insurer, which of these circumstances does NOT require prior approval by the Arizona Department of Insurance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple Medicare Supplement policies on the same person<br>Nonpayment of premium<br>Unsuitable coverage<br>Cancelling a class of insureds<br>Nonpayment of premium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em><strong>__<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> may change a revocable beneficiary as part of an accident and health policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>agent<br>beneficiary<br>policyowner<br>insurer<br>policyowner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An annuity&#8217;s accumulation period may?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>continue after the purchase payments stop<br>continue after the benefit payments start<br>continue after the annuitant dies<br>continue after the annuity has been surrendered<br>continue after the purchase payments stop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following statements is TRUE if the owner of an IRA names their spouse as beneficiary, but then dies before any distributions are made?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrender charge is applied<br>The account can be rolled into the surviving spouse&#8217;s IRA<br>Distributions will be received tax-free if surviving spouse is over age 59 1\/2<br>Future distributions are payable to the owner&#8217;s estate<br>The account can be rolled into the surviving spouse&#8217;s IRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the initial enrollment period for Medicare Part B has expired, when may an individual purchase again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>January through March of each year<br>October through December of each year<br>Six months after the individual&#8217;s birthday month of each year<br>Three months after the individual&#8217;s birthday month of each year<br>January through March of each year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy is in need of health care performed by skilled medical practitioners, but only on an intermittent basis. What level of care will his doctor likely prescribe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respite care<br>Intermediate care<br>Custodial care<br>Skilled nursing care<br>Intermediate care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these statements is NOT true regarding a cash value loan against a life insurance policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest normally accrues on unpaid balances<br>Loan cannot exceed the policy&#8217;s cash value<br>Policy contract terms dictate the interest rate<br>Interest payments made by policyowner are deductible<br>Interest payments made by policyowner are deductible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In regards to health insurance, employees age 65 or older are typically required to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-be offered the same group health benefits offered to the younger employees<br>-provide evidence of insurability for medical insurance offered by the employer<br>-choose Medicaid as their primary provider<br>-choose Medicare as their primary provider<br>be offered the same group health benefits offered to the younger employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A loss of minimum essential coverage usually counts as a qualifying event that triggers what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a revision of an existing insurance contract<br>a reinstatement of coverage<br>a special enrollment period<br>an open enrollment period<br>a special enrollment period<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a Pap test designed to detect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cervical cancer<br>Prostate cancer<br>Oral cancer<br>Breast cancer<br>Cervical cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A health insurance underwriter will most likely view alcohol abuse as a(n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>decreased exposure to risk<br>increased exposure to risk<br>condition which cannot be taken into account<br>condition which results in an automatic rejection for coverage<br>increased exposure to risk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A MET third-party administrator may NOT perform which of the following functions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Claims processing<br>Marketing the plan<br>Underwriting the plan<br>Insuring the plan<br>Marketing the plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these is a type of private insurance that covers the cost-sharing amounts under Medicare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major medical insurance<br>Medicaid<br>Disability income<br>Medicare Supplement<br>Medicare Supplement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The powers directly given to a producer in an agency contract are called<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>express<br>apparent<br>implied<br>assumed<br>express<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is considered a valid reason for an insurer&#8217;s refusal to pay policy proceeds directly to a minor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minors are not capable of having insurable interest<br>Minors are normally not capable of handling money in a reasonable manner<br>Minors are usually not capable of paying for the insurance premium<br>Minors cannot legally enter into a contract<br>Minors are normally not capable of handling money in a reasonable manner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A comprehensive major medical health insurance policy contains an Eligible Expenses provision which identifies the types of health care services that are covered. All of the following healthcare services are typically covered EXCEPT for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hospital charges<br>physician fees<br>experimental and investigative services<br>nursing services<br>experimental and investigative services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these statements is NOT a characteristic of the law of large numbers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual losses can be predicted based on past experience<br>Group losses can be predicted based on past experience<br>Losses can be predicted in large groups with a higher degree of accuracy<br>Rates can be calculated to compensate for losses<br>Rates can be calculated to compensate for losses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Federal Law, which of the following actions may result in a producer becoming imprisoned?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producer writing controlled business<br>Producer embezzling funds from an insurer<br>Producer selling insurance with a nonresident license<br>Producer replacing an existing insurance policy with a new one<br>Producer embezzling funds from an insurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The principal source of information concerning an applicant&#8217;s identity, age, and marital status is found in the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OMIB<br>credit report<br>policy summary<br>completed application<br>completed application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT an example of risk retention?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming aware of a risk and taking no action<br>Self-insuring a given risk<br>Deciding a business deal is risky but going through with it anyways<br>Not doing a business deal after deciding it would be too risky<br>Not doing a business deal after deciding it would be too risky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What will Medicare charge if someone doesn&#8217;t enroll in certain Medicare programs or plans when they&#8217;re first eligible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10% late charge<br>reduced costs<br>withdrawal of eligibility<br>late enrollment penalty<br>late enrollment penalty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between a doctor&#8217;s actual charges and the amount approved by Medicare is referred to as a(n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>usual, reasonable, and customary amount<br>excess charge<br>deductible<br>surplus fee<br>excess charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following guidelines does NOT apply under the pregnancy provision of the Civil Rights Act?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-A pregnant woman is entitled to sick-leave under the same guidelines as any other type of disability<br>-Pregnancy must be covered under medical benefits the same as any other illness<br>-Post-termination extensions of medical benefits must apply equally to pregnancy<br>-Abortion complications are covered if the woman&#8217;s life is in danger<br>Post-termination extensions of medical benefits must apply equally to pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the insurer responsible for when a producer is acting within the scope of authority granted in the agency contract?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All actions by the producer<br>Not responsible for any acts by the producer<br>Responsible for acts that involve misrepresentation only<br>Responsible for acts by the producer that are authority only<br>Responsible for acts by the producer that are authority only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Arizona, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) consent form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>must direct all positive test results to the Director<br>must be signed by the beneficiary<br>must disclose who will be receiving a copy of the test results<br>must describe the types of tests to be implemented<br>must disclose who will be receiving a copy of the test results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under an adjustable life insurance policy, which of the following may NOT be changed without further underwriting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The person insured<br>The period of coverage<br>The payment period<br>The plan of coverage<br>The person insured<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A policyowner pays the first annual premium for a $50,000 life insurance policy and dies one month after the policy effective date. Which of these statements is normally true?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premium will be refunded with interest and no death benefit paid<br>Premium received by insurer is considered to be unearned<br>Proceeds are prorated to 1\/12th of the full amount<br>Beneficiary receives $50,000 income tax-free<br>Beneficiary receives $50,000 income tax-free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen is a health maintenance organization (HMO) subscriber. Who provides all of her preventative and routine care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary care physician<br>Provider specialist<br>Preventative coordinator<br>HMO director<br>Primary care physician<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an annuity contract has been fully surrendered, how will the surrender charges affect the final contract settlement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Final contract settlement will be reduced<br>-Final contract settlement will be increased<br>-Final contract settlement will not be affected<br>-Final contract settlement will be held in escrow until surrender charges are paid<br>-Final contract settlement will be reduced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher is issued an insurance policy that contains an attached agreement which alters the terms of the policy. This attached agreement is called a(n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>extension<br>endorsement<br>sanction<br>restriction<br>endorsement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telemarketing calls may ONLY be received between the hours of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM<br>O 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM<br>O 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM<br>O 10:00 AM and 8 PM<br>O 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these do NOT indicate the presence of insurable interest in a life insurance contract?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifelong friendship<br>Marriage<br>Blood-related<br>Co-owning a business<br>Lifelong friendship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the federal income tax liability of a death benefit paid from a health insurance policy to a named beneficiary?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits are not taxable<br>Benefits are partially taxable<br>Benefits are tax-deferred<br>Benefits are fully taxable<br>Benefits are not taxable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the MAXIMUM number of employees an employer may have for qualified medical savings accounts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 employees<br>30 employees<br>40 employees<br>50 employees<br>50 employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these policies is considered to be a comprehensive health policy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major medical policy<br>Surgical policy<br>Limited benefit policy<br>Health Savings Account<br>Major medical policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following actions would be considered a felony in the State of Arizona?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Converting group coverage to an individual policy<br>Attempting to defraud an insurer<br>Selling insurance for a foreign insurer<br>Residing in one state while selling insurance in another state<br>Attempting to defraud an insurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement MUST be signed by the <strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong> for any illustrations used in the sale of a life insurance policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Producer<br>Director<br>Beneficiary<br>Governor<br>Producer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life insurance premiums are computed on what three factors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortality, interest, dividends<br>Morbidity, interest, expenses<br>Mortality, interest, expenses<br>Morbidity, interest, dividends<br>Mortality, interest, expenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 55 year old recently received a $30,000 distribution from a previous employer&#8217;s 401k plan, minus $6,000 for income tax withholding. 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