Which of the following statements about a decreasing term insurance policy is true? A) The face amount of the policy decreases during the policy period, and the premium increases. B) The face amount of the policy decreases during the policy period, but the premium remains level. C) The premium decreases during the policy period, but […]
A whole life insurance policy in which premiums are reduced for an initial period (e.g. 3 years) and are higher thereafter is an example of a A) level-term policy. B) modified life policy. C) limited-payment whole life policy. D) variable life policy. ANSWER Answer: B
To calculate a human life value, it is necessary to deduct certain costs from a person’s average annual earnings. These costs include A) funeral costs. B) income taxes. C) investment income. D) pension benefits after retirement. ANSWER Answer: B
What is the length of the readjustment period which is considered when the needs approach is used to determine the amount of life insurance to own? A) 3 to 6 months B) 1 to 2 years C) until the youngest child reaches age 18 D) until the surviving spouse reaches age 65 ANSWER […]
Under the needs approach, when is the dependency period of a surviving spouse assumed to end? A) 1 or 2 years after the breadwinner’s death B) when the youngest child reaches age 18 C) when the surviving spouse reaches age 65 D) when the surviving spouse dies ANSWER Answer: B
Which of the following is a noneconomic cost associated with premature death? A) reduction in the standard of living B) loss of a parental role model C) additional expenses, such as uninsured medical bills D) loss of the deceased breadwinner’s future earnings ANSWER Answer: B
Which of the following statements about re-entry term insurance is true? A) It permits the coverage to be renewed an unlimited number of times as long as insurability is demonstrated. B) It permits a refund of premiums paid if the term insurance is renewed a specified number of times. C) It permits a lower renewal […]
Which of the following statements about premature death is (are) true? I. From an economic standpoint, premature means death before a specified age, such as 65. II. The economic problem of problem of premature death in the U.S. has declined substantially over time. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) […]
The period during which a surviving spouse is ineligible for Social Security benefits is referred to as the A) emergency period. B) readjustment period. C) dependency period. D) blackout period. ANSWER Answer: D
Tom and Nancy Boyle provide financial support for their two children. In addition, they provide financial support for Tom’s aged father and Nancy’s aged mother. The Boyle family can be described as a A) blended family. B) single-parent family. C) two-income earner family. D) sandwiched family. ANSWER Answer: D