IRDA Sample Paper

IRDA Agent Licensing Question paper     1.       The process of determining if the claim can be paid is called ------------   a) admission b) acceptance c) consideration d) decision     2.       What criteria are relevant to compare different savings plan?   a) Safety b) Liquidity c) Yield d) All of the above     3.       The limits of doctors for medical examination are decided by -------------   a) Insurer b) Medical Council c) Government d) IRDA     4.       The questions in the proposal form and personal statement are material and relevant   a) without exception b) mostly c) only partly d) rarely     5.       Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : A paid up policy can be revived.   Statement B : The insurer may refuse to issue a new policy if an earlier one is paid up.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     6.       To whom should license be paid ?   a) Controller of Insurance b) The insurer c) The IRDA d) Any of the above     7.       A proposal is dated 10.11.2000. The premium was paid on the same day. The decision to accept with extra was made on 15.11.2000. The extra premium was paid on 17.11.2000. The letter of consent was received in the office on 21.11.2000. When does the risk on this policy commence ?   a) 10.11.2000 b) 17.11.2000 c) 20.11.2000 d) 15.11.2000 8.       Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : The principle of utmost good faith is the same as the principle of Buyers beware   Statement B : The existence of high blood pressure need not be disclosed as the doctor can find this out during the medical examination.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     9.       -------------- are statements made by the prospect raising doubts about the usefulness of the insurance.   a) Objections b) Refusals c) Queries d) Disagreements     10.     In what plan of insurance is medical examination never required, whatever be the amount of Sum assured?   a) Endowment b) Pure endowment c) Term assurance d) Group insurance     11.     The limits of authority of an agent are laid down by the -------------   a) Insurance Act b) Contract Act c) Appointment Letter d) None of the above     12.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : The necessity for a medical examination depends only on the Sum assured.   Statement B : The nature of employment may be a factor to dispense with medical examination.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     13.     ----------- describes the behaviour of an agent who is willing to accept that a particular customer may not need life insurance   a) Defeatist b) Timid c) Professional d) Non professional     14.     Section 45 of the Insurance Act is relevant for policies which are at least --------- years old.   a) Two b) Four c) Both statements d) Neither of the statements   15.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : In a group policy, each person is free to choose the amount of insurance cover.   Statement B : A person, normally uninsurable, can be covered under a group insurance policy.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     16.     Infimities are caused by -------------- a) Rs. 3 lakhs b) Rs. 10 lakhs c) Rs. 13 lakhs d) None of the above 17.     If a person’s annual income is Rs. 3 lakhs and he has assets (proper and share) worth 10 lakhs he can be given a maximum insurance cover of ------------- a) Rs. 3 lakhs b) Rs. 10 lakhs c) Rs. 13 lakhs d) None of the above 18.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : When a policy matures, the claim proceeds are paid to the assured.   Statement B : In insurance, the principle of buyer beware applies.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     19.     The behaviour of an agent who makes critical marks about his company is -------------   a) Clever b) Non-professional c) Professional d) Efficient     20.     Bringing a policy, which has lapsed , back to force is called --------------   a) Recovery b) Revival c) Renewal d) Elapse     21.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : The proposal form should be written by the agent himself.   Statement B : The proposal form should be filled by the proponent himself, unless he is illiterate.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement   22.     Disablity benefits may arise because of -------------   a) Sickness b) Old age c) Loss of limbs d) Any of the above     23.     ----------- is the person to whom the policy is transferred in lieu of some consideration received.   a) Nominee b) Mortgagor c) Beneficiary d) Assignee     24.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : In case of corporate agent, only the Chief Executive has to pass the prescribed examination.   Statement B : A person who is convicted of cheating can get an agency license as soon as he is released from jail.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     25.     A person’s insurable interest interest in his own life is -------------   a) Unlimited b) 10 times his salary c) Agents manual d) All of the above     26.     An agent is subject to -------------   a) IRDA regulation b) Terms of appointment c) Agents manual d) All of above     27. ----------- describes the behaviour of an agent who is in the presence of outsiders, covers up the mistakes made by his collegues.   a) self confident b) protective c) arrogant d) professional     28.     What is paid by the insurer when the policyholder decides to discontinue the policy ?   a) Surrender value b) Intermediate claim c) Lapse d) Forfeiture     29.     Which of the following skill is required to influence the other person to do something ?   a) Salesmanship b) Communication c) Analytical d) Persuasiveness     30.     ----------- is the professional who is the technical expert on life insurance matters.   a) Underwriter b) Accountant c) Evaluator d) Actuary     31. If the proponent has no insurable interest in the insured, the underwriter will -----------   a) accept the lien b) accept with extra premium c) decline the proposal d) accept with reduced Sum assured     32.     The deduction allowed in income tax because of amounts paid towards life insurance premium Profident fund, etc is called --------------   a) Concession b) Decuction c) Reduction d) Rebate     33.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : The underwriter tries to prevent any undue advantage being taken by prospect   Statement B : The underwriter is a trustee of all policyholders   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     34. ----------- describes an agent who keeps records of his activities and examines them periodically.   a) Analyst b) Professional c) Non professional d) Meticulous     35.     ----------- means the business wherein, persons facing the same risk are brought together to create a fund from which those suffering losses are compensated.   a) Insurance b) Mutual Fund c) Banking d) Security     36. Term assurance is not suitable when the need is to provide for -----------   a) old age b) repayment of outstanding loan c) mortgage redemption d) any of the above     37.     Final or Terminal bonus is payable -------------   a) On death b) On surrender c) On maturity d) All of the above     38. Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : An insurance agent may be sued under Consumer protection act   Statement B : The Consumer protection act does not apply to government companies.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     39.     What is called the reverse of ‘Life Insurance’?   a) Loan b) Surrender value c) Annuity d) None of above     40.     A policy in which the payment to the annuitant begins after one year and is payable thereafter annually ] is called ----------- annuity.   a) immediate b) annual c) deffered d) one-year     41.     The process of recording the correct age of person insured is called ----------   a) Age admission b) Verifications c) Proof of age d) Certification     42.     A policy which has run for 8 years can be called into question if there is -----------   a) Misrepresentation b) Fraud c) Mistake d) None of the above     43.     What are the criteria of a good saving plan ?   a) Safety b) Liquidity c) Yield d) All of above       44.     In case of policy under the provision of Married Women’s Property Act, who can make a death claim ?   a) Beneficiaries b) Life Insured HEIRS c) Trustee d) Any of the above     45.     The skill required to explain in a manner that the other person understands is -----------   a) Persuasiveness b) Explanatory c) Convincing d) Communication     46.     The reduction permitted in the tabular premium depending on the mode of premium or Sum assured is called -------------   a) Reduction b) Rebate c) Incentive d) Concession     47. Loans under an insurance policy are repayable ------------   a) In a lumpsum b) By adjustment with claim c) In installments d) any of the above     48.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : Proof of age is necessary only for proposals for insurance, not for agency applications.   Statement B : After the business is complete, the agent has no further role.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement   49. The maturity proceeds in case of a policy financed by HUF will be paid to ----------   a) karta b) life assured c) nominee d) none of these     50.     When does foreclosure action begin ?   a) When premium is not paid b) When policy is surrendered c) When loan and interest accumulate d) All of the above     51.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : A paid up policy will be entitled to bonus.   Statement B : The life to be insured must be in perfect health.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     52.     A duplicate policy may be issued, when original has been -------------   a) Burnt b) Stolen c) Mutiliated d) All of the above     53.     The attachment to a policy to indicate that the standard policy terms and conditions have been modified is called --------------   a) clause b) endorsement c) rider d) condition     54.     Which of the following statements is “TRUE” ? Statement A : When a person dies, no expense is incurred on him.   Statement B : Life insurance helps to ensure a decent burial or cremation on death   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     55.     If the claim in question is 23 lakhs, which consumer court will hear the application ?   a) State Level b) National Level c) District Level d) None of above     56.     Which information, if not disclosed, can nullify the policy ?   a) Critical b) Valid c) Material d) Important     57.     The agents report to the insurer should include ---------- facts.   a) Favorable b) Unfavorable c) Neither of the above d) Both of the above       58.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : Insurance is relevant only if there is possible economic loss.   Statement B : An event, which will certainly happen cannot be insured against.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     59.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : A policy which has been in force for 10 years can be called into question for misrepresentation   Statement B : A policy which has been in force for 10 years can be called into question for fraud.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     60.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : Insurance companies come under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act.   Statement B : The jurisdiction of consumer forum depends on the value of claim.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement 61.     Which risk is covered by annuity ?   a) Accident b) Living too long c) Sickness d) Death     62.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : Insurance is possible only if the event concerned happens by random.   Statement B : The cause of “loss” is called peril.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     63.     The authority of an agent is -----------   a) Specified in the appointment letter b) Inferred from his action c) Verbally communicated d) All of the above 64.     Which of the following statements is “TRUE” ? Statement A : The fact of having been on sick leave must be disclosed, even if there were no sickness and certificate of sickness was false.   Statement B : Most plans of insurance are a combination of two basic plans.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     65.     The bonus which attaches to the policy immediately on declaration is called ---------- bonus   a) Final b) Immediate c) Terminal d) Reversionry     66.     Which of the following statements is “TRUE” ? Statement A : The premium under a group insurance policy is constant for all time to come.   Statement B : Section 45 of the insurance act does not apply to a one year policy.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     67.     Which of the following statements are “TRUE” ? Statement A : Section 45 of the insurance act applies also to paid up policies. Statement B : Section 45 of the insurance act does not apply to a one year policy.   a) Only statement A b) Only statement B c) Both statements d) Neither of the statement     68.     In an insurance policy, the amount payable on death may be the amount payable on maturity   a) same as b) more than c) less than d) any of the above     69.     ------------- means the market in which an agent chooses to operate.   a) Segment b) Target c) Area d) Section       70.     Which of the approaches of the agent is appropriate ? Approach A : An agent insisted that all his policyholders should send the premium cheque to him, so that he could ensure that delays did not happen through oversight.   Approach B : The agent had the habit of greeting all his policyholders in the same town, on their birthdays and give them attractive presents.   a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach     71.     Approach A : An agent used to persuade his prospects, who were mainly salaried employees at the middle management level, that they should take out policies under the MWP act.   Approach B : An agent selling mostly Salary Savings Scheme policies in the engineering factories used to canvass them on the basis of Income Tax advantages.   a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach     72. Approach A : When a prospect wanted to know what the agent would get out of the sale of insurance, he just gave him a xerox copy of his appointment letter.   Approach B : When a prospect wanted to know what the agent would get out of the sale of insurance, he said that that was a confidential matter.   a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach     73. Approach A : When the prospect said that he had taken sick leave for a few days because he wanted to go outstation for an interview, the agent suggested that he need not mention it.   Approach B : The agent suggested to the prospect not to mention the fact that the cause of death of one of his brother’s who had died young, was cardiac arrest. It was mentioned as ‘Accident’   a) only approach A b) only approach B c) both the approaches d) Neither of the approach     74.     Calculate premium from following data   Date of commencement : 1.1.1992 Date of birth : 15.4.1961 Tabular premium for endowment plan with profit   For age 31 – Rs. 41.50 For age 32 – Rs. 41.65 For age 33 – Rs. 41.80 Sum assured – Rs. 1,00,000 Mode – Yearly   Proposal is accepted at ordinary rates without accident benefits Rebate for sum assured is Rs. 2 per thousand perannum. Rebate for yearly mode is 3% and double accident benefit is available at Re.1 per thousand sum assured per annum   a) Rs. 4,165 b) Rs. 3,825 c) Rs. 3,965 d) Rs. 3,840     75.     From the following particulars, calculate paid up value :   Sum assured : Rs. 50,000 Plan : Endowment without profit Term : 20 years   Date of commencement : 19.02.1994 LPP – yearly : 14.02.2000   a) Rs. 50,000 b) Rs. 15,000 c) Rs. 18,000 d) Rs. 17,500 [formidable id=3 title=true description=true]