Free Maryland Life & Annuities Insurance Practice Exam 2
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Passing the Maryland insurance exam is the ultimate step toward launching your career as a licensed professional. This practice test consists of 25 high-probability questions sampled to match the general composition of topics tested on the real state licensing examination.
Whether you are preparing for the Life & Annuities lines or a combined license, practicing with mock questions helps cement concepts, improves time management, and reduces test-day anxiety.
Key Practice Focus Areas
- State Laws & Regulations: Specific rules, licensing duties, and consumer protections.
- Policy Provisions & Options: Standard contract clauses, riders, exclusions, and riders.
- General Principles: Underwriting basics, insurance concepts, and legal requirements.
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Life InsuranceWhole Life
Dividends from a participating whole life policy left to 'accumulate at interest' result in:
Life InsuranceTypes of Policies
An increasing term life insurance policy provides:
Life InsuranceTerm Life
Which of the following is the PRIMARY advantage of term life insurance over permanent life insurance?
Life InsuranceTerm Life
A decreasing term life policy is often used to cover:
Maryland Insurance Law & EthicsUnfair trade practices
During a sales meeting, an agent tells a client that a life insurance policy's illustrated dividends are guaranteed, even though dividends are never guaranteed. What is this violation?
AnnuitiesIndexed Annuities
The 'participation rate' in an equity-indexed annuity determines:
Maryland Insurance Law & EthicsClaims handling
Under Maryland law, which of the following is considered an unfair claims settlement practice?
Maryland Insurance Law & EthicsClaims handling
An insurer receives an inquiry from Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) regarding a customer's claim. Within how many days must the insurer provide a complete response to Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA)?
AnnuitiesIndexed Annuities
A 'cap rate' in an indexed annuity limits:
AnnuitiesSuitability & Taxation
Qualified annuities held within a Traditional IRA are subject to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Under current law, RMDs must generally begin by April 1 following the year the owner turns:
AnnuitiesTypes & Payout Options
What is a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC)?
Life InsuranceSocial Security (OASDI)
A surviving spouse caring for a deceased worker's child under age 16 is eligible for a mother's or father's benefit equal to what percentage of the worker's PIA, assuming the worker was fully or currently insured?
Life InsuranceSocial Security (OASDI)
A worker who retires at age 62 under Social Security will receive:
Life InsurancePremiums & Taxes
What is the primary tax advantage of an executive bonus plan?
Life InsuranceTypes of Policies
In a group life insurance plan, who is the policyowner and who receives the certificate of insurance?
Maryland Insurance Law & EthicsProducer licensing
Laura holds a Life & Health license in Delaware and wants to solicit clients in Baltimore, Maryland. What must Laura do to obtain a non-resident Maryland producer license?
General InsuranceBasic Principles
Subrogation is the right of the insurer to:
Life InsurancePolicy Provisions
The 'reinstatement provision' in a life insurance policy allows the policyowner to restore a lapsed policy typically within how many years?
Life InsuranceBeneficiaries & Settlement Options
If a life insurance policy says 'pay to my children in equal shares,' and one of the children has died:
Life InsuranceRiders & Provisions
An absolute assignment of a life insurance policy means the policyowner has:
General InsuranceUnderwriting & Policy Issuance
Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in underwriting a life insurance policy?
General InsuranceBasic Principles
The risk of loss due to a lawsuit is an example of what type of hazard?
Maryland Insurance Law & EthicsProducer licensing
Under Maryland law, how long must an insurance producer retain records of all transactions?
Life InsuranceUniversal Life
The 'face amount' in a universal life policy under Option B (Increasing Death Benefit) refers to:
General InsuranceUnderwriting & Policy Issuance