Free North Carolina Life & Annuities Insurance Practice Exam 3
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Exam Structure & Overview
Passing the North Carolina 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 InsuranceSocial Security (OASDI)
Under Social Security, the blackout period refers to:
AnnuitiesSuitability & Taxation
If an agent knowingly recommends a wildly unsuitable annuity to a senior, this could be considered:
NC Insurance Law & EthicsLicensing & Conduct
A North Carolina insurance agent who changes their business or home address must notify the NCDOI within how many days?
AnnuitiesTypes & Payout Options
An annuity that credits interest based on the performance of a stock market index, but guarantees the principal, is a(n):
NC Insurance Law & EthicsPolicy Replacement & Disclosure
Under North Carolina law, which of the following must be disclosed to an applicant during a life insurance transaction?
General InsuranceBasic Principles
An insurance company organized in North Carolina and doing business in North Carolina is known as a(n):
NC Insurance Law & EthicsLicensing & Conduct
An insurance agent in North Carolina who uses a DBA (doing business as) name must:
NC Insurance Law & EthicsNorth Carolina Insurance Code & Unfair Practices
In North Carolina, 'twisting' refers to:
General InsuranceContracts & Terminology
A contract requires that both parties bring something of value to the exchange. This is known as:
Life InsuranceTypes of Policies
What is the difference between Universal Life Option A and Option B?
Life InsurancePremiums & Taxes
How does interest earned on premiums affect the overall premium amount?
AnnuitiesSuitability & Taxation
In North Carolina, what is the 'free look' period for an annuity sold to a senior citizen (age 65+)?
Life InsuranceTypes of Policies
A client wants to purchase a life insurance policy to cover a 30-year mortgage. Which policy would be the most cost-effective and appropriate?
Life InsurancePremiums & Taxes
Which premium payment mode would result in the highest total annual outlay for a life insurance policy?
Life InsuranceRiders & Provisions
Which of the following is a common exclusion found in life insurance policies?
Life InsuranceTypes of Policies
What is a primary characteristic of a Straight Life (or Continuous Premium) whole life policy?
Life InsuranceBeneficiaries
What is a contingent beneficiary?
Life InsuranceBeneficiaries
If an insured and primary beneficiary die in a common disaster and the policy has a common disaster provision, what is the assumption?
AnnuitiesTypes & Payout Options
What is the main purpose of the insurer's separate account?
Life InsuranceSocial Security (OASDI)
To be considered fully insured under Social Security (OASDI) a worker generally needs how many quarters of coverage?
NC Insurance Law & EthicsSenior & Specialty Protections
In North Carolina, what specific protections exist for seniors purchasing annuity products?
General InsuranceBasic Principles
A condition that increases the chance of a loss is called a:
Life InsuranceSocial Security (OASDI)
The Full Retirement Age (FRA) for Social Security benefits for workers born in 1960 or later is:
Life InsurancePremiums & Taxes
In a group life insurance plan, if the employer pays 100% of the premium, this is known as a:
General InsuranceUnderwriting & Policy Issuance