CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) Exam

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an annuity in the context of retirement planning?

To provide a lump-sum death benefit to heirs To convert accumulated assets into a guaranteed stream of income To fund a life insurance policy on a tax-deferred basis To maximize short-term investment returns

Correct Answer:

To convert accumulated assets into a guaranteed stream of income

Question 2

Which phase of an annuity contract is characterized by the owner making premium payments and the contract value growing tax-deferred?

Annuitization phase Distribution phase Accumulation phase Surrender phase

Correct Answer:

Accumulation phase

Question 3

Under the annuity exclusion ratio, what portion of each annuity payment received is excludable from gross income?

The entire payment until the investment in the contract is recovered A proportionate amount representing the after-tax investment in the contract Only the gain portion of each payment None — all annuity payments are fully taxable

Correct Answer:

A proportionate amount representing the after-tax investment in the contract

Question 4

What is a 'straight life annuity' payout option?

Payments for a guaranteed period regardless of survival Payments for the annuitant's lifetime with no refund at death Payments to the annuitant and then to a named survivor Payments that adjust annually for inflation

Correct Answer:

Payments for the annuitant's lifetime with no refund at death

Question 5

How are withdrawals from a nonqualified deferred annuity taxed prior to annuitization?

First-in, first-out (FIFO) — cost basis withdrawn first, then gain Last-in, first-out (LIFO) — gain withdrawn first, then cost basis Ratably between gain and basis on each withdrawal Always as return of capital only

Correct Answer:

Last-in, first-out (LIFO) — gain withdrawn first, then cost basis

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