NIPA APR Practice Questions - NIPA APR Accredited Pension Representative Exam - NIPA APR Practice Questions - NIPA APR Accredited Pension Representative Exam

Question 1

A safe-harbor 401(k) plan must satisfy ADP automatically through one of two contribution structures. Which pair correctly states the safe-harbor basic match and minimum nonelective formula?

Basic match: 100% of the first 3% of comp plus 50% of the next 2%; nonelective: 3% of compensation to all NHCEs Basic match: 50% of the first 6% of comp; nonelective: 5% of compensation to all NHCEs Basic match: 100% of the first 6% of comp; nonelective: 2% of compensation to all eligible participants Basic match: 100% on first 5% of comp; nonelective: 4% of compensation to all NHCEs

Correct Answer:

Basic match: 100% of the first 3% of comp plus 50% of the next 2%; nonelective: 3% of compensation to all NHCEs

Question 2

A profit-sharing plan uses permitted disparity (integration with Social Security). What is the maximum disparity (excess) allocation rate when the base allocation rate is 5.7% of compensation up to the integration level?

5.7% on excess compensation, yielding total 11.4% on excess 3% on excess compensation, yielding total 8.7% on excess 5.4% on excess compensation, yielding total 11.1% on excess 8.7% on excess compensation, yielding total 14.4% on excess

Correct Answer:

5.7% on excess compensation, yielding total 11.4% on excess

Question 3

A plan sponsor wants to maximize owner contributions in a 401(k) plan with a cross-tested allocation. Which is the BEST starting point for design analysis?

Group the owner in a separate allocation rate group from staff and confirm each rate group passes the §401(a)(4) ratio percentage or average benefits test Allocate all contributions pro rata to compensation, then test under ADP/ACP only Use a flat-dollar allocation so every participant receives the same dollar amount Apply integration with Social Security, which automatically passes general nondiscrimination

Correct Answer:

Group the owner in a separate allocation rate group from staff and confirm each rate group passes the §401(a)(4) ratio percentage or average benefits test

Question 4

For a cross-tested DC plan to use the average benefits test on an equivalent benefits basis, what minimum gateway allocation must each NHCE receive?

At least 5% of compensation OR 1/3 of the highest HCE allocation rate, whichever is less At least 3% of compensation regardless of HCE allocation At least 7.5% of compensation in all cases No gateway is required if all rate groups pass the ratio percentage test

Correct Answer:

At least 5% of compensation OR 1/3 of the highest HCE allocation rate, whichever is less

Question 5

Which test must each rate group in a cross-tested plan satisfy under IRC §401(a)(4)?

Ratio percentage test (≥70%) OR the nondiscriminatory classification + average benefit percentage test ADP test only ACP test only Top-heavy minimum test

Correct Answer:

Ratio percentage test (≥70%) OR the nondiscriminatory classification + average benefit percentage test

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