CFA Level II Vignettes Ethics Standards Insurance Ethics MCQs Test 1

Practice CFA 2026 Level II Vignettes Ethics Standards MCQs from Insurance Ethics. Get instant results with Explanation.

Practice Quiz 1 for "Insurance Ethics" (Ethics Standards). Total 30 MCQs available, split into 3 quizzes. Start with the fundamentals and build a strong base. Mastering these concepts is essential for securing a high percentile in CFA.

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1. Vignette 1: Guardian Insurance Advisors - Michael Davis is an insurance agent who also provides financial planning services. Davis markets himself as a "Certified Financial Planner" even though he has never obtained the CFP designation. Has Davis violated the Standards?

A. Acceptable because Davis has extensive experience in financial planningB. Acceptable because the title is commonly used in the industryC. Unacceptable because Davis misrepresented his credentials under Standard I(C)D. Unacceptable only if a client complains about the misrepresentation

2. Davis refers clients to a specific estate planning attorney and receives a referral fee. Davis does not disclose this fee to his clients. Which Standard has Davis violated?

A. Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareB. Standard III(C) - SuitabilityC. Standard IV(A) - Loyalty to EmployerD. Standard VI(A) - Disclosure of Conflicts

3. Davis recommends that a client surrender an existing life insurance policy and purchase a new policy. Davis earns a significant commission on the new policy but does not disclose that the surrender will incur substantial fees for the client. Has Davis violated the Standards?

A. Yes, because he prioritized his commission over the client's financial interestsB. Yes, because he violated Standard I(B) - Independence and ObjectivityC. No, because the client agreed to the recommendationD. No, because the recommendation was based on professional judgment

4. Davis discusses a client's confidential medical information (which was disclosed for an insurance application) with a colleague at a social gathering. Which Standard has Davis violated?

A. Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareB. Standard III(E) - Preservation of ConfidentialityC. Standard IV(A) - Loyalty to EmployerD. Standard I(B) - Independence and Objectivity

5. Davis recommends a complex variable annuity to a client without fully understanding the product's features, fees, and surrender charges. Which Standard has Davis violated?

A. Standard III(C) - SuitabilityB. Standard I(C) - MisrepresentationC. Standard V(A) - Diligence and Reasonable BasisD. Standard VI(A) - Disclosure of Conflicts

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6. Vignette 2: National Insurance Partners - Sarah Mitchell, CFA, is an insurance advisor. Mitchell recommends a variable annuity with a 10-year surrender period to a 78-year-old client who may need liquidity for healthcare expenses. Has Mitchell violated the Standards?

A. Yes, for violating Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareB. Yes, for violating Standard I(C) - MisrepresentationC. No, because variable annuities are legitimate productsD. Yes, for violating Standard III(C) - Suitability

7. Mitchell recommends a specific insurance company's products to all her clients. She receives a bonus from the company based on total sales volume. Mitchell does not disclose this arrangement. Which Standard has Mitchell violated?

A. Standard VI(A) - Disclosure of ConflictsB. Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareC. Standard IV(A) - Loyalty to EmployerD. Standard I(B) - Independence and Objectivity

8. Mitchell recommends that a client surrender a low-cost term life insurance policy and purchase a more expensive whole life policy that pays Mitchell a higher commission. The term policy better meets the client's needs. Which Standard has Mitchell violated?

A. Standard IV(A) - Loyalty to EmployerB. Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareC. Standard V(A) - Diligence and Reasonable BasisD. Standard I(C) - Misrepresentation

9. Mitchell shares a client's personal financial information, including net worth and insurance coverage details, with a third-party marketing firm without the client's consent. Which Standard has Mitchell violated?

A. Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareB. Standard I(B) - Independence and ObjectivityC. Standard III(E) - Preservation of ConfidentialityD. Standard IV(A) - Loyalty to Employer

10. Mitchell receives an all-expenses-paid golf trip to Scotland from an insurance company whose products she recommends. Which Standard has Mitchell most likely violated?

A. Standard III(A) - Loyalty, Prudence, and CareB. Standard III(C) - SuitabilityC. Standard IV(A) - Loyalty to EmployerD. Standard I(B) - Independence and Objectivity

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Frequency: 4 times a year (February, May, August, November) | Time: 70 Minutes

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