FIRE & ENGG : QUESTIONS
1 Standby machinery in MBD is
(a) Not covered
(b) Covered at a discount of 50% in premium rate
(c) Covered at a discount of 75% in premium rate
(d) Only covered when it is put to use
2 Issue of Fire declaration policy is not possible for
(a) Raw material
(b) Finished goods
(c) Process stock
(d) None of the above
3 The maximum possible refund of premium under a fire declaration policy is
(a) 60%
(b) 50%
(c) 40%
(d) 30%
4 A fire policy on residence attracts an excess of
(a) Rs. 10,000
(b) Rs. 20,000
(c) Rs. 5,000
(d) Nil
5 Standard Fire Policy contains the following number of conditions
(a) 13
(b) 14
(c) 15
(d) 16
6 Which one of the following is a mega risk?
(a) A petroleum refinery with sum insured Rs 3000 cr
(b) An organization having 25 different location with overall SI of Rs2500 cr
(c) A power plant with sum insured Rs 2000 cr
(d) A fertilizer plant with SI of Rs 600 cr
7 It is not the duty of the insured in the event of a claim under a fire policy to
(a) Save as much as possible of the insured property
(b) Take all reasonable steps to extinguish the fire
(c) Shift the operations immediately
(d) Diminish their loss
8 Fire Business is underwritten on the basis of
(a) Long tail liability
(b) Loss Reserve
(c) Profit Margin
(d) Probable Maximum Loss
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9 In a fire floater policy the minimum sum insured at one location should not be less than
(a) 50%
(b) 25%
(c) 10%
(d) None of the above
10 A dish antenna(Covered under fire policy) breaks as a monkey jumps on it
(a) The claim is payable
(b) The claim is not payable
(c) The claim is payable as non standard
(d) Some other insurance should have been taken
11 The FLOP policy covers
(a) Loss of profit due to reduction in turnover during indemnity period
(b) Loss of profit during the financial year
(c) Loss of turnover due to fire
(d) None of the above
12 Declaration policy can be issued
(a) For short period
(b) Stocks undergoing process
(c) Stocks in Rly Slidings
(d) Fluctuation in stock
13 Silent risk under fire policy in manufacturing premises are treated as silent risk when?
(a) The factory is closed for 1 week continuously
(b) The factory is closed for 15 days continuously
(c) The factory is closed for 30 days or more continuously
(d) None of the above
14 Loss or damage to property caused by sprinkler leakage is covered under Fire Policy if leakage is caused by
(a) Heat due to fire
(b) Leakage due to repair or alteration to the building premises
(c) Loss or damage to property caused by sprinkler installation
(d) Sprinkler installation by either repaired or extended
15 Sum Insured on Reinstatement value policy should show
(a) Cost or rebuilding the subject matter on date of loss
(b) Cost of reinstatement of subject matter at time of taking policy
(c) Cost of rebuilding subject matter less depreciation on age on date of loss
(d) None of the above
16 The advanced loss of profit policy covers
(a) Loss of projected profit due to interruption of project by an insured peril
(b) Loss of turnover after the commencement of project
(c) Loss of projected profit due to non-completion of project
(d) Due to insolvency
17 Loss due to flood on account of Tsunami is covered only when
(a) STFI cover is not deleted
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(b) Add on cover EQ is opted
(c) RSMD is not deleted
(d) (a) & (b) above
18 Following Add on covers are not available in standard fire Special Perils Policy
(a) Spontaneous combustion
(b) Loss of rent clause
(c) Start up expenses
(d) None of the above
19 Industrial All Risk policy allows under insurance up to
(a) 15% of Sum Insured
(b) 20% of Sum Insured
(c) No allowance for under-insurance
(d) Underinsurance to be computed as per fire tariff
20 For covering marine portion under an MCE policy you would require information
(a) S.I. for Inland transit
(b) S.I. for overseas transit
(c) Both the above
(d) None of the above
21 Long term Fire Policy can be issued for dwellings
(a) For minimum period of 2 years
(b) For minimum period of 3 years
(c) For minimum period of 5 years
(d) None of the above
22 Material damage proviso under the consequential loss (Fire) Insurance means
(a) Claims admissible under standard Fire and Special Perils Policy
(b) Occurrence of the loss
(c) Loss discovered during stock taking
(d) Loss of goodwill
23 Declaration Policy has minimum SI of
(a) Rs. 5 Crores
(b) Rs. 10 Crores
(c) Rs. 1 crore
(d) Rs. 0.50 crore
24 If the insured proposes to get add on cover for STFI during the middle of the policy
(a) The same cannot be covered
(b) The same can be covered
(c) Covered with a waiting period of 15 days
(d) Covered with a waiting period of 30 days
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25 Which will be treated as Hazardous goods under Fire and special perils policy?
(a) Methylated spirits
(b) Common salt
(c) Sodium carbonate
(d) Sugar
26 In an LOP policy, Auditor fees is
(a) An Extension
(b) A built in cover
(c) A part of standing charges
(d) Not to be covered
27 In consequential Loss(Fire) Insurance policy, the sum insured is arrived at by
(a) All standing charges plus net profit
(b) Specified standing charges plus net profit
(c) Only net profit
(d) None of the above
28 Project Policies are
(a) All Risk
(b) Named Perils
(c) Consequential Loss
(d) Agreed value
29 For a RIV Policy the insured has to give his concurrence for settlement at market value basis
(a) On day of loss
(b) Within 12 months from date of loss
(c) Within 180 days from date of loss
(d) Not at all
30 Ultra sound machines can be covered under
(a) Machinery Breakdown Policy
(b) Electronic Equipment Policy
(c) Any of (a) & (b)
(d) None of (a) & (b)
31 which of the following is not applicable in a RIV policy
(a) Designation of property
(b) Under insurance
(c) Depreciation
(d) Salvage value
32 Minimum SI for floater declaration policy
(a) Rs. 5 Crores
(b) Rs. 10 Crores
(c) Rs. 15 Crores
(d) Rs. 2 Crores
33 Stock is divided into how many categories for spontaneous combustion cover
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(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
34 Reinstatement value policy can be issued for
(a) Stock in process
(b) Building
(c) Stock in go down
(d) None of the above
35 FOES is an extension under:
(a) CPM Policy
(b) CAR Policy
(c) DOS Policy
(d) MBO Policy
36 Which of the following risks is not considered as add on cover?
(a) Spontaneous combustion
(b) Lightning
(c) Earthquake
(d) Startup expenses
25 Which will be treated as Hazardous goods under Fire and special perils policy?
(a) Methylated spirits
(b) Common salt
(c) Sodium carbonate
(d) Sugar
26 In an LOP policy, Auditor fees is
(a) An Extension
(b) A built in cover
(c) A part of standing charges
(d) Not to be covered
27 In consequential Loss(Fire) Insurance policy, the sum insured is arrived at by
(a) All standing charges plus net profit
(b) Specified standing charges plus net profit
(c) Only net profit
(d) None of the above
28 Project Policies are
(a) All Risk
(b) Named Perils
(c) Consequential Loss
(d) Agreed value
29 For a RIV Policy the insured has to give his concurrence for settlement at market value basis
(a) On day of loss
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(b) Within 12 months from date of loss
(c) Within 180 days from date of loss
(d) Not at all
30 Ultra sound machines can be covered under
(a) Machinery Breakdown Policy
(b) Electronic Equipment Policy
(c) Any of (a) & (b)
(d) None of (a) & (b)
31 which of the following is not applicable in a RIV policy
(a) Designation of property
(b) Under insurance
(c) Depreciation
(d) Salvage value
32 Minimum SI for floater declaration policy
(a) Rs. 5 Crores
(b) Rs. 10 Crores
(c) Rs. 15 Crores
(d) Rs. 2 Crores
33 Stock is divided into how many categories for spontaneous combustion cover
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
34 Reinstatement value policy can be issued for
(a) Stock in process
(b) Building
(c) Stock in go down
(d) None of the above
35 FOES is an extension under:
(a) CPM Policy
(b) CAR Policy
(c) DOS Policy
(d) MBO Policy
36 Which of the following risks is not considered as add on cover?
(a) Spontaneous combustion
(b) Lightning
(c) Earthquake
(d) Startup expenses
37 Cracks appearing in a building on account of subsidence of land below
(a) Fire Policy will cover the loss without any extension
(b) Claim is payable on repair basis
(c) Claim is not payable
(d) Fire policy would have covered the claim had an extension been taken.
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38 The material damage proviso under FLOP policy states that
(a) Loss under LOP is admitted only after there is a loss under the fire material damage policy
(b) The loss of profit policy is independent from the fire material damage policy
(c) The loss under Fire and LOP policies cannot exceed the S.I. under fire policy
(d) None of the above
39 DSU stands for
(a) Delay in start up
(b) Derivatives stock units
(c) Dead stock under
(d) Diluted stock undertaking
40 Which of the following losses is not covered under fire insurance policy?
(a) Process losses
(b) Impact Damage
(c) Missile testing operations
(d) Aircraft damage
41 Percentage of obligatory cession to GIC in 2013-14
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 15
(d) 5
42 What is meant by spontaneous combustion?
(a) Charring due to self heating
(b) Spread of fire
(c) Change of color or deterioration in quality due to self heat
(d) Loss or damage due to fire caused by own fermentation or natural heating
43 Storage of Hazardous chemical upto 5% of value at risk
(a) Does not affect a claim
(b) Renders a claim non-standard
(c) Renders a claim as no claim
(d) Can be covered after collection of extra premium
44 The adjustment of sum insured in EAR policy is not done in respect of
(a) Freight and Handling charges
(b) Custom duties
(c) Cost of erection
(d) Increase or decrease in cost of contractors’ plant and machinery
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45 Standard Fire Policy doesn’t cover
(a) Fire
(b) Spontaneous combustion
(c) Lighting
(d) Aircraft damage
46 Reinstatement value policy can be given to
(a) Stocks
(b) Building, Plant & machinery
(c) Stock in process
(d) All the above
47 Indemnification for stocks in Fire policy is based on
(a) Invoice value
(b) Market value or cost whichever is less
(c) Reinstatement value
(d) Book value
48 Common utilities outside the premises can be
(a) Rated per se
(b) Rated as per the main risk
(c) Highest rate to apply
(d) Insured separately
49 Subsidence and landslide loss covers
(a) Coastal and River Erosion
(b) Visible physical damage to property
(c) Defective design
(d) Demolition by government authority
50 Fire policy covers
(a) 12 named perils
(b) Unnamed peril policy
(c) All risk policy
(d) None of the above
51 The gross profit insured under FLOP policy would cover
(a) Net Profit
(b) Standing Charges
(c) Both the above
(d) None of the above
52 Terrorism cover under fire policy can be granted on First loss limit up to
(a) Rs. 200 crore
(b) Rs. 300 crore
(c) Rs. 500 crore
(d) Rs. 1000 crore
53 Fire at supplier’s premises can be a part of
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(a) Material Damage Fire policy
(b) An LOP policy
(c) Is a stand alone policy
(d) Has no relevance
54 Co-Insurance in Fire Policies pertains to
(a) SI distributed over no. of locations
(b) Policy shared amongst various insurers
(c) Double insurance
(d) Insured opting for an higher excess
55 Preliminary investigation of loss under Fire Policy includes
(a) Whether the loss is caused by an insured peril
(b) Whether the damaged is covered under the policy
(c) Whether adjacent property is damaged
(d) All of the above
56 A machine worth Rs. 40,000/- insured for Rs. 30,000/- under Fire Policy. It was damaged due to fire and the amount assessed in Rs. 16,000/- . The claim amount payable is:
(a) Rs. 30,000/-
(b) Rs. 12,000/-
(c) Rs. 16,000/-
(d) Rs. 40,000/-
57 In Fire LOP policies, indemnity period means
(a) Specified policy period
(b) Specified interruption period opted
(c) Specified reinstatement period
(d) None of the above
58 Rating under Petrochemical tariff is based on
(a) Material factor of the raw materials and hold up capacity
(b) Pressure and temperature
(c) None of the above
(d) Both 1 & 2 above
59 Which of the following statements is incorrect under fire policy subject to agreed bank clause?
(a) Material change in risk does not affect the interest of the Banker
(b) Valued policies can be issued whose mkt. value cannot be ascertained
(c) In multiple occupancy building per se ratings is permitted
(d) Insurable interest does not automatically pass onto the legal heir
60 Which one of the following could not be the basis of valuation of Fire insurance
(a) Market value basis
(b) RIV basis
(c) Contract price basis
(d) Original cost basis
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61 Under Std. Fire & special perils policy debris removal upto 1% of the SI can be covered at an additional premium of
(a) 15%
(b) 10%
(c) 5%
(d) Nil
62 Please indicate which of the following statements is true
(a) Tsunami is automatically covered in SFSP Policy
(b) All Fire policies are agreed value policies
(c) Stocks at Railway Yards can be covered in Declaration Policies
(d) None of the above
63 Standard Fire policy covers
(a) Loss due to explosion of boiler
(b) Loss due to explosion of domestic boiler
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
64 CPM is
(a) Coverage all risk policy with inclusion of breakdown
(b) All risk policy with exclusion of breakdown
(c) Self propelled machineries on public/Private Road
(d) None of the above
65 Ex-gratia settlement in fire policies are
(a) Under Insurance
(b) Loss outside the ambit of the policy
(c) Contribution
(d) Subrogation
66 As per AIFT how many earthquake zones are available?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
67 Basis of settlement in Fire policy can be
(a) Market value basis only
(b) Reinstatement value basis only
(c) Market value or reinstatement value basis
(d) None of the above
68 Fire policies can be issued for a period of more than 12 months in the following case
(a) Shops
(b) Factory
(c) Dwelling
(d) Godown
69 Which one of the considerations are not taken into account for processing fire claims
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(a) Condition of average
(b) Breach of warranty
(c) Confirmation of Surveyor about verification of books of accounts
(d) Distance from fire station
70 The basis rate under Fire LOP policy is based on
(a) The average rate of the process blocks under the Fire policy
(b) The average rate of all blocks under Fire policy
(c) A separate rate for selected block as per FLOP tariff
(d) None of the above
71 Unless specified, Fire insurance policy covers works of Art up to a limit of
(a) Rs. 10,000
(b) Rs. 15,000
(c) Rs. 5000
(d) None
72 A D.G. set covered under SFSP Policy removed to repairer’s workshop for repairs caught fire on 73rd day of such removal. The loss under the said SFSP policy will be
(a) Payable
(b) Payable as a non-standard claim
(c) Not payable
(d) Either of a or b
73 Insurance period for Storage cum Erection policy is
(a) 1 Year
(b) 6 months prior to the final erection
(c) 1 month prior to the final erection
(d) Period of contract
74 Silent risks rates are applicable only for risks ratable under:
(a) Section I
(b) Section II
(c) Section IV
(d) Section VIII
75 In CAR policy, which of the following is not covered?
(a) Theft
(b) Fire
(c) Breakdown
(d) secession of work
76 Which one of the following statement is incorrect?
(a) IAR policy is an All risks policy with named exclusions
(b) IAR policy provides for compulsory FLOP cover
(c) IAR policy provides for compulsory MLOP cover
(d) IAR policy provides for compulsory MI cover
77 Cancellation at the option of insured the premium retained by one of the following
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method
(a) Short period scale
(b) Pro-rata basis
(c) 50% of premium should be retained
(d) No refund of premium
78 Compulsory excess and A.O.G. excess are not applicable to fire policy issued to following properties
(a) Power Plant
(b) Cloth Shop
(c) Textile Factor
(d) Dwellings
79 In Erection All Risk insurance liability of the insurers commence from
(a) The time of loading the machinery at the port of loading
(b) The time of unloading the machinery at the port of discharge
(c) The time after unloading the machinery at the site of erection
(d) The time of machinery leaves the warehouse of the supplier
80 Machinery Insurance does not cover
(a) Internal fires
(b) Breakage of parts due to entry of foreign object
(c) Gross negligence
(d) All of the above
81 Under EEI policies, AMC in force covering the equipment will help in
(a) charging less loading in the premium rates
(b) better loss prevention and loss minimization
(c) proper attention by the owner to his equipments in case of breakdowns
(d) all the above
82 CAR policy is issued covering the interest of
(a) Contractors
(b) Principals
(c) Contractors or Principals
(d) Contractors and Principals
83 Excess in Fire policy as per erstwile fire tariff is
(a) Same amount of excess for fire peril & AOG peril
(b) Different amount of excess for fire perils & AOG peril
(c) Different percentage of excess for the peril & AOG peril
(d) None of the above
84 Time Excess under MLOP policy is
(a) Three days
(b) Fourteen days
(c) Ten days
(d) None
85 The word CONDITION OFAVERAGE is associated with
(a) Subrogation
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(b) Contribution
(c) Underinsurance
(d) Re-insurance
86 Which one of the following is not underwritten in Engg. Dept.
(a) CAR
(b) EAR
(c) IAR
(d) CECR
87 The Fire Policy covers the following perils except one on payment of additional premium
(a) Landslide
(b) Architects etc. Feels
(c) Debris removal
(d) Forest fire
88 Additional expenses for Air freight for reinstatement of damaged property, under CAR policies is
(a) Part of standard cover
(b) To be insured as a separate item
(c) To be insured as a separate item at additional premium
(d) A free Add-on cover
89 Following Peril is not covered under Machinery Breakdown Insurance policy
(a) Loss or Damage due to Electrical Short Circuit
(b) Loss or Damage due to Defective Lubricant or Coolant
(c) Loss or Damage due to Terrorism Act
(d) Loss or Damage due to Human Error
90 In Engineering insurance, which is a correct representation of ‘One Time’ policy and ‘Period’ policy respectively. Select the best one from the following
(a) CAR policy and EEI policy
(b) MBD policy and MCE policy
(c) EAR policy and ALOP policy
(d) CPM policy and Boiler policy
91 The fundamental objective of Risk Management is
(a) preservation of assets and its earning power from loss or destruction
(b) loss prevention and loss minimization
(c) risk transfer or risk avoidance
(d) transfer of pure risks for a cheap cost of insurance
92 PML stands for
(a) Probable Maximum Loss
(b) Probable Minimum Loss
(c) Possible Minimum Loss
(d) Possible Maximum Loss
93 Standard fire and special perils policy does not cover
(a) Lightning
(b) Forest fire
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(c) Impact damage
(d) Subsidence and landslide
94 Machinery insurance policy shall be issued
(a) on agreed value basis
(b) on reinstatement value basis
(c) on first loss basis
(d) on written down value basis
95 Under a machinery insurance policy, loss or damage to insured machinery, whilst being dismantled for overhauling or cleaning is
(a) not covered
(b) Covered
(c) an add-on cover
(d) a standard exclusion
96 In EEI policies EDP equipments can be covered for Comprehensive package cover. EDP in the above statement stands for
(a) Electronic digital processing
(b) Electronic data processing
(c) Electronic diagnostic processors
(d) Electronic digital processors
97 STFI peril can be deleted from Standard Fire Policy
(a) At inception only
(b) within 3 months from the issuance of policy
(c) Can be deleted any time during the currency of policy
(d) Cannot be deleted at all
98 Delay in Start Up (DSU) policy is .. (Select the best answer from the following that fits the correct picture about the above policy)
(a) an indemnity for cost escalation on account of Accidental Damage to project materials
(b) issued to manufacturing unit to cover the rebooting expenses following operation of an insured peril
(c) contemplated as an alternative to normal LOP policy
(d) intended to cover the loss of market for delay in a new product launch by a FMCG maker.
99 Which policy is not issued for a period of more than 12 months
(a) CAR
(b) MCE
(c) SCE
(d) CPM
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100 Fire declaration policy cannot be issued for the one of the following items
(a) Stock
(b) Stock in process
(c) Raw materials
(d) Finished goods
101 Indemnification of Total loss claims under EEI policy is implemented by adopting
(a) Market value of damaged equipment
(b) Purchase price of damaged equipment
(c) Replacement value of damaged equipment
(d) Replacement value or Sum insured whichever is lower of the damage equipment
102 The force which causes the current to flow through circuit is known as
(a) Electro-magnetic Force (EMF)
(b) Watt
(c) Horsepower
(d) None of the above
103 Long term Fire policy can be issued for dwellings for a maximum period of
(a) 5 years
(b) 2 years
(c) 4 years
(d) None of above
104 In project insurance… the checking of parts, elements and/or production lines of the insured property under full or partial load and normal or stimulated operating conditions is called
(a) Cold testing
(b) Hot testing
(c) Simulated testing
(d) Commissioning
105 Which of the following is not an add on cover under a project policy
(a) Surrounding property
(b) Third party liability
(c) Off site storage and fabrication
(d) Debris of uninsured property
106 Rates for 5 months short period insurance
(a) 40%
(b) 50%
(c) 60%
(d) 70%
107 IAR Policy is subject to maximum deductible of
(a) Rs. 50,00,000
(b) Rs. 25,00,000
(c) No upper limit
(d) None of above
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108 A CAR policy can be issued where civil work in a project is more than
(a) 60%
(b) 50%
(c) 40%
(d) 25%
109 An Engineering Policy can be issued to cover
(a) Moveable equipment
(b) Portable equipment
(c) both (a) & (b) above
(d) None of above
110 Peril is
(a) A cause of loss
(b) A degree of loss
(c) System to reduce the loss
(d) None of the above
111 Which equipment cannot be covered under EEI policy
(a) Personal Computer
(b) Laptop
(c) Sonography
(d) MRI Scanner Equipments
112 Terrorism pool is managed by
(a) Head office of companies
(b) Reinsurance committee
(c) GIC RE
(d) IRDA
113 Reinstatement of sum insured to the extent of loss paid in CAR policies is
(a) Compulsory
(b) Optional
(c) Not required
(d) Optional Add-on cover
114 How many classified group of machineries available under CPM policy?
(a) Seven
(b) Five
(c) Ten
(d) Three
115 A claim is reported under an IAR Policy. It is found that the property was under insured to the extent of 17.5%. Payable amount will be
(a) Assessed loss less 2.5%
(b) Assessed loss less 17.5%
(c) Assessed loss less 15%
(d) Assessed loss
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116 Which of the following peril is not wind related
(a) Storm
(b) Inundation
(c) Cyclone
(d) Hurricane
117 Which of the following machines constitute declined risk for machinery insurance
(a) Stone crushers
(b) DG sets
(c) Room Air conditioners
(d) Oil Expellers
118 M/s. John & Co. takes Business Interruption Insurance (Fire)) policy with an Indemnity period of 24 months. Normally premium is collected
(a) In 6 equal installments
(b) In installments, first installment should be more than 5%, next of the installments and last installments to be paid six months prior to 24 months period.
(c) In full at the inception of the policy
(d) In 12 equal installments
119 In which of the following testing is an inbuilt cover
(a) CAR
(b) CECR
(c) EAR
(d) MBD
120 In Electronic Equipment Insurance policy, ‘External Data Media’ can be covered under
(a) Section 1
(b) Section 1 A
(c) Section 2
(d) Section 3
121 Excess is not applicable is case of
(a) EAR policy
(b) EEI policy
(c) Boiler & Pressure plant policy
(d) MBD policy
122 Under EAR policy “Cold Testing” means
(a) Plant is situated at cold place
(b) Checking of parts under cold condition
(c) Testing of parts under “No Load” condition
(d) Testing of parts under full load conditions
123 “HOT Testing” under EAR policy means
(a) Plant is situated at hot place
(b) Checking of parts under hot condition
(c) Testing of parts under full or partial load
(d) Testing of parts under full load conditions
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124 Which insurance policy protects contractors, projects, bridges etc
(a) Engineering
(b) Fire
(c) Liability
(d) Marine
125 In Deterioration of Stocks (DOS) other than potatoes insurance policy, which is not an exclusion, among the following
(a) Fire, lightning, chemical explosion
(b) Storm, Tempest, Earthquake, Inundation
(c) Stocks purification in cold storage due to breakdown of refrigeration plant
(d) TP claims for poisoning as a result of eating contaminated goods
126 In EAR policy
(a) Prime Cost of materials is subject to premium adjustment
(b) Freight and handling charges, customs dues and construction cost is not subject to premium adjustment
(c) Prime Cost of materials is not subject to premium adjustment
(d) None of the above is correct
127 Machinery Insurance Policy provides insurance protection of against mechanical & electrical breakdown and also human errors & negligence
(a) Electrical & Electrical Machines while at work
(b) All machines & tools except electronic machines while at work
(c) All machines except electrical machines while not at work
(d) All rotating and static equipment while at work or at rest including human error and negligence
128 CAR policies are not subject to premium adjustment clause which provides for sum insured adjustment on completion of construction, on the basis of actual values in respect of
(a) Increase/decrease in the prime cost of material
(b) Increase/decrease in construction cost, freight, customs duty etc.
(c) Increase/decrease in wages pay out only
(d) Increase/decrease in values due to change in Government regulations only
129 Maximum permissible escalation under an EAR policy is
(a) 25%
(b) 50%
(c) 75%
(d) None
130 In the event of a claim under FIRE Policy
(a) Sum Insured is reduced by the amount of claim
(b) Sum Insured is reduced by amount intimated
(c) Sum Insured is not reduced at all
(d) None
131 All movable/portable electronic equipments can now be covered under standard EEI policy
(a) with 30% loading
(b) with 20% loading
(c) without loading
(d) with 10% loading
132 “Without prejudice” means
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(a) Proof of admission of liability
(b) Proof of non-admission of liability
(c) Both (a) & (b) above
(d) None of the above
133 While assessing an LOP claim, Annual Turnover is used to determine
(a) Reduction in Turnover
(b) Increase in cost of working
(c) Adequacy of Sum Insured
(d) Saving in insured standing charges
134 Under Electronic equipment policy there is no coverage available for
(a) System software
(b) Application software
(c) Punched tapes
(d) Increased cost of working
135 “Ejusdem generics” rule means
(a) Of different kind
(b) Of same kind
(c) None of the above
(d) Both of the above
136 The sum insured at any one location for issuing Mega risk policy is
(a) Rs. 5000 crores
(b) Rs. 10000 crores
(c) Rs. 12000 crores
(d) None of the above amount
137 Sum Insured under Erection All risk policy can adjusted on completion of project either by collection or refund of premium except
(a) Freight & handling Charges of plant and Machinery
(b) Prime cost of Machinery
(c) Cost of erection of plant & machinery
(d) Customs dues
138 In EAR policy rating the key factors are P. Risk Classification Q. Project period R. Testing period S. Estimated completed project cost. Out of the above which key factor is more important for rating
(a) P & Q
(b) Q & R
(c) P & S
(d) P, Q, R & S
139 “Works contracts” is an important document for Contactor’s All Risk Insurance. This document helps in
(a) Defining the job award to the contractor
(b) Understanding the responsilibilities of the Principal and the Contractor to arrange different type of insurances for the project property, people invloved and TP liabilities relating to project work.
(c) Comparing the contract work period and CAR policy period for rating the risks
(d) Recording the contract work description correctly on the CAR policy
140 CECR (policy) stands for
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(a) Civil Engineering contractors’ risk insurance
(b) Civil Engineering completed risks insurance
(c) Civil Engineering construction risks insurance
(d) None of the above
141 The one of the peril not covered under the basic fire policy
(a) Damage by smoke and heat of the fire
(b) Damage caused deliberately or accidentally by fire-brigades in the discharge of their duties
(c) Damage to property removed from a burning building caused by exposure to weather
(d) Destruction or damage to property insured by its own fermentation or spontaneous combustion
142 Name of the policy under which operation of several occurrences will also constitute a single claim
(a) FLOP
(b) ALOP
(c) ELOP
(d) MLOP
143 Under Engineering Project Insurance, the maximum percentage of escalation that can be chosen by the insured is
(a) 25% of the Sum insured
(b) 25% of the reinstatement value
(c) 50% of the replacement value
(d) 50% of the sum insured
144 How many numbers of deductibles (policy excess) are applicable in CAR policies (other than Terrorism cover excess)
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
145 Material Damage (MD) proviso of LOP policy states a. A MD policy covering physical damage must exist b. The MD policy should cover loss to raw mat’l c. LOP policy can be issued only for industrial/manufacturing risks d. A MD claim should be admissible under the material damage policy
(a) Statements 1 and 2 are correct
(b) Statements 1 and 3 are correct
(c) Statements 2 and 4 are correct
(d) Statements 1 and 4 are correct
146 If a policy is cancelled at the option of insured
(a) Premium adjustment is made on pro-rata basis
(b) Premium cannot be refunded
(c) Premium adjustment is made on short period basis
(d) Policy cannot be cancelled by the insured
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147 Which of the following is excluded under Electronic Equipment policy
(a) Theft
(b) Consequential Loss
(c) Riots
(d) Fire
148 Which of the following perils form part of the basic package of standard fire and special perils policy
(a) Earthquake
(b) STFI
(c) Spontaneous combustion
(d) Leakage & Contamination
149 Fire Material damage policy does not cover
(a) Furniture & Fixtures
(b) Stock
(c) Standing Charges
(d) Stock in process
150 Material damage section of IAR Policy having S.I. more than Rs.100 cr. but up to Rs. 1500 cr. is subject to deductible of
(a) 5% of claim amount minimum Rs. 10 lacs
(b) 5% of claim amount maximum Rs. 10 lacs
(c) 5% of claim amount minimum Rs. 10 lacs, maximum Rs. 50 lacs
(d) 5% of claim amount minimum Rs. 5 lacs, maximum Rs. 50 lacs
151 F.E.A. stands for
(a) Fire Eliminating Application
(b) Fire Extinguishing Appliances
(c) Fire Electrical Appliance
(d) Fire Equipments Allowance
152 Which of the statement given below is most relevant in case of engineering operational policies and Business Interruption policies
(a) In case mid term increase in sum insured, the premium chargeable is on pro-rata basis for the unexpired policy period.
(b) In case mid term increase in sum insured, the premium chargeable is on short period basis for the unexpired policy period
(c) In case mid term increase in sum insured and renewed with the same or enhanced sum insured with same insured then refund on premium arising out of difference between short period and pro-rata premium is made.
(d) In case mid term increase in sum insured and renewed with the same insurer then refund on premium arising out of difference between short period and pro-rata premium is made
153 In MI policy, basis of indemnification for total loss/constructive total loss is
(a) New replacement value plus cost of removing the damaged machinery less value of salvage
(b) New replacement value
(c) Market value plus cost of removing the damaged machinery less value of salvage
(d) Market value
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154 Selection of sum insured under Fire policy
(a) Can be allowed
(b) Can be allowed only after charging short period premium rate
(c) Cannot be allowed
(d) None of the above
155 Machinery Insurance Policy guidelines provides for
(a) insurance of selected machinery
(b) insurance of specified parts of selected machines
(c) prohibition of selection of machinery against insurance
(d) insurance of depreciated value method og partial loss settlements
156 When electronic equipment is insured under both EEI policy and Standard Fire and Special Perils policy with Earthquake cover included, the discount permissible under EEI policy is
(a) 5% of the applicable EEI rate
(b) 10% of applicable EEI rate
(c) 15% of the applicable EEI rate
(d) 20% of the applicable EEI rate
157 In MI policy, Sum Insured represents
(a) Current market value
(b) New Replacement value
(c) Current market value including transportation cost to site, customs dues and all installation costs.
(d) New Replacement value including transportation cost to site, customs dues and all installation costs
158 A claim towards Architects, Surveyors and Consulting Engineers Fees as an Add on cover under SFSP policy can be paid up to maximum of
(a) 5% of adjusted loss
(b) 5% of Sum Insured
(c) 10% of Sum Insured
(d) 7.5% of adjusted loss
159 An Advance Loss of Profit policy indemnifies the Principal or the project owner for loss of revenue arising out of delay in completion of project due to
(a) other contractor’s delay which is not in the scope of the policy holder.
(b) delay in receipt of project consignment due to accident during transit period
(c) operation of an insured peril covered under SCE/CAR policies
(d) Speculative or trade risks which relates to political, social or economic reasons or shortcomings in the management
160 An Engineering policy which is not an annual policy
(a) Contractors’ Plant & Machinery policy
(b) Contractors’ All Risks Policy
(c) Civil Engineering Completed Risks Policy
(d) BPP Insurance Policy
161 In MCE policies the marine cover granted is subject to Institute Cargo Clauses i.e.
(a) ICC ‘A’
(b) ICC ‘B’
(c) ICC ‘C’
(d) as per option of insured
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162 The term ‘Time Excess’ is applicable to
(a) LOP
(b) MBD
(c) EEI
(d) CPM
163 Which of the following policy normally cover lift cranes, Material handling plant and equipment in the construction and project sites
(a) Contractor Plant & Machinery
(b) Contractor All Risk
(c) Marine cum erection policy
(d) Erection All Risk
164 Complete pricing decontrol was made effective from
(a) 01st Sept. 2007
(b) 01st Nov. 2007
(c) 01st Jan. 2008
(d) 01st Apr. 2008
165 IAR Policy does not cover
(a) Plant and Machinery in open
(b) Vehicles registered for general road use
(c) Stocks in open
(d) Movement of materials within the premises
166 Losses on account of faulty design, faulty materials or faults in manufacturing or assembling electronic equipments (manufacturing defects) are under EEI policy
(a) not covered under Section 1 of the policy
(b) covered under Section 1 of the policy
(c) not covered under Section 1 of the policy but on payment of extra premium can be covered
(d) Annual maintenance contract will take care of it hence need not be covered.
167 Exclusion K of CPM policy relates to
(a) Machinery working under ground
(b) War Perils
(c) Nuclear perils
(d) Transit risks between sites
168 Certain discount may be given in electric equipment policy, if the same property is covered under Fire Policy
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 25%
(d) 50%
169 Which of the following policy normally covers lift cranes, Material handling plant and equipment in the construction and project sites
(a) Contractor Plant & Machinery
(b) Contractor All Risk
(c) Marine cum erection policy
(d) Erection All Risk
170 Construction Plant and Machinery is
(a) to be compulsorily insured under a CPM policy
(b) Insurable as a separate item in CAR policy
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(c) To be insured in a Fire policy as property in open
(d) To be insured under Machinery Insurance policy only
171 Fire Policy does not cover
(a) RSDMD
(b) Electrical/ Mechanical Breakdown
(c) Terrorism
(d) AOG peril
172 Boiler and Pressure Plant (BPP) policy has minimum deductible
(a) Rs. 10,000
(b) 5% of claim amount
(c) 5% of claim amount, minimum Rs. 10,000
(d) No deductible is applicable
173 What is the major difference in the scope of cover between EAR policy and CAR policy
(a) Faulty design
(b) Premium adjustment clause (on project completion)
(c) Testing period cover
(d) Maintenance and Extensions
174 The basis of loss settlement in partial loss claims under CAR policy is
(a) Actual value of property before loss occurrence minus salvage value
(b) Prorata value, on daily basis, of the value of property on completion of construction upto the date of loss minus salvage value.
(c) Actual cost of repairs necessary to restore the proeprty to the pre-loss occurrence condition minus salvage
(d) Actual value of proeprty before loss occurrence
175 Which of the following is operational phase policy and not construction phase policy under engineering insurance
(a) Contractors All Risk
(b) Electronic Equipment
(c) Erection All Risk
(d) Marine-cum-Erection
176 Annual Gross profit means
(a) Net profits plus standing charges
(b) Turnover minus variable cost
(c) None of the above
(d) Both of ‘c’ and ‘d’
177 Which of the following is not an exclusion under Contractors All Risk Insurance Policy
(a) The first amount of the loss arising out of each and every occurrence shown as Excess the Schedule;
(b) Loss/damage during erection of plant and machinery;
(c) Normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration due to atmospheric conditions or lack of use or obsolescence or otherwise, rust, scratching of painted or polished surfaces or breakage of glass;
(d) Loss or damage due to faulty design
178 Sum insured of Contractors All Risk policy is complete estimated erected value inclusive
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of
(a) Custom duties
(b) Wages
(c) Freight
(d) All of the above
179 Mobile construction equipments can be covered under
(a) Motor Policy
(b) CAR Policy
(c) CPM Policy
(d) Both (a) & (c)
180 Sum Insured under Escalation clause in Fire policies is automatically increased
(a) Instantly
(b) On daily basis
(c) Monthly
(d) Quarterly
181 “Wet Risk” refer to
(a) Hydro Electric plants
(b) Coffer Dams
(c) Submerged sub-sea pipeline
(d) Contract works involving construction in and adjoining water, river, lakes, sea etc.
182 Identify among the following which is not a fire fighting tool in a project site.
(a) Hydrants
(b) Sprinklers
(c) Fire tender
(d) Smoke detector
183 FEA discount can be granted by one of the following methods. Choose the correct one
(a) Mere installation of FEA
(b) Inspection of company engineers/accredited engineers/ agencies by IRDA
(c) Insurer can grant at their wishes
(d) None of the above
184 Standard fire policy covers which one of the following perils
(a) Forest fire
(b) Earthquake
(c) Hailstorm
(d) Tsunami
185 Insurers are permitted to delete Impact damage cover from SFSP Policy
(a) By allowing additional discount in premium
(b) Without allowing a discount in premium
(c) Even without the consent of the Insured
(d) None of the above
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186 Machinery used for handling materials or constructions are covered under
(a) Fire Policy
(b) Contractors all Risk Policy
(c) CPM Policy
(d) Machinery Breakdown Policy
187 In a EAR policy an indigenous made compressor covered under the policy got damaged while being shifted from storage yard to site of erection within the campus. New value of the compressor is Rs.1crore. Repair/replacement cost of parts Rs 50 Lacs. Salvage value of damaged parts Rs 2 lacs. Policy excess is Rs 1 lac during storage erection and Rs 5 lacs during testing. Excess is Rs 10 lacs for act of god perils. In case of no underinsurance Insurance company will settle the loss for
(a) Rs 48 Lacs
(b) Rs 47 Lacs
(c) Rs 45 lacs
(d) Rs 43 Lacs
188 Which of the following is not a standing charge for LOP/ ALOP
(a) Insurance premium
(b) Advertisement & publicity
(c) Rent and Tenants
(d) Raw material cost
189 An insured takes fire insurance for building and contents and a machinery breakdown insurance policy for machineries. A short circuit in one of the switch boards results in a spark in the air conditioner which results in a fire damaging furniture in the room apart from the air conditioner. There is a valid claim under
(a) Fire policy only
(b) Machinery breakdown policy only
(c) Both the policies
(d) None of the policies
190 Designation of property clause relates to
(a) Machinery Insurance
(b) Fire Insurance
(c) CPM Insurance
(d) BPP Insurance
191 Explosion though a general exception under the policy, but certain occurrences ‘which fall within the term “explosion” are covered under
(a) Marine cum erection policy
(b) Contractor Plant & Machinery
(c) Contractor All Risk
(d) Machinery Insurance Policy
192 Exgratia settlements are made by
(a) Claim settlement authority
(b) One step above
(c) Regional claims committee
(d) Board of Directors
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193 Machinery Loss of Profits Policy (MLOP) does not provide indemnity against which one of the following
(a) Loss of net profit
(b) Insured standing charges
(c) Increased cost of working
(d) Civil engineering works
194 Machinery Breakdown loss of profits (MLOP) policy has compulsory time excess of
(a) 14 days
(b) 21 days
(c) 7 days
(d) No time excess is applicable
195 Local Authorities clause under Fire policy is applicable under
(a) Declaration policy
(b) Standard Fire policy
(c) Reinstatement value policy
(d) Floater Declaration policy
196 IRDA has not permitted General Insurers to effect
(a) Variations in deductibles
(b) Issuance of IAR policy for S.I. less than Rs.100 crs.
(c) Changes in basic Policy wordings of erstwhile Fire Tariff
(d) Issuance of IAR policy for petrochemical risks
197 AOG peril does not include
(a) Terrorism
(b) Earthquake
(c) Flood
(d) Inundation
198 Machinery Loss of Profits Policy (MLOP) does not provide indemnity against which one of the following
(a) Loss of net profit
(b) Insured standing charges
(c) Increased cost of working
(d) Civil engineering works
199 Machinery Breakdown loss of profits (MLOP) policy has compulsory time excess of
(a) 14 days
(b) 21 days
(c) 7 days
(d) No time excess is applicable
200 Local Authorities clause under Fire policy is applicable under
(a) Declaration policy
(b) Standard Fire policy
(c) Reinstatement value policy
(d) Floater Declaration policy
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201 IRDA has not permitted General Insurers to effect
(a) Variations in deductibles
(b) Issuance of IAR policy for S.I. less than Rs.100 crs.
(c) Changes in basic Policy wordings of erstwhile Fire Tariff
(d) Issuance of IAR policy for petrochemical risks
202 AOG peril does not include
(a) Terrorism
(b) Earthquake
(c) Flood
(d) Inundation
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Vineet Ranjan Srivastava
Lloyd Surveyor & Loss Assessor
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