AFSB 151 Ch. 4 Practice Exam Questions And
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Which one of the following is the producer's ultimate objective in the contractor-producer-
underwriter relationship?
To be as responsive as possible to the contractor's needs while presenting business that is reasonably
consistent with the surety's underwriting standards
Which one of the following attributes of the contractor-producer-underwriter relationship requires
periodic visits to the contractor's office, visits to project sites with the contractor, and meetings with
the contractor's key people concerns?
Ongoing dialogue
Kevin is surety bond underwriter, who specializes in contract bonds. When evaluating a contractor's
capacity, he likes to review the performance records for jobs completed in the past 5 years, and the
contractor's work program for current and future jobs. Which one of the following would most likely
cause Kevin to conduct a more careful underwriting evaluation?
Multi-year future jobs in new geographical areas
Which one of the following in a bond applicant's personal and employment history provides the
surety underwriter with evidence of good character?
Timely trade payment record
J & J Construction has applied for a contract bond with Goshen Surety. Jeremy, the bond underwriter,
is the reviewing the contractor's financial statements and schedule of contracts in progress. When
looking at the schedule of contracts in progress, he compares the job estimates with profit margins on
past jobs that were similar in size, type, and duration. Jeremy notes that the profit margins on the
previous jobs are significantly lower than the estimates shown in the current job schedule. This is an
indication of which one of the following?
The contracts in progress schedule may reflect an optimistic forecast
Suzanne, a contract bond underwriter, is reviewing an applicant's financial statements. She wants to
evaluate the degree of variability in contract volume, gross profits, overhead, and net profit over a
period of time. Which one of the following financial statements should Suzanne review?
Income statement
Extending a line of credit to bond a contractor's future projects is particularly useful for which one of
the following situations?
A larger contractor with frequent bond requests
Hank is a contract surety bond underwriter. When monitoring the underwriting information of a
contractor, an explanation is generally needed if the underwriter notices the contractor's bid reflects
a difference from the next highest bid in excess of what percent?
10%
As part of the underwriting process, providing the surety with reliable and timely financial information
and informing the surety of the business plan is the responsibility of which one of the following?
Contractor
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Which one of the following is the producer's ultimate objective in the contractor-producer-
underwriter relationship?
To be as responsive as possible to the contractor's needs while presenting business that is reasonably
consistent with the surety's underwriting standards
Which one of the following attributes of the contractor-producer-underwriter relationship requires
periodic visits to the contractor's office, visits to project sites with the contractor, and meetings with
the contractor's key people concerns?
Ongoing dialogue
Kevin is surety bond underwriter, who specializes in contract bonds. When evaluating a contractor's
capacity, he likes to review the performance records for jobs completed in the past 5 years, and the
contractor's work program for current and future jobs. Which one of the following would most likely
cause Kevin to conduct a more careful underwriting evaluation?
Multi-year future jobs in new geographical areas
Which one of the following in a bond applicant's personal and employment history provides the
surety underwriter with evidence of good character?
Timely trade payment record
J & J Construction has applied for a contract bond with Goshen Surety. Jeremy, the bond underwriter,
is the reviewing the contractor's financial statements and schedule of contracts in progress. When
looking at the schedule of contracts in progress, he compares the job estimates with profit margins on
past jobs that were similar in size, type, and duration. Jeremy notes that the profit margins on the
previous jobs are significantly lower than the estimates shown in the current job schedule. This is an
indication of which one of the following?
The contracts in progress schedule may reflect an optimistic forecast
Suzanne, a contract bond underwriter, is reviewing an applicant's financial statements. She wants to
evaluate the degree of variability in contract volume, gross profits, overhead, and net profit over a
period of time. Which one of the following financial statements should Suzanne review?
Income statement
Extending a line of credit to bond a contractor's future projects is particularly useful for which one of
the following situations?
A larger contractor with frequent bond requests
Hank is a contract surety bond underwriter. When monitoring the underwriting information of a
contractor, an explanation is generally needed if the underwriter notices the contractor's bid reflects
a difference from the next highest bid in excess of what percent?
10%
As part of the underwriting process, providing the surety with reliable and timely financial information
and informing the surety of the business plan is the responsibility of which one of the following?
Contractor
