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What do ethics primarily focus on?
What do ethics primarily focus on?
- The history of moral values
- The process of reflection
- Conduct of an individual or group (correct)
- The origin of human societies
When did ethics as a systematic study come into existence?
When did ethics as a systematic study come into existence?
- After the emergence of reflective stage
- In the form of customary standards
- When human societies started to reflect on the best way to live (correct)
- Alongside the development of human societies
What shapes the way people interact with each other and the world according to the text?
What shapes the way people interact with each other and the world according to the text?
- Principles of right and wrong conduct (correct)
- Consciousness of moral importance
- Guiding philosophy
- Set of moral issues
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ethical principle in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an ethical principle in the text?
What is the basis for a person's ethical values?
What is the basis for a person's ethical values?
What led to the emergence of ethics as a systematic study according to the text?
What led to the emergence of ethics as a systematic study according to the text?
What term is commonly used to describe one's particular values concerning what is right and wrong?
What term is commonly used to describe one's particular values concerning what is right and wrong?
Which term is usually associated with subjective preference rather than universal fairness?
Which term is usually associated with subjective preference rather than universal fairness?
When referring to questions of correct behavior within a relatively narrow area of activity, which term is commonly applied?
When referring to questions of correct behavior within a relatively narrow area of activity, which term is commonly applied?
Which term tends to suggest aspects of universal fairness and responsibility in actions?
Which term tends to suggest aspects of universal fairness and responsibility in actions?
Which term can denote an element of subjective preference?
Which term can denote an element of subjective preference?
What term is commonly used to refer to moral principles in a broad sense?
What term is commonly used to refer to moral principles in a broad sense?
What is the primary focus of the Code of Hammurabi?
What is the primary focus of the Code of Hammurabi?
In Plato's 'Protagoras', what did Zeus give humans to help them live in larger communities?
In Plato's 'Protagoras', what did Zeus give humans to help them live in larger communities?
What is the key difference between ethics and morals as mentioned in the text?
What is the key difference between ethics and morals as mentioned in the text?
Who received the Ten Commandments from God in the Hebrew Bible?
Who received the Ten Commandments from God in the Hebrew Bible?
What is the relevance of the black Babylonian column with the relief showing Shamash presenting laws to Hammurabi?
What is the relevance of the black Babylonian column with the relief showing Shamash presenting laws to Hammurabi?
'Zeus took pity on humans' in the context of Plato's 'Protagoras' because...
'Zeus took pity on humans' in the context of Plato's 'Protagoras' because...
What does the term 'ethic' refer to?
What does the term 'ethic' refer to?
When did ethics as a systematic study likely come into existence?
When did ethics as a systematic study likely come into existence?
What is the primary role of ethics according to the text?
What is the primary role of ethics according to the text?
In what context did ethics emerge, according to the text?
In what context did ethics emerge, according to the text?
What do ethical values primarily rely on?
What do ethical values primarily rely on?
What word often connotes an element of subjective preference, as mentioned in the text?
What word often connotes an element of subjective preference, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the black Babylonian column with the relief showing Shamash presenting laws to Hammurabi?
What is the significance of the black Babylonian column with the relief showing Shamash presenting laws to Hammurabi?
How does the Hebrew Bible account differ from the Greek myth in Plato's 'Protagoras'?
How does the Hebrew Bible account differ from the Greek myth in Plato's 'Protagoras'?
In the context of the text, which term tends to suggest aspects of universal fairness and responsibility?
In the context of the text, which term tends to suggest aspects of universal fairness and responsibility?
In what way did Zeus help humans as mentioned in Plato's 'Protagoras'?
In what way did Zeus help humans as mentioned in Plato's 'Protagoras'?
Where do moral principles and ethical principles often differ?
Where do moral principles and ethical principles often differ?
Which term is commonly used to refer to questions of correct behavior within a relatively narrow area of activity?
Which term is commonly used to refer to questions of correct behavior within a relatively narrow area of activity?
What is the primary distinction between ethics and morals according to the text?
What is the primary distinction between ethics and morals according to the text?
'Our class had a debate over the ethics of genetic testing' is an example that best fits with which term as described in the text?
'Our class had a debate over the ethics of genetic testing' is an example that best fits with which term as described in the text?
What common aspect do ethics and morals share based on the text?
What common aspect do ethics and morals share based on the text?
What is one way a producer can effectively manage a material conflict of interest according to the text?
What is one way a producer can effectively manage a material conflict of interest according to the text?
When may informed disclosure alone be insufficient to manage material conflicts of interest?
When may informed disclosure alone be insufficient to manage material conflicts of interest?
If a conflict of interest cannot be effectively mitigated through informed disclosure, what action should a producer take according to the text?
If a conflict of interest cannot be effectively mitigated through informed disclosure, what action should a producer take according to the text?
In what situation would it be inappropriate for a producer to continue working with a client despite a material conflict of interest?
In what situation would it be inappropriate for a producer to continue working with a client despite a material conflict of interest?
What course of action should a producer take if a material conflict of interest arises during a recommendation process?
What course of action should a producer take if a material conflict of interest arises during a recommendation process?
What is required of producers and insurers to satisfy the best interest standard when making a recommendation?
What is required of producers and insurers to satisfy the best interest standard when making a recommendation?
Which of the following is a key obligation for producers to meet when complying with the best interest standard?
Which of the following is a key obligation for producers to meet when complying with the best interest standard?
How does a producer demonstrate compliance with the care obligation under the best interest standard?
How does a producer demonstrate compliance with the care obligation under the best interest standard?
Which types of recommendations specifically fall under the best interest standard of conduct?
Which types of recommendations specifically fall under the best interest standard of conduct?
What must producers do in relation to conflicts of interest to meet the best interest standard?
What must producers do in relation to conflicts of interest to meet the best interest standard?
Under what circumstances can the best interest standard of conduct apply to a producer who never meets the client?
Under what circumstances can the best interest standard of conduct apply to a producer who never meets the client?
Which of the following activities does NOT constitute material control or influence in making a recommendation?
Which of the following activities does NOT constitute material control or influence in making a recommendation?
What is excluded from the definition of a recommendation?
What is excluded from the definition of a recommendation?
What kind of support or assistance does NOT qualify as material control or influence in making a recommendation?
What kind of support or assistance does NOT qualify as material control or influence in making a recommendation?
In compliance with the best interest standard, what is the primary criterion for a producer to be subject to this standard?
In compliance with the best interest standard, what is the primary criterion for a producer to be subject to this standard?
What did the NAIC determine is not considered a material conflict of interest under the revised model?
What did the NAIC determine is not considered a material conflict of interest under the revised model?
According to the revised model, what must producers prominently disclose to consumers?
According to the revised model, what must producers prominently disclose to consumers?
What type of compensation, based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame, should be avoided according to the NAIC?
What type of compensation, based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame, should be avoided according to the NAIC?
Which of the following is considered an exclusion from the definition of a material conflict of interest as per Section 5I(2)?
Which of the following is considered an exclusion from the definition of a material conflict of interest as per Section 5I(2)?
What is one type of compensation that does not create an unanticipated conflict of interest, according to the NAIC?
What is one type of compensation that does not create an unanticipated conflict of interest, according to the NAIC?
Under the revised model, what should insurers identify and eliminate to comply with the recommendations?
Under the revised model, what should insurers identify and eliminate to comply with the recommendations?
What did the NAIC conclude that producers should avoid under the revised model?
What did the NAIC conclude that producers should avoid under the revised model?
What should producers place ahead of their financial interests as per the revised model?
What should producers place ahead of their financial interests as per the revised model?
In light of what factor did the NAIC determine that compensation is not a material conflict of interest?
In light of what factor did the NAIC determine that compensation is not a material conflict of interest?
What does the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation (#275) serve as a basis for?
What does the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation (#275) serve as a basis for?
What is the primary focus of the NAIC's File a Complaint tool on their website?
What is the primary focus of the NAIC's File a Complaint tool on their website?
Which type of complaints accounted for just over 50% of all complaints in 2021 according to the NAIC's aggregated data?
Which type of complaints accounted for just over 50% of all complaints in 2021 according to the NAIC's aggregated data?
What is the purpose of the Annuity Suitability & Best Interest Standard overseen by state insurance regulators?
What is the purpose of the Annuity Suitability & Best Interest Standard overseen by state insurance regulators?
What does the NAIC's Life Insurance Policy Locator tool provide information on?
What does the NAIC's Life Insurance Policy Locator tool provide information on?
What term is used for a suggestion or proposal as per Section 5I(1)?
What term is used for a suggestion or proposal as per Section 5I(1)?
According to the best interest standard, what should a producer primarily focus on when making a recommendation?
According to the best interest standard, what should a producer primarily focus on when making a recommendation?
In the context of insurance sales, an example of a breach of ethics would be:
In the context of insurance sales, an example of a breach of ethics would be:
When making a recommendation, what should producers actively avoid under the best interest standard?
When making a recommendation, what should producers actively avoid under the best interest standard?
Which term is NOT mentioned as part of the responsibilities of producers under the revised model when assisting in recommendations?
Which term is NOT mentioned as part of the responsibilities of producers under the revised model when assisting in recommendations?
What criteria must a producer or insurer meet to satisfy the best interest obligation according to the text?
What criteria must a producer or insurer meet to satisfy the best interest obligation according to the text?
Which of the following represents a recommendation as defined in Section 5M?
Which of the following represents a recommendation as defined in Section 5M?
How can a producer demonstrate compliance with the care obligation under the best interest standard?
How can a producer demonstrate compliance with the care obligation under the best interest standard?
Which type of recommendations fall under the best interest standard of conduct?
Which type of recommendations fall under the best interest standard of conduct?
In what way should a producer communicate with consumers to satisfy the best interest standard?
In what way should a producer communicate with consumers to satisfy the best interest standard?
Under the revised model, what type of compensation does the NAIC NOT consider a material conflict of interest?
Under the revised model, what type of compensation does the NAIC NOT consider a material conflict of interest?
In the context of the revised model, what is an example of a material conflict of interest that producers are required to avoid?
In the context of the revised model, what is an example of a material conflict of interest that producers are required to avoid?
What did the NAIC determine regarding non-cash compensation based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame?
What did the NAIC determine regarding non-cash compensation based on sales of specific annuities within a limited time frame?
Which type of compensation should insurers identify and eliminate to comply with the recommendations of the revised model?
Which type of compensation should insurers identify and eliminate to comply with the recommendations of the revised model?
Why did the NAIC determine that general incentives regarding production levels do not create an unanticipated conflict of interest?
Why did the NAIC determine that general incentives regarding production levels do not create an unanticipated conflict of interest?
Can a producer provide the 'Insurance Agent (Producer) Disclosure for Annuities' form at any point after the initial client meeting?
Can a producer provide the 'Insurance Agent (Producer) Disclosure for Annuities' form at any point after the initial client meeting?
When a producer's recommendation involves an annuity sale, who are they expected to compare their standards to according to Section 6A(1)(c)?
When a producer's recommendation involves an annuity sale, who are they expected to compare their standards to according to Section 6A(1)(c)?
What is the requirement for a producer if the information on the provided 'Insurance Agent (Producer) Disclosure for Annuities' form becomes outdated prior to a recommendation or sale?
What is the requirement for a producer if the information on the provided 'Insurance Agent (Producer) Disclosure for Annuities' form becomes outdated prior to a recommendation or sale?
In the context of comparing standards, what distinguishes producers' obligations according to Section 6A(1)(c)?
In the context of comparing standards, what distinguishes producers' obligations according to Section 6A(1)(c)?
According to Section 6A(2)(a), when is a producer required to provide the completed disclosure form?
According to Section 6A(2)(a), when is a producer required to provide the completed disclosure form?
What type of assistance does NOT qualify as material control or influence in making a recommendation?
What type of assistance does NOT qualify as material control or influence in making a recommendation?
Under what circumstances can the best interest standard of conduct apply to a producer who never meets the client?
Under what circumstances can the best interest standard of conduct apply to a producer who never meets the client?
Which activity is excluded from the definition of a recommendation?
Which activity is excluded from the definition of a recommendation?
What is an example of an activity that does NOT constitute material control or influence in making a recommendation?
What is an example of an activity that does NOT constitute material control or influence in making a recommendation?
In insurance sales, which action can lead to the application of the best interest standard of conduct to a producer?
In insurance sales, which action can lead to the application of the best interest standard of conduct to a producer?
What is the primary significance of the revisions to Model #275 as per the text?
What is the primary significance of the revisions to Model #275 as per the text?
According to Model #275, what is now required of agents and carriers in making recommendations?
According to Model #275, what is now required of agents and carriers in making recommendations?
What action should agents and carriers avoid while making a recommendation based on the revised Model #275?
What action should agents and carriers avoid while making a recommendation based on the revised Model #275?
How many states have adopted the model revisions to Model #275 as of now?
How many states have adopted the model revisions to Model #275 as of now?
What is a key aspect of the supervision system enhancements included in the revised Model #275?
What is a key aspect of the supervision system enhancements included in the revised Model #275?
What is the goal of the NAIC concerning regulatory platforms, as mentioned in the text?
What is the goal of the NAIC concerning regulatory platforms, as mentioned in the text?
What document did the Working Group draft to provide guidance as states adopt the revisions to Model #275?
What document did the Working Group draft to provide guidance as states adopt the revisions to Model #275?
What is recommended by the NAIC regarding a productive dialogue with financial regulators, including the SEC and DOL?
What is recommended by the NAIC regarding a productive dialogue with financial regulators, including the SEC and DOL?
'Model #275 sets forth standards and procedures for recommending annuity products to consumers' reflects on:
'Model #275 sets forth standards and procedures for recommending annuity products to consumers' reflects on: