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Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Examination (IR) Questions 91–95 (page: 20)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following correctly describe differences between a profit-sharing plan and a money purchase plan?

I). An employer can elect to make no contribution to a profit-sharing plan in a bad year, but the employer must make contributions to a money purchase plan, regardless.
II). Only employers make contributions to profit-sharing plans whereas both employers and employees can contribute to a money purchase plan.
III). A profit-sharing plan is a defined benefit plan whereas a money purchase plan is a defined contribution plan.

  1. I only
  2. I and II only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II, and III

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Selections I and II correctly describe differences between a profit -sharing plan and a money purchase plan. Under a profit-sharing plan, an employer can elect to make no contribution in a bad year, but an employer must make contributions to a money purchase plan, regardless. Only employers make contributions to profit-sharing plans, but both employers and employees can contribute to a money purchase plan. Both profit-sharing plans and money purchase plans are defined contribution plans, so the statement made in Selection III is false.



A general decrease in price levels in the economy is referred to as:

  1. disinflation.
  2. stagflation.
  3. recession.
  4. deflation.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

A general decrease in price levels in the economy is referred to as deflation. Disinflation refers to a decrease in the rate of inflation, but price levels in general are still rising. Stagflation refers to an economic condition characterized by high levels of inflation and high unemployment levels. A recession is a prolonged decline in the general economy, typically measured by a decline in the nation's gross domestic product (GDP).



Which of the following retirement plans requires the employer to match employee contributions in accordance with specific guidelines?

  1. 401(k) plans
  2. SIMPLE IRAs
  3. Section 457 plans
  4. both A and B

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The retirement plan that requires the employer to match employee contributions in accordance with specific guidelines is the SIMPLE IRA. SIMPLE is an acronym for Savings Incentive Match Plans for Employees. Although some employers offer some sort of matching contribution to 401(k) participants, it is not required that they do so. A Section 457 plan is a deferred compensation plan.



Giant Investments mass mails a single-page, glossy flyer that lists the types of mutual funds it offers, along with a general explanation of what the investment objective of each type of fund is. The flyer also prominently provides Giant's contact information. Given these facts:

  1. Giant Investments must submit a copy of this brochure within 10 days of its initial distribution date to FINR
  2. a principal of Giant Investments must sign (or initial) and date the brochure, giving it his official approval.
  3. the brochure will be subject to spot checks by FINRA and will need to be kept on file.
  4. None of the above statements is true.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Given the facts about the content of the flyer, none of the statements is true. If Giant Investments mass mails a flyer that only lists the types of mutual funds it offers along with a general explanation of what the investment objective of each type of fund is and Giant's contact information, it has issued only a generic advertisement as defined by Rule 135A of the Securities Act of 1933. As such, it is not considered an offer to sell and does not have to meet the requirements to which more specific advertising material is subject.



On Monday, August 2nd, the Board of Directors of Baldor Electric (BEZ) announced that the firm would pay a dividend of $0.17 a share. Payment will be made on Friday, October 8th to shareholders of record as of Friday, September 17th.
In order to receive this dividend check, an investor would have to purchase shares of Baldor Electric before which day?

  1. Monday, August 2nd.
  2. Wednesday, September 15th.
  3. Friday, September 17th.
  4. Friday, October 8th.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

In order to receive the dividend check, an investor would have to purchase shares of Baldor Electric before Wednesday, September 15th, the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date of a stock is two business days prior to the date of record.



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