LLQP IFSE Institute Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) Free Practice Exam Questions (2026 Updated)
Prepare effectively for your IFSE Institute LLQP Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2026, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.
(Philip is applying for a segregated fund contract and must choose a sales charge. He does not foresee needing withdrawals and wants minimal management expenses and no initial reductions or penalties.
Which form of sales charge would best suit Philip?)
(Clara is saving for a house and will likely need her money within a year. She seeks a segregated fund with minimal penalties for quick access.
Which sales charge should Irving recommend?)
Geneviève has won $100,000 in the lottery and now wants to invest this amount. She has a very good risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon. Furthermore, Geneviève—who works for a firm of economists—is convinced that interest rates will rise on a regular basis over the next 10 years and is firm in her requirement that these interest rate increases not affect her investments, insofar as possible.
What kind of investment, from among the following, could be suitable for Geneviève?
Julie is a stay-at-home single parent with an eight-year-old son, Justin, who has severe intellectual disabilities. Julie’s mother, Lucille, who died recently, used to help Julie financially, especially for Justin’s special needs. She wanted this assistance to continue after her death. To this end, she designated Justin as beneficiary of her RRSP, now worth about $100,000. Julie would like this amount to be transferred to a plan that would eventually provide Justin with an annual income, which she would administer. She would like a plan that is eligible for government grants.
To which plan should Julie transfer the funds?
Dakota is the owner of Fresh Drapes, a home decoration company. She opened her business five years ago when she quit her day job, took out loans, and put all her life savings into opening her store. Her business is doing well, so she meets with Tanya, an insurance agent, to start investing for her retirement. After completing a thorough needs analysis, Tanya suggests that Dakota purchase segregated funds and name her husband as the beneficiary of the funds.
Which of the following offers the GREATEST benefit to Dakota by investing in segregated funds over other types of investments?
(Business owner Timothy is reviewing information that his life insurance agent provided for him to establish a group savings plan for his employees. Timothy then meets the agent for some advice. He wants to avoid having to deal with pension credit adjustments.
Which of the following types of plans would meet this requirement?)
Rose and Louis invested in a segregated fund eight years ago. Louis is the contract owner. This year, Louis unexpectedly had to be moved into a nursing home. They had to make a withdrawal from their non-registered account to pay the expense of the nursing home. They will have to make another withdrawal next year, and in the following year the contract will mature.
How will the amount received at maturity be treated for tax purposes?
(Dominique invested $25,000 in fixed-rate GICs and $25,000 in bond segregated funds.
What type of risk do these investments involve?)
Mark, aged 26, works as a farmhand on his family’s farm. Mark’s grandfather recently passed away and left Mark a $100,000 cash inheritance. Having little investment experience, Mark approaches Devon, a locally licensed life insurance agent, for investment advice.
Mark tells Devon that his investment objectives include the growth of his principal over time, but that he wants it readily available if he were to purchase available land.
Given Mark’s objectives, what investment concepts should Devon be explaining to him?
(Matthew, 40 years old, is leaving his employer (XYZ Corp) and has $100,000 in a group RRSP.
What should Shawn, the advisor, do?)
Thien is 56 years old and has recently been diagnosed by his doctor with a heart condition for which there is no known treatment, and which has dramatically reduced his life expectancy. Thien has decided to take early retirement. Fortunately, after 30 years of service working as a credit officer at a local bank, he has accumulated a large sum in his pension plan. Thien's wife supports his decision to retire early. She is 49 and in good health, and plans to continue working and earning a lucrative income at her current position as a divorce lawyer at a prestigious law firm, at least until she reaches 65 years of age.
What type of annuity would BEST suit Thien's needs?
(Helmut, a Canadian resident for 10 years, invests $25,000 in a segregated fund within an RRSP. The agent processes the transaction without asking for proof of identity.
According to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), what is the conclusion about the agent’s action?)
(Arthur's assets include a home worth $744,000, savings of $41,000, and a whole life insurance policy with a death benefit of $300,000 and a cash value of $196,000. His liabilities include a $150,000 reverse mortgage and $2,090 income tax owed.
What is Arthur's net worth?)
Mohammed is an employee at Optima Plus Inc. Over the years, he accumulated $15,000 in the company's group plan. He knows that his contributions into the plan are not tax-deductible, and he is not taxed on the funds when he makes a withdrawal.
What type of plan does Mohammed have with his employer?
Caleb meets with Miles, his insurance agent, to invest for his retirement. Caleb tells Miles that he will not need his funds for the next 25 years, he is comfortable with market fluctuations, and he would like a fund that mimics the S&P/TSX Composite index.
Which of the following funds will best suit Caleb's needs?
Davy, who just turned 55, intends to retire 10 years from now. Together with his life insurance agent, he determines that he will need to have approximately $200,000 in RRSPs when he reaches age 65 in order to retire comfortably. He feels confident that his current RRSP account can generate a return of 3% per year on average for the next 10 years. However, he does not plan to contribute any new funds to his RRSP because he wants to start saving in his TFSA account instead. He therefore wonders whether his RRSP account currently has sufficient funds for him to meet his retirement goal in 10 years.
What is the minimum RRSP account balance needed now for Davy to meet his goal? (Round to the nearest dollar.)
(Harry, aged 60, recently sold his business and plans to invest $100,000 in segregated equity fund contracts. He wants to minimize costs but has a family history of early death.
What maturity and death benefit guarantees would be most appropriate?)
Planet Source decides to implement a defined contribution pension plan (DCPP) for its 75 employees. The company's president appoints Josie, the human resources director, as the plan administrator.
Which of the following BEST describes Josie's responsibility as a plan administrator?
Eric is an architect who owns his own firm. He employs three staff and is in his fifth year of operation. While recently meeting with his insurance agent for an annual review of his coverage, he mentioned to the agent that he had recently purchased a new printing system and has a sizeable loan on it. In the event of disability, what type of insurance coverage could the agent suggest to ensure the loan payments are made?
Pat, a 30-year-old youth worker, meets with his life insurance agent to discuss disability insurancecoverage. After a thorough analysis of Pat’s needs, the agent recommends a policy with a $1,500 a month benefit (50% of Pat’s current salary) payable to age 65 after a 31-day waiting period. Pat has put enough money away to cover 6 months’ worth of expenses, if necessary, but he would prefer not to dip into his savings. He applies for the policy, with the expectation that the premium will be $75 a month. He already thinks this is pricey and would not want to pay any more than that. Some time later, underwriting informs the agent that the policy has been approved, but with a 125% premium rating due to Pat being overweight. Which one of the following options would make the most sense to reduce the premium to a level Pat would accept without compromising too much on his coverage?
