Chapter 8 - Fiduciary Standards

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DC3 DC3 Quiz am Chapter 8 - Fiduciary Standards, erstellt von Justin Guy (just am 23/10/2015.
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Zusammenfassung der Ressource

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A person who actually exercises control of the plan’s management, but is not authorized to do so, is a fiduciary.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 2

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An employer that sponsors a qualified retirement plan is a fiduciary as a result of its role as settlor of the trust.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 3

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When plan assets are invested in contracts issued by an insurance company, the insurance company becomes a fiduciary since it manages the assets that provide the benefits under the plan.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 4

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If a plan does not specify a named fiduciary, it must provide a procedure for identifying a named fiduciary.
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  • True
  • False

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An investment manager includes any person who acts in a fiduciary capacity with respect to plan assets.
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  • True
  • False

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A person may serve in more than one fiduciary capacity in a plan.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 7

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A plan must identify the persons with authority to amend the plan.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 8

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An investment policy statement must be adopted to provide instructions to the fiduciaries regarding the investment of plan assets.
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  • True
  • False

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If a trustee discovers a breach of fiduciary liability by a co-fiduciary, the best course of action is to resign as trustee.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 10

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A plan, a fiduciary or an employer may purchase insurance to cover liability or losses by reason of a fiduciary breach.
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  • True
  • False

Frage 11

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All of the following individuals are fiduciaries with respect to a plan, EXCEPT:
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  • A. An individual who exercises discretionary authority over the plan’s participant loan program.
  • B. An individual who exercises control over the purchase and sale of plan assets.
  • C. An individual who provides investment advice for a fee with respect to plan funds.
  • D. An individual who prepares audited financial statements of the plan assets.
  • E. An individual who determines which participants are eligible to receive benefits and authorizes the payment of such benefits.

Frage 12

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All of the following statements regarding fiduciary liability are TRUE, EXCEPT:
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  • A. Any agreement containing exculpatory provisions that attempt to relieve a fiduciary from liability is void under ERISA.
  • B. A fiduciary that approves a limitation of liability clause in a service provider contract is personally liable for any losses that exceed the liability limitations.
  • C. A plan may purchase insurance that will reimburse the plan for any losses suffered as a result of a fiduciary breach.
  • D. An employer or other party may indemnify a fiduciary, provided the fiduciary remains responsible for any breaches committed as a fiduciary.
  • E. A fiduciary may purchase liability insurance with his or her own funds.

Frage 13

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All of the following are fiduciary functions, EXCEPT:
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  • A. Determining eligibility for the plan
  • B. Reviewing claims for plan benefits
  • C. Paying PBGC premiums
  • D. Maintaining plan records according to ERISA requirements
  • E. Hiring an investment manager

Frage 14

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All of the following statements regarding consequences of fiduciary breaches are TRUE, EXCEPT:
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  • A. Fiduciaries must restore losses incurred by the plan due to a failure to diversify investments.
  • B. A fiduciary will not be held liable for a breach made by the investment manager.
  • C. A fiduciary’s account balance in the plan may be used to offset damages to the plan if necessary.
  • D. A fiduciary may be required to pay any profits earned in a breach to the plan.
  • E. Fiduciaries must restore losses incurred by the plan due to mismanagement of the plan.

Frage 15

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All of the following factors should be considered when choosing a service provider, EXCEPT:
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  • A. Fees charged for services to be performed
  • B. Qualifications of the service provider
  • C. Quality of the services to be performed
  • D. Litigation or enforcement action taken against the service provider
  • E. Design of the service provider’s office
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