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Free Dwelling Policy Practice Questions

Iowa Personal Lines exam — 43 practice questions.

Subtopics: Dwelling policy use, Liability not included, Basic form perils, Fair rental value, Theft not covered, Broad form, Personal property, Purpose, No liability, DP-1 basic form, DP-3 special form, Coverage A, Coverage B, Coverage C, Coverage D, Coverage E, Eligible dwellings, Loss settlement, Extended coverage perils, Vandalism endorsement, Other coverages debris removal, Improvements by tenant, Personal liability supplement, Excluded perils, DP-2 broad form, Coverage C optional, Automatic increase, Theft endorsement, Reasonable repairs, Trees shrubs and plants, Fire department service charge, Property removed, Worldwide personal property, Definition of insured, Coinsurance clause, DP-3 loss settlement, Collapse coverage, Seasonal dwelling, Other structures rented, Lightning peril, Glass coverage, Fair rental value vs ALE, Ordinance or law

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Sample questions & answers

1. The dwelling policy (DP) is commonly used to insure:

A dwelling that is rented to others or not owner-occupied

The dwelling policy is often used for rental or non-owner-occupied homes that do not fit a homeowners form.

2. Unlike a homeowners policy, the standard dwelling policy generally:

Does not automatically include personal liability coverage

The dwelling policy is primarily a property form and does not automatically include personal liability coverage.

3. The DP-1 (basic form) dwelling policy in its base form typically covers:

Fire, lightning, and internal explosion

The DP-1 base form covers a limited set of perils such as fire, lightning, and internal explosion.

4. Fair rental value coverage under a dwelling policy pays the landlord for:

Lost rent while the dwelling is being repaired after a covered loss

Fair rental value reimburses the owner for rental income lost while a covered loss makes the dwelling unrentable.

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Practice: Dwelling Policy

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