CAA Module 0 Resource Guide

2014 Edition

Certified Actuarial Analyst

Resource Guide
Module 0
2014/2015

July 2014
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Module 0
Entry Exam
Fundamental Mathematics and Statistics
Certified Actuarial Analyst
Resource Guide
Version 5 updated 30 July 2014

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Welcome to the Resource Guide for Module 0 Fundamental Mathematics and Statistics
the entry exam module for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Certified Actuarial
Analyst qualification launched in 2014. The purpose of this Resource Guide is to provide you
with a one stop virtual guide to all there is to know about this module: registration, contact
us details; the syllabus, assessment, learning resources, and questions and answers.
1.0

Entering for the Exams and IFoA Student Membership

Guidance on how to register for the Module 0 exam, what to expect at the exam
centre and how to register as an Analyst Student Member of the Institute and Faculty
of Actuaries (IFoA) along with contact details for inquiries can be found in the Guide
to Module 0 available on our website (http://www.actuaries.org.uk/becomingactuary/caa) .
For information on what it means to be an Analyst Student Member of the IFoA,
including membership requirements and the IFoA Ethical Code can be found here in
the Student Actuarial Analyst Handbook available on our website
(http://www.actuaries.org.uk/becoming-actuary/caa).

2.0

CAA Course and Qualification Structure

The CAA Qualification Structure
Module Title

Module Reference

Assessment

Fundamental
Mathematics & Statistics

CAA (0)

2 hour* Computer Based

Assessment of 65
Questions

Finance and Financial

Mathematics

CAA (1)

2 hour* Computer Based

Assessment

Statistics and Models

CAA (2)

2 hour* Computer Based

Assessment

Long Term Actuarial

Mathematics

CAA (3)

2 hour* Computer Based

Assessment

Short Term Actuarial

Mathematics

CAA (4)

2 hour* Computer Based

Assessment

Models and Audit Trails

CAA (5)

3 hour examination

Online Professional
Awareness Test (OPAT)

OPAT

90 minute examination

*An additional 15 minutes will be allowed before the start of the exam for
administrative purposes which include agreeing to a statement of confidentiality,
reading instructions and working through basic sample questions which will enable
you to become familiar with the format of the exam.

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In addition to passing the above exams, students must complete at least one year of
relevant work experience (Work Based Skills), comply with the IFoAs ethical code
and adhere to the IFoAs Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
3.0

The Syllabus
The Module 0 syllabus can found in Appendix One attached to this Resource Guide.

4.0

Exam Preparation Recommended Study Hours

The actual amount of time each student needs to spend on a particular subject will
vary from student to student. Quality of study time is far more important than quantity
of study time. However, the following guidelines are suggested:

Module 0 - 4

Between 125 and 150 hours depending on

subject and an individual students past
educational background in the subject

Module 5

5.0

Key Learning Resources

5.1

Face to face tuition

50 hours

At the present time, there is no face to face tuition of which the IFoA is aware. Please
see Section 5.2 for online tuition provision.
5.2

Online Learning
There is one learning provider based in the UK that will be offering online learning
resources for the CAA qualification.
BPP Actuarial Education
www.bppacted.com
Email: ActEd@bpp.com
Tel: +44 (0)1235 550005

5.3

Additional Resources for Purchase

Most English A level text books (or A level equivalent qualification text books
available in the country in which you reside) should cover the content of the Module 0
syllabus, although most exclude the learning objective relating to Statistics. These
books can be purchased online at Amazon.com or possibly at your local book shop.

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Examples of such text books are:

5.4

Core Maths for Advanced Level, L. Bostock and F.S.Chandler, 3rd Edition, 2013

AS/A Level Maths for Edexcel S1, CGP Books, 2012

Foundation Mathematics, K.A. Stroud and Dexter J. Booth, 2009

Free Online Resources

Listed below are samples of free web-based resources in which free learning support
links for most, but not all, of the topics in Module 0 have been identified. To access
these materials, cut and paste the http links listed below into your browser.
Please note that the content of these links has not been quality assured by the IFoA.
These materials should not be used as your primary learning resource but may
re-enforce and/or supplement other sources.
5.4.0

5.4.1

Samples of links covering the pre-requisite content for this module are:

Number
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/number/

Measure
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/measures/

Understanding standard mathematical/statistical notation and

terminology:
http://www.rapidtables.com/math/symbols/Basic_Math_Symbols.htm

Estimating the numerical value of expressions:

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/evaluate.htm

TOPIC 1 Numerical methods

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Numerical_Methods

5.4.2

TOPIC 2 Mathematical constraints and standard functions

For learning support on this subject, please see 5.4.5.

5.4.3

TOPIC 3 Algebra
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/maths/algebra/
http://www.sosmath.com/calculus/calculus.html
[Note: Use this link and cross reference to the following topics in the Module 0
syllabus to find further learning support for : Differentiation; Integration; and
Techniques of Integration]

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TOPIC 4 Probability and statistics

http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/

5.4.5

General Topic Coverage

The Wikibooks link below provides coverage of a number of topics in the
Module 0 syllabus. You may want to navigate this site to find further learning
support to prepare for the exam in this subject.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Subject:Mathematics

6.0

Assessment for this module

This module is assessed by means of a 2 hour computer based examination

(with an additional 15 minutes before the start of the exam for administrative
purposes).

The module assessment comprises of 65 questions.

Pass standards Pass standards are set by the IFoA Examinations Board.
Details of pass standards for CAA Exams will be published as soon as
possible.

All exams will be administered through Pearson VUE test centres located in
regions across the globe. Please visit http://www.pearsonvue.com/ifoa/ and
click on Locate a test centre to find your nearest Pearson VUE testing centre.

7.0

Exam Centre Resources

7.1

Approved Calculator
The IFoA approved calculator for the Certified Actuarial Analyst exams is the Texas
Instruments TI-30 Multiview (with or without suffix). An example of this model is
shown below:

This will be the only physical calculator allowed into the exam. Please expect your
calculator to be checked by the proctors at the exam centre. This process will include
deleting any information stored on the memory of your calculator.

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Please note: Pearson VUE staff will not be issuing physical calculators should you
fail to bring your own IFoA approved calculator to the examination. In the instance
that you fail to bring your own IFoA approved calculator, an on-screen scientific
calculator will be available during the exam [see 7.2 below for details].
The approved Certified Actuarial Analyst calculator is available to purchase from our
eShop (http://www.actuaries.org.uk/research-and-resources/eshop/products/texasinstruments-ti-30xb-multiview-calculator).
7.2

On-screen Calculator
An on-screen scientific calculator will be accessible from all examination screens
during the entirety of the examination. Please find an example below of an on-screen
scientific calculator.

7.3

Formulae and Tables

An on-screen PDF of the Formulae and Tables will be available to access from
examination screens during the entirety of the examination. A screen shot of how the
on-screen Formulae and Tables will be laid out is shown below.

It is strongly recommended that you make yourself familiar with the Formulae and
Tables before sitting the CAA exams. The Formulae and Tables book is available to
purchase from our eShop (http://www.actuaries.org.uk/research-andresources/eshop/products/formulae-tables-2nd-ed-0).

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Making notes
Scrap paper, for use in the examinations, will be provided by Pearson VUE staff. This
will consist of an erasable note board and pen with which you can make notes during
the exam. Both the note board and pen will be collected by Pearson VUE staff upon
completion of the exam.

8.0

Sample Questions
A Module 0 Specimen Examination Paper with sample examination questions is
provided in Appendix Two attached to this Resource Guide. Only 20 sample
questions are listed in the Module 0 Specimen Examination Paper, although there will
be a total of 65 questions in the actual Module 0 examination. The questions found in
the specimen paper will not be included in the actual Module 0 examination.

9.0

Exam Centre Administration

To give you an idea of what you can expect when sitting your exam at a
Pearson VUE test centre, watch the short video on our website
(http://www.actuaries.org.uk/becoming-actuary/pages/sitting-exam).

Before beginning your exam, 15 minutes will be allocated at the start in which
you will be required to agree to a Non-Disclosure and General Terms of Use
Agreement. You will also have the option to participate in an exam tutorial in
this time.
Please note that you must agree to the Non-Disclosure and General Terms of
Use Agreement in order to sit your exam. Failure to do so will result in your not
being permitted to sit your exam.

Please make yourself familiar with the IFoA and Pearson VUE testing policies.
These can be found in the Guide to Module 0 and the Student Handbook as
well as by logging in to your Pearson VUE online account
(http://www.pearsonvue.com/ifoa/).

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APPENDIX ONE

Module 0
Entry Exam
Certified Actuarial Analyst
Syllabus

This module must be passed (or an exemption granted)

before a candidate can register with the IFoA as a
student Actuarial Analyst.

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Aim
The aim of the Entry Exam syllabus is to ensure that applicants for the Analyst qualification
have a grounding in the mathematics and basic statistics that underpin actuarial work.
Module 0 must be passed before a candidate can proceed to later modules.
The following is assumed of applicants studying the syllabus for Module 0.
-

Understand standard mathematical notation and terminology, as used in the following

mathematical statements:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

a, b, c, n , n 3: a n bn c n
x (,0], x 2 {0}
{x : x 1, 2,3, }
Zero is a non-negative integer; is a positive real number.
f ( x ) vanishes as x tends to , is not defined when x 0 , but takes
positive values for sufficiently large x .

Know the representations and names of the letters of the Greek alphabet that are
commonly used in mathematical, statistical and actuarial work, including in particular,
the following letters:

lower-case:
upper-case:

Understand the meaning of the following commonly used conventions:

round brackets used to denote negative currency amounts,

K and m used as abbreviations for thousand and million
used to denote the signed magnitude of a change in a quantity,
iff used as an abbreviation for if and only if.

Understand the concept of a mathematical proof and the meaning of necessary,

sufficient and necessary and sufficient as they are used in mathematical
derivations.

Evaluate numerical expressions using an electronic calculator with the following

x

features: arithmetic functions ( ), powers ( y ) and roots ( x y ), exponential (

e x ) and natural log ( ln x ) functions. (The following features are also useful but not
essential: factorial function ( n! ), combinations ( n Cr ), hyperbolic tangent function
-

And its inverse ( tanh x and tanh 1 x ), fraction mode, at least one memory and an
undo facility. Statistical and financial functions are not required.) Students should
be able to make efficient use of memories, brackets and/or the calculator stack.
Estimate the numerical value of expressions without using a calculator and apply
reasonableness tests to check the result of a calculation.

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Quote answers to a specified or appropriate number of decimal places or significant

figures (using the British convention for representing numbers), and be able to
assess the likely accuracy of the result of a calculation that is based on rounded or
approximated data values.

Be able to carry out consistent calculations using a convenient multiple of a standard

unit (e.g. working in terms of 000s).

Express answers, where appropriate, in the form of a percentage (%) or as an

amount per mil ().

Understand why changes in quantities that are naturally expressed as percentages,

such as interest rates, are often specified in terms of basis points.

Determine the units of measurement (dimensions) of a quantity.

Be familiar with the mathematical constants and e .

Understand the distinction between expression/equation/formula and

term/factor.

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Objectives

TOPIC 1
Numerical methods
Indicative study and assessment weighting 10%

Learning Objectives

(i)

Calculate the absolute change, the proportionate change or the percentage

change in a quantity (using the correct denominator and sign, where
appropriate)

(ii)

Calculate the absolute error, the proportionate error or the percentage error in
comparisons involving actual versus expected values or approximate
versus accurate values (using the correct denominator and sign, where
appropriate)

(iii)

Use linear interpolation to find an approximate value for a function or the

argument of a function when the value of the function is known at two
neighbouring points

(iv)

Apply simple iterative methods, based on trial and improvement, to solve non-linear
equations

(v)

Carry out simple calculations involving vectors, including the use of

row/column vectors and unit vectors, addition and subtraction of vectors,
multiplication of a vector by a scalar, determining the magnitude and direction
of a vector, the scalar product of two vectors

(vi)

Carry out calculations involving matrices, including transposition of a matrix,

addition and subtraction of matrices, multiplication of a matrix by a scalar,
multiplication of two appropriately sized matrices and calculating the
determinant of a 2x2 matrix and calculating the inverse when such a matrix is
non-singular

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TOPIC 2
Mathematical constants & standard functions
Indicative study and assessment weighting 5%

Learning Objectives

(i)

Apply the definitions and basic properties of the functions x n (where n may be
negative or fractional), c x (where c is a positive constant), exp( x ) [ e x ], and ln x [
log e x or log x ]

(ii)

Sketch graphs of simple functions involving the basic functions in 2 (i) above, by
identifying key points, identifying and classifying turning points, considering the sign
and gradient, and the behaviour near 0, 1, or other critical values

(iii)

Simplify and calculate expressions involving the functions x (absolute

value), [ x ] (integer part), max( ) and min( )

(iv)

Understand the concept of a limit of a function and the lim notation

(v)

Explain the concept of a bounded function. [The notation ( x 100) will also be used
as an abbreviation for max( x 100,0 ) ]

TOPIC 3
Algebra
Indicative study and assessment weighting 25%

Learning Objectives
(i)

Use algebraic expressions involving powers, logs, polynomials and

fractions

(ii)

Solve simple equations, including simultaneous equations (not necessarily

linear) by rearrangement, substitution, cancellation, expansion and
factorisation

(iii)

Solve an equation that can be expressed as a quadratic equation (with real

roots) by factorisation, by completing the square or by applying the

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quadratic formula, and identify which of the roots is appropriate in a particular

context
(iv)

Solve inequalities (inequations) in simple cases

(v)

Explain the concept of a strict or weak inequality

(vi)

Apply the and notation for sums and products, including sums over sets (eg
) and repeated sums
i0

(vii)

Calculate the sum of a series involving finite arithmetic or geometric

progressions or non-terminating geometric progressions using the formulae:

AP n2 (2a (n 1)d ) or

n (a l ) ,
2

a (1 r n )
and
GP
1 r
a
,
GP
1 r
(viii)

Determine when a non-terminating geometric series converges

(ix)

Apply the formulae:

k 12 n( n 1) and

k 1

k 2 16 n( n 1)(2n 1)

k 1

(x)

Solve simple first or second order difference equations (recurrence relations),

including applying boundary conditions, by inspection or by means of an
auxiliary equation where the auxiliary equation has real roots

(xi)

Apply the binomial expansion of expressions of the form ( a b) where n is a

n

positive integer, and (1 x ) for any real value of p and, in the latter case,
determine when the series converges
p

TOPIC 4
Calculus
Indicative study and assessment weighting 25%

Learning Objectives

(i)

Determine a derivative by considering the rate of change of a function when its

argument is varied (in particular, for functions dependent on t , the time measured

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from a specified reference point), including the interpretation of a derivative as the

gradient of a graph
(ii)

Differentiate the standard functions x n , c x , e x and ln x

(iii)

Evaluate derivatives of sums, products (using the product rule), quotients

(using the quotient rule) and functions of a function (using the chain rule)

(iv)

Apply the concept of a higher-order (repeated) derivative

(v)

Apply differentiation to find the maximum or minimum value of a function over a

specified range (including the application of a monotone function, such as the
natural log function, to simplify the calculation)

(vi)

Identify the nature of stationary points

(vii)

Apply the concept of an indefinite integral as the anti-derivative of a function and the
meaning of a definite integral as the limit of a sum of infinitesimal elements, including
the interpretation of a definite integral as the area under a graph

(viii)

Explain the meaning of a partial derivative

(ix)

Be able to express a partial derivative in standard mathematical notation

(x)

Evaluate partial derivatives in simple cases

(xi)

Determine the extreme values of functions of two variables

(xii)

Integrate the standard functions x n , c x and e x

(xiii)

Solve indefinite and definite integrals by inspection, by identifying and

applying an appropriate substitution, by integration by parts, by using simple
partial fractions where the fractions initially have a quadratic denominator or by a
combination of these methods

(xiv)

Determine when a definite integral converges

(xv)

State and apply Taylor series and Maclaurin series in their simplest form,
including using these to determine the approximate change in a function
when the argument is varied by a small amount. (Knowledge of the error
terms is not required)

(xvi)

Apply the Taylor series expansions for e x and ln(1 x ) and, in the latter case,
determine when the series converges

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TOPIC 5
Probability and statistics
Indicate study and assessment weighting 35%

Learning Objectives

(i)

Describe a set of data using a table or frequency distribution, and display it

graphically using a line plot, a box plot, a bar chart, histogram, stem and leaf plot, or
other appropriate elementary device

(ii)

Describe the level/location of a set of data using the mean, median, mode, as
appropriate

(iii)

Describe the spread/variability of a set of data using the standard deviation, range,
interquartile range, as appropriate

(iv)

Explain what is meant by symmetry and skewness for the distribution of a set of data

(v)

Explain the concepts of probability

(a)

Explain what is meant by a sample space for an experiment and an event

(b)

Define probability as a collection of events, stating basic axioms

(c)

Define basic properties satisfied by the probability of occurrence of an

event, and calculate probabilities of events in simple situations

(d)

Define the addition rule for the probability of the union of two events,
and use the rule to calculate probabilities

(e)

Define the conditional probability of one event given the occurrence of

another event, and calculate such probabilities

(f)

Define Bayes Theorem for events, and use the result to calculate
probabilities

(g)

Define independence for two events, and calculate probabilities in

situations involving independence

(vi)

Apply permutations and combinations to the calculation of probabilities

(vii)

Explain what is meant by a discrete random variable, define the distribution function
and the probability function of such a variable, and use these functions to calculate
probabilities

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(viii)

Explain what is meant by a continuous random variable, define the distribution

function and the probability density function of such a variable, and use these
functions to calculate probabilities

(ix)

Define the expected value of a function of a random variable, the mean, the variance,
the standard deviation, the coefficient of skewness and the moments of a random
variable, and calculate such quantities

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Actuaries (IFoA). The IFoA does not accept any responsibility and/or liability whatsoever for the
content or use of this syllabus. This syllabus does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon
as such. The IFoA does not guarantee any outcome or result from the application of this syllabus and
no warranty as to the accuracy or correctness of this syllabus is provided.
Copyright: All material in this syllabus is the copyright material of the IFoA, unless otherwise stated.
Use may be made of these pages for non-commercial and study/research purposes without
permission from the IFoA. Commercial use of this material may only be made with the express, prior
written permission of the IFoA. Material provided by any third party and incorporated into this syllabus,
is likely to be the copyright material of that author. Permission to copy or otherwise use such material
must be obtained from the author.
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APPENDIX TWO

Module 0
Entry Test
Certified Actuarial Analyst
Specimen Examination Paper
This module must be passed (or an exemption granted)
before a candidate can register with the IFoA as a
student Actuarial Analyst.
Please Note: This Specimen Examination Paper acts as an example of
the types of questions that will appear in the Module 0 Exam Paper.
Although only 20 sample questions are listed in this specimen paper,
there will be a total of 65 questions in the actual Module 0 examination.
The questions found in the Module 0 Specimen Examination Paper will
not be included in the actual Module 0 examination.

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On 31 December 2012 an investment fund was valued at 31,425. The value of the fund on 31
December 2011 was 39,040. By what percentage had the fund changed during 2012?
A

+ 19.5%

- 19.5%

+ 24.2%

- 24.2%

Answer: B
[Topic 1]
2

For a particular model of motorcycle the stopping distance at 50 miles per hour is
measured at 144 feet and the stopping distance at 70 miles per hour is 296 feet.
Using linear interpolation, the stopping distance at 62 miles per hour, in feet, rounded
to the nearest foot would be:

193 feet

205 feet

233 feet

235 feet

Answer: 235
[Topic 1]
3

If a =

1 0 and b = 5 3 2 then 2a 4b =

16

14 8

16

14
8

16

16

14
8

14 8
T

Answer: D
[Topic 1]

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Determine values for |5.9| and [5.9]

A

|5.9| = 5.9 and [5.9] = 5

|5.9| = 5 and [5.9] = 5.9

|5.9| = 5.9 and [5.9] = 5.9

|5.9| = 6 and [5.9] = 6

Answer: A
[Topic 2]
5

For the function f(x), if there exists a real number M such that

f ( x) M then the function f(x)

is said to be:
A

real

unbounded

bounded

continuous

Answer: C
[Topic 2]
6

Which of the following expressions about the exponential function exp(x) is/are TRUE?
I

x
exp( x) lim 1
n
n

xn
n 1 n !

II

exp( x)

III

1
exp( x) lim 1
n
n

I and II only

II and III only

I only

III only

Answer: C
[Topic 2]

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The following product

10 x (1.095) x (1.095)2 x . x (1.095)11
can be expressed as:
10

10 (1.095) j
j0
11

10(1.095) j
j0
11

10(1.095) j
j1

11

10 (1.095) j
j1

Answer: D
[Topic 3]
8

The geometric series a ar ar ar .... converges when

2

r 1

r 1

B
C

r 1

r 1

Answer: B
[Topic 3]
9

Factorize the following inequality

30 16 x 2 28 x
A

(8 x 6)(2 x 5) 0

(4 x 6)(4 x 5) 0

(3 16 x)( x 10) 0

(16 x 30)( x 1) 0

Answer: A
[Topic 3]

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Determine the derivative of

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(e x 2 x)( x 2 2 x)

2 xe x 2 e x 4 x 2 4 x

2 xe x 2 e x 4 x 2 4

x 2 e x 2e x 6 x 2 8 x

x 2 e x 2 xe x 2 x 2 4 x

Answer: C
[Topic 4]
11

Determine the turning points of the function 4 x 3 7 x 2 20 x 11

A

minimum at x = -2 and maximum at x = 0.833

minimum at x = 0.833 and maximum at x = -2

minimum at x = -2 and maximum at x = 0

minimum at x = 0.833 and maximum at x = 0

Answer: B
[Topic 4]
12

Find

dy
2
2
given that 3x 5 xy 2 y 6
dx

[Hint: consider y as a function of x]

A

6x 5 y
5x 4 y

6x 5 y
4 y 5x

6x 5 y

4 y 5x

Answer: A
[Topic 4]

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The stem and leaf diagram below shows the value of 40 claim amounts from a group of health
insurance policies. The stem unit is $10,000 and the leaf unit is $1,000
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

3
0259
1578
279
1223556
01244889
14566778
0114
1

Determine the median claim amount of this sample

A

$60,000

$60,500

$63,000

$65,000

Answer: B
[Topic 5]
14

Suppose A and B are events with P ( A) 0.5 , P(B) 0.75 and P ( A B ) 0.80 .
Calculate the probability P ( A B )
A

0.375

0.4

0.45

0.6

Answer: C
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Suppose A and B are events with P ( A) 0.4 , P (B ) 0.6 and P ( A B ) 0.25 .

Calculate the probability P ( A B ) where A is the complement of A
A

0.25

0.65

0.75

0.85

Answer: D
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Suppose A and B are events with P ( A) 0.8 , P (B ) 0.5 and P ( A B ) 0.45 .

Calculate the probability P ( A B ) where B is the complement of B
A

0.35

0.40

0.45

0.85

Answer: A
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The number of claims, X, on an extended warranty policy for a particular model of sandwich
toaster has the following probability distribution:
x

P(X=x)

0.08

0.16

0.22

0.35

0.17

0.02

Calculate P(X>2)
A

0.22

0.24

0.54

0.76

Answer: C
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If E[X] = 5 and Var[X] = 45 then E[X2] is:

A

20

40

50

70

Answer: D
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X is a random variable. If Var[X] = 5 calculate Var[2X+5]

A

10

15

20

25

Answer: C
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For a given set of data the mean is 10.5 and the mode is 9. What c an we deduce about the
skewness of the data?
A

The data is positively skewed

The data is negatively skewed

The data is symmetrical

We cannot deduce anything about the skewness

Answer: D
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