PRMIA Exam 8010 Topic 5 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRMIA's 8010 exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 5

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The probability of default of a security during the first year after issuance is 3%, that during the second and third years is 4%, and during the fourth year is 5%. What is the probability that it would not have defaulted at the end of four years from now?

A12.00%

B88.53%

C88.00%

D84.93%

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Suggested Answer: D

The probability that the security would not default in the next 4 years is equal to the probability of survival at the end of the four years. In other words, =(1 - 3%)*(1 - 4%)*(1 - 4%)*(1 - 5%) = 84.93%. Choice 'd' is the correct answer.

by Kimbery at Apr 07, 2025, 05:37 PM

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Louvenia

2 days ago

I think the key is to find the complement of the default probabilities. I’m leaning towards option B, but I need to double-check my calculations.

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Muriel

8 days ago

If I recall correctly, we need to multiply the probabilities of not defaulting each year. I think it’s something like 97% for the first year, but I’m a bit confused about the others.

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Novella

13 days ago

I remember we practiced a similar question about default probabilities, but I’m not sure how to calculate the overall probability of not defaulting.

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Markus

19 days ago

I'm a little confused by this question. The probabilities for each year are given, but I'm not sure how to combine them to get the overall probability. I'll need to think this through carefully and maybe ask the professor for some guidance.

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Pok

24 days ago

Okay, I got this. The key is to find the probability of not defaulting in each year and then multiply them together. Let's see, 3% in the first year, 4% in the second and third years, and 5% in the fourth year. I think the answer is B, 88.53%.

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Rachael

30 days ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about how to approach this. I'll need to review my notes on calculating probabilities for multiple events. Maybe I can break it down step-by-step.

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Johnetta

1 month ago

This looks like a straightforward probability calculation. I'll need to think through the probabilities for each year and then combine them to get the overall probability of not defaulting.

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Yoko

6 months ago

You know, I once had a pet security that defaulted on me. Traumatic experience, let me tell you. Anyway, I'm going with B. 88.53% because it sounds the most secure.

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Hubert

5 months ago

Let's go with B) 88.53% then.

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Evette

5 months ago

I agree, it seems like the most secure option.

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Haley

5 months ago

I think B) 88.53% sounds like a safe bet.

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Delbert

6 months ago

This is easy peasy! The probability of not defaulting at the end of four years is clearly D. 84.93%. I'm acing this exam, no doubt about it.

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Marylin

4 months ago

Let's double check the calculations to be sure, but I'm sticking with D.

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Gail

5 months ago

I'm not so sure, I think it could be B) 88.53%.

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Joanne

5 months ago

No way, it's definitely D. 84.93% makes the most sense.

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Dorethea

5 months ago

Are you sure it's D? I think it might be A) 12.00%.

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Junita

6 months ago

I'm feeling lucky today, so I'm gonna go with A. 12.00%. What could go wrong, right?

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Evangelina

5 months ago

User 3: I'm going with D) 84.93%, playing it safe.

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Jacqueline

5 months ago

User 2: I'm feeling lucky too, I'll stick with A) 12.00%.

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Telma

5 months ago

User 1: I think I'll go with B) 88.53%, seems like a safer bet.

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Lindsey

6 months ago

Ooh, this is a tricky one. I'm gonna have to do some calculations to figure this out. Hopefully, I don't default on my exam too!

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Sue

5 months ago

C) 88.00%

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Devon

5 months ago

B) 88.53%

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Naomi

5 months ago

A) 12.00%

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Izetta

7 months ago

That makes sense. I agree with you, I will go with option B as well.

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Tyisha

7 months ago

I think the answer is B) 88.53% because you have to calculate the complement of the probability of default at each year.

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Julian

7 months ago

Woah, that's a lot of numbers to keep track of! I'm gonna go with C. 88.00%, just to keep things simple.

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Rossana

6 months ago

I agree, let's go with C. 88.00%.

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Clarinda

6 months ago

I think C. 88.00% sounds like a good choice.

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Izetta

7 months ago

What do you think the answer is for the probability of default question?

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Leslee

7 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is B. 88.53% seems like the most accurate probability of not defaulting in 4 years.

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France

5 months ago

Definitely B) 88.53%, that seems to be the consensus here.

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Halina

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards B) 88.53% as well, it seems to make sense.

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Pansy

5 months ago

Yes, I also think B) 88.53% is the most accurate choice.

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Caprice

5 months ago

I agree, option B) 88.53% seems like the correct probability.

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Royal

5 months ago

Definitely B) 88.53%, that seems to be the consensus here.

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Gracia

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards B) 88.53% as well, it seems to make sense.

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Tegan

6 months ago

Yes, I also think B) 88.53% is the most accurate choice.

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Twanna

6 months ago

I agree, option B) 88.53% seems like the correct probability.

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