PRMIA 8010 Exam - Topic 5 Question 70 Discussion

Actual exam question for PRMIA's 8010 exam

Question #: 70
Topic #: 5

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, 04:37 PM

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Kris

5 months ago

Not sure, but I feel like 84.93% seems low for four years.

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Elli

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B too!

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Lenna

6 months ago

Wait, how does that add up to 88.53%? Sounds off.

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Latrice

6 months ago

I think it’s definitely more than 80%.

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Frankie

6 months ago

The default probabilities are 3%, 4%, 4%, and 5% for each year.

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Queen

6 months ago

I’m uncertain about the exact numbers, but I feel like the answer should be around 88%. I hope I remember the multiplication of the survival probabilities correctly!

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Louvenia

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

7 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

1 year 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

11 months ago

Let's go with B) 88.53% then.

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Evette

12 months ago

I agree, it seems like the most secure option.

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Haley

12 months ago

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

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Delbert

1 year 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

11 months ago

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

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Gail

11 months ago

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

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Joanne

11 months ago

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

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Dorethea

11 months ago

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

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Junita

1 year 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

11 months ago

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

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Jacqueline

11 months ago

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

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Telma

11 months ago

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

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Lindsey

1 year 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

12 months ago

C) 88.00%

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Devon

12 months ago

B) 88.53%

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Naomi

12 months ago

A) 12.00%

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Izetta

1 year ago

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

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Tyisha

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

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

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Clarinda

1 year ago

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

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Izetta

1 year ago

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

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Leslee

1 year 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

12 months ago

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

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Halina

12 months ago

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

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Pansy

12 months ago

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

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Caprice

12 months ago

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

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Royal

12 months ago

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

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Gracia

1 year ago

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

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Tegan

1 year ago

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

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Twanna

1 year ago

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

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