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All Florida County Bail Bonds NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM 202 5 WITH 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A
WHO REGULATES INSURANCE COMPANIES AND INSURANCE
AGENTS IN FLORIDA?
a) Bail Bond Regulatory Department of Florida b) Chief Financial Officer c) Lexington Insurance Company d) None of the Above - ANSWER>>b) Chief Financial Officer WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES; a) Jebb Bushwater b) Jimmy Patronis c) Jeff Atwater d) None of the above - ANSWER>>b) Jimmy Patronis WHICH TWO CHAPTERS OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES GOVERNS BAIL BONDSMEN IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA? a) Chapters 649 and Chapter 904 b) Chapters 648 and Chapter 903 c) Chapters 483 and Chapters 905 d) All of the above applies - ANSWER>>b) Chapters 648 and Chapter 903
- IF A PERSON IS ADMITTED TO BAIL ON APPEAL COMMITS AND IS CONVICTED OF A SEPARATE FELONY WHILE FREE ON APPEAL, WHAT ACTION CAN BE TAKEN?
a) Defendant gets released on own recognizance b) Bail on appeal revoked and the defendant committed forthwith c) Nothing happens d) Both B and C above is correct - ANSWER>>b) Bail on appeal revoked and the defendant committed forthwith
- WHICH OF THE DEFECTS BELOW WILL THE LIABILITY OF A SURETY NOT BE DISCHARGED? a) By his/her lack of qualifications required by law b) Failure of the defendant to sign the contract c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - ANSWER>>c) Both A and B above
- WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT? a) A temporary limited surety agent can work with any amount of bondsmen during his internship period b) A temporary agent can be employed by only one licensed and appointed supervising bail bond agent c) The temporary agent may be appointed by different insurers separate from the supervising agent d) All of the above is correct - ANSWER>>b) A temporary agent can be employed by only one licensed and appointed supervising bail bond agent
- A SUPERVISING AGENT SHALL CERTIFY MONTHLY TO THE DEPARTMENT UNDER OATH, ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE NAMES AND HOURS EACH WEEK OF ALL TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENTS. WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR FILING A FALSE CERTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT? a) Immediate suspension of the license or imposition of a $ administrative fine b) Immediate suspension of the license and imposition of a $ administrative fine c) Revocation of the license and imposition of a $10000 administrative fine d) Revocation of the license and imposition of a $10000 administrative fine
b) 2 years c) 4 years d) None of the above - ANSWER>>b) 2 years WITHIN HOW MANY YEARS MUST EACH LICENSEE MAINTAIN IN HIS/ HER OFFICE, BAIL RECORDS IF BAIL BONDS EXECUTED OR COUNTERSIGNED BY HIM /HER TO ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION CONCERNING BAIL BONDS; a) Immediately b) At least three years after the liability of the surety has been terminated c) At least two years after the liability of the surety has been terminated d) Twelve months - ANSWER>>b) At least three years after the liability of the surety has been terminated A SERIOUS CRIME PUNISHABLE BY A TERM OF MORE THAN ONE YEAR IS REFERRED TO AS: a) Misdemeanor b) Felony c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - ANSWER>>b) Felony THE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT VESTED WITH THE POWER TO INTERPRET AND APPLY THE LAW, THE COURT SYSTEM IS THE; a) Supreme Court b) Judiciary c) Legislative d) Executive - ANSWER>>b) Judiciary THE POWER OR AUTHORITY OF A COURT TO HEAR AND TRY A CASE IN THE FIRST PLACE IS CALLED: a) Original Jurisdiction b) Personal Jurisdiction
c) Indictment d) Arraignment - ANSWER>>a) Original Jurisdiction WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CASES ARE USUALLY HEARD IN LIMITED JURISDICTION COURTS? a) Petit theft b) Traffic violations c) Grand theft d) Violation of probation - ANSWER>>b) Traffic violations THE FORMAL DECLARATION BY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY THAT A CASE WILL NOT BE FURTHER PROSECUTED IS REFERRED TO AS: a) No information b) Nolle Prosequ i c) Defendant plead guilty d) None of the above is correct - ANSWER>>b) Nolle Prosequi IN BAIL CONTRACTS, THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE COURTS IS REFERRED TO AS THE: a) Obligor b) Obligee c) Judiciary d) All of the above is correct - ANSWER>>b) Obligee WHEN A PERSON IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, HOW MUCH MONEY ARE THEY REQUIRED TO PAY? a) 10% of the bond b) None c) $ d) All of the above - ANSWER>>b) None WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT REGARDING POWER OF ATTORNEY IN BAIL BONDS?
THE RETURN OF PART OF A FEE OR PAYMENT IS REFERRED TO AS:
a) Premium b) Penal sum c) Rebate d) Collateral - ANSWER>>c) Rebate JIMMY WAS ADVISED BY THE CLERK OF COURT THAT THE JUDGE THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO HIS CASE WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT WOULD BE THE MOST REASONABLE EXPLANATION FOR THIS? a) The judge was recused b) Judge was disqualified from hearing the case c) Judge could not try the case because one or both parties objected d) All of the above - ANSWER>>d) All of the above WHEN A PLAINTIFF'S RIGHT IS LIMITED TO FILE AN ACTION UNLESS IT IS DONE WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD AFTER THE OCCURRENCE WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE RIGHT TO SUE IS REFERRED TO AS; a) Statute of Frauds b) Statute of Limitations c) Statute of Performance d) Statute of Restitution - ANSWER>>b) Statute of Limitations A CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT BY WHICH ONE PARTY UNDERTAKES AN EXPRESSED PERFORMANCE WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY PROMISE OF PERFORMANCE FROM THE OTHER IS REFERRED TO AS A: a) Bilateral Contract b) Unilateral Contract c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - ANSWER>>b) Unilateral Contract
28. WHAT IS GUARANTEED IN ALL CRIMINAL DEFENDANT BONDS?
a) That the defendant will request permission to go on vacation b) That the defendant will sign in every week c) That the defendant will not depart jurisdiction of the court d) None of the above is correct - ANSWER>>c) That the defendant will not depart jurisdiction of the court BOB WAS ARRESTED FOR PETIT THEFT AND RELEASED ON A $ BOND. JENNY, THE INDEMNITOR SIGNED THE REQUIRED PROMISSORY NOTE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. PATRICK, THE SURETY AGENT ADVISED BOB TO COME IN THE OFFICE WHEN HE IS RELEASED TO FINALIZE HIS PAPERWORK. BOB HOWEVER DISOBEYED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WENT ABOUT HIS USUAL DAILY ROUTINE. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BELOW IS MOST CORRECT: a) Bob did not sign so the surety agent has to surrender the bond b) The defendant is a party to the contract even if he/she does not sign it c) Surety has no liability on the bond since Bob did not sign d) Jenny will be sued for breach of contract - ANSWER>>b) The defendant is a party to the contract even if he/she does not sign it IN ORDER TO QUALIFY TO BECOME A BAIL BOND AGENT, WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LICENSURE? a) Be at least 18 years of age b) Complete a 120 hour pre-licensing course with a passing grade of 80 and over c) Successfully pass the state exam to become a limited surety agent d) All of the above is required - ANSWER>>d) All of the above is required DURING APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, WHAT REQUIREMENTS WILL THE DEPARTMENT CHECK FOR? a) Comprehensive investigation of each application
a) Premium and transfer fee authorized by the office b) Collateral security c) Indemnity d) Documentary stamp taxes e) All of the following can be collected by the surety agent - ANSWER>>e) All of the following can be collected by the surety agent A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY UPON WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH ANOTHER PARTY RECEIVE A FEE OR COMPENSATION FOR RETURNING TO CUSTODY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS FLED THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OR CAUSED THE FORFEITURE OF THE BOND. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM TRANSPORTATION FEE ALLOWED IN FLORIDA? a) $ b) $ c) $ d) $700 - ANSWER>>b) $ A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT SIGN OR COUNTERSIGN IN BLANK ANY BOND, GIVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY TO, OR OTHERWISE AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO COUNTERSIGN HIS OR HER NAME TO BAIL BONDS UNLESS: a) The person is a temporary limited surety agent employed to the company b) The person so authorized is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent directly employed by the bail bond agent giving such power of attorney c) Both A and B above are correct d) None of the above are allowed - ANSWER>>b) The person so authorized is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent directly employed by the bail bond agent giving such power of attorney JOE, A BAIL BONDSMAN RECEIVED A CALL FROM A DEFENDANT WHO WANTS TO BE BONDED OUT OF JAIL. JOE IS OUT OF STATE
ON A PICK-UP AND CALLED BOBBY, HIS NEIGHBOR WHO IS ALSO A
BAIL BONDSMAN TO POST THE BOND. JOE AGREES THAT HE WILL
DIVIDE THE PREMIUM 60%/ 40% WITH THE 60% GOING TO BOBBY.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT;
a) This is allowable under the statute once the insurance company is paid b) A bail bond agent may not divide with others, or share with any commissions payable on account of any bail bond c) Both A and B is correct d) None of the above is correct - ANSWER>>a) This is allowable under the statute once the insurance company is paid MICHELLE, A BAIL BONDSMAN RECENTLY OPENED A BAIL BOND AGENCY AND EMPLOYED A PRIMARY AGENT TO SUPERVISE THE OFFICE. MICHELLE NAMES THE COMPANY "FREE RELEASE BAIL BONDS." WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT. a) This is allowed under Florida statute b) A bail bond agent may not use any advertisement or advertise under any name that includes the word free. c) A defendant can be released on a surety bond without the payment of a premium. d) None of the above is correct. - ANSWER>>b) A bail bond agent may not use any advertisement or advertise under any name that includes the word free. COURTNEY WRITES BONDS FOR SIX DIFFERENT BAIL BOND AGENCIES. HE ADVERTISES AS "FLORIDA ALL COUNTY BAIL BONDS" AND LISTS HIMSELF AS THE PRESIDENT ON HIS BUSINESS CARDS. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT: a) A bail bond agent may not advertise under a trade name unless the name and address appears on the agent's letterhead. b) This is allowed under Florida statute once he advises the department. c) Both A and B above are correct
c) Any possible failure that injures the security of the contract in any way d) All of the above are considered - ANSWER>>d) All of the above are considered IF A CONTRACT IS SIGNED BY EITHER OF THE INVOLVED PARTY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WAS SOMETHING ELSE OTHER THAN WHAT THE CONTRACT WAS INTENDED, WHAT ACTIONS CAN BE TAKEN: a) No action can be taken b) Contract still has to be enforced c) This results in failed execution fraud. This voids the contract d) All of the above can be taken. - ANSWER>>c) This results in failed execution fraud. This voids the contract IF ONE PARTY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT, CLAIM OR DECLARATION WITH THE INTENT OF INDUCING THE OTHER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT, WHAT HAPPENS? a) Fraud in the execution b) This is fraud in the inducement c) This voids the contract on the basis of deception and fraudulent inducement d) Both B and C are correct - ANSWER>>d) Both B and C are correct WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED FOR CONCEALMENT TO OCCUR? a) When one party intentionally conceals information, data and facts that would be useful to the other party's decision before entering the contract b) It is required that all parties tell the truth to one another at any deal. c) Withholding, omission of facts or failure to tell the truth. d) All of the above should be considered - ANSWER>>d) All of the above should be considered WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FALSE STATEMENTS OR PROMISES ARE MADE BY A SELLER OF GOODS REGARDING THE QUALITY OR
NATURE OF A PRODUCT THAT THE SELLER HAS?
a) Misrepresentation b) Concealment c) None of the above d) All of the above - ANSWER>>a) Misrepresentation A MISREPRESENTATION OCCURS WHEN? a) A false statement of past or existing fact has been made b) The statement was directed at the suing party c) The statement has acted to induce the suing party to the contract d) All of the above are examples of misrepresentation - ANSWER>>d) All of the above are examples of misrepresentation WHEN A REPRESENTATIVE MAKES A STATEMENT WHICH PRIMA FACIE IS TECHNICALLY TRUE WHEN HOWEVER, THIS MAY ONLY TELL HALF OF THE STORY IS CALLED; a) Distortion of fact b) Fraud c) Concealment d) None of the above are correct - ANSWER>>a) Distortion of fact FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP CONSISTS OF; a) One of trust and confidence b) Involves one party acting for the benefit of another c) Both A and B above d) None of the above are correct - ANSWER>>c) Both A and B above JOSH HANDED OVER A PICTURE TO AN AGENT FOR SALE ON HIS
b) Negligent Misrepresentation c) Reasonable Misrepresentation d) Innocent Misrepresentation - ANSWER>>c) Reasonable Misrepresentation WHAT TYPE OF MISREPRESENTATION OCCURS WHEN THE DEFENDANT CARELESSLY MAKES A REPRESENTATION WHILE HAVING NO REASONABLE BASIS TO BELIEVE IT TO BE TRUE? a) Innocent Misrepresentation b) Negligent misrepresentation at Common Law c) Negligent Misrepresentation under Statute d) Fraudulent Misrepresentation - ANSWER>>b) Negligent misrepresentation at Common Law COURTS LOOK AT A NUMBER OF FACTORS TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN AGREEMENT SHOULD BE ENFORCED. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT CONSIDERED? a) One party must make an offer and the other party must accept it b) Something in value must be given in return for a promise c) Oral agreements made when intoxicated d) Both A and B above are correct - ANSWER>>c) Oral agreements made when intoxicated DEFENSES TO CONTRACT ARE DESIGNED BY THE COURTS TO: a) Protect people from unfairness in the bargaining process b) If there is a valid defense to a contract, the contract may be voidable c) Punish the victim for signing a void contract d) Both A and B above are correct - ANSWER>>d) Both A and B above are correct WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A DEFENSE TO CONTRACT: a) Undue influence and public policy b) Duress and unconscionability
c) Misrepresentation and mistake d) Contract involves illegal matters - ANSWER>>d) Contract involves illegal matters IN ORDER TO BE BOUND BY A CONTRACT, A PERSON MUST HAVE THE LEGAL ABILITY TO FORM A CONTRACT IN THE FIRST PLACE. WHAT IS THIS CALLED? a) Incapacity to contract b) Capacity to contract c) Void in the execution d) None of the above is correct - ANSWER>>b) Capacity to contract INTENTIONALLY WITHHOLDING A MATERIAL FACT FROM AN INSURANCE APPLICATION IS REFERRED TO AS: a) Libel b) Misrepresentation c) Concealment d) All of the above - ANSWER>>c) Concealment WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THE INSURER CAN CHARGE THE SURETY FOR THE BUILD-UP-FUND (BUFF)? a) 20 percent b) 40 percent c) 100 percent d) 50 percent - ANSWER>>b) 40 percent BAIL BOND AGENT MEANS; a) Limited surety agent b) Professional bail bond agent c) Huggins Bail Bond Agency d) Both A and B above are bail bond agents - ANSWER>>d) Both A and B above are bail bond agents
d) Both A and C above are correct - ANSWER>>b) A temporary licensee may not operate at an agency separate and apart from the location of the supervising agent of the office he is employed THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A BAIL BOND AGENCY SHALL DESIGNATE A PRIMARY BAIL BOND AGENT FOR EACH LOCATION, AND SHALL FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT THE NAME AND LICENSE NUMBER OF THE PERSON AND ADDRESS OF THE LOCATION ON A FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT. IF THE DESIGNATION OF THE PRIMARY AGENT IS CHANGED, WITHIN HOW MANY DAYS MUST THE DEPARTMENT BE NOTIFIED? a) Five working days b) Ten days(inclusive of weekends and holidays) c) Ten days(exclusive of weekends and holidays) d) 21 days - ANSWER>>c) Ten days(exclusive of weekends and holidays) PRIOR TO ANY APPOINTMENT, AN APPROPRIATE OFFICER OR OFFICIAL OF THE APPOINTING INSURER IN THE CASE OF A BAIL BOND AGENT OR AN INSURER, MANAGING GENERAL AGENT, OR BAIL BOND AGENT IN THE CASE OF A TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT MUST SUBMIT: a) A signed statement of affidavit to the department b) A certified statement or affidavit c) Both A and B above are correct d) None of the above are correct - ANSWER>>b) A certified statement or affidavit FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME PERIOD SHALL RESULT IN THE APPOINTING ENTITY A DELINQUENT FEE OF; a) $ b) $ c) $
d) None of the above - ANSWER>>b) $ A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT BECOME A SURETY ON AN UNDERTAKING UNLESS HE OR SHE HAS; a) Registered in the office of the sheriff b) Registered with the Clerk of the circuit Court in the county in which the bail bond agent resides c) File a certified copy of his or her appointment by power of attorney from each insurer which he or she represents as a bail bond agent d) All of the above are correct - ANSWER>>d) All of the above are correct A BAIL BOND AGENT SHALL REGISTER AND FILE A CERTIFIED COPY OR RENEWING POWER OF ATTORNEY BY: a) June 1 of each even numbered year b) April 1 of each odd numbered year c) January 1st of odd even numbered year d) April 1 of each even-numbered year - ANSWER>>b) April 1 of each odd numbered year THE PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE SHALL BE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT: a) In the county where the applicant will maintain his or her records b) Not located in this state c) Be actively involved in the bail bond business d) Maintain an agency accessible to the public which is open for reasonable business hours - ANSWER>>b) Not located in this state REASONABLE BUSINESS HOURS MEANS: a) At least eight hours daily between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday thru Friday including legal holidays b) At least eight hours daily between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday thru Friday except for legal holidays c) More than eight hours daily between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday thru Friday including legal holidays
