STATE FARM ESTIMATES EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2025/2026) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A|NEWEST
EXAM
The formula for determining the area of a trapezoid is:
Select the single best answer:
A. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
B. ½ Base x Height
C. Base x Height
D. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) - ANSWER>>[(base1+base2) / 2] * height
The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. ½ Base x Height - ANSWER>>D. ½ Base x Height
The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. ½ Base x height
B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height - ANSWER>>B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
"On-center" is a term to describe the distance from the center of one framing member to
the center of the next framing member, i.e., studs, joist, rafters.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>True
Select the False statement:
, Select the single best answer:
A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels are
widely used for sheathing.
B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
C. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a
structure.
D. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding. E. The
thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material. - ANSWER>>b.
Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
Which of the following components is not a part of a roof truss?
Select the single best answer:
A. Top Chord
B. Bottom Chord
C. Web
D. Bird's Mouth
E. Gussets - ANSWER>>Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>TRUE
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼
square.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>True
Blanket insulation is an uncut roll of insulation cut to length at the job site. It is used in
walls and attics, and may or may not have a backing material.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>True
Select the false statement.
Select the single best answer:
A. Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.
B. Composition shingles are made of fiberglass or asphalt saturated roofing material
embedded with mineral granules.
C. Wood roofing is generally divided into two categories, wood shingles and wood
shakes.
D. Rigid roofing materials include clay, concrete, metal, and slate.
E. All of the above are true. - ANSWER>>Composition shingle weights range from 120
lb. to 480 lb. per square.
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2025/2026) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A|NEWEST
EXAM
The formula for determining the area of a trapezoid is:
Select the single best answer:
A. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
B. ½ Base x Height
C. Base x Height
D. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) - ANSWER>>[(base1+base2) / 2] * height
The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. ½ Base x Height - ANSWER>>D. ½ Base x Height
The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. ½ Base x height
B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height - ANSWER>>B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
"On-center" is a term to describe the distance from the center of one framing member to
the center of the next framing member, i.e., studs, joist, rafters.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>True
Select the False statement:
, Select the single best answer:
A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels are
widely used for sheathing.
B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
C. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a
structure.
D. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding. E. The
thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material. - ANSWER>>b.
Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
Which of the following components is not a part of a roof truss?
Select the single best answer:
A. Top Chord
B. Bottom Chord
C. Web
D. Bird's Mouth
E. Gussets - ANSWER>>Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>TRUE
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼
square.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>True
Blanket insulation is an uncut roll of insulation cut to length at the job site. It is used in
walls and attics, and may or may not have a backing material.
TrueFalse - ANSWER>>True
Select the false statement.
Select the single best answer:
A. Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.
B. Composition shingles are made of fiberglass or asphalt saturated roofing material
embedded with mineral granules.
C. Wood roofing is generally divided into two categories, wood shingles and wood
shakes.
D. Rigid roofing materials include clay, concrete, metal, and slate.
E. All of the above are true. - ANSWER>>Composition shingle weights range from 120
lb. to 480 lb. per square.
