Verisk | Xactware Training & Certification | Xactimate Level 1
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination
2026/2027 | Verified Questions
Verisk | Xactware Training & Certification | Professional Property Estimating Candidates
100 Verified Questions | 6 Core Domains | Academic Year 2026/2027
Prepared by
Verisk | Xactware Training & Certification | Xactimate Level 1
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination Actual Exam | Academic Year 2026/2027
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
,INTRODUCTION
This document contains 100 original verified questions covering the full Xactimate Level 1 Certification
Examination for the academic year 2026/2027. The content addresses all six core domains: Project &
Claim Setup; Sketch & Diagramming; Estimate Items & Line Item Management; Roofing, Measurements
& Variables; Estimate Completion, Reports & PDF Export; and Data, Price Lists & Software Navigation.
Each question is original and designed to reinforce the official Verisk Xactware Level 1 certification
objectives for actual exam readiness and estimating proficiency. Rationales draw upon Xactimate
workflow principles, sketch-to-variable linkage, and professional property estimating standards.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Project & Claim Setup
Question 1. When creating a new project in Xactimate, which information is typically
required on the Project Info or Claim Info screen?
A. Claim number, loss date, insured name, property address, and type of loss
B. Only the estimator's favorite color
C. Only the price list name
D. The final settlement amount
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accurate claim and property identification fields are required to properly set up and track
the estimate.
Question 2. What is the purpose of selecting a price list when opening or creating a
project?
A. To disable all macros
B. To determine the unit costs, labor rates, and material prices that will be applied to line items
C. To change the sketch background color
D. To set the default font
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The price list supplies the cost data that Xactimate uses to price every line item in the
estimate.
Question 3. Which project-level setting controls whether the estimate uses a specific
profile or template of defaults?
A. The zoom level
B. The profile selected at project creation or in project settings
C. The number of roof faces
D. The PDF export resolution
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Profiles store default settings, price list preferences, and other options that speed consistent
estimate setup.
Question 4. In Xactimate, the Coverage screen is primarily used to:
A. Export the report
B. Define policy coverages, limits, deductibles, and how they apply to the estimate
C. Change the sketch units from feet to meters
D. Draw the floor plan
Correct Answer: D
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
, Rationale: Coverages allow the estimator to track how costs are allocated against available policy
limits and deductibles.
Question 5. What does the 'Loss Date' field represent?
A. The date the damage occurred or was discovered, used for pricing and reporting
B. The date the estimate was completed
C. The date the price list was last updated
D. The date the PDF was exported
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loss date is a critical claim identifier and can influence price-list selection or reporting.
Question 6. When should an estimator update the project contact or insured information?
A. Only after the estimate is finalized
B. As soon as accurate information is available so that reports and correspondence contain correct
details
C. Never; it cannot be changed
D. Only if the claim number changes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping contact and insured data current ensures professional, accurate documentation.
Question 7. The 'Type of Loss' selection (e.g., water, fire, wind) is important because it:
A. Sets the deductible to zero
B. Can influence suggested items, macros, and reporting categories
C. Automatically completes the sketch
D. Has no effect on the estimate
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loss type helps organize the estimate and may trigger relevant macros or reporting filters.
Question 8. Which action creates a new blank estimate within an existing project?
A. Deleting the price list
B. Adding a new estimate or structure from the project/estimate list
C. Changing the zoom level
D. Exporting a PDF
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projects can contain multiple estimates or structures; each is managed from the project level.
Question 9. What is the recommended approach for naming projects or estimates?
A. Leave the name blank
B. Use a consistent naming convention that includes claim or job identifiers for easy retrieval
C. Name every project 'Estimate1'
D. Use only random numbers
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clear naming improves organization and retrieval across large numbers of claims.
Question 10. In the project setup, the 'Company' or 'Carrier' field is used to:
A. Set the labor burden percentage
B. Identify the insurance company or client associated with the claim
C. Select the color scheme
D. Disable the sketch tool
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination
2026/2027 | Verified Questions
Verisk | Xactware Training & Certification | Professional Property Estimating Candidates
100 Verified Questions | 6 Core Domains | Academic Year 2026/2027
Prepared by
Verisk | Xactware Training & Certification | Xactimate Level 1
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination Actual Exam | Academic Year 2026/2027
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
,INTRODUCTION
This document contains 100 original verified questions covering the full Xactimate Level 1 Certification
Examination for the academic year 2026/2027. The content addresses all six core domains: Project &
Claim Setup; Sketch & Diagramming; Estimate Items & Line Item Management; Roofing, Measurements
& Variables; Estimate Completion, Reports & PDF Export; and Data, Price Lists & Software Navigation.
Each question is original and designed to reinforce the official Verisk Xactware Level 1 certification
objectives for actual exam readiness and estimating proficiency. Rationales draw upon Xactimate
workflow principles, sketch-to-variable linkage, and professional property estimating standards.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Project & Claim Setup
Question 1. When creating a new project in Xactimate, which information is typically
required on the Project Info or Claim Info screen?
A. Claim number, loss date, insured name, property address, and type of loss
B. Only the estimator's favorite color
C. Only the price list name
D. The final settlement amount
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accurate claim and property identification fields are required to properly set up and track
the estimate.
Question 2. What is the purpose of selecting a price list when opening or creating a
project?
A. To disable all macros
B. To determine the unit costs, labor rates, and material prices that will be applied to line items
C. To change the sketch background color
D. To set the default font
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The price list supplies the cost data that Xactimate uses to price every line item in the
estimate.
Question 3. Which project-level setting controls whether the estimate uses a specific
profile or template of defaults?
A. The zoom level
B. The profile selected at project creation or in project settings
C. The number of roof faces
D. The PDF export resolution
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Profiles store default settings, price list preferences, and other options that speed consistent
estimate setup.
Question 4. In Xactimate, the Coverage screen is primarily used to:
A. Export the report
B. Define policy coverages, limits, deductibles, and how they apply to the estimate
C. Change the sketch units from feet to meters
D. Draw the floor plan
Correct Answer: D
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
, Rationale: Coverages allow the estimator to track how costs are allocated against available policy
limits and deductibles.
Question 5. What does the 'Loss Date' field represent?
A. The date the damage occurred or was discovered, used for pricing and reporting
B. The date the estimate was completed
C. The date the price list was last updated
D. The date the PDF was exported
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loss date is a critical claim identifier and can influence price-list selection or reporting.
Question 6. When should an estimator update the project contact or insured information?
A. Only after the estimate is finalized
B. As soon as accurate information is available so that reports and correspondence contain correct
details
C. Never; it cannot be changed
D. Only if the claim number changes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping contact and insured data current ensures professional, accurate documentation.
Question 7. The 'Type of Loss' selection (e.g., water, fire, wind) is important because it:
A. Sets the deductible to zero
B. Can influence suggested items, macros, and reporting categories
C. Automatically completes the sketch
D. Has no effect on the estimate
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loss type helps organize the estimate and may trigger relevant macros or reporting filters.
Question 8. Which action creates a new blank estimate within an existing project?
A. Deleting the price list
B. Adding a new estimate or structure from the project/estimate list
C. Changing the zoom level
D. Exporting a PDF
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projects can contain multiple estimates or structures; each is managed from the project level.
Question 9. What is the recommended approach for naming projects or estimates?
A. Leave the name blank
B. Use a consistent naming convention that includes claim or job identifiers for easy retrieval
C. Name every project 'Estimate1'
D. Use only random numbers
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clear naming improves organization and retrieval across large numbers of claims.
Question 10. In the project setup, the 'Company' or 'Carrier' field is used to:
A. Set the labor burden percentage
B. Identify the insurance company or client associated with the claim
C. Select the color scheme
D. Disable the sketch tool
Xactimate Level 1 Certification Examination 2026/2027 | Verified Questions
