State Farm Estimatics Exam
1. 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.5pi5r sq5u_a5r_e(d): [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
2. The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A.5pi5r sq5u_a5r_e(d)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D.½ Base x Height: D. ½ Base x Height
3. The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A.½ Base x height
B. 5pi5r sq5u_a5r_e(d)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D.Base x Height: B. 5pi 5r sq5u_a5re_d()
4. "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: True
5. 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.:
b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
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, 6. 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: Birds Mouth
7. Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition
shingles. TrueFalse:
8. Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be S
square or ¼ square.
TrueFalse: True
9. 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: True
10. 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.: Composition shingle weights range from 120
lb. to 480 lb. per square.
11. Non-masonry siding products such as wood, aluminum, vinyl, steel,
and vinyl clad siding are usually measured by the square foot, but the
materials are typically sold by the square (100 SF) or by the piece.
TrueFalse: True
12. Select the false
statement. Select the single
best answer:
A.Vinyl clad siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is
more dent-resistant than steel.
B.Vinyl siding is made of a rigid polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) compound. It
is tough, durable, and economical.
C. Aluminum siding has a baked-on enamel factory finished and can
1. 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.5pi5r sq5u_a5r_e(d): [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
2. The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A.5pi5r sq5u_a5r_e(d)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D.½ Base x Height: D. ½ Base x Height
3. The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A.½ Base x height
B. 5pi5r sq5u_a5r_e(d)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D.Base x Height: B. 5pi 5r sq5u_a5re_d()
4. "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: True
5. 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.:
b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
1/5
, 6. 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: Birds Mouth
7. Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition
shingles. TrueFalse:
8. Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be S
square or ¼ square.
TrueFalse: True
9. 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: True
10. 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.: Composition shingle weights range from 120
lb. to 480 lb. per square.
11. Non-masonry siding products such as wood, aluminum, vinyl, steel,
and vinyl clad siding are usually measured by the square foot, but the
materials are typically sold by the square (100 SF) or by the piece.
TrueFalse: True
12. Select the false
statement. Select the single
best answer:
A.Vinyl clad siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is
more dent-resistant than steel.
B.Vinyl siding is made of a rigid polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) compound. It
is tough, durable, and economical.
C. Aluminum siding has a baked-on enamel factory finished and can
