Xactimate Construction Basics UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Sash - CORRECT ANSWER - The operating part/s of a window.
Jamb - CORRECT ANSWER - What holds everything together on a window or door.
Glazing - CORRECT ANSWER - Type of glass used for a window.
Glazing window panel options - CORRECT ANSWER - Double Glazed
Triple Glazed
Triple Glazed Window - CORRECT ANSWER - The most energy-efficient type of
window. Gases are sealed between three panes of glass and low-E coatings are applied on two of
the panes. This can bring the energy efficiency up to a value of R-10 at the center area of the
glass.
Double Glazed Window - CORRECT ANSWER - Two parallel sheets of glass with air
space between which forms a layer of insulation and must be airtight to prevent condensation
build-up:
Low-E coating - CORRECT ANSWER - blocks solar heat, but still allows visible light to
pass through
Tempered Glass - CORRECT ANSWER - glass that is strengthened by introducing stress
through rapid heating and cooling of the glass surfaces
, Hung Window - CORRECT ANSWER - Any window with sash(es) that move up and
down and that resist gravity/make adjustment easier by being balanced or hung using
counterweights or springs.
Casement Window - CORRECT ANSWER - a window sash opening on hinges generally
attached to the vertical side of the frame
Picture Window - CORRECT ANSWER - A large, usually fixed single-pane window,
placed to frame an attractive exterior view
Horizontal Sliding Window - CORRECT ANSWER - sashes slide horizontally in the
frame.
Awning Window - CORRECT ANSWER - A window having one or more sashes
swinging outward on hinges generally attached to the top of the frame
Bay/Bow Windows - CORRECT ANSWER - projecting windows
Window Stool - CORRECT ANSWER - a horizontal board on a window sill, fitted against
a bottom rail of the lower sash between the sash frame stiles
Window Apron - CORRECT ANSWER - a lain or molded wood strip which covers the
edge of the plastering below a window stool
sill and threshold - CORRECT ANSWER - On the Bottom of a door.
Door Sill - CORRECT ANSWER - Located on the bottom exterior of a door designed to
assist with keeping weather out of the house.
Door Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER - Help the bottom of the door to seal properly.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Sash - CORRECT ANSWER - The operating part/s of a window.
Jamb - CORRECT ANSWER - What holds everything together on a window or door.
Glazing - CORRECT ANSWER - Type of glass used for a window.
Glazing window panel options - CORRECT ANSWER - Double Glazed
Triple Glazed
Triple Glazed Window - CORRECT ANSWER - The most energy-efficient type of
window. Gases are sealed between three panes of glass and low-E coatings are applied on two of
the panes. This can bring the energy efficiency up to a value of R-10 at the center area of the
glass.
Double Glazed Window - CORRECT ANSWER - Two parallel sheets of glass with air
space between which forms a layer of insulation and must be airtight to prevent condensation
build-up:
Low-E coating - CORRECT ANSWER - blocks solar heat, but still allows visible light to
pass through
Tempered Glass - CORRECT ANSWER - glass that is strengthened by introducing stress
through rapid heating and cooling of the glass surfaces
, Hung Window - CORRECT ANSWER - Any window with sash(es) that move up and
down and that resist gravity/make adjustment easier by being balanced or hung using
counterweights or springs.
Casement Window - CORRECT ANSWER - a window sash opening on hinges generally
attached to the vertical side of the frame
Picture Window - CORRECT ANSWER - A large, usually fixed single-pane window,
placed to frame an attractive exterior view
Horizontal Sliding Window - CORRECT ANSWER - sashes slide horizontally in the
frame.
Awning Window - CORRECT ANSWER - A window having one or more sashes
swinging outward on hinges generally attached to the top of the frame
Bay/Bow Windows - CORRECT ANSWER - projecting windows
Window Stool - CORRECT ANSWER - a horizontal board on a window sill, fitted against
a bottom rail of the lower sash between the sash frame stiles
Window Apron - CORRECT ANSWER - a lain or molded wood strip which covers the
edge of the plastering below a window stool
sill and threshold - CORRECT ANSWER - On the Bottom of a door.
Door Sill - CORRECT ANSWER - Located on the bottom exterior of a door designed to
assist with keeping weather out of the house.
Door Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER - Help the bottom of the door to seal properly.
