180 Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
| Complete Test Bank | Xactware LV2 Certification |
Advanced Property Estimating | Insurance Adjuster Exam
Prep | Graded A+
Topics Covered (Knowledge Requirements):
- Claim Info, Contact Manager, Parameters, Depreciation Options, Tokens
- Room Properties, Relation to Level, Ceiling Type, Orientation Tool
- Sketch Staircases, Square Break Tool, Vertex Tool, Wall Tool
- Reference Areas and Blocks, Missing Wall, Room Variables (LL, HH, SH, V)
- Multiple Levels, Level Properties, Sketch Options
- Grouping Members (Append, Insert, Attach), Quick Entry, Search for Line
Items
- Retrieve Scope, Coverage Association, Dwelling Coverages
- Line Item Attachments, Subvariables/Calculations, Calculate Waste (F*1.15)
- Global Changes Wizard, Floor Covering Tools
,SECTION 1: ADVANCED SKETCHING & ROOF CALCULATIONS (Questions 1–35)
1. A roof section measures 30 feet by 20 feet with a 6/12 pitch. What is the
approximate roof surface area?
- A) 600 SF
- B) 648 SF
- C) 672 SF
- D) 700 SF
Answer: C) 672 SF
Rationale: The pitch factor for a 6/12 roof is approximately 1.12. The
calculation is: 30 × 20 = 600 SF (base area); 600 × 1.12 = 672 SF. The pitch
factor accounts for the increased surface area due to the slope of the roof.
2. When using the Custom Staircase tool in Xactimate, after clicking once,
what does the RED measurement indicate?
- A) The width of the staircase
- B) The total run of the staircase
- C) The total rise of the staircase
,- D) The number of treads
Answer: C) The total rise of the staircase
Rationale: In the Custom Staircase tool, the red measurement indicates the
total rise of the staircase from the lower level to the upper level. This is a
critical dimension for accurately estimating stair construction costs.
3. Which of the following is NOT a wall type option for stairs in Xactimate?
- A) Wall above stairs
- B) Wall below stairs
- C) Missing below stairs
- D) Wall and ceiling area above stairs
Answer: C) Missing below stairs
Rationale:Xactimate provides several wall type options for stairs, including
wall above stairs, wall below stairs, and wall and ceiling area above stairs.
"Missing below stairs" is not a valid wall type option in the software.
4. When adding a new level in Sketch, how many feet will Xactimate
automatically add or subtract from the previous level?
, - A) 6 feet
- B) 8 feet
- C) 9 feet
- D) 10 feet
Answer: C) 9 feet
Rationale: When adding a new level in Sketch, Xactimate will automatically
add or subtract 9 feet from the previous level's elevation. This is the default
setting for level height in the software.
5. In Sketch, what is the keyboard shortcut for resetting your visible windows?
- A) CTRL + R
- B) CTRL + SHIFT + R
- C) ALT + R
- D) CTRL + ALT + R
Answer: B) CTRL + SHIFT + R
Rationale: The keyboard shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + R resets the visible windows
in Sketch, returning the view to its default state. This is useful when you have
zoomed or panned and need to quickly return to the standard view.