Xactimate Exam 2 Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+

  Once you create a Model Statement ( opening or closing ) , it is only available for that estimate you created it in . - Answer: False Claim Number - Answer: CLAIM_NUM Date Received - Answer: DATE_RECEIVED Estimator Name - Answer: ESTIMATOR_NAME Insured's Name - Answer: INSURED_NAME Summary ACV Loss - Answer: SUM_ACV depreciation is depreciation taken on a loss that the insured is entitled to recover , while depreciation is the amount of depreciation that is permanently deducted from the amount the insured receives for the loss . - Answer: Recoverable , Non - recoverable Information such as dates and personnel can be found in what window of an estimate ? - Answer: Claim Info Insured Info Under Claim Info Parameters , where could you use tokens ? - Answer: opening statements , closing statements Under the Claim Info tab , where can you set depreciation defaults ? - Answer: Parameters The Room Properties allows you to change both the Floor Height and Ceiling Height . - Answer: True Name the four options available for staircase wall types . - Answer: Full - Missing ( end to end ) - Missing above stairs - Partially missing above stairs After using the Square Break tool why should you click on the wall and check the measurements ? - Answer: After placing a break , you will see the measurements shift , depending on the wall thickness . When using a Sloped or Peaked ceiling , how do you change the default orientation ? - Answer: Click the Orientation button and move the cursor to a wall , then click when you see a red arrow . After clicking to place the first step when using the Staircase tool , what does the red measurement indicate ? - Answer: The total rise of the staircase . When adding a new level , Sketch adds 9 ' from the previous level . - Answer: True The Related - Item Search method and the Similar - Item Search method can be used in exactly the same way . - Answer: True The type of depreciation ( Age / Use , Percent , Amount ) must be selected prior to adding line items to an estimate . - Answer: False This Cat code would most likely be used when adding a miscellaneous item for a custom vanity - Answer: CAB What three types of items do not have waste automatically included in the cost of the item ? - Answer: Carpet , Vinyl Sheet Goods , Shingles What is the calculation to add 15 % waste manually to a line item ? - Answer: ( Variable ) * 1.15 ( e.g. , SQ * 1.15 ) To move your cursor from one field to another in Quick Entry , tap the Tab key on your keyboard . - Answer: True When your cursor is in a field that has a drop - down arrow , press the Spacebar on your keyboard to view an expanded list of options . - Answer: True From any Quick Entry field , press — on your keyboard to move your cursor to the next line to begin adding new line items . - Answer: Enter To reorganize the folder member in the Grouping pane , you may click and drag the folder to the desired location . - Answer: True A Grouping Member for an elevation must be added from the Sketch tab . - Answer: False Which shape would be most appropriate when dimensioning a Grouping Member for vinyl siding ? - Answer: Elevation To indicate that a Grouping Member has been dimensioned , what icon will display next to the grouping name ? - Answer: Yellow Ruler The Reference Search is not available when estimating a dimensioned Elevation folder . - Answer: False Which of the following is not an option when adding new Grouping Members ? - Answer: Inject Marking an estimate Completed is necessary to upload it back to XactAnalysis . - Answer: True When you change the status of an estimate to Completed , the Inspection will check for common estimating mistakes . - Answer: False If you want to make changes to an estimate that has a status of Completed , you must : - Answer: Change the estimate status to In Progress In some cases you may leave inspection result items if they are correct for the scope of the estimate . - Answer: True You will not be able to mark an estimate Complete until you have documented an explanation and checked the Indicate why the result is to be ignored check box in the inspection results window . - Answer: False Once an item is on the cursor , is it a right - click or left - click that allows you to select additional items relating to the original item ? - Answer: Right - Click You can use the default calculation or type in your own equation when adding items . - Answer: True What key can be used to remove an item from your cursor ? - Answer: Esc What tool can be used to change the direction of floor coverings for carpet and vinyl ? - Answer: Floor Orientation If the activity of an Item is changed , the unit price for the item does not change . - Answer: False Where can you look to see what is , or is not included in the cost of an item ? - Answer: Item Information window Items with default calculations should never be changed . - Answer: False It is often a good idea to click the — button to make sure the rendering of the roof resembles the actual roof . - Answer: 3D To keep the ridge from shifting when modifying a single rafter length on a gable roof , use the following tool : - Answer: Roof Locks Ridge - Answer: A horizontal line at the junction of the top edges of two sloping roof surfaces . Roof Span - Answer: The clear distance that a framing member carries a load without support between structural supports . It is the horizontal distance from eave to eave . Rafter - Answer: Lumber used to support the roof sheeting and roof loads . Generally , 2x10s and 2x12s are used . On a flat roof these are sometimes called roof joists . Slope - Answer: The incline angle of a roof surface , given as a ratio of the rise ( in inches ) to the run ( in feet ) . To create an overbuild first use the — and then hold down the — key prior to clicking and dragging the roof handle out . - Answer: Square Break tool — Ctrl You can mark some or all of the line items in a room to create a macro . - Answer: True Using Sketch Templates , you can enter the pre - existing templates into a current floor plan . - Answer: True To flip a template after being placed on your Sketch workspace , select the Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical Sketch tools , then select the Sketch . - Answer: False If the template needs to be rotated on the Sketch workspace , tap the — key on the keyboard while the template is still an image attached to your cursor . - Answer: Tab