INDEPENDENT ADJUSTER ESTIMATICS
TEST B EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
, Estimatics Test Version B – Answer Key
1. The formula for determining the area of a trapezoid is:
A. ½ Base x Height
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. 𝜋𝑟²
2. The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
A. ½ Base x Height
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. 𝜋𝑟²
3. The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
A. ½ Base x height
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. 𝜋𝑟²
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.
A. True
B. False
5. Select the False statement
A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels
are widely used for sheathing.
B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
C. The thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material.
D. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a
structure.
E. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding.
6. Which of the following components is not a part of a roof truss?
A. Top Chord
B. Bird's Mouth
C. Bottom Chord
D. Web
E. Gussets