State Farm Estimatics Exam. Questions And Well
Elaborated Solutions
"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 - answer True
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 - answer Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse - answer
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼
square.
TrueFalse - answer True
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 - answer True
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. - answer Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to
480 lb. per square.
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 - answer True
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 provide an
appearance closely resembling painted wood siding.
D. Vinyl clad siding is aluminum siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is more dent
resistant than aluminum and has less tendency to crack than vinyl.
E. Steel siding is more durable than vinyl, aluminum, or vinyl clad siding. Like aluminum
siding, it has a baked-on enamel factory finish. - answer Vinyl clad siding is steel siding
with a vinyl coating over it. It is more den-resistant than steel.
How many trusses (16" o.c.) are in a 35' 6" long gable roof with no overhang on the
gable ends?
Select the single best answer:
A. 28
B. 27
C. 26
D. 29 - answer 28
According to the "Average Size Door Opening Guideline," a missing wall measuring
3'0" wide x 6'8" high would generally be subtracted from the quantity of drywall needed
for that room.
TrueFalse - answer False
A room is 15' 3" long, 13' 5" wide with a ceiling height of 8', and the following openings:
Patio door 6'0" wide x 6'8" high
Entry door 2'6" wide x 6'8" high
Window 1 5'0" wide x 6'0" high
Window 2 3'0" wide x 6'0" high
How many square feet (SF) of drywall are on the walls and ceiling?
Select the single best answer:
A. 388.70 SF
B. 458.72 SF
C. 593.36 SF
D. 588.75 SF - answer B. 458.72 SF
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. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) - answer [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
Elaborated Solutions
"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 - answer True
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 - answer Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse - answer
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼
square.
TrueFalse - answer True
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 - answer True
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. - answer Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to
480 lb. per square.
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 - answer True
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 provide an
appearance closely resembling painted wood siding.
D. Vinyl clad siding is aluminum siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is more dent
resistant than aluminum and has less tendency to crack than vinyl.
E. Steel siding is more durable than vinyl, aluminum, or vinyl clad siding. Like aluminum
siding, it has a baked-on enamel factory finish. - answer Vinyl clad siding is steel siding
with a vinyl coating over it. It is more den-resistant than steel.
How many trusses (16" o.c.) are in a 35' 6" long gable roof with no overhang on the
gable ends?
Select the single best answer:
A. 28
B. 27
C. 26
D. 29 - answer 28
According to the "Average Size Door Opening Guideline," a missing wall measuring
3'0" wide x 6'8" high would generally be subtracted from the quantity of drywall needed
for that room.
TrueFalse - answer False
A room is 15' 3" long, 13' 5" wide with a ceiling height of 8', and the following openings:
Patio door 6'0" wide x 6'8" high
Entry door 2'6" wide x 6'8" high
Window 1 5'0" wide x 6'0" high
Window 2 3'0" wide x 6'0" high
How many square feet (SF) of drywall are on the walls and ceiling?
Select the single best answer:
A. 388.70 SF
B. 458.72 SF
C. 593.36 SF
D. 588.75 SF - answer B. 458.72 SF
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. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) - answer [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
