CHAPTER 1 CERTIFICATION PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
The only way to create an Xactimate estimate is through XactAnalysis. -
ANSWERSFalse, you can add new a new project from the Projects Tab (Page 10).
With an Internet connection, you can download and upload an XactAnalysis
assignment. - ANSWERSTrue, with an Internet connection you can download, open,
and work on a project (P9).
What are the steps in the 4-step Estimating Process - ANSWERSClaim information,
Sketch, Estimate Items, Complete (P8)
It is mandatory to follow the 4-step Estimating Process in its exact order. -
ANSWERSFalse, while the 4-steps are commonly completed in order, it is NOT
MANDATORY that each step be completed in the exact order.
In some situations, you may not need to create a sketch because the estimate does not
rely on any building measurements (P12).
Estimating Process: Sketch definition - ANSWERSYou diagram building interiors,
exteriors, roofs, and other structures (P14)
Estimating Process: Estimate Items definition - ANSWERSIn this step, you start adding
line items to your estimate (P14)
Estimating Process: Complete definition - ANSWERSIn this step, you change the
estimate status from In-Progress to Completed. You can then print or export reports to a
file,
At the fundamental level of learning, it is recommended to add or create a project from
the "Control Center" tab. - ANSWERSFalse, at the fundamental level you will use the
"Projects Tab" (P10)
Estimating Process: Claim Information definition - ANSWERSYou specify information
about the customer, such as contact information and location of the repair (P14).
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
The only way to create an Xactimate estimate is through XactAnalysis. -
ANSWERSFalse, you can add new a new project from the Projects Tab (Page 10).
With an Internet connection, you can download and upload an XactAnalysis
assignment. - ANSWERSTrue, with an Internet connection you can download, open,
and work on a project (P9).
What are the steps in the 4-step Estimating Process - ANSWERSClaim information,
Sketch, Estimate Items, Complete (P8)
It is mandatory to follow the 4-step Estimating Process in its exact order. -
ANSWERSFalse, while the 4-steps are commonly completed in order, it is NOT
MANDATORY that each step be completed in the exact order.
In some situations, you may not need to create a sketch because the estimate does not
rely on any building measurements (P12).
Estimating Process: Sketch definition - ANSWERSYou diagram building interiors,
exteriors, roofs, and other structures (P14)
Estimating Process: Estimate Items definition - ANSWERSIn this step, you start adding
line items to your estimate (P14)
Estimating Process: Complete definition - ANSWERSIn this step, you change the
estimate status from In-Progress to Completed. You can then print or export reports to a
file,
At the fundamental level of learning, it is recommended to add or create a project from
the "Control Center" tab. - ANSWERSFalse, at the fundamental level you will use the
"Projects Tab" (P10)
Estimating Process: Claim Information definition - ANSWERSYou specify information
about the customer, such as contact information and location of the repair (P14).
