State Farm Estimatics Exam WITH UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGHLY GRADED A+
The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. ½ Base x height
B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height - CORRECT ANSWERS--B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
"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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--True
Select the False statement:
Select the single best answer:
A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels are
widely used for sheathing.
B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
C. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a
structure.
D. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding.
E. The thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material. - CORRECT
ANSWERS--b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼
square.
, TrueFalse - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--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. - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--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. - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGHLY GRADED A+
The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. ½ Base x height
B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height - CORRECT ANSWERS--B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
"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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--True
Select the False statement:
Select the single best answer:
A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels are
widely used for sheathing.
B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
C. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a
structure.
D. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding.
E. The thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material. - CORRECT
ANSWERS--b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse - CORRECT ANSWERS--
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼
square.
, TrueFalse - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--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. - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--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. - CORRECT ANSWERS--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 - CORRECT ANSWERS--28
