HC MISC Catastrophe Fire Independent Adjuster Estimatics Test B Exam 2024

HC MISC Catastrophe Fire Independent Adjuster Estimatics Test B Exam 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. 
² 

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. 
² 

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.  ² 

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 

 7. Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles. 

A.  True

B.  False 

8. Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or

¼ square. 

A.  True

B.  False 

9. 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. 

A.  True

B.  False 

10. All of the following statements are true except:  Select the False statement. 

A.  Composition shingles are made of fiberglass or asphalt saturated roofing 

     material embedded with mineral granules.

B.  Wood roofing is generally divided into two categories, wood shingles and wood 

     shakes.

C.  Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.

D.  Rigid roofing materials include clay, concrete, metal, and slate

E.  All of the above are true. 

11. 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. 

A.  True

B.  False 

12. All of the following statements are true except:  Select the False statement. 

A.  Vinyl siding is made of a rigid polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) compound.  It is tough, 

     durable, and economical. 

B.  Aluminum siding has a baked-on enamel factory finished and can provide an 

     appearance closely resembling painted wood siding. 

C.  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.

D.  Vinyl clad siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating over it.  It is more 

     dent-resistant than steel.

E.  Steel siding is more durable than vinyl, aluminum, or vinyl clad siding.  Like 

     aluminum siding, it has a baked-on enamel factory finish.