State Farm Estimatics Exam Questions and Answers
State Farm Estimatics Exam Questions
and Answers
1. 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. 5 5 5_5_ pi r squared)( : [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
2. The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 5 5 5_5_ pi r squared)(
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. ½ Base x Height: D. ½ Base x Height
3. The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. ½ Base x height
B. 5 5 5_5_ pi r squared)(
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height: B. 5 pi r squared)5 5_5_ (
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.
TrueFalse: True
5. 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.: b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
6. 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: Birds Mouth
7. Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition
shingles. TrueFalse:
8. Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which
could be S square or ¼ square. TrueFalse: True
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.
TrueFalse: True