questions | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS @ 2026-2027
When using the Custom staircase tool, after clicking once, the RED
measurement indicates what?
ANSWERS: The total rise of the staircase
This tool allows you to change the direction that the sloped or peaked ceiling is
running?
ANSWERS: Orientation
When adding a new level, how many feet will sketch add or subtract from the
previous level?
ANSWERS: 9
In Sketch, the keyboard shortcut for resetting your visible windows is CTRL + SHIFT
+ R.
ANSWERS: True
There is no way to re-organize the members of the Grouping pane in Estimate
Items
ANSWERS: False
, Which of the following are Roof Variables
ANSWERS: SF, SQ, HIP, VAL, R, P
An alternate method of estimating for a loss can be done from the Sketch Tab.
ANSWERS: True
Draw lines to match the following Staircase Variable to its correct definition
ANSWERS:
a. Tread Count TCAS
b. Wall and Ceiling Area Above Staircase WCAS
c. Wall Area Below Staircase WBS
d. Floor Area Above Staircase FAS
e. Perimeter of Ceiling Below Staircase PCBS
You can add line items while viewing your sketch in 3D mode
ANSWERS: True
When using subvariables, what room number does Xactimate assign to the
main area of the room?
ANSWERS: 0
It is possible to add a line item for tile floor covering at the same time as
adding a reference area.
ANSWERS: True