State Farm Estimate’s Exam
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(pi 5r sq5u_a5r_ed): [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
2. The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 5(pi 5r sq5u_a5r_ed)
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
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, B. 5(pi 5r sq5u_a5r_ed)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height: B. 5( p i r5squa5re_d5) _
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.
True False: 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.
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
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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(pi 5r sq5u_a5r_ed): [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
2. The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 5(pi 5r sq5u_a5r_ed)
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
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10
, B. 5(pi 5r sq5u_a5r_ed)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
D. Base x Height: B. 5( p i r5squa5re_d5) _
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.
True False: 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.
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
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