State Farm Estimatics Exam
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. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) Correct Answer: [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. ½ Base x Height Correct Answer: D. ½ Base x Height
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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse Correct Answer:
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓
square or ¼ square.
TrueFalse Correct Answer: 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 Answer: True
Select the false statement.
Select the single best answer:
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. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) Correct Answer: [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. ½ Base x Height Correct Answer: D. ½ Base x Height
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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse Correct Answer:
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓
square or ¼ square.
TrueFalse Correct Answer: 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 Answer: True
Select the false statement.
Select the single best answer:
