State Farm Estimatics Exam

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 A nswer: 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. Sh eathing 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 n ot 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: Composit ion 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 backin g material. TrueFalse Correct Answer: True Select the false statement. Select the single best answer: