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All the questions and correct answers for the xactimate level 1 certification exam in 2024. It covers various topics such as insured info, coverage/loss, parameters, loss recap, sketch tool usage, estimate items, and more. Prepare for your exam with this comprehensive study guide.
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Where do you specify the Tax Jurisdiction in an estimate? a. Insured Info b. Coverage/loss c. Parameters d. Loss Recap ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C Which Sketch tool is helpful to use when you want to view a particular section of the sketch close-up? a. Zoom Tool b. Pan Tool c. Walk-through Mode d. 3D ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A In Sketch it is possible to see measurements for all rooms simultaneously. a. True b. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A How many actions can the Undo button undo in Sketch? a. 3 b. 5 c. 7 d. Unlimited ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B
Which of the following is not a room variable? a. PF b. WC c. SF d. F ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C In Estimate Items, to re-organize folders or rooms in the Grouping pane, you drag and drop the folder or room to its new position. a. True b. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A When you create a room in Sketch, it appears in the Grouping pane. a. True b. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A If you change the activity of a line item, the ___________ also changes. a. Description b. Calculation c. Coverage d. Unit Price ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D What is the default price list calculation for the line item FNC CHR? a. PC b. LF c. W d. PF ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------D A simple way to change the order of line items in the line items section of the Estimate Items tab is to: a. Drag and drop the item b. Right click and choose Re-organize
Multiple addresses can be added through Insured Info. a. True b. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A There are three coverage types available in the Coverage/Loss section. Name them in order a. Contents, Dwelling, Other Structures b. Dwelling, Contents, Other Structures c. Dwelling, Other Structures, Contents d. Contents, Other Structures, Dwelling ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---C A deductible can be applied across all coverages or specific coverage only a. True b. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A This Quick Entry field represents a two-letter code for each item quantity. For example, SF (square feet), EA (each), UN (unit), etc. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Unites of Measure Which Quick Entry field determines the item's unit price by describing exactly what is to happen to that specified item? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Item Activity (Act) Field Two feature options appear once you click on an item in a Reference Search image. Which ones are they? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Refined Topics and Search Results
When an estimate is marked Completed, you can still modify it. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------False In some instances, you may leave items in violation if they are correct for the scope of the estimate. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True If you want to make changes to an estimate that has a status of completed, you must: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Change the estimate status to In Progress. Once a roof has been placed, the roof type can be changed in the _________ Window ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Properties What variable can be used to place drip edge around the entire perimeter of a roof? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------P The Square Break tool can be used on roofs the same way it is used on rooms ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True If an overbuild roof is not a ________ of the main roof then those quantities will not be calculated with the main roof. ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----subgroup Roof InSight images help identify chimneys, rain gutters, roof vents, precise roof lines, and roofing materials. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True
List four items that can be transferred using the Data Transfer feature. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Macros, Company Headers, Model Statements, Projects, Sketch Templates, etc. Xactware publishes a full price list for every major identified pricing area in the United States, ___, and ___. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Canada , United Kingdom The ______ window lets you choose a report to print and then select options to use for each report ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Estimate Reports Xactware surveys prices from contractors in the field. The unit prices the contractors provide are ______________ of costs and fees associated with performing the task, but ____________ of any general overhead and profit percentage. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------inclusive, exclusive Image types that can be imported into a Company Header includes .tif, .gif, and .png. a. True b. False ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B Name the four sections that comprise the Sketch window: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1. Tools
It is possible to view multiple levels of your Sketch diagram in 3-D View. ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------True You can use the Missing Wall tool to delete a wall. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True Changing the room dimensions is the same thing as changing the room shape ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------False What color must the measurement be to click on it and type it in? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Blue When typing in a foot and inch measurement, a comma can be used to separate the two numbers, i.e., 5,6. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- True The ability to deduct for an opening (door, window, missing wall) can be found where? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Properties Window Before dragging a wall handle, holding down the ______ key on your keyboard will create a new room. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Control What does a number in parentheses represent when it follows a room name? e.g., Closet (1) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Subgroup
Claim Info ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------In this step , you specify information about customers , such as their contact information and the location of a loss. Sketch ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------In this step , you diagram building interiors , exteriors , roofs , and other structures. Estimate Items ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------In this step , you start adding line items to your estimate. Complete ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------In this step , you enter any missing needed information and change the estimate status from In Progress to Complete. As a certified Xactimate user , you will : ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---Be among those considered the best in the industry. As a certified Xactimate user , you will : ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---Prove to an employer that you have a firm foundation in Xactimate fundamentals and can accurately write an estimate from start to finish. do you have to complete the 4 step estimating process in its exact order? - -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------NO
Where do you click to create a new project? ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------New project You can open a project directly from the Cloud > My Projects page. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------False When entering information in the Insured Info tab , you can only enter one address per estimate. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------False The Coverage / Loss tab is not available in which profile? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Contractor How often are Xactimate price lists typically updated? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Monthly Xactware surveys prices from contractors in the field. The unit prices the contractors provide โ are of costs and fees associated with performing the task , and โ of any general overhead and profit percentage. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------inclusive ; exclusive Insured Info Tab ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Estimate's date of loss. Coverage / Loss Tab ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Insured's policy & claim number
Stair Walls ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------You can change any of these wall types from within that wall's Properties window The Deduct Opening option can be set to Yes or No ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------If Deduct Opening is set to Yes , Xactimate deducts the square footage of the opening from the wall area when it calculates quantities. If the Deduct Opening is set to No , Xactimate does not deduct the square footage of the opening from the wall area when it calculates quantities. Windows Properties ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------When entering the window height and base height , always enter the smaller number first BASIC ROOM VARIABLES ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------C F PC PF W WC C ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------stands for square feet of Ceiling F ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------stands for square feet of Floor PC ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------stands for linear feet of Perimeter around the Ceiling
PF ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------stands for linear feet of Perimeter around the Floor W ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------stands for square feet of Walls WC ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------stands for square feet of Walls and Ceiling combined Name the four sections that comprise the Sketch window. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Tools โ Search โ Sketch workspace โ Items Zoom to Extents ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------I need my entire Sketch diagram displayed quickly. Plan View ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------This is the default view I see when clicking on the Sketch tab. Zoom to Selection ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------I need to zoom in closer to see my selected door measurements. Pan Tool ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------I need to move my drawing to the top of the Sketch Workspace.
What does a number in parentheses represent when it follows a room name? e.g. , Closet ( 1 ) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The room is a subgroup What is the keyboard shortcut for the Undo function? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Ctrl + Z The variable PF stands for floor perimeter. ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------True THE ESTIMATE ITEMS PAGE ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1 ) Grouping ( 2 ) Search 3 ) Quick Entry and the ( 4 ) Items List Activity Code ( Act ) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------determines the item unit price by describing exactly what is to happen to that specified item .
R ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Detach & Reset M ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Material Only I ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Install Only This Quick Entry field represents a two - letter code for each item quantity. For example , SF ( square feet ) , EA ( each ) , UN ( unit ) , etc. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Unit of measure Which Quick Entry field determines the item's unit price by describing exactly what is to happen to that specified item? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Item Activity ( Act ) field Two feature options appear once you click on an item in a Reference Search image. Which ones are they? ( circle the correct letter below ) -----
The Square Break tool can be used on roofs the same way it is used on rooms. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True If an overbuild roof is not a โ of the main roof then those quantities will not be calculated with the main roof. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- subgroup When adding an extension to the eave of a roof , how do you keep the ridge from moving? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lock the run measurement on the opposing roof face.