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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Quiz 2

1.) Blisters on an old built-up roof are a sign of?
A. Faulty workmanship	B. Wind Damage	C. Moisture penetration between the seams	D. Heat Damage from a fire
2.) In a typical stud wall found in a dwelling:
A. The top plates are usually doubled and the sole plate is a single member.	B. The top plate is usually a single member and the sole plates are usually doubled.	C. Both the top and sole plates are single members.	D. Both the top and sole plates are usually doubled.
3.) The first step in adjusting any property loss is to:
A. Take a Non-Waiver Agreement	B. Scope the loss	C. Estimate the Damage	D. Examine the Coverage
4.) When should a Non-Waiver agreement be taken?
Only after the coverage the insurance company has reviewed question.	A. When the adjuster realizes that a situation exists that may limit or restrict coverage.	B. Only when instructed to do so by the insurance carrier.	C. After a Proof of Loss is received.
5.) How many squares of 240# asphalt shingles would you estimate, with waste, to cover a plain gable roof with a length of 50' and rafter lengths of 18' on each side of the ridge?
A. 20 SQ	B. 18 SQ	C. 20.7 SQ	D. 21 SQ
6.) The paint on a ceiling is stained by water. The proper scope of repair is to:
A. Paint One Coat	B. Prime and Paint	C. Seal and Paint
7.) The area of a hip roof with a length of 48', a width of 28', a ridge of 20', and an average rafter length of 18' is:
A. 1728 SF	B. 1344 SF	C. 960 SF	D. 864 SF