Allcat Test Prep

Question 1

If an item around the home has hail splatter but no damage, should you include that photo in your photo report?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Which type of SPF roofing system is more suitable for commercial applications?

Answer 2

Closed Cell

Question 3

Thermal effects cause ________________ on composite shingles.

Answer 3

blistering

Question 4

To properly identify if a roof panel is copper, you MUST complete and document a ____________.

Answer 4

Scratch Test

Question 5

Slippage is more predominate on steeper slopes.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

When replacing a ribbed panel roofing system, it is not necessary to gauge the metal thickness.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

If you suspect damages noted onsite are contractor driven/not characteristic of nature of wind damages, what is the most important aspect you can document in your photo report?

A) Transfer present
B) The pattern of damage present
C) The type of crease
D) All of the Above

Answer 7

D is correct

Question 8

Which is NOT an advantage of a metal roofing system?

A) Adds structural strength to roofing system
B) Wind resistant to 140 mph
C) Hail resistant
D) Fire resistant

Answer 8

C) Hail resistant

Question 9

Which is NOT a support team, working in the background to support your success?

A) Team Leads
B) Field CAT Team
C) Contractor Support Team
D) QA Team

Answer 9

C) Contractor Support Team

Question 10

Functional hail damage to a composite shingle can always be detectible on the underside.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Gravel ballast can not be applied to a built up roofing application.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Can you spot repair a TPO roofing system?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Functional wind damage to a 3-tab shingle is physically shown as creases, tears or missing tabs.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Hallway: If you were replacing the wood floor in just this room, what is the SF needed?

Answer 14

44

Question 15

Dining Room: What is the LF of baseboards in this room?

Answer 15

42

Question 16

What are the amount of squares that will need a high charge on this roof?

Answer 16

10.53

Question 17

Assume gutters are on all eaves. What is the LF of gutter you might need to D&R?

Answer 17

111

Question 18

Living Room: If you paint the walls and ceiling, what is the SF?

Answer 18

817.99

Question 19

Dining Room: What is the SF amount to paint the walls and ceiling?

Answer 19

520

Question 20

What is the LF of ridge that will need to be replaced on this roof?

Answer 20

51

Question 21

Dining Room: What is the SF of drywall needed to replace the ceiling in this room?

Answer 21

184

Question 22

What are the total squares of roofing material that you will remove from this roof when completing a full replacement?

Answer 22

15.97

Question 23

Hallway: If you were reglazing the window in this room, what would be the line item?

Answer 23

WDR-GLAZ2

Question 24

Living Room: What is the LF of baseboards in this room?

Answer 24

60

Question 25

What is the amount of SF of ice & water shield that you would need to replace on this roof if it is only installed on the eaves?

Answer 25

333

Question 26

Assuming the drip edge is installed on the parameter of the roof, what is the total LF that will need to be replaced?

Answer 26

231.05

Question 27

To consider a shingle damaged by wind, you must document _________. A) lifting B) the fasteners C) functional damage to the shingle D) granule loss

Answer 27

C) functional damage to the shingle

Question 28

When inspecting a hail loss, what items around the home will depict and support the direction and size of the hail activity? A) Fencing B) Oxidized metals C) Satellite Dishes D) All of the Above

Answer 28

D) All of the Above

Question 29

Living Room: What is the SF of drywall on the ceilings?

Answer 29

257.99

Question 30

If your estimate includes a roof replacement for hail damage, your photo documentation should also support _____________. A) elevation photos B) a clear progression of damage C) surface water D) a photo of the contractor vehicle

Answer 30

B) a clear progression of damage

Question 31

When replacing an EPDM roofing system, you must document _____________. A) the type of decking B) the installation method C) the pitch D) the cuts

Answer 31

B) the installation method

Question 32

Where do you request contact support? A) Your team lead B) Mike Grigsby C) XactAnalysis D) Claims Assist App

Answer 32

D) Claims Assist App

Question 33

When completing a hail inspection, what can you identify below that will tell you which slope to inspect first on the roof? A) How many roofers are present B) The pitch of each slope C) If the home has a hip or gable roof D) The direction of the storm (hail activity)

Answer 33

D) The direction of the storm (hail activity)

Question 34

Where can you find carrier directive (estimating consistencies, carrier guidelines and documents)? A) Claims Assis - Dashboard B) Claims Assis - Library C) Claims Assis - Assignments D) Claims Assis - Help Center

Answer 34

B) Claims Assis - Library

Question 35

Hallway: If you were reglazing the window in this room, what other line item would you need to add?

Answer 35

WDR-GRID

Question 36

When inspecting a concrete tile roof for wind or hail you should?

Answer 36

Record the number of damaged tiles of the entire slope

Question 37

Dining Room: Replace the wainscoting, 3' high in this room. What is the SF needed?

Answer 37

126

Question 38

Hallway: If you were replacing the wood floor in just this room, what is the SF needed? A) 40 B) 48 C) 38 D) 44

Answer 38

44

Question 39

Dining Room: What is the LF of baseboards in this room? A) 42 B) 44 C) 46 D) 48

Answer 39

42

Question 40

When replacing a standing seam metal roofing system, you might also have to replace the __________. A) metal rake trim B) metal end caps C) metal eave trim D) All of the Above

Answer 40

D) All of the Above