Allcat Test Prep Flashcards
If an item around the home has hail splatter but no damage, should you include that photo in your photo report?
Yes
Which type of SPF roofing system is more suitable for commercial applications?
Closed Cell
Thermal effects cause ________________ on composite shingles.
blistering
To properly identify if a roof panel is copper, you MUST complete and document a ____________.
Scratch Test
Slippage is more predominate on steeper slopes.
True
When replacing a ribbed panel roofing system, it is not necessary to gauge the metal thickness.
False
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
D is correct
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
C) Hail resistant
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
C) Contractor Support Team
Functional hail damage to a composite shingle can always be detectible on the underside.
True
Gravel ballast can not be applied to a built up roofing application.
False
Can you spot repair a TPO roofing system?
Yes
Functional wind damage to a 3-tab shingle is physically shown as creases, tears or missing tabs.
True
Hallway: If you were replacing the wood floor in just this room, what is the SF needed?
44
Dining Room: What is the LF of baseboards in this room?
42
What are the amount of squares that will need a high charge on this roof?
10.53
Assume gutters are on all eaves. What is the LF of gutter you might need to D&R?
111
Living Room: If you paint the walls and ceiling, what is the SF?
817.99
Dining Room: What is the SF amount to paint the walls and ceiling?
520
What is the LF of ridge that will need to be replaced on this roof?
51
Dining Room: What is the SF of drywall needed to replace the ceiling in this room?
184
What are the total squares of roofing material that you will remove from this roof when completing a full replacement?
15.97
Hallway: If you were reglazing the window in this room, what would be the line item?
WDR-GLAZ2
Living Room: What is the LF of baseboards in this room?
60
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?
333
Assuming the drip edge is installed on the parameter of the roof, what is the total LF that will need to be replaced?
231.05
To consider a shingle damaged by wind, you must document _________.
A) lifting
B) the fasteners
C) functional damage to the shingle
D) granule loss
C) functional damage to the shingle
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
D) All of the Above
Living Room: What is the SF of drywall on the ceilings?
257.99
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
B) a clear progression of damage
When replacing an EPDM roofing system, you must document _____________.
A) the type of decking
B) the installation method
C) the pitch
D) the cuts
B) the installation method
Where do you request contact support?
A) Your team lead
B) Mike Grigsby
C) XactAnalysis
D) Claims Assist App
D) Claims Assist App
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)
D) The direction of the storm (hail activity)
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
B) Claims Assis - Library
Hallway: If you were reglazing the window in this room, what other line item would you need to add?
WDR-GRID
When inspecting a concrete tile roof for wind or hail you should?
Record the number of damaged tiles of the entire slope
Dining Room: Replace the wainscoting, 3’ high in this room. What is the SF needed?
126
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
44
Dining Room: What is the LF of baseboards in this room?
A) 42
B) 44
C) 46
D) 48
42
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
D) All of the Above
