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Roofing Practice Exam 1

1. A building has 1,900 square feet of roof surface to be covered using 3 plies of 15 pound felt. There will be 8 percent waste. The rolls of felt required are?

A Less than 12 B Between 12 and 14 C Between 14 and 16 D More than 16

2. The roof is 60 feet by 30 feet measured eave to eave. The height of the gable is 5 feet. The squares of shingle required to roof the residence is?

A 16 B 17 C 18 D 19

3. Eave to eave measurement is 40 feet. The gable is 8 feet high. The rise and run is?

A 3 B 4 C 5 D 8

4. The preferred method of installing rigid insulation board to cementitious wood-fiber roof decks is?

A Spot mopping B Blind nailing C Loose laid D Adhesion to the base sheet

5. The recommended steel panel roof deck gauge is or heavier.

A 22 B 20 C 26 D 18

6. Roofing materials normally should not be applied below what temperature?

A 40 degrees B 50 degrees C 32 degrees D 90 degrees

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7. Moisture in or on materials can cause?

A Slippage B Fishmouths C Blistering D Skipping

8. The maximum mop application of Type IV asphalt is?


9. The minimum temperature for the application of Type I coal tar pitch is?


10. When applying metal drip edge along the rake the drip edge should be applied

A Under the underlayment B Over the underlayment C With bull and membrane D Using fasteners every 6 inches

11. For full-width shingles the minimum number of nails to be used is

A 4 B 6 C 8 D 32

12. Which of the following is not an advantage of terne?

A Lightweight B High expansion rate C Low expansion rate D Durable

13. The rise and run for the above residence is 6 in 12. The total squares of shingles required to roof the residence is


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14. According to the NRCA manual the three basics types of valleys are?

A Open, Shut and woven B Open, California cut and closed C Woven, Closed and open D Closed-cut, open and woven

15. Closed-cut valleys are cut how many inches off the center line of the valley?

A2 B4 C6 D 12

16. The woven valley method is generally restricted to valley slopes of at least

A 3 1/2:12 B 5:12 C 6:12 D 8:12

17. With tile roofs the basic valley systems are

A Open, closed and woven B Closed and woven C Open and woven D Open and closed

18. Open valleys are typically lined with

A Felt B Metal C 90 pound D Copper

19. According to NRCA, asphalt shingle fasteners should be kept back a minimum of how many inches from the center of the valley?

A 6 B 8 C 10 D 12

20. NRCA recommends steel decks be gauge or heavier?

A 22 B 24 C 26 D 20

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21. The type of metal NOT recommended for application where high humidity is present is?

A Terne B Galvanized C Copper D Aluminum

22. One of the advantages of heavier gauge galvanized steel is that if thick enough, a panel will not exhibit an objectionable amount of

A Oil-canning B Surface defects C Glare D Rusting

23. When measuring roofs of any shape always allow how many extra courses of shingles for the starters?

A 0 B 1 C 2 D 4

24. Corrugated roofing should have an end lap of how many inches?

A 2 B 3 C 4 D 6

25. The Building Estimator's Reference states EPDM roof systems have a "mil" range of

A 60 to 90 B 30 to 60 C 30 to 90 D 40 to 60

26. EPDM roof systems have a range of temperatures as low as

A 50 degrees B 40 degrees C Minus 50 degrees D 240 degrees

27. Loose-laid EPDM membrane systems should be secured with a minimum of how many pounds of ballast per square foot?

A 10 B 20 C 25 D 40

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28. Bonding adhesive should be applied evenly at a rate of how many square feet per gallon?

A 75 B 100 C 120 D 300

29. The metal flashing shall be corrosion resistant and not less than gauge.

A 22 B 24 C 26 D 18

30. The minimum slope for the application of shingles according to the Building Code is

A 2:12 B 3:12 C 4:12 D 6:12

31. The minimum number of fasteners per individual shingle is

A 2 B 4 C 6 D 8

32. The Code requires saddles be installed when a chimney width is greater than

A 24 inches B 30 inches C 18 inches D 32 inches

33. Roof tile using adhesive set systems shall have at least how much of the tile's area free of adhesive contact?

A 1/4 B 1/2 C 2/3 D 3/4

34. The liquid applied protective coating shall be applied within how many hours following application of the foam?

A 2 to 72 B 2 to 48 C 24 to 48 D 24 to 72

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35. The standard for built-up roofing material using asphalt coated glass fiber base sheets is

A ASTM D 4601 B ASTM D 1863 C ASTM D 450 Type I or II D ASTM D 3909

36. In high wind areas the drip edge should be nailed on centers

A 8 inch B 10 inch C 6 inch D 4 inch

37. When more than one piece is required to cover the eaves the lap should be how many inches?

A 12 B 8 C 6 D 3

38. If a roof leaks it is most likely to leak

A At the perimeter B At a flashing point C Under the membrane D At a valley

39. There should be no fasteners within how many inches of a woven valley centerline?

A 12 B 10 C 8 D 6

40. Shingles can be installed on roofs as steep as

A 5:12 B 18:12 C 21:12 D 20:12

41. The minimum pitch for all shingle applications is

A 2:12 B 1/6 C 1/12 D 2:12

42. When installing a 6-inch pattern, remove how many inches from the second course?

A 12 B 8 C 6 D 4

43. When installing closed-cut valleys care should be taken to make sure shingle end joints are at least how many inches from the centerline of the valley?

A 12 B 10 C 8 D 6

44. Application of shingles in a closed-cut valley requires shingles extend at least how many inches beyond the valley centerline?

A 12 B 10 C 8 D 6

45. The minimum tons of mission tile to cover 2,000 square feet of roofing area is


46. On roof slopes from 4:12 to 6:12 the tile requires

A Nailing with 2 nails and bulling B Nailing with one nail only C Fastening only D Nailing with one nail in addition to using mortar

47. Before applying roofing over prestressed concrete decks many manufacturers recommend the installation of

A 2,500 psi concrete fill B 1/2 inch thick protection board C 3 inches of 2,500 psi concrete D 2 inches of 2,500 psi concrete

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48. Type IV asphalt on smooth surfaces lacks which of the following?

A Viscosity B Self-healing properties C Good adhesion in cold weather D Good melt rates

49. Cold-applied bitumens should be applied at a rate of how many gallons per square?

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

50. Over a non-nailable deck the recommended plies of 15-pound tar saturated felts in solid moppings of coal-tar bitumen is

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

51. The lack of expansion joints will cause roofing felt to

A Slip B Split C Blister D Bubble

52. Expansion joints may be installed in all of the following except?

A The first third of the roof B The last third of the roof C Ina valley D In the middle of the roof

53. Oakum applied prior to caulking is called

A Backer rod B Filler C Gapping D Sealing

54. When temperatures do not exceed 125 degrees the type of asphalt to be used below grade is

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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55. To prevent chimneys from leaking the contractor should apply which of the following?

A A generous amount of roofing cement B A small amount of roofing cement C A flue collar D A flue cap

56. Downspouts should be constructed with conductor heads every

A 40 feet B 50 feet C 25 feet D 30 feet

57. To limit effects of thermal expansion in gutters the maximum length of gutter should be

A 40 feet B 50 feet C 30 feet D 25 feet

58. The rule of 50 feet maximum length for gutters is satisfied by which of the following?

A Using a pull tape B Measuring twice C Subcontracting the gutter work D Locating 2 gutter outlets at the same anchor point

59. The minimum length of the outlet tube should be how many inches total?

A 4 B 4 3/8 C 6 D 12

60 A corrugated round aluminum downspout shall be a minimum

A. .025 inches B 5 feet C 40 feet D .032 inches

61. The minimum flange width for outlets is

A 1/4 inch B 1/2 inch C 3/8 inch D 3/4 inch

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62. Metal counter-flashing should cover how many inches of the base flashing?

A 12 B 10 C 8 D 4

63. The reglet should be attached

A After the concrete is poured B Before the concrete sets C During the progress of the work D Before the concrete is poured

64. Reglets should be fastened

A 24 inches on center B Using termination bars C 18 inches on center D 12 inches on center

65. Flashing is generally formed in

A 10 foot sections B 12 foot sections C 20 foot sections D On the jobsite

66. Flashing should be lapped

A 8 inches in the opposite direction of flow B 10 inches in the direction of flow C 8 inches in the direction of flow D 12 inches in the direction of flow

67. The minimum gauge stainless steel to be used for roof penetration flashing is

A 16 B 24 C 22 D 26

68. No counter flashing should be more than how many brick high?

A 2 B 3 C 4 D 6

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69. Base flashing should extend up the wall a minimum of how many inches?

A 4 B 6 C 8 D 10

70. Saddle flashing must be flanged how many inches?

A 4 B 6 C 8 D 10

71. Pans are installed with cleats double nailed with one cleat per square feet.

A 6 B 4 C 2 D 1

72. Stainless steel corner guards are fabricated using a minimum gauge of

A 26 B 24 C 20 D 18

73. Which of the following is not allowed for aluminum seams?

A Rivets B Sealants C Welding D Soldering

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ANSWER KEY 1

1. C Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book

1047 # Plies X Area + Coverage + Waste 3 X 1900 + 400 + 8% yields 15.39

2. D Roofing and Construction Estimating 11 Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1087

Step 1. Height -Common Run X 12 = Rise to Run 5 4- 15 X 12 =3.9 = 4 to 12

Step 2 Length X Width X Flat Area Factor - 100 = Squares 60 X 30 X 1.054 + 100 = 18.97

3. C Roofing and Construction Estimating 11 Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1087

Height + Common Run X 12 = Rise to Run 8 + 20 X 12 = 5 in 12

4. D NRCA Membrane Roof Systems 2011 17

5. A NRCA Membrane Roof Systems 2011 22

6. A NRCA Membrane Roof Systems 2011 78

7. C NRCA Membrane Roof Systems 2011 79

8. B NRCA Membrane Roof Systems 2011 81

9. B NRCA Membrane Roof Systems 2011 82

10. B NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009 26

11. A NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009 39

12. B SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7 th Edition B.9

13. D Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1087

Length X Width X Flat Area Factor = 100 = Squares 1. 20+24+20 X 24M+

2. 60 X 24 M+ 3. 20 X 14 M+

MR X 1.118 + 100 = 36.4

14. D NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009

42-44

15. A NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009

44

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16. A NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009 45

17. D NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009 110

18. B NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009 111

19. A NRCA Steep-slope Roof Systems, 2009 44/45

20. A NRCA Membrane Roof Systems, 2011 22

21. A NRCA Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2012 40

22. A NRCA Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2012 49

23. B Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1087

24. D Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1113

25. C Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1131


27. A Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 1132


29. C Florida Building Code, Building, 2010 Table 1503.2

30. A Florida Building Code, Building, 2010 1507.2.2


32. B Florida Building Code, Building, 2010 1503.6

33. C Florida Building Code, Building, 2010 1518.8.4.2


35. A Florida Building Code, Building, 2010 Table 1507.10.2

36. D Roofing Construction and Estimating 40




40. C Roofing Construction and Estimating 76

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41. B Roofing Construction and Estimating 77



44. A Roofing Construction and Estimating 91









53. A Roofing Construction and Estimating 369



56. A SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7 th Edition 1.1

57. B SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7 th Edition 1.4

58. D SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7 th Edition 1.20



61. C SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7 th Edition 1.76





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73. D SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7 th Edition B.1

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