Roofing License Exam. Questions with
Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A
A Bermuda style metal roof is not recommended for roofs having a slope of
less than - ANS2 1/2:12 slope
A characteristic of mechanically attached roof membrane is they are
subjected to - ANSvertical displacement
A gallon of water weighs - ANS62.4 lb per cu ft
According to NCRA, how are CSPE membrane laps seamed? - ANSwith
hot air welding
According to NRCA , In a high wind area, attachments of asphalt strips
shingles may have - ANS6 fasteners
Any temporary load that may be added to the dead load is called - ANSLive
Load
Asphalt primer should confirm to - ANSASTM D41
1
, Asphalt shingles shall be secured to the roof with not less than ____
fasteners per strip shingle or ____ fasteners per individual shingle. - ANS4
Asphalt Shingles should never be installed on a slope - ANS2:12 or under
Buildings four stories or more in height, except those with a roof slope
greater than _____, shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. - ANS4:12
Distribute the weight of shingles evenly on - ANSboth sides of the ridge
Double layer applications, all the underlayments should be lapped a
minimum of 1/s plus ______over the preceeding sheet - ANS1" (NRCA
steep slope 206)
Double underlayment should be lapped a minimum of 1/2 the roll plus -
ANS1 inch over the preceding sheet
Each scaffold and component shall be capable of supporting without failure
it's own weight and at least______ times the maximum intended load -
ANS4
Fixed ladders shall be used at a pitch no greater than ______ degrees from
the horizontal, as measured to the back side of the ladder - ANS90
Fixing a metal roof panel to a structural substrate at more than one point
can result in - ANSOil Canning
2
Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A
A Bermuda style metal roof is not recommended for roofs having a slope of
less than - ANS2 1/2:12 slope
A characteristic of mechanically attached roof membrane is they are
subjected to - ANSvertical displacement
A gallon of water weighs - ANS62.4 lb per cu ft
According to NCRA, how are CSPE membrane laps seamed? - ANSwith
hot air welding
According to NRCA , In a high wind area, attachments of asphalt strips
shingles may have - ANS6 fasteners
Any temporary load that may be added to the dead load is called - ANSLive
Load
Asphalt primer should confirm to - ANSASTM D41
1
, Asphalt shingles shall be secured to the roof with not less than ____
fasteners per strip shingle or ____ fasteners per individual shingle. - ANS4
Asphalt Shingles should never be installed on a slope - ANS2:12 or under
Buildings four stories or more in height, except those with a roof slope
greater than _____, shall be provided with a stairway to the roof. - ANS4:12
Distribute the weight of shingles evenly on - ANSboth sides of the ridge
Double layer applications, all the underlayments should be lapped a
minimum of 1/s plus ______over the preceeding sheet - ANS1" (NRCA
steep slope 206)
Double underlayment should be lapped a minimum of 1/2 the roll plus -
ANS1 inch over the preceding sheet
Each scaffold and component shall be capable of supporting without failure
it's own weight and at least______ times the maximum intended load -
ANS4
Fixed ladders shall be used at a pitch no greater than ______ degrees from
the horizontal, as measured to the back side of the ladder - ANS90
Fixing a metal roof panel to a structural substrate at more than one point
can result in - ANSOil Canning
2
