Roofing Drainage Systems Test.
Questions & Correct Verified Answers
2026-2027. Graded A
_______ or sometimes not installed in areas with heavy snow or very little
rain - ANSGutters
_________ guttering is quite often formed on site from a roll of sheet
aluminum. - ANSAluminum
_______, _______and _______ form the initial components of a drainage
system for the building and site - ANSGutters , downspouts, diverters
(leaders)
A common problem with _________ is failure of the buildings main
foundation drainage system. - ANSInternal drainage
A common problem with internal drainage is drain ________ due to leaves
and other debris. - ANSBlockage
A common problem with internal drainage is failure of the _________ due
to a pipe corrosion. - ANSInternal pipe system
A common problem with internal drainage is poor flashing between the
________ and ________. - ANSRoof covering ; drain
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, A common problem with internal drainage of a flat roof is _________ on the
roof [which should be a minimum of 1/4 of an inch per foot]. -
ANSInadequate slope
Common problems with guttering or associated with _________ and
_________. - ANSInstallation ; maintenance
Discharging water at ________ _________ __________ should be avoided
- ANSInside building corners
Every square inch of downspout is capable of discharging drainage for
________ of roof surface. - ANS100 ft.²
Gutters serve to protect ________ and _______ from roof water runoff -
ANSBuilding walls ; foundations
Homeowners with conventional ________ gutters are required to regularly
clean out vegetation and debris that get blown into them. - ANSUncovered
If the downspout empties to near the foundation, recommend that
downspout ____________ be installed. - ANSDiverter extensions
In ______________ the guttering was laid down with the roof framing and
sheathing, and then covered with metal or roll roofing running up under the
roof covering. - ANSCornice or gulley guttering
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Questions & Correct Verified Answers
2026-2027. Graded A
_______ or sometimes not installed in areas with heavy snow or very little
rain - ANSGutters
_________ guttering is quite often formed on site from a roll of sheet
aluminum. - ANSAluminum
_______, _______and _______ form the initial components of a drainage
system for the building and site - ANSGutters , downspouts, diverters
(leaders)
A common problem with _________ is failure of the buildings main
foundation drainage system. - ANSInternal drainage
A common problem with internal drainage is drain ________ due to leaves
and other debris. - ANSBlockage
A common problem with internal drainage is failure of the _________ due
to a pipe corrosion. - ANSInternal pipe system
A common problem with internal drainage is poor flashing between the
________ and ________. - ANSRoof covering ; drain
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, A common problem with internal drainage of a flat roof is _________ on the
roof [which should be a minimum of 1/4 of an inch per foot]. -
ANSInadequate slope
Common problems with guttering or associated with _________ and
_________. - ANSInstallation ; maintenance
Discharging water at ________ _________ __________ should be avoided
- ANSInside building corners
Every square inch of downspout is capable of discharging drainage for
________ of roof surface. - ANS100 ft.²
Gutters serve to protect ________ and _______ from roof water runoff -
ANSBuilding walls ; foundations
Homeowners with conventional ________ gutters are required to regularly
clean out vegetation and debris that get blown into them. - ANSUncovered
If the downspout empties to near the foundation, recommend that
downspout ____________ be installed. - ANSDiverter extensions
In ______________ the guttering was laid down with the roof framing and
sheathing, and then covered with metal or roll roofing running up under the
roof covering. - ANSCornice or gulley guttering
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