Home Inspection – Roofing Test
Questions with Correct Verified
Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
A "flood coat" refers to - ANSThe answer is THE LAYER OF ASPHALT
APPLIED OVER THE FELTS INTO WHICH GRAVEL IS EMBEDDED. A
flood coat is a layer of asphalt applied over the felts into which the gravel is
embedded.
A drip edge flashing extends three inches onto the roof. There is no ice and
water shield but the flashing extends up under the underlayment. The
flashing extends two inches down the fascia behind the gutter.
A)
This installation is correct.
B)
This installation is not correct. - ANSThe answer is THIS INSTALLATION
IS NOT CORRECT. The drip edge flashing should direct water into the
gutter rather than behind it.
A flashing is not required on the bottom edge of the chimney. True or
False? - ANSFalse (Step flashing is needed) Remember that Step flashing
is used on chimneys
A metal surface is a common and inexpensive way to cover large flat roofs.
True or False? - ANSFalse
1
,A parapet wall is a - ANSThe answer is A PERIMETER WALL WHICH
EXTENDS ABOVE THE ROOFLINE. The parapet wall is a perimeter wall
protruding above the roofline.
A pitch pocket would most likely be used on - ANSThe answer is AN
ANTENNA BASE. A pitch pocket is most likely to be used on an antenna
base.
A ponding roof is any roof that still has water on it - ANSThe answer is 48
HOURS AFTER A RAIN. A ponding roof is any roof that still has water on it
48 hours after a rain.
A scupper is - ANSThe answer is A ROOF DRAIN OPENING THROUGH A
WALL. A scupper is a roof drain opening through a wall.
All of the following are common built-up roof problems except
A)
blisters.
B)
oil-canning.
C)
ridging.
D)
alligatoring. - ANSThe answer is OIL-CANNING. Oil-canning is not a
problem on a built-up roof.
2
,All of these are components of asphalt shingles except
A)
granule surfacing.
B)
synthetic rubber.
C)
organic felt.
D)
sealing strips. - ANSThe answer is SYNTHETIC RUBBER. Synthetic
rubber is not a component of an asphalt shingle.
Another name for roll roofing is ___________. - ANSselvage roofing
Any roof that still has water on it ______ hours after a rain is defined as a
"ponding" roof. - ANS48
Anything that restricts the drainage of water is a vulnerable area. Give as
many examples as you can. - ANSbutterfly roofs; wide chimneys near the
edge of the roof; skylights; drains from upper roof discharging onto lower
roofs; changes in materials; asymmetric valleys; changes in slope; anything
that obstructs drainage.
Are valley flashings a watertight or shedding type of flashing? -
ANSshedding type of flashing
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, As asphalt shingles get close to the end of their life, the slots (keyways)
between shingle tabs - ANSThe answer is WIDEN. The slots between
asphalt shingles get wider as the shingles get closer to the end of their life.
Asphalt-based roofing mastic should not be used for repairs on EPDM.
Why? - ANSEPDM is not compatible with asphalt products
At roof to wall flashings, where wood siding is the counter flashing, the
siding should be kept - ANSThe answer is ONE TO TWO INCHES ABOVE
THE ROOF. Wood siding at wall flashings should be cut back one to two
inches above the roof.
Can ice damming be an issue on skylights? - ANSYes
Common hip and ridge conditions include: - ANSloose
misaligned or missing pieces
separation of wood hips and ridges
rust
installation problems
Common installation problems with stack flashings include which of the
following?
A)
Exposed or missing fasteners
B)
Flashings being torn during installation
C)
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Questions with Correct Verified
Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
A "flood coat" refers to - ANSThe answer is THE LAYER OF ASPHALT
APPLIED OVER THE FELTS INTO WHICH GRAVEL IS EMBEDDED. A
flood coat is a layer of asphalt applied over the felts into which the gravel is
embedded.
A drip edge flashing extends three inches onto the roof. There is no ice and
water shield but the flashing extends up under the underlayment. The
flashing extends two inches down the fascia behind the gutter.
A)
This installation is correct.
B)
This installation is not correct. - ANSThe answer is THIS INSTALLATION
IS NOT CORRECT. The drip edge flashing should direct water into the
gutter rather than behind it.
A flashing is not required on the bottom edge of the chimney. True or
False? - ANSFalse (Step flashing is needed) Remember that Step flashing
is used on chimneys
A metal surface is a common and inexpensive way to cover large flat roofs.
True or False? - ANSFalse
1
,A parapet wall is a - ANSThe answer is A PERIMETER WALL WHICH
EXTENDS ABOVE THE ROOFLINE. The parapet wall is a perimeter wall
protruding above the roofline.
A pitch pocket would most likely be used on - ANSThe answer is AN
ANTENNA BASE. A pitch pocket is most likely to be used on an antenna
base.
A ponding roof is any roof that still has water on it - ANSThe answer is 48
HOURS AFTER A RAIN. A ponding roof is any roof that still has water on it
48 hours after a rain.
A scupper is - ANSThe answer is A ROOF DRAIN OPENING THROUGH A
WALL. A scupper is a roof drain opening through a wall.
All of the following are common built-up roof problems except
A)
blisters.
B)
oil-canning.
C)
ridging.
D)
alligatoring. - ANSThe answer is OIL-CANNING. Oil-canning is not a
problem on a built-up roof.
2
,All of these are components of asphalt shingles except
A)
granule surfacing.
B)
synthetic rubber.
C)
organic felt.
D)
sealing strips. - ANSThe answer is SYNTHETIC RUBBER. Synthetic
rubber is not a component of an asphalt shingle.
Another name for roll roofing is ___________. - ANSselvage roofing
Any roof that still has water on it ______ hours after a rain is defined as a
"ponding" roof. - ANS48
Anything that restricts the drainage of water is a vulnerable area. Give as
many examples as you can. - ANSbutterfly roofs; wide chimneys near the
edge of the roof; skylights; drains from upper roof discharging onto lower
roofs; changes in materials; asymmetric valleys; changes in slope; anything
that obstructs drainage.
Are valley flashings a watertight or shedding type of flashing? -
ANSshedding type of flashing
3
, As asphalt shingles get close to the end of their life, the slots (keyways)
between shingle tabs - ANSThe answer is WIDEN. The slots between
asphalt shingles get wider as the shingles get closer to the end of their life.
Asphalt-based roofing mastic should not be used for repairs on EPDM.
Why? - ANSEPDM is not compatible with asphalt products
At roof to wall flashings, where wood siding is the counter flashing, the
siding should be kept - ANSThe answer is ONE TO TWO INCHES ABOVE
THE ROOF. Wood siding at wall flashings should be cut back one to two
inches above the roof.
Can ice damming be an issue on skylights? - ANSYes
Common hip and ridge conditions include: - ANSloose
misaligned or missing pieces
separation of wood hips and ridges
rust
installation problems
Common installation problems with stack flashings include which of the
following?
A)
Exposed or missing fasteners
B)
Flashings being torn during installation
C)
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