Roofing Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Updated 2026 Comprehensive Study Material

ROOFING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS UPDATED
2026
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:



a. asphalt shingles

b. wood shingles

c. wood shakes

d. roll roofing - Answer-d. roll roofing



The most vulnerable areas on roofs are:



a. asphalt shingle "cut outs" or slots

b. flashing details

c. gable ends

d. eaves - Answer-b. flashing details



Ridge flashing can also act as:



a. venting systems

b. rain gutters

c. lightning protection systems

d. structural braces - Answer-a. venting systems

, Ceiling joists are:



a. similar to rafters but found on low-slope roofs

b. horizontal members used with rafters and sometimes roof joists

c. 2x4's, 2x6's, 2x8's or 2x10's and are used to support the sheathing

d. structural members that support the "dead" load of the roof sheathing and the roofing material and
the "live" loads above. - Answer-b. horizontal members used with rafters and sometimes roof joists



A common problem with skylights in cold climates is:



a. reduced visibility and light entry due to snow covering

b. wind noise

c. cool drafts on people sitting below skylights

d. ice dams - Answer-d. ice dams



What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?



a. Roof pitch

b. Exposure

c. Improves drying of shakes or shingles

d. Wear through and burn through - Answer-c. Improves drying of shakes and shingles



How close together should shakes and shingles be, side by side? - Answer-Shingles = 1/4" to 3/8"



Shakes = 3/8" to 5/8"