HAAG CERTIFIED INSPECTOR PROGRAM WEATHER
AND ROOF INSPECTIONS Practice Exam Questions
and Answers
What types of damage has Amber Prom assessed in her career?
She has assessed damage from wind, hail, vehicle impacts, tornados,
hurricanes, fires, explosions, and foundation movement.
How long did Amber Prom work in the engineering design field?
Just shy of a decade.
How long has Steve R. Smith been inspecting properties?
Since 2005.
What is one of the professional organizations Steve R. Smith is a
member of?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
What is the focus of Segment 3 in the HAAG Certified Inspector
course?
Hail Damage & Impact Testing.
What is the focus of Segment 4 in the HAAG Certified Inspector
course?
Wind Characteristics & Testing.
What is the focus of Segment 5 in the HAAG Certified Inspector
course?
,Weather Data Sources.
What type of roofs has Amber Prom assessed?
She has assessed both residential and commercial roofs.
What is one of the key safety considerations mentioned in the roof
inspection techniques?
The notes do not specify, but generally, it includes ensuring personal
safety and using proper equipment.
What is the significance of the glossary in the HAAG Certified
Inspector Program Workbook?
It provides definitions and explanations of key terms used in the course.
What are the three main ingredients necessary for hail formation?
Warm and moist surface air, dry air at middle levels, and typically cool
or dry air from the west or northwest.
What is the kernel of a hailstone?
A typically frozen raindrop.
How does a hailstone grow during a thunderstorm?
A layer of ice forms onto the hailstone each time it cycles through the
thunderstorm.
What areas are commonly associated with hailstorms in the USA and
Canada?
Regions commonly called 'tornado alley' where tornadic storms often
contain hail.
What types of ice form at different levels of a thunderstorm?
, Milky-colored rime ice forms high in the cloud, while clear ice forms low
in the cloud.
What are some key components to identify in steep-sloped roof
systems?
Type of roofing, conditions related to manufacture, installation, normal
weathering, hail impact, wind forces, and mechanical contact.
What are the economic considerations when inspecting roofs for hail
damage?
Complete repair vs. replacement economic cost calculations.
What are spatter marks, and what do they indicate?
Spatter marks are areas of grime, oxides, algae, or organics cleaned
from surfaces struck by hailstones, indicating hail impact.
How long can spatter marks last on surfaces?
Typically up to two years, but can last longer depending on the surface
and hail strike.
What is the significance of the fall direction of spatter marks?
The geometry of spatter marks points in the direction of hailfall.
What can be inferred from dents in HVAC fins?
The width of dents in fins is about 80% of the hailstone diameter,
providing a consistent correlation to hail size.
What are the different shapes of hailstones?
Hailstones can be round, oblong, disc-shaped, or spiky.
What is a common method to enhance the visibility of shallow dents
for photography?
AND ROOF INSPECTIONS Practice Exam Questions
and Answers
What types of damage has Amber Prom assessed in her career?
She has assessed damage from wind, hail, vehicle impacts, tornados,
hurricanes, fires, explosions, and foundation movement.
How long did Amber Prom work in the engineering design field?
Just shy of a decade.
How long has Steve R. Smith been inspecting properties?
Since 2005.
What is one of the professional organizations Steve R. Smith is a
member of?
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
What is the focus of Segment 3 in the HAAG Certified Inspector
course?
Hail Damage & Impact Testing.
What is the focus of Segment 4 in the HAAG Certified Inspector
course?
Wind Characteristics & Testing.
What is the focus of Segment 5 in the HAAG Certified Inspector
course?
,Weather Data Sources.
What type of roofs has Amber Prom assessed?
She has assessed both residential and commercial roofs.
What is one of the key safety considerations mentioned in the roof
inspection techniques?
The notes do not specify, but generally, it includes ensuring personal
safety and using proper equipment.
What is the significance of the glossary in the HAAG Certified
Inspector Program Workbook?
It provides definitions and explanations of key terms used in the course.
What are the three main ingredients necessary for hail formation?
Warm and moist surface air, dry air at middle levels, and typically cool
or dry air from the west or northwest.
What is the kernel of a hailstone?
A typically frozen raindrop.
How does a hailstone grow during a thunderstorm?
A layer of ice forms onto the hailstone each time it cycles through the
thunderstorm.
What areas are commonly associated with hailstorms in the USA and
Canada?
Regions commonly called 'tornado alley' where tornadic storms often
contain hail.
What types of ice form at different levels of a thunderstorm?
, Milky-colored rime ice forms high in the cloud, while clear ice forms low
in the cloud.
What are some key components to identify in steep-sloped roof
systems?
Type of roofing, conditions related to manufacture, installation, normal
weathering, hail impact, wind forces, and mechanical contact.
What are the economic considerations when inspecting roofs for hail
damage?
Complete repair vs. replacement economic cost calculations.
What are spatter marks, and what do they indicate?
Spatter marks are areas of grime, oxides, algae, or organics cleaned
from surfaces struck by hailstones, indicating hail impact.
How long can spatter marks last on surfaces?
Typically up to two years, but can last longer depending on the surface
and hail strike.
What is the significance of the fall direction of spatter marks?
The geometry of spatter marks points in the direction of hailfall.
What can be inferred from dents in HVAC fins?
The width of dents in fins is about 80% of the hailstone diameter,
providing a consistent correlation to hail size.
What are the different shapes of hailstones?
Hailstones can be round, oblong, disc-shaped, or spiky.
What is a common method to enhance the visibility of shallow dents
for photography?
