LA Contractor's License Exam -
Roofing Exam Questions with 100%
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steep-slope roofing components - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. roof covering
2. sheathing
3. roof structure
4. flashing
5. drainage
steep-slope roof - CORRECT ANSWERS a roof system that slopes 25% or more
roof covering - CORRECT ANSWERS shingles, tile, slate, or metal and underlayment that
protect the sheathing from weather
sheathing - CORRECT ANSWERS boards or steel material that are fastened to roof rafters to
cover a building
roof structure - CORRECT ANSWERS rafters and trusses constructed to support the
sheathing
flashing - CORRECT ANSWERS sheet metal or other material installed into a roof system's
various joints and valleys to prevent water seepage
drainage - CORRECT ANSWERS a roof system's design features, such as shape, slope, and
layout that affect its ability to shed water
, what to consider when choosing a roof system - CORRECT ANSWERS - cost
- durability
- aesthetics
- architectural style
Types of roof shingles - CORRECT ANSWERS - asphalt shingles
- wood shingles and shingles
- tile
- slate
- metal
- synthetic roofing products
asphalt shingles roof - CORRECT ANSWERS - majority of steep-slope roofs, reinforced with
organic felts or fiberglass products
- available in a variety of colors, laminated grades for textured appearance, and zinc/copper-coated
ceramic granules to protect against algae in humid climates
- ASTM standards for composition and physical properties, but not all asphalt shingles comply
asphalt shingles - organic - CORRECT ANSWERS - consists of cellulose-fiber base that is
saturated with asphalt and coated with colored mineral granules
- Class C fire resistant
asphalt shingles - fiberglass - CORRECT ANSWERS - consists of a fiberglass mat, top-and-
bottom layers of asphalt, and mineral granules
- Class A fire resistant
Roofing Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
Update 2026
steep-slope roofing components - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. roof covering
2. sheathing
3. roof structure
4. flashing
5. drainage
steep-slope roof - CORRECT ANSWERS a roof system that slopes 25% or more
roof covering - CORRECT ANSWERS shingles, tile, slate, or metal and underlayment that
protect the sheathing from weather
sheathing - CORRECT ANSWERS boards or steel material that are fastened to roof rafters to
cover a building
roof structure - CORRECT ANSWERS rafters and trusses constructed to support the
sheathing
flashing - CORRECT ANSWERS sheet metal or other material installed into a roof system's
various joints and valleys to prevent water seepage
drainage - CORRECT ANSWERS a roof system's design features, such as shape, slope, and
layout that affect its ability to shed water
, what to consider when choosing a roof system - CORRECT ANSWERS - cost
- durability
- aesthetics
- architectural style
Types of roof shingles - CORRECT ANSWERS - asphalt shingles
- wood shingles and shingles
- tile
- slate
- metal
- synthetic roofing products
asphalt shingles roof - CORRECT ANSWERS - majority of steep-slope roofs, reinforced with
organic felts or fiberglass products
- available in a variety of colors, laminated grades for textured appearance, and zinc/copper-coated
ceramic granules to protect against algae in humid climates
- ASTM standards for composition and physical properties, but not all asphalt shingles comply
asphalt shingles - organic - CORRECT ANSWERS - consists of cellulose-fiber base that is
saturated with asphalt and coated with colored mineral granules
- Class C fire resistant
asphalt shingles - fiberglass - CORRECT ANSWERS - consists of a fiberglass mat, top-and-
bottom layers of asphalt, and mineral granules
- Class A fire resistant
