ROOFING EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the
minimum thickness of a 4" x 6" plain rectangular copper downspout? -
ANSWERS-16 Oz
\.When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area intersects a
side wall, NRCA recommends extending the flashing a minimum of
______ up the wall. - ANSWERS-4" inch
\.When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the
substrate or flat surface and allow it to relax for a minimum of ______
before use - ANSWERS-30 minutes
\.Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding water
due to the lack of drainage on a low slope roof? - ANSWERS-Membrane
Seperation
\.According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles
of No. 2 Tapersplit shakes are required per square of roofing when
applied with 1/2" inch spacing and 7-1/2" exposure? - ANSWERS-6.67
Bundles
, \.Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting, without
failure, _____ times the maximum intended load - ANSWERS-4
\.According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the
following metals cannot be soldered? - ANSWERS-Aluminum
\.A roll of #15 roofing felt contains ____ factory squares and is _____
square feet. - ANSWERS-4; 324
\.A _______ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the
exposure of mechanical fasteners. - ANSWERS-Cleat
\.Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a stairway
access to the roof unless the roof slope is greater than ______. -
ANSWERS-4: 12
\.According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, what is the most
common type of solder used on sheet metal roofing? - ANSWERS-50-50
\.According to the NRCA, what is the maximum exposure recommenced
when installing 18"inch wood shingles on a slope of 4:12? - ANSWERS-
5-1/2"
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the
minimum thickness of a 4" x 6" plain rectangular copper downspout? -
ANSWERS-16 Oz
\.When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area intersects a
side wall, NRCA recommends extending the flashing a minimum of
______ up the wall. - ANSWERS-4" inch
\.When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the
substrate or flat surface and allow it to relax for a minimum of ______
before use - ANSWERS-30 minutes
\.Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding water
due to the lack of drainage on a low slope roof? - ANSWERS-Membrane
Seperation
\.According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles
of No. 2 Tapersplit shakes are required per square of roofing when
applied with 1/2" inch spacing and 7-1/2" exposure? - ANSWERS-6.67
Bundles
, \.Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting, without
failure, _____ times the maximum intended load - ANSWERS-4
\.According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the
following metals cannot be soldered? - ANSWERS-Aluminum
\.A roll of #15 roofing felt contains ____ factory squares and is _____
square feet. - ANSWERS-4; 324
\.A _______ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the
exposure of mechanical fasteners. - ANSWERS-Cleat
\.Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a stairway
access to the roof unless the roof slope is greater than ______. -
ANSWERS-4: 12
\.According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, what is the most
common type of solder used on sheet metal roofing? - ANSWERS-50-50
\.According to the NRCA, what is the maximum exposure recommenced
when installing 18"inch wood shingles on a slope of 4:12? - ANSWERS-
5-1/2"
