ROOFING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-b. flashing details
\.Ridge flashing can also act as:
a. venting systems
, b. rain gutters
c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces - ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-d. ice dams
\.What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-b. flashing details
\.Ridge flashing can also act as:
a. venting systems
, b. rain gutters
c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces - ANSWERS-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. -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-d. ice dams
\.What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?
