ROOFING EXAM QUESTONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Three-in-one tab shingles are most commonly found: - ANSWERS-(B)
on roofs over 3 in 12 pitch
\.√a square roofing material is equal too - ANSWERS-100 square feet
\.What is installed between the shingles and underlayment and is used
to prevent ice dam buildup? - ANSWERS-eave flashing
\.The selection of roofing materials is influenced by such factors as cost,
durability, appearance, application methods, and: - ANSWERS-slope of
roof
\.Wood shingles, when applied to a roof, must be spaced ___________
apart. - ANSWERS-1/4"
\.What must be done where the roof intersects with a wall? - ANSWERS-
(B) use metal step flashing between the shingles
, \.What type of material must be used on residential roof valleys? -
ANSWERS-tin/galvanized metal
(B) copper or aluminum
(C) ice and water shield
\.The trim board applied to the lower edge of a sloping roof before
applying the roof surface material is called the _____. - ANSWERS-fascia
\.How far should the wood shingles extend over the gable end of the
roof? - ANSWERS-1/2"
\.The purpose of a ____ is to divert the flow of water and prevent ice
and snow build-up behind the chimney. - ANSWERS-saddle
\.a soffit - ANSWERS-(D) the underside of a roof or porch overhang
\.underlayment - ANSWERS-protects the sheeting from moisture until
shingles are laid
(B) provides additional weather protection by preventing wind-driven
rain
(C) prevents contact between shingles and resinous areas in the
sheathing
(D) all of the above
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Three-in-one tab shingles are most commonly found: - ANSWERS-(B)
on roofs over 3 in 12 pitch
\.√a square roofing material is equal too - ANSWERS-100 square feet
\.What is installed between the shingles and underlayment and is used
to prevent ice dam buildup? - ANSWERS-eave flashing
\.The selection of roofing materials is influenced by such factors as cost,
durability, appearance, application methods, and: - ANSWERS-slope of
roof
\.Wood shingles, when applied to a roof, must be spaced ___________
apart. - ANSWERS-1/4"
\.What must be done where the roof intersects with a wall? - ANSWERS-
(B) use metal step flashing between the shingles
, \.What type of material must be used on residential roof valleys? -
ANSWERS-tin/galvanized metal
(B) copper or aluminum
(C) ice and water shield
\.The trim board applied to the lower edge of a sloping roof before
applying the roof surface material is called the _____. - ANSWERS-fascia
\.How far should the wood shingles extend over the gable end of the
roof? - ANSWERS-1/2"
\.The purpose of a ____ is to divert the flow of water and prevent ice
and snow build-up behind the chimney. - ANSWERS-saddle
\.a soffit - ANSWERS-(D) the underside of a roof or porch overhang
\.underlayment - ANSWERS-protects the sheeting from moisture until
shingles are laid
(B) provides additional weather protection by preventing wind-driven
rain
(C) prevents contact between shingles and resinous areas in the
sheathing
(D) all of the above
