ROOFING EXAM QUESTONS COMPLETE
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.You are selected as a roofing contractor to bid on a project for installing a new
TPO system thathas been specified for an existing building. Along with the new
specified TPO system, the owneris also interested in knowing the difference in
cost to install a new EPDM system instead. Thecost to install a new EPDM system
instead of the new specified TPO system on your bid will be classified as
________. - ANSWERS-Alternate
\.You have been selected as a qualified roofing contractor to install 30,000 SF of
modified bitumenroof. You will have one five-man crew for this project and their
associated rate as follows:
a. One Foreman ($60 / hr.)
b. One Mechanic ($50 / hr.)
c. Three Laborers / Helpers ($40 / hr.)
Assuming that you will require 970 total man hours, what would be your total
labor cost for this project? - ANSWERS-44620
\.in regard to roofing safety, motion stopping systems are an important
component for fall protection systems. Which of the following statement is NOT
true regarding motion stopping system? - ANSWERS-Warning line systems are an
important component of motion stopping systems that must be flagged maximum
6 feet with highly visible material.
, \.Which of the following items is NOT included in General Conditions when
estimating for a roofing project? - ANSWERS-Labor Cost
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and
maintenance? - ANSWERS-Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about
15% - 20% per year of the estimated total roof replacement costs.
\.As a roofing contractor you are required to hire an electrical subcontractor to
modify some of the conduits to accommodate the new roofing system. A typical
markup on the estimate provided by the electrical subcontractor should be _____
. - ANSWERS-10%
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding roofing technology? -
ANSWERS-A technology that captures the solar information to assist contractors in
installing the solar panels at locations that maximize energy output is known as
"InformPrepare"
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding estimating labor costs?
- ANSWERS-Labor man hour rate generally excludes worker's compensation,
general Liability insurance and fringe benefits.
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the overall roofing
industry and roof groups? - ANSWERS-A roof that has less than ¼ inch of slope per
foot is defined as a low-slope roof.
\.Which of the following are the most common causes for roof leaks and failure? -
ANSWERS-All of the above.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.You are selected as a roofing contractor to bid on a project for installing a new
TPO system thathas been specified for an existing building. Along with the new
specified TPO system, the owneris also interested in knowing the difference in
cost to install a new EPDM system instead. Thecost to install a new EPDM system
instead of the new specified TPO system on your bid will be classified as
________. - ANSWERS-Alternate
\.You have been selected as a qualified roofing contractor to install 30,000 SF of
modified bitumenroof. You will have one five-man crew for this project and their
associated rate as follows:
a. One Foreman ($60 / hr.)
b. One Mechanic ($50 / hr.)
c. Three Laborers / Helpers ($40 / hr.)
Assuming that you will require 970 total man hours, what would be your total
labor cost for this project? - ANSWERS-44620
\.in regard to roofing safety, motion stopping systems are an important
component for fall protection systems. Which of the following statement is NOT
true regarding motion stopping system? - ANSWERS-Warning line systems are an
important component of motion stopping systems that must be flagged maximum
6 feet with highly visible material.
, \.Which of the following items is NOT included in General Conditions when
estimating for a roofing project? - ANSWERS-Labor Cost
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and
maintenance? - ANSWERS-Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about
15% - 20% per year of the estimated total roof replacement costs.
\.As a roofing contractor you are required to hire an electrical subcontractor to
modify some of the conduits to accommodate the new roofing system. A typical
markup on the estimate provided by the electrical subcontractor should be _____
. - ANSWERS-10%
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding roofing technology? -
ANSWERS-A technology that captures the solar information to assist contractors in
installing the solar panels at locations that maximize energy output is known as
"InformPrepare"
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding estimating labor costs?
- ANSWERS-Labor man hour rate generally excludes worker's compensation,
general Liability insurance and fringe benefits.
\.Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the overall roofing
industry and roof groups? - ANSWERS-A roof that has less than ¼ inch of slope per
foot is defined as a low-slope roof.
\.Which of the following are the most common causes for roof leaks and failure? -
ANSWERS-All of the above.
