FLORIDA ROOFING TRADE KNOWLEDGE
TEST PREP (GCS) /TRADE & KNOWLEDGE
ROOFING EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY
GRADED A+
REFERENCE: NRCA 2019 Membrane pg. 198 - ANSWERS-0.09
- 4 downspouts are needed located at each corner of the building
- The building is 90' x 50' with a double pitched roof having a slope of 7" per foot
- The slope is toward the 90' side
- The building is in San Antonio, Texas
- Use maximum rainfall conditions
,REFERENCE: SMACNA (7th) - pg. 1.1 - 1.4 Flat area = 90 x 50 = 4,500. From Table
1-1: 4,500 x 1.1 = 4,950 sft. Per scupper: 4, = 1,237.50 Per Table 1-
2:1,237. = 11.25"2 Per Table 1-3 - Plain Round = 4 inches - ANSWERS-4
inches
Per NRCA, when the slope is greater than 2:12, consideration should be given to
laying the plies parallel to the slope. This application method is known as:
REFERENCE: NRCA 2019 Membrane - pg. 198 - ANSWERS-Strapping the plies
Which type of metal cannot be soldered?
REFERENCE: SMACNA (7th) - pg. B.1 - ANSWERS-Aluminum
How many plies of coal tar built-membrane are needed to waterproof a wall
when the hydrostatic pressure is 49 feet?
REFERENCE: NRCA-2020-WATERPROOF-PG.43 & 44 - ANSWERS-3
On counter flashing systems, flashing receivers should be:
, REFERENCE: SMACNA-PG.4.6 - ANSWERS-16 oz. copper
A roofing crew should be able to place ___ squares per day of mechanically
fastened EPDM roofing.
REFERENCE: WALKERS 31ST - PG.825 - ANSWERS-35
In batten seam roofing, the recommended MAXIMUM distance between
battens is:
REFERENCE: SMACNA-(7th)-PG. 6.18 - ANSWERS-20 inches
In a HVHZ, no re-cover applications shall take place over which of the following
existing materials?
REFERENCE: FBC-B 2020/2017 - 1521.16 - ANSWERS-Wood shingles
It is recommended that drip edge metal for tile roof systems be fabricated from:
REFERENCE: NRCA Steep Slope (2021) PG. 226 - ANSWERS-16 oz copper
A gallon of water weighs:
TEST PREP (GCS) /TRADE & KNOWLEDGE
ROOFING EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY
GRADED A+
REFERENCE: NRCA 2019 Membrane pg. 198 - ANSWERS-0.09
- 4 downspouts are needed located at each corner of the building
- The building is 90' x 50' with a double pitched roof having a slope of 7" per foot
- The slope is toward the 90' side
- The building is in San Antonio, Texas
- Use maximum rainfall conditions
,REFERENCE: SMACNA (7th) - pg. 1.1 - 1.4 Flat area = 90 x 50 = 4,500. From Table
1-1: 4,500 x 1.1 = 4,950 sft. Per scupper: 4, = 1,237.50 Per Table 1-
2:1,237. = 11.25"2 Per Table 1-3 - Plain Round = 4 inches - ANSWERS-4
inches
Per NRCA, when the slope is greater than 2:12, consideration should be given to
laying the plies parallel to the slope. This application method is known as:
REFERENCE: NRCA 2019 Membrane - pg. 198 - ANSWERS-Strapping the plies
Which type of metal cannot be soldered?
REFERENCE: SMACNA (7th) - pg. B.1 - ANSWERS-Aluminum
How many plies of coal tar built-membrane are needed to waterproof a wall
when the hydrostatic pressure is 49 feet?
REFERENCE: NRCA-2020-WATERPROOF-PG.43 & 44 - ANSWERS-3
On counter flashing systems, flashing receivers should be:
, REFERENCE: SMACNA-PG.4.6 - ANSWERS-16 oz. copper
A roofing crew should be able to place ___ squares per day of mechanically
fastened EPDM roofing.
REFERENCE: WALKERS 31ST - PG.825 - ANSWERS-35
In batten seam roofing, the recommended MAXIMUM distance between
battens is:
REFERENCE: SMACNA-(7th)-PG. 6.18 - ANSWERS-20 inches
In a HVHZ, no re-cover applications shall take place over which of the following
existing materials?
REFERENCE: FBC-B 2020/2017 - 1521.16 - ANSWERS-Wood shingles
It is recommended that drip edge metal for tile roof systems be fabricated from:
REFERENCE: NRCA Steep Slope (2021) PG. 226 - ANSWERS-16 oz copper
A gallon of water weighs:
