ROOFING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing - ANS 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 - ANS b. flashing details
Ridge flashing can also act as:
a. venting systems
b. rain gutters
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, c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces - ANS 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. - ANS 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 - ANS d. ice dams
What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?
a. Roof pitch
b. Exposure
c. Improves drying of shakes or shingles
d. Wear through and burn through - ANS c. Improves drying of shakes and shingles
How close together should shakes and shingles be, side by side? - ANS Shingles = 1/4" to 3/8"
Shakes = 3/8" to 5/8"
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VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing - ANS 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 - ANS b. flashing details
Ridge flashing can also act as:
a. venting systems
b. rain gutters
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, c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces - ANS 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. - ANS 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 - ANS d. ice dams
What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?
a. Roof pitch
b. Exposure
c. Improves drying of shakes or shingles
d. Wear through and burn through - ANS c. Improves drying of shakes and shingles
How close together should shakes and shingles be, side by side? - ANS Shingles = 1/4" to 3/8"
Shakes = 3/8" to 5/8"
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