Roofing Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions 2026/2027 | New Update | Graded
A+.
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing - correct answer 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 - correct answer b. flashing details
Ridge flashing can also act as:
a. venting systems
b. rain gutters
c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces - correct answer 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. - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer c. Improves drying of
shakes and shingles
What is the base flashing at the sides of the chimney called?
a. Kick out flashing
b. Vertical flashing
c. Counter flashing
d. Step flashing - correct answer d. Step out flashing
How many square feet is a square foot of roofing material? - correct answer
100 square feet
What is the pitch of the roof and how is it usually expressed? - correct
answer The pitch of the roof is the slope of the roof
What are parts of an asphalt shingle? - correct answer Base asphalt
Coating
Granules
The slope of a valley is:
a. The same as the slope of the roof
b. Steeper than the slope of the roof
c. Less steep than the slope of the roof - correct answer c. "Less steep"
than the slope of the roof
Solutions 2026/2027 | New Update | Graded
A+.
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing - correct answer 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 - correct answer b. flashing details
Ridge flashing can also act as:
a. venting systems
b. rain gutters
c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces - correct answer 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. - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer c. Improves drying of
shakes and shingles
What is the base flashing at the sides of the chimney called?
a. Kick out flashing
b. Vertical flashing
c. Counter flashing
d. Step flashing - correct answer d. Step out flashing
How many square feet is a square foot of roofing material? - correct answer
100 square feet
What is the pitch of the roof and how is it usually expressed? - correct
answer The pitch of the roof is the slope of the roof
What are parts of an asphalt shingle? - correct answer Base asphalt
Coating
Granules
The slope of a valley is:
a. The same as the slope of the roof
b. Steeper than the slope of the roof
c. Less steep than the slope of the roof - correct answer c. "Less steep"
than the slope of the roof
