ROOFING EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
An employee getting burned due to the spilling of hot asphalt during built-up roof install
will most likely be covered by ___________ type of insurance. - Answer- Workers
Compensation
The repair cost for major damages caused to the existing wall when loading and
unloading of roofing material will most likely be covered by ____________ type of
insurance. - Answer- Property Insurance
Which of the following statements IS true regarding risk management in the roofing
industry? - Answer- An expert vendor is able to completely eliminate majority of the
risks on any given roofing project.
A roofing project with high risk does not pay well and will typically yield lower rate of
return.
It is wise to generate a risk management plan once the crew is mobilized and the roof
construction has already started.
Restricted hours and difficult access to the job site will most likely be classified as global
risks.
Inflation / deflation and major economic activity changes affect every project and will
most likely be classified as project-specific risks.
CORRECT: None of the provided statements are true.
A cost conscious facility manager working at the airport that has a large roof surface
area with multiple kitchens and restaurants would most likely utilize
_________________ type of roofing system. - Answer- PVC
Which of the following components is typically installed between the roof deck and the
insulation for a single-ply roofing system? - Answer- Vapor Barrier
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding different types of roofing
systems? - Answer- BUR is classified as a single-ply roofing system that involves
multiple layers of felt that are embedded in hot asphalt.
Which of the following statements IS true regarding building envelope systems? -
Answer- Transitions between different envelope systems are more susceptible to failure
and require careful and detailed design / coordination.
, Which of the following statements IS true regarding building codes in roofing? - Answer-
A standard is defined as a body of laws or rules of conduct that are arranged
systematically for easy reference.
A code is defined as something that is established for use a basis of comparison for
judging quantity, value or quality.
The I-codes are considered as "model codes" that are developed by ICC and are
updated and published every two years.
A roofing contractor is not required to report any non-conformity of codes to the
architect that are discovered or made known to the contractor.
CORRECT: None of the listed statements are true
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding sustainability and resiliency in
the roofing industry? - Answer- A roof system's ability to maintain its functionality after a
big hurricane proves that the roof is sustainable, but not resilient.
Which of the following elements are NOT needed when compiling a roof schedule? -
Answer- Cost estimates for each activity.
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 ________. - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Labor Cost
Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and maintenance? -
Answer- Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about 15% - 20% per year of the
estimated total roof replacement costs.
ANSWERS
An employee getting burned due to the spilling of hot asphalt during built-up roof install
will most likely be covered by ___________ type of insurance. - Answer- Workers
Compensation
The repair cost for major damages caused to the existing wall when loading and
unloading of roofing material will most likely be covered by ____________ type of
insurance. - Answer- Property Insurance
Which of the following statements IS true regarding risk management in the roofing
industry? - Answer- An expert vendor is able to completely eliminate majority of the
risks on any given roofing project.
A roofing project with high risk does not pay well and will typically yield lower rate of
return.
It is wise to generate a risk management plan once the crew is mobilized and the roof
construction has already started.
Restricted hours and difficult access to the job site will most likely be classified as global
risks.
Inflation / deflation and major economic activity changes affect every project and will
most likely be classified as project-specific risks.
CORRECT: None of the provided statements are true.
A cost conscious facility manager working at the airport that has a large roof surface
area with multiple kitchens and restaurants would most likely utilize
_________________ type of roofing system. - Answer- PVC
Which of the following components is typically installed between the roof deck and the
insulation for a single-ply roofing system? - Answer- Vapor Barrier
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding different types of roofing
systems? - Answer- BUR is classified as a single-ply roofing system that involves
multiple layers of felt that are embedded in hot asphalt.
Which of the following statements IS true regarding building envelope systems? -
Answer- Transitions between different envelope systems are more susceptible to failure
and require careful and detailed design / coordination.
, Which of the following statements IS true regarding building codes in roofing? - Answer-
A standard is defined as a body of laws or rules of conduct that are arranged
systematically for easy reference.
A code is defined as something that is established for use a basis of comparison for
judging quantity, value or quality.
The I-codes are considered as "model codes" that are developed by ICC and are
updated and published every two years.
A roofing contractor is not required to report any non-conformity of codes to the
architect that are discovered or made known to the contractor.
CORRECT: None of the listed statements are true
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding sustainability and resiliency in
the roofing industry? - Answer- A roof system's ability to maintain its functionality after a
big hurricane proves that the roof is sustainable, but not resilient.
Which of the following elements are NOT needed when compiling a roof schedule? -
Answer- Cost estimates for each activity.
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 ________. - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Labor Cost
Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and maintenance? -
Answer- Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about 15% - 20% per year of the
estimated total roof replacement costs.
