ROOFING EXAM EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026
TEST BANK| COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS( ILLINOIS )(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ ILLINOIS ROOFING
EXAM
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing ......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 ......ANSWER......b. flashing details
Ridge flashing can also act as:
pg. 1
,a. venting systems
b. rain gutters
c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces ......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.
......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 ......ANSWER......d. ice dams
What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?
pg. 2
,a. Roof pitch
b. Exposure
c. Improves drying of shakes or shingles
d. Wear through and burn through ......ANSWER......c. Improves drying
of shakes and shingles
Roll roofing is commonly used in what flashing detail?
a. Step flashing
b. Valley flashing
c. Cap flashing
d. Counter flashing ......ANSWER......b. Valley flashing
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 ......ANSWER......c. "Less steep"
than the slope of the roof
What is the base flashing at the sides of the chimney called?
pg. 3
, a. Kick out flashing
b. Vertical flashing
c. Counter flashing
d. Step flashing ......ANSWER......d. Step out flashing
Dormer flashings are difficult to inspect because they may include:
a. Roof/sidewall flashing
b. Roof intersecting a wall above
c. Valley flashing
d. Ridge flashing
e. All of the above ......ANSWER......e. All of the above
T/F: Asphalt shingles should be used only on roof slopes of 2:12 or
greater.
A. True
B. False ......ANSWER......A. True
T/F: A certain amount of vertical rise over the entire span, or pitch, is
represented by a fraction.
B. True
A. False ......ANSWER......B. True
pg. 4
TEST BANK| COMPLETE 550 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS( ILLINOIS )(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ ILLINOIS ROOFING
EXAM
Low roof slope is a possible problem with all these materials EXCEPT:
a. asphalt shingles
b. wood shingles
c. wood shakes
d. roll roofing ......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 ......ANSWER......b. flashing details
Ridge flashing can also act as:
pg. 1
,a. venting systems
b. rain gutters
c. lightning protection systems
d. structural braces ......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.
......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 ......ANSWER......d. ice dams
What is the advantage of "open" or "skip" sheathing?
pg. 2
,a. Roof pitch
b. Exposure
c. Improves drying of shakes or shingles
d. Wear through and burn through ......ANSWER......c. Improves drying
of shakes and shingles
Roll roofing is commonly used in what flashing detail?
a. Step flashing
b. Valley flashing
c. Cap flashing
d. Counter flashing ......ANSWER......b. Valley flashing
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 ......ANSWER......c. "Less steep"
than the slope of the roof
What is the base flashing at the sides of the chimney called?
pg. 3
, a. Kick out flashing
b. Vertical flashing
c. Counter flashing
d. Step flashing ......ANSWER......d. Step out flashing
Dormer flashings are difficult to inspect because they may include:
a. Roof/sidewall flashing
b. Roof intersecting a wall above
c. Valley flashing
d. Ridge flashing
e. All of the above ......ANSWER......e. All of the above
T/F: Asphalt shingles should be used only on roof slopes of 2:12 or
greater.
A. True
B. False ......ANSWER......A. True
T/F: A certain amount of vertical rise over the entire span, or pitch, is
represented by a fraction.
B. True
A. False ......ANSWER......B. True
pg. 4
