ROOFING EXAM 2026/2027 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
Alternate - ANS ✔✔You are selected as a roofing contractor to bid on a project for installing a new TPO
system that has been specified for an existing building. Along with the new specified TPO system, the
owners 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
________.
44620 - ANS ✔✔You have been selected as a qualified roofing contractor to install 30,000 SF of modified
bitumen roof. 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?
Warning line systems are an important component of motion stopping systems that must be flagged
maximum 6 feet with highly visible material. - ANS ✔✔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?
Labor Cost - ANS ✔✔Which of the following items is NOT included in General Conditions when
estimating for a roofing project?
Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about 15% - 20% per year of the estimated total roof
replacement costs. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and
maintenance?
10% - ANS ✔✔As a roofing contractor you are required to hire an electrical subcontractor to modify
some of the conduits to accommodate the new roofing system. A typical markup on the estimate
provided by the electrical subcontractor should be _____ .
A technology that captures the solar information to assist contractors in installing the solar panels at
locations that maximize energy output is known as "InformPrepare" - ANS ✔✔Which of the following
statements is NOT true regarding roofing technology?
Labor man hour rate generally excludes worker's compensation, general Liability insurance and fringe
benefits. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding estimating labor costs?
A roof that has less than ¼ inch of slope per foot is defined as a low-slope roof. - ANS ✔✔Which of the
following statements is NOT true regarding the overall roofing industry and roof groups?
All of the above. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following are the most common causes for roof leaks and
failure?
, Built-up Roof Membrane - ANS ✔✔______________ contains multiple layers of saturated felt that are
bedded in hot bitumen / tar using mop application
2.8% - ANS ✔✔According to the NRCA, the average Net Profit for a roofing contractor company is ____ .
Overdriven fasteners, uneven substrate or deck material, poorly adjusted rolling equipment and
expansion / contraction are some of the common causes of defects for metal roofs that causes oil-
canning. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following statements IS true regarding metal roofs?
$343,750 - ANS ✔✔After estimating a re-roofing project, you have determined that your direct cost for
this project will be $275,000. If you are targeting 25% gross profit on this project, the total estimate for
this project will be ________________
Top Lap
End Lap
Bottom lap
overlap
correct: SNone of the above - ANS ✔✔A section of the asphalt shingle roof membrane where the units
overlap to avoid water penetration is known as _________________
Fluid-applied coating is the only surfacing that can be used for BUR. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following
statements is NOT true for built-up roof membrane (BUR)?
Modified Bitumen - ANS ✔✔The most common type of roof membrane used for vegetative roof systems
is ______________ .
1% - 2.5% - ANS ✔✔A typical cost for payment and performance bond is between _________ .
FALSE - ANS ✔✔Supervision is always included in the overhead costs.
TRUE - ANS ✔✔The initial cost for "structural" metal panel is higher whereas the overall life-cycle cost is
lower compared to single-ply roofing
TRUE - ANS ✔✔Roofing is the fourth most dangerous business in the United States.
FALSE - ANS ✔✔Single-ply roofing is generally more expensive and difficult to install compared to multi-
ply roofing.
TRUE - ANS ✔✔External portable ladder must extend 3' beyond the access level and needs to be
properly tied off
FALSE - ANS ✔✔Safety monitoring system is considered as a motion stopping system in regard to Roofing
safety
TURE - ANS ✔✔Roof water penetration can damage interior content and create mold and other
unhealthy conditions
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
Alternate - ANS ✔✔You are selected as a roofing contractor to bid on a project for installing a new TPO
system that has been specified for an existing building. Along with the new specified TPO system, the
owners 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
________.
44620 - ANS ✔✔You have been selected as a qualified roofing contractor to install 30,000 SF of modified
bitumen roof. 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?
Warning line systems are an important component of motion stopping systems that must be flagged
maximum 6 feet with highly visible material. - ANS ✔✔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?
Labor Cost - ANS ✔✔Which of the following items is NOT included in General Conditions when
estimating for a roofing project?
Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about 15% - 20% per year of the estimated total roof
replacement costs. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and
maintenance?
10% - ANS ✔✔As a roofing contractor you are required to hire an electrical subcontractor to modify
some of the conduits to accommodate the new roofing system. A typical markup on the estimate
provided by the electrical subcontractor should be _____ .
A technology that captures the solar information to assist contractors in installing the solar panels at
locations that maximize energy output is known as "InformPrepare" - ANS ✔✔Which of the following
statements is NOT true regarding roofing technology?
Labor man hour rate generally excludes worker's compensation, general Liability insurance and fringe
benefits. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding estimating labor costs?
A roof that has less than ¼ inch of slope per foot is defined as a low-slope roof. - ANS ✔✔Which of the
following statements is NOT true regarding the overall roofing industry and roof groups?
All of the above. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following are the most common causes for roof leaks and
failure?
, Built-up Roof Membrane - ANS ✔✔______________ contains multiple layers of saturated felt that are
bedded in hot bitumen / tar using mop application
2.8% - ANS ✔✔According to the NRCA, the average Net Profit for a roofing contractor company is ____ .
Overdriven fasteners, uneven substrate or deck material, poorly adjusted rolling equipment and
expansion / contraction are some of the common causes of defects for metal roofs that causes oil-
canning. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following statements IS true regarding metal roofs?
$343,750 - ANS ✔✔After estimating a re-roofing project, you have determined that your direct cost for
this project will be $275,000. If you are targeting 25% gross profit on this project, the total estimate for
this project will be ________________
Top Lap
End Lap
Bottom lap
overlap
correct: SNone of the above - ANS ✔✔A section of the asphalt shingle roof membrane where the units
overlap to avoid water penetration is known as _________________
Fluid-applied coating is the only surfacing that can be used for BUR. - ANS ✔✔Which of the following
statements is NOT true for built-up roof membrane (BUR)?
Modified Bitumen - ANS ✔✔The most common type of roof membrane used for vegetative roof systems
is ______________ .
1% - 2.5% - ANS ✔✔A typical cost for payment and performance bond is between _________ .
FALSE - ANS ✔✔Supervision is always included in the overhead costs.
TRUE - ANS ✔✔The initial cost for "structural" metal panel is higher whereas the overall life-cycle cost is
lower compared to single-ply roofing
TRUE - ANS ✔✔Roofing is the fourth most dangerous business in the United States.
FALSE - ANS ✔✔Single-ply roofing is generally more expensive and difficult to install compared to multi-
ply roofing.
TRUE - ANS ✔✔External portable ladder must extend 3' beyond the access level and needs to be
properly tied off
FALSE - ANS ✔✔Safety monitoring system is considered as a motion stopping system in regard to Roofing
safety
TURE - ANS ✔✔Roof water penetration can damage interior content and create mold and other
unhealthy conditions
