ROOFING QUIZ WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when and why? Correct answer-It
is dangerous to be too specific in identifying the roof material. Some roofing materials look similar to
others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles, fiber cement rather than asbestos
cement, metal rather than tin, and single ply rather than PVC.
If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should: Correct answer-Document your limitations in
the written report.
Is the roof inspection done only from the outside? Correct answer-No. You should also inspect the
roof from the underside, usually from the attic.
List 4 things you have to look at as part of a standard roof inspection. Correct answer-1. Roof
covering
2. Drainage system
3. Flashings
4. Skylights
List the 3 main functions of roofs. Correct answer-1. Protect the building from rain, snow, wind,
hail and fire.
2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.
3. Make an architectural statement.
List 2 things about the roof that must be described or included in a standard report. Correct
answer-1. Roof covering
2. Method used to inspect the roof.
Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are typically spent here? Correct
answer-15 to 25 minutes
Name 3 things not required as part of the roofing inspection. Correct answer-1- Antennae
2- interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible
3-other installed accessories.
Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof? Correct answer-Flashings and changes in
slope and material
Roof inspections include other house systems. List 8. Correct answer-1. Electrical mast and service
wires
2. Chimneys,
3. Attic vents
4. Plumbing stacks
5. Exhaust vents
6. Air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes and overflow
7. TV towers and satellite dishes
8. Skylights.
Do the Standards require you to give cost estimates for repair/replacement?
Select one:
, a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-No the Standards do not require you to give cost estimates for
repair/replacement.
Do the Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-No the Standards do not require you to give estimates of residual life.
Do the Standards require you to inspect the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-Yes the Standards require you to inspect the roof.
Do the Standards require you to walk on the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-No the Standards do not require you to walk on the roof.
The roof covering is typically part of the home's structure.
Select one:
True
False Correct answer-False. The roof covering is not part of the home's structure.
Even if you walk on the roof and inspect every inch, there are limitations to your inspection. Explain.
Correct answer-On a typical roof, the fasteners and most of the flashing materials are concealed. At
least half of the roofing materials themselves are also often concealed. Your inspection is also not
complete until you look at the underside of the roof.
Is a sloped roof waterproof? Explain. Correct answer-Sloped roofs are not waterproof. They are
designed to shed water like a series of umbrellas. They are not designed to control standing water.
It is wise to inspect the roof first from a distance and then up close. What kinds of things do you look
at from a distance? How about up close? Correct answer-From a distance, look for sagging of the
ridge or dishing of the roof surface. Up close, look at the roofing surface itself, focusing on the
material condition, flashings and changes in direction.
List 9 common roof conditions you'll find. Correct answer-1) Old
2) Damaged
3) Patched
4) Missing materials
5) Exposed fasteners
6) Poor installation
7) Vulnerable areas
8) Ice dam potential
9) Multiple layers
What is a dead load on a roof structure? Correct answer-The dead load is the load imposed on a
structure by the building materials. They are permanent loads
VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when and why? Correct answer-It
is dangerous to be too specific in identifying the roof material. Some roofing materials look similar to
others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles, fiber cement rather than asbestos
cement, metal rather than tin, and single ply rather than PVC.
If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should: Correct answer-Document your limitations in
the written report.
Is the roof inspection done only from the outside? Correct answer-No. You should also inspect the
roof from the underside, usually from the attic.
List 4 things you have to look at as part of a standard roof inspection. Correct answer-1. Roof
covering
2. Drainage system
3. Flashings
4. Skylights
List the 3 main functions of roofs. Correct answer-1. Protect the building from rain, snow, wind,
hail and fire.
2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.
3. Make an architectural statement.
List 2 things about the roof that must be described or included in a standard report. Correct
answer-1. Roof covering
2. Method used to inspect the roof.
Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are typically spent here? Correct
answer-15 to 25 minutes
Name 3 things not required as part of the roofing inspection. Correct answer-1- Antennae
2- interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible
3-other installed accessories.
Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof? Correct answer-Flashings and changes in
slope and material
Roof inspections include other house systems. List 8. Correct answer-1. Electrical mast and service
wires
2. Chimneys,
3. Attic vents
4. Plumbing stacks
5. Exhaust vents
6. Air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes and overflow
7. TV towers and satellite dishes
8. Skylights.
Do the Standards require you to give cost estimates for repair/replacement?
Select one:
, a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-No the Standards do not require you to give cost estimates for
repair/replacement.
Do the Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-No the Standards do not require you to give estimates of residual life.
Do the Standards require you to inspect the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-Yes the Standards require you to inspect the roof.
Do the Standards require you to walk on the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No Correct answer-No the Standards do not require you to walk on the roof.
The roof covering is typically part of the home's structure.
Select one:
True
False Correct answer-False. The roof covering is not part of the home's structure.
Even if you walk on the roof and inspect every inch, there are limitations to your inspection. Explain.
Correct answer-On a typical roof, the fasteners and most of the flashing materials are concealed. At
least half of the roofing materials themselves are also often concealed. Your inspection is also not
complete until you look at the underside of the roof.
Is a sloped roof waterproof? Explain. Correct answer-Sloped roofs are not waterproof. They are
designed to shed water like a series of umbrellas. They are not designed to control standing water.
It is wise to inspect the roof first from a distance and then up close. What kinds of things do you look
at from a distance? How about up close? Correct answer-From a distance, look for sagging of the
ridge or dishing of the roof surface. Up close, look at the roofing surface itself, focusing on the
material condition, flashings and changes in direction.
List 9 common roof conditions you'll find. Correct answer-1) Old
2) Damaged
3) Patched
4) Missing materials
5) Exposed fasteners
6) Poor installation
7) Vulnerable areas
8) Ice dam potential
9) Multiple layers
What is a dead load on a roof structure? Correct answer-The dead load is the load imposed on a
structure by the building materials. They are permanent loads
