MICHIGAN ROOFING EXAMINATION TEST 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔The lower edge of a shingle is called: - ✔✔shingle butt
✔✔The distance (in inches) between the edge of one course and the next higher
course. - ✔✔exposure
✔✔) Indicates the amount of protection provided by the third layer of overlapping
shingles. - ✔✔head lap
✔✔When the roof pitch is less than 4 in 12: - ✔✔roll roofing is recommended.
✔✔What is the maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles on a roof? - ✔✔2
✔✔On an open valley, it is O.K. to use which of the following materials? - ✔✔metal
✔✔What is the minimum air space requirement between insulation and the roof
sheathing at or near the eave in the attic space? - ✔✔1"
✔✔What is the minimum rough opening requirement for access to an attic space? -
✔✔22" x 30"
✔✔Can asphalt shingles be installed on a 2-in-12 or 3-in-12 roof pitch? - ✔✔Yes, if 2
layers of 15 lb. felt is used as underlayment
✔✔Avoid using the open valley method where two roofs forming a valley have
considerably different slopes. - ✔✔true
✔✔When nailing shingles near a valley keep fasteners ______ away from the centerline
of the valley. - ✔✔6 inches
✔✔The closed-cut valley can be used with all types of strip shingles but the woven
closed valley is only recommended with ______ shingles. - ✔✔3-tab
✔✔Where two roofs forming a valley have considerably different slopes and the open
valley method cannot be avoided. Be sure to use metal valley flashing with a splash
diverter and water guards. - ✔✔true
✔✔The ________ is the part of the roof where leaks are most likely to happen. -
✔✔valley
, ✔✔When flashing a valley without metal where a lap joint is needed, lap the upper
section over the lower section by at least ______ inches. - ✔✔12
✔✔When flashing a valley with metal where a lap joint is needed, lap the upper section
over the lower section by at least ______ inches. - ✔✔6
✔✔Step flashing is also a base flashing. - ✔✔true
✔✔Chimneys require both base flashing and counter flashing (also called cap flashing).
- ✔✔true
✔✔Code requires that if a chimney's width down slope from a ridge is more than 30
inches in width, a cricket or saddle must be installed, but it is recommended they be
installed at a width greater than ________ inches. - ✔✔24
✔✔Roof shingles are rated for fire resistance. They are classified as either A, B, or C.
Which classification has the highest fire resistance? - ✔✔A
✔✔The most common amount of exposure for asphalt shingles is: - ✔✔5 inches
✔✔To get a neat, professional look, taper the lap portion of hip and ridge with shingles
that have been salvaged from scraps and full shingles as needed. - ✔✔true
✔✔Where a roof intersects with a wall, the roof underlayment should be carried up the
wall 3 to 4 inches and ________ must be used as the shingles are installed. - ✔✔step
flashing
✔✔Asphalt shingles have a base mat of tough asphalt-saturated roofing felt or
fiberglass. - ✔✔true
✔✔The drip edge for wood shingles and shakes should extend past the eave fascia. -
✔✔1 1/2 inches
✔✔Wood shakes should be spaced ________ apart to allow for expansion. - ✔✔3/8 to
5/8 inches
✔✔Wood shingles and shakes should be from _______ in width. If the shake or shingle
is too wide, split it with a roofer hatchet. - ✔✔3 to 8 inches
✔✔Wood shingles and shakes require a side lap of _____ or more. - ✔✔1 1/2 inches
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔The lower edge of a shingle is called: - ✔✔shingle butt
✔✔The distance (in inches) between the edge of one course and the next higher
course. - ✔✔exposure
✔✔) Indicates the amount of protection provided by the third layer of overlapping
shingles. - ✔✔head lap
✔✔When the roof pitch is less than 4 in 12: - ✔✔roll roofing is recommended.
✔✔What is the maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles on a roof? - ✔✔2
✔✔On an open valley, it is O.K. to use which of the following materials? - ✔✔metal
✔✔What is the minimum air space requirement between insulation and the roof
sheathing at or near the eave in the attic space? - ✔✔1"
✔✔What is the minimum rough opening requirement for access to an attic space? -
✔✔22" x 30"
✔✔Can asphalt shingles be installed on a 2-in-12 or 3-in-12 roof pitch? - ✔✔Yes, if 2
layers of 15 lb. felt is used as underlayment
✔✔Avoid using the open valley method where two roofs forming a valley have
considerably different slopes. - ✔✔true
✔✔When nailing shingles near a valley keep fasteners ______ away from the centerline
of the valley. - ✔✔6 inches
✔✔The closed-cut valley can be used with all types of strip shingles but the woven
closed valley is only recommended with ______ shingles. - ✔✔3-tab
✔✔Where two roofs forming a valley have considerably different slopes and the open
valley method cannot be avoided. Be sure to use metal valley flashing with a splash
diverter and water guards. - ✔✔true
✔✔The ________ is the part of the roof where leaks are most likely to happen. -
✔✔valley
, ✔✔When flashing a valley without metal where a lap joint is needed, lap the upper
section over the lower section by at least ______ inches. - ✔✔12
✔✔When flashing a valley with metal where a lap joint is needed, lap the upper section
over the lower section by at least ______ inches. - ✔✔6
✔✔Step flashing is also a base flashing. - ✔✔true
✔✔Chimneys require both base flashing and counter flashing (also called cap flashing).
- ✔✔true
✔✔Code requires that if a chimney's width down slope from a ridge is more than 30
inches in width, a cricket or saddle must be installed, but it is recommended they be
installed at a width greater than ________ inches. - ✔✔24
✔✔Roof shingles are rated for fire resistance. They are classified as either A, B, or C.
Which classification has the highest fire resistance? - ✔✔A
✔✔The most common amount of exposure for asphalt shingles is: - ✔✔5 inches
✔✔To get a neat, professional look, taper the lap portion of hip and ridge with shingles
that have been salvaged from scraps and full shingles as needed. - ✔✔true
✔✔Where a roof intersects with a wall, the roof underlayment should be carried up the
wall 3 to 4 inches and ________ must be used as the shingles are installed. - ✔✔step
flashing
✔✔Asphalt shingles have a base mat of tough asphalt-saturated roofing felt or
fiberglass. - ✔✔true
✔✔The drip edge for wood shingles and shakes should extend past the eave fascia. -
✔✔1 1/2 inches
✔✔Wood shakes should be spaced ________ apart to allow for expansion. - ✔✔3/8 to
5/8 inches
✔✔Wood shingles and shakes should be from _______ in width. If the shake or shingle
is too wide, split it with a roofer hatchet. - ✔✔3 to 8 inches
✔✔Wood shingles and shakes require a side lap of _____ or more. - ✔✔1 1/2 inches
