ROOFING ACTUAL EXAM 1
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, 1. According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the minimum thickness of a 4" x 6" plain
rectangular copper downspout?✓✓ correct answer 16 Oz
2. When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area intersects a side wall, NRCA recommends extending
the flashing a minimum of up the wall.
✓✓ correct answer 4" inch
3. When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the substrate or flat surface and allow it to relax for a
minimum of before use✓✓ correct answer 30
minutes
4. Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding water due to the lack of drainage on a low slope roof?✓
✓ correct answer Membrane Seperation
5. According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles of No. 2 Tapersplit shakes are required
per square of roofing when applied with 1/2" inch spacing and 7-1/2" exposure?✓✓ correct answer 6.67 Bundles
6. Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting, without failure,
times the maximum intended load✓✓ correct answer 4
7. According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the following metals cannot be soldered?✓✓
correct answer Aluminum
8. A roll of #15 roofing felt contains factory squares and is square
feet.✓✓ correct answer 4; 324
9. A provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the exposure of mechanical fasteners.✓✓
correct answer Cleat
10. Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a stairway access to the roof unless the roof slope is
greater than .✓✓ correct answer 4✓✓ correct
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90 + QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
GUIDE 2026 GRADED A+ .
1/
11
, 1. According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the minimum thickness of a 4" x 6" plain
rectangular copper downspout?✓✓ correct answer 16 Oz
2. When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area intersects a side wall, NRCA recommends extending
the flashing a minimum of up the wall.
✓✓ correct answer 4" inch
3. When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the substrate or flat surface and allow it to relax for a
minimum of before use✓✓ correct answer 30
minutes
4. Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding water due to the lack of drainage on a low slope roof?✓
✓ correct answer Membrane Seperation
5. According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles of No. 2 Tapersplit shakes are required
per square of roofing when applied with 1/2" inch spacing and 7-1/2" exposure?✓✓ correct answer 6.67 Bundles
6. Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting, without failure,
times the maximum intended load✓✓ correct answer 4
7. According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the following metals cannot be soldered?✓✓
correct answer Aluminum
8. A roll of #15 roofing felt contains factory squares and is square
feet.✓✓ correct answer 4; 324
9. A provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the exposure of mechanical fasteners.✓✓
correct answer Cleat
10. Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a stairway access to the roof unless the roof slope is
greater than .✓✓ correct answer 4✓✓ correct
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