ILLINOIS ROOFING FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+ //
BRAND NEW!!
Which organization sets safety standards for exposure of roofing employees to
asbestos? - ANSWER-OSHA
Which of these is recommended when the third pin on the plug of a power tool is
missing? - ANSWER-Have the tool removed and repaired before it is used again
How far should a ladder extend above the roofline? - ANSWER-36inches or 3feet
How often are you supposed to train employees on the dangers of bloodborne
pathogens? - ANSWER-Once initially and at least once annually
At what height does OSHA fall protection apply? - ANSWER-6 feet or higher
,at what minimum height are parafeit walls that dont require contractors to use fall
protection? - ANSWER-39 inches or higher
How far should the
Warning system line be from the edge of the roof? - ANSWER-6 feet
What type of fire extinguisher does OSHA require on job site? - ANSWER-
Minimum rated 10B fire extinguisher
what are some ways that workers can lessen the likelihood of back injuries? -
ANSWER-Improve Posture, Stretch, sleep on a firm mattress, and push loads
rather then pull
How often should employees be trained how to use a fire extinguisher - ANSWER-
Once upon employment and annually after
Which of the following is best to use when estimating the coverage of 2 plies of
felt roofing underlayment? - ANSWER-
Which of these are the most commonly used for underlayment in asphalt roofs?
A. Synthetic Fiber Felts
B. Saturant-grade asphalt
C. Coating-grade asphalt
D. Wood and other cellulose fiber felts - ANSWER-D. Wood and other cellulose
fiber felts
,Where should electrical conduit or other piping be installed?
A. Attached directly on top of the roof deck
B. Attached directly below the roof deck
C. Embedded within the roofing system
D. Suspended well below the roof deck - ANSWER-D. Suspended well below the
roof deck
Which of these is LEAST likely to require tear-off and replacement of an existing
steep slope roof?
A. Leaking around or near a chimney
B. Frequent repairs of the existing roof
C. Damage occurring to structural components
D. Leaking resulting in damage to building contents - ANSWER-A. Leaking around
or near a chimney
What does the NRCA recommend as the minimum clearance between a
mechanical unit and walls drains, and perimeters and penetrations in a roofing
system?
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 36 inches - ANSWER-C. 24 inches
, Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of cellular glass roof
insulation?
A) Durability
B. Flexibility
C. Fire resistance
D. Stable R-value - ANSWER-B. Flexibility
Which of these is best to use when estimating the coverage of two plies of felt
roofing underlayment on a steep-slope roof?
A. 25 square feet per factory square
B. 33 square feet per factory square
C. 50 square feet per factory square
D. 100 square feet per factory square - ANSWER-C. 50 square feet per factory
square
how far away should a ladder be from the base of a building?
A. 1 foot out for every 4 feet vertically
B. 2 feet out for every 4 feet vertically
C. 1 foot out for every 5 feet vertically
D. 2 feet out for every 5 feet vertically - ANSWER-A. 1 foot out for every 4 feet
vertically
What are the main functions of a roof deck?
A. Provides a substrate that the roof system can be attached to.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+ //
BRAND NEW!!
Which organization sets safety standards for exposure of roofing employees to
asbestos? - ANSWER-OSHA
Which of these is recommended when the third pin on the plug of a power tool is
missing? - ANSWER-Have the tool removed and repaired before it is used again
How far should a ladder extend above the roofline? - ANSWER-36inches or 3feet
How often are you supposed to train employees on the dangers of bloodborne
pathogens? - ANSWER-Once initially and at least once annually
At what height does OSHA fall protection apply? - ANSWER-6 feet or higher
,at what minimum height are parafeit walls that dont require contractors to use fall
protection? - ANSWER-39 inches or higher
How far should the
Warning system line be from the edge of the roof? - ANSWER-6 feet
What type of fire extinguisher does OSHA require on job site? - ANSWER-
Minimum rated 10B fire extinguisher
what are some ways that workers can lessen the likelihood of back injuries? -
ANSWER-Improve Posture, Stretch, sleep on a firm mattress, and push loads
rather then pull
How often should employees be trained how to use a fire extinguisher - ANSWER-
Once upon employment and annually after
Which of the following is best to use when estimating the coverage of 2 plies of
felt roofing underlayment? - ANSWER-
Which of these are the most commonly used for underlayment in asphalt roofs?
A. Synthetic Fiber Felts
B. Saturant-grade asphalt
C. Coating-grade asphalt
D. Wood and other cellulose fiber felts - ANSWER-D. Wood and other cellulose
fiber felts
,Where should electrical conduit or other piping be installed?
A. Attached directly on top of the roof deck
B. Attached directly below the roof deck
C. Embedded within the roofing system
D. Suspended well below the roof deck - ANSWER-D. Suspended well below the
roof deck
Which of these is LEAST likely to require tear-off and replacement of an existing
steep slope roof?
A. Leaking around or near a chimney
B. Frequent repairs of the existing roof
C. Damage occurring to structural components
D. Leaking resulting in damage to building contents - ANSWER-A. Leaking around
or near a chimney
What does the NRCA recommend as the minimum clearance between a
mechanical unit and walls drains, and perimeters and penetrations in a roofing
system?
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 36 inches - ANSWER-C. 24 inches
, Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of cellular glass roof
insulation?
A) Durability
B. Flexibility
C. Fire resistance
D. Stable R-value - ANSWER-B. Flexibility
Which of these is best to use when estimating the coverage of two plies of felt
roofing underlayment on a steep-slope roof?
A. 25 square feet per factory square
B. 33 square feet per factory square
C. 50 square feet per factory square
D. 100 square feet per factory square - ANSWER-C. 50 square feet per factory
square
how far away should a ladder be from the base of a building?
A. 1 foot out for every 4 feet vertically
B. 2 feet out for every 4 feet vertically
C. 1 foot out for every 5 feet vertically
D. 2 feet out for every 5 feet vertically - ANSWER-A. 1 foot out for every 4 feet
vertically
What are the main functions of a roof deck?
A. Provides a substrate that the roof system can be attached to.
