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Arizona C-42 Roofing Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Arizona C-42 Roofing Contractor Exam
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing & Regulatory Body – The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) issues the
CR-42 roofing license, which combines both commercial and residential roofing
classifications .
2. Examination Provider – PSI administers the CR-42 roofing trade exam on behalf of the
Arizona Registrar of Contractors .
3. Exam Structure – The exam consists of 50 questions with a 120-minute time limit, and a
passing score of 70% is required . (Note: Historical versions of the C-42 exam had 80
questions and a 3-hour limit) .
4. Exam Domains – The exam covers: Steep Roofing (23%), Surface Preparation and
Planning (20%), Low-Slope Roofing (19%), Roofing Components (15%), Safety (13%), and
Plans, Specifications & Estimating (10%) .
5. Permitted References – OSHA 29 CFR 1926, 2018 International Building Code (IBC), and
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) may be brought into the exam center. The
NRCA Roofing Manual and Roofing Construction & Estimating are NOT permitted .
6. Experience Requirement – Applicants must demonstrate at least 4 years of verifiable
roofing experience as a journeyman or in a supervisory role .
7. Business & Law Exam – Candidates must also pass the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam
(SRE), which has replaced the previous business management exam .
8. Scope of Work – CR-42 license authorizes installation and repair of watertight, weather-
resistant roof surfaces, including all accessories, flashing, valleys, gravel stops, and roof
insulation panels above the roof deck. Sheet metal installed in conjunction with roofing
is also included .
9. Surety Bond Requirements – Bond amounts range from $2,500 (under $150,000 annual
volume) to $50,000 (over $10 million annual volume) .
10. Key Reference Standards – Technical questions are based on NRCA recommendations
and OSHA safety standards. ICC and IRC provide code-related questions that are state-
specific .
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QUESTIONS 1-100: LICENSING, REGULATIONS & SCOPE OF WORK
1. Which agency oversees roofing contractor licensing in Arizona?
A) Arizona Department of Commerce
B) Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC)
C) Arizona Department of Labor
D) Arizona Building Safety Division
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) oversees all contractor licensing in
Arizona, including the CR-42 roofing classification. The ROC issues licenses, investigates
complaints, and enforces contractor licensing laws under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10 .
2. What is the Arizona roofing contractor license classification code?
A) CR-40
B) CR-42
C) CR-44
D) CR-46
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CR-42 classification is the AZ ROC designation for roofing contractors. This
license authorizes installation, repair, and maintenance of all roofing systems on residential and
commercial structures .
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3. How many years of experience are required to qualify for an Arizona CR-42 roofing license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arizona requires 4 years of verifiable roofing experience to qualify for the CR-42
contractor license. This experience must be documented and may include a combination of
journeyman work and supervisory roles .
4. What is the minimum passing score for the Arizona CR-42 roofing trade exam?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Arizona CR-42 roofing contractor
trade exam. The exam consists of 50 trade-specific questions with a 120-minute time limit .
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5. Which testing administrator delivers the Arizona CR-42 roofing exam?
A) Prometric
B) Pearson VUE
C) PSI
D) NASCLA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PSI administers the Arizona CR-42 roofing contractor trade exam on behalf of the
Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates schedule their exam through PSI's testing centers
or online scheduling system .
6. What is the time limit for the Arizona CR-42 roofing trade exam?
A) 60 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 120 minutes
D) 180 minutes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the CR-42 roofing trade exam,
which consists of 50 questions. This allows approximately 2.4 minutes per question .
Arizona C-42 Roofing Contractor EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
Arizona C-42 Roofing Contractor Exam
EXAM COVERAGE OVERVIEW (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing & Regulatory Body – The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) issues the
CR-42 roofing license, which combines both commercial and residential roofing
classifications .
2. Examination Provider – PSI administers the CR-42 roofing trade exam on behalf of the
Arizona Registrar of Contractors .
3. Exam Structure – The exam consists of 50 questions with a 120-minute time limit, and a
passing score of 70% is required . (Note: Historical versions of the C-42 exam had 80
questions and a 3-hour limit) .
4. Exam Domains – The exam covers: Steep Roofing (23%), Surface Preparation and
Planning (20%), Low-Slope Roofing (19%), Roofing Components (15%), Safety (13%), and
Plans, Specifications & Estimating (10%) .
5. Permitted References – OSHA 29 CFR 1926, 2018 International Building Code (IBC), and
2018 International Residential Code (IRC) may be brought into the exam center. The
NRCA Roofing Manual and Roofing Construction & Estimating are NOT permitted .
6. Experience Requirement – Applicants must demonstrate at least 4 years of verifiable
roofing experience as a journeyman or in a supervisory role .
7. Business & Law Exam – Candidates must also pass the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam
(SRE), which has replaced the previous business management exam .
8. Scope of Work – CR-42 license authorizes installation and repair of watertight, weather-
resistant roof surfaces, including all accessories, flashing, valleys, gravel stops, and roof
insulation panels above the roof deck. Sheet metal installed in conjunction with roofing
is also included .
9. Surety Bond Requirements – Bond amounts range from $2,500 (under $150,000 annual
volume) to $50,000 (over $10 million annual volume) .
10. Key Reference Standards – Technical questions are based on NRCA recommendations
and OSHA safety standards. ICC and IRC provide code-related questions that are state-
specific .
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QUESTIONS 1-100: LICENSING, REGULATIONS & SCOPE OF WORK
1. Which agency oversees roofing contractor licensing in Arizona?
A) Arizona Department of Commerce
B) Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC)
C) Arizona Department of Labor
D) Arizona Building Safety Division
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) oversees all contractor licensing in
Arizona, including the CR-42 roofing classification. The ROC issues licenses, investigates
complaints, and enforces contractor licensing laws under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10 .
2. What is the Arizona roofing contractor license classification code?
A) CR-40
B) CR-42
C) CR-44
D) CR-46
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CR-42 classification is the AZ ROC designation for roofing contractors. This
license authorizes installation, repair, and maintenance of all roofing systems on residential and
commercial structures .
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3. How many years of experience are required to qualify for an Arizona CR-42 roofing license?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arizona requires 4 years of verifiable roofing experience to qualify for the CR-42
contractor license. This experience must be documented and may include a combination of
journeyman work and supervisory roles .
4. What is the minimum passing score for the Arizona CR-42 roofing trade exam?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the Arizona CR-42 roofing contractor
trade exam. The exam consists of 50 trade-specific questions with a 120-minute time limit .
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5. Which testing administrator delivers the Arizona CR-42 roofing exam?
A) Prometric
B) Pearson VUE
C) PSI
D) NASCLA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PSI administers the Arizona CR-42 roofing contractor trade exam on behalf of the
Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Candidates schedule their exam through PSI's testing centers
or online scheduling system .
6. What is the time limit for the Arizona CR-42 roofing trade exam?
A) 60 minutes
B) 90 minutes
C) 120 minutes
D) 180 minutes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the CR-42 roofing trade exam,
which consists of 50 questions. This allows approximately 2.4 minutes per question .
