RRO Study Guide Exam (Latest Update 2026/2027) UPDATE!! comprehensiv
questions fully solved & updated
1. What is a roof? the sheltering structure of a building that pro-
tects the interior spaces from natural elements.
2. Is plywood an air barrier? Yes
3. Point of fixation on metal roof
4. How many hours to consider ponding 48 hours
water?
5. What are the types of clay tiles?
6. What are types of slate?
7. What is APP vs SPS?
8. What are the heat welds requirements
for thermoplastic?
9. Thermoplastic vs. Thermosets
10. Change directive vs. Change order A change order requires agreement from the
owner and other parties involved. A change di-
rective is used to direct the contractor to perform
additional work when there is not an agreement
between the owner and contractor
11. What is oil canning? Oil canning is defined as the perceived waviness
of a metal panel and is an inherent characteristic
of light-gauge, cold-rolled flat metal products.
12. What are the different types of seams Double lock seam, a symmetrical seam, a
for metal roofing? one-piece snap-lock and a two-piece snap-lock
, RRO Study Guide Exam (Latest Update 2026/2027) UPDATE!! comprehensiv
questions fully solved & updated
13. SSSMR vs. ASSMR Structural Standing Seam Metal Roof
Architectural Standing Steam Metal Roof
14. What does SPUF stand for? Spray in place Polyurethane Foam
15. What does EPDM stand for? ethylene propylene diene monomer
16. Test cuts for single ply roofing?
17. Test cuts for SPUF roofing?
18. What are the slope requirements 1-4 for 1/4:12 through 3:12
asphalt?
19. Coal tar vs. Asphalt
20. Flood requirements for asphalt
21. Fastener per shingle 6
22. Size of shingles 1 ft x 3 ft
23. Low slope vs. Steep slopes for all types
24. What types of SPUF are acceptable?
25. "Lift" = ___________ minimum and maxi-
mum for SPUF roofing
26. What is the minimum slope for asphalt 2:12
shingles?
27. What is the minimum nail penetration
for shingles?
questions fully solved & updated
1. What is a roof? the sheltering structure of a building that pro-
tects the interior spaces from natural elements.
2. Is plywood an air barrier? Yes
3. Point of fixation on metal roof
4. How many hours to consider ponding 48 hours
water?
5. What are the types of clay tiles?
6. What are types of slate?
7. What is APP vs SPS?
8. What are the heat welds requirements
for thermoplastic?
9. Thermoplastic vs. Thermosets
10. Change directive vs. Change order A change order requires agreement from the
owner and other parties involved. A change di-
rective is used to direct the contractor to perform
additional work when there is not an agreement
between the owner and contractor
11. What is oil canning? Oil canning is defined as the perceived waviness
of a metal panel and is an inherent characteristic
of light-gauge, cold-rolled flat metal products.
12. What are the different types of seams Double lock seam, a symmetrical seam, a
for metal roofing? one-piece snap-lock and a two-piece snap-lock
, RRO Study Guide Exam (Latest Update 2026/2027) UPDATE!! comprehensiv
questions fully solved & updated
13. SSSMR vs. ASSMR Structural Standing Seam Metal Roof
Architectural Standing Steam Metal Roof
14. What does SPUF stand for? Spray in place Polyurethane Foam
15. What does EPDM stand for? ethylene propylene diene monomer
16. Test cuts for single ply roofing?
17. Test cuts for SPUF roofing?
18. What are the slope requirements 1-4 for 1/4:12 through 3:12
asphalt?
19. Coal tar vs. Asphalt
20. Flood requirements for asphalt
21. Fastener per shingle 6
22. Size of shingles 1 ft x 3 ft
23. Low slope vs. Steep slopes for all types
24. What types of SPUF are acceptable?
25. "Lift" = ___________ minimum and maxi-
mum for SPUF roofing
26. What is the minimum slope for asphalt 2:12
shingles?
27. What is the minimum nail penetration
for shingles?
