ROOFING EXAM 2025/2026 COMPLETE
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Description: This exam is a closed-book, 50 multiple-choice question examination
covering various roofing applications for residential structures. You will have two hours
to complete it, and a minimum passing score of 70% is required. Effective January 1,
2026, a license is required for residential roofing projects valued at $7,500 or more.
Key Words: Residential Roofing, LSLBC, Act 422, IRC Chapter 9, FORTIFIED Roof, Fall
Protection, Underlayment, Flashing, Asphalt Shingles.
Q1: What is the minimum project value threshold that requires a Louisiana
Residential Roofing license for residential roofing work effective January 1, 2026?
A) $1,000
B) $3,500
C) $7,500
D) $10,000
Correct Answer: C ✅
Q2: Which entity is the sole licensing authority for residential roofing contractors
in Louisiana?
,A) Louisiana Department of Transportation
B) Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
C) Local parish building departments
D) Louisiana Roofing Association
Correct Answer: B ✅
Q3: The Residential Roofing trade examination is described as a:
A) Open book, 100-question examination
B) Closed book, 50 multiple-choice question examination
C) Open book, 50 multiple-choice question examination
D) Closed book, 80-question examination
Correct Answer: B ✅
Q4: How long do candidates have to complete the Residential Roofing trade
examination?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
Correct Answer: B ✅
Q5: What is the minimum passing score for the Residential Roofing trade
examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Correct Answer: C ✅
,Q6: In addition to the trade examination, what other examination must a
residential roofing contractor pass?
A) The Business and Law examination
B) The OSHA 30 examination
C) The Building Codes examination
D) The Safety examination
Correct Answer: A ✅
Q7: Under Act 422, which license classifications may bid or perform work on a
residential roof effective January 1, 2026?
A) Building Construction and Roofing & Sheet Metal
B) Home Improvement and Residential Construction
C) Residential Construction and Residential Roofing
D) Any contractor with a valid license
Correct Answer: C ✅
Q8: Which type of asphalt shingle is composed of a single layer of material and is
the most economical option?
A) Three-tab shingles
B) Architectural shingles
C) Premium shingles
D) Laminated shingles
Correct Answer: A ✅
Q9: What is the primary purpose of roof underlayment?
A) To provide structural support
B) To serve as a secondary water barrier
, C) To improve aesthetic appearance
D) To increase wind resistance
Correct Answer: B ✅
Q10: In Louisiana, ice and water shield is typically required in which areas of the
roof?
A) Entire roof deck
B) Eaves and valleys
C) Ridge caps only
D) Around chimneys only
Correct Answer: B ✅
Q11: What does the grade "30#" refer to in roofing felt?
A) Weight per 100 square feet
B) Thickness in mils
C) Warranty period in years
D) Temperature resistance in degrees
Correct Answer: A ✅
Q12: What is the primary function of a drip edge?
A) To seal roof penetrations
B) To direct water away from the fascia and into the gutter
C) To secure shingles at the ridge
D) To provide ventilation
Correct Answer: B ✅
Q13: Which material is most commonly used for roof flashing in residential
construction?