INTERNACHI HOW TO PERFORM ROOF
INSPECTIONS ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT ALREADY
GRADED A+ LATEST AND COMPLETE
VERSION 2025
"A roof that rises _____ inches for every 1 foot or 12 inches of run is said to have a "4 in 12"
slope. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4"
"_______ can be expressed either by a ratio or by inches per foot. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Slope"
"T/F: Most asphalt shingles may be used on roof slopes from 4:12 to 21:12, using standard
application methods. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"Gable roofs have _______ slope(s). - CORRECT ANSWER=> two"
"In roof framing, the base of the right triangle is called the __________. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
run"
"The proper slope for guttering is ____ per 5 to 10 feet. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4-inch"
"Gutters should be installed by screwing or spiking them _________. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
through the fascia and into the rafter tails"
"T/F: All homes are required to have gutters installed. - CORRECT ANSWER=> False"
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, "T/F: Rusting steel gutters are a cosmetic issue and need not be reported. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
False"
"T/F: The inspector should report on any debris buildup in the gutters. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
True"
"T/F: The inspector should inspect all visible downspout terminations. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
True"
"Roofing gutters should slope down toward the downspout at the rate of _____ per foot, or 1/4-
inch per 5 to 10 feet. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/16-inch"
"T/F: Measuring the amount of gutter slope is required. - CORRECT ANSWER=> False"
"What material is NOT used for gutters. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Brass"
"_______________ is the deflection of the ridge beam. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Saddleback or
swayback"
"A _____ tie is a tension tie in the upper third of opposing gable rafters that is intended to resist
rafter separation from the ridge beam. - CORRECT ANSWER=> collar"
"De-lamination of the roof sheathing may cause _________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> depression
between rafters"
"___________ is a decorative molding applied to the fascia. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Cornice"
"Collar ties and rafter ties are examples of _____ members. - CORRECT ANSWER=> tension"
"T/F: Rafter boards and ridge boards are normally under compression because of the weight or
load that is upon them. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"_______________ is the deflection of the ridge beam. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Saddleback or
swayback"
"A soffit that is attached directly to the underside of the rafter tails is called a(n) _______ soffit.
- CORRECT ANSWER=> enclosed"
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INSPECTIONS ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT ALREADY
GRADED A+ LATEST AND COMPLETE
VERSION 2025
"A roof that rises _____ inches for every 1 foot or 12 inches of run is said to have a "4 in 12"
slope. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4"
"_______ can be expressed either by a ratio or by inches per foot. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Slope"
"T/F: Most asphalt shingles may be used on roof slopes from 4:12 to 21:12, using standard
application methods. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"Gable roofs have _______ slope(s). - CORRECT ANSWER=> two"
"In roof framing, the base of the right triangle is called the __________. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
run"
"The proper slope for guttering is ____ per 5 to 10 feet. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4-inch"
"Gutters should be installed by screwing or spiking them _________. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
through the fascia and into the rafter tails"
"T/F: All homes are required to have gutters installed. - CORRECT ANSWER=> False"
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, "T/F: Rusting steel gutters are a cosmetic issue and need not be reported. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
False"
"T/F: The inspector should report on any debris buildup in the gutters. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
True"
"T/F: The inspector should inspect all visible downspout terminations. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
True"
"Roofing gutters should slope down toward the downspout at the rate of _____ per foot, or 1/4-
inch per 5 to 10 feet. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/16-inch"
"T/F: Measuring the amount of gutter slope is required. - CORRECT ANSWER=> False"
"What material is NOT used for gutters. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Brass"
"_______________ is the deflection of the ridge beam. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Saddleback or
swayback"
"A _____ tie is a tension tie in the upper third of opposing gable rafters that is intended to resist
rafter separation from the ridge beam. - CORRECT ANSWER=> collar"
"De-lamination of the roof sheathing may cause _________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> depression
between rafters"
"___________ is a decorative molding applied to the fascia. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Cornice"
"Collar ties and rafter ties are examples of _____ members. - CORRECT ANSWER=> tension"
"T/F: Rafter boards and ridge boards are normally under compression because of the weight or
load that is upon them. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"_______________ is the deflection of the ridge beam. - CORRECT ANSWER=> Saddleback or
swayback"
"A soffit that is attached directly to the underside of the rafter tails is called a(n) _______ soffit.
- CORRECT ANSWER=> enclosed"
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