FLORIDA ROOFING TRADE KNOWLEDGE TEST PREP (GCS) WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS

FLORIDA ROOFING TRADE KNOWLEDGE
TEST PREP (GCS) WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Who is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment?

REFERENCE: OSHA - 1926.28(a) Correct answer-The employer

Valley flashing for metal roof shingles shall extend at least:

REFERENCE: FBC-B 2020/2017 - 1507.5.7 Correct answer-8 inches from the centerline each way

How many plies of coal tar built-membrane are needed to waterproof a wall when the hydrostatic
pressure is 49 feet?

REFERENCE: NRCA-2020-WATERPROOF-PG.43 & 44 Correct answer-3

On counter flashing systems, flashing receivers should be:

REFERENCE: SMACNA-PG.4.6 Correct answer-16 oz. copper

A roofing crew should be able to place ___ squares per day of mechanically fastened EPDM roofing.

REFERENCE: WALKERS 31ST - PG.825 Correct answer-35

In batten seam roofing, the recommended MAXIMUM distance between battens is:

REFERENCE: SMACNA-(7th)-PG. 6.18 Correct answer-20 inches

In a HVHZ, no re-cover applications shall take place over which of the following existing materials?

REFERENCE: FBC-B 2020/2017 - 1521.16 Correct answer-Wood shingles

It is recommended that drip edge metal for tile roof systems be fabricated from:

REFERENCE: NRCA Steep Slope (2021) PG. 226 Correct answer-16 oz copper

A gallon of water weighs:

REFERENCE: NRCA-2020-WATERPROOFING - PG. 30 Correct answer-62.4 lbs per cubic foot

What is the nominal weight of 22-gage stainless steel?

REFERENCE: SMACNA-(7th) - PG. A.3 - TABLE A-4 Correct answer-1.31 lb. /ft2

On a sloping roof penetration extend the flashing flange a minimum of:

REFERENCE: SMACNA-(7th) -PG. 8.24 Correct answer-4 inches onto the roof

Special Kraft-faced fiberglass batts come in two thicknesses and are:

, REFERENCE: RCE-PG. 350 Correct answer-24 inches wide and 48 inches long

Per NRCA, skylight frames should overlap the curb a minimum of how many inches to act as a
counterflashing or a separate counterflashing should be installed?

REFERENCE: NRCA-METAL PANEL AND SPF - PG. 153 and PG. 165 (2016) and PG. 201 and PG. 440
(2020) Correct answer-3 inches

Per NRCA, which of the following is not a bitumen used for built-up membrane systems (BUR)?

REFERENCE: NRCA-2019-MEMBRANE-PG. 174 Correct answer-Coal-tar system

According to Walker's, when performed metal siding is laid on roofs, it should have an end lap of:

REFERENCE: WALKERS-(31st) - PG. 811 Correct answer-3 to 6 inches depending on the pitch of the
roof.

Horizontal grade roof cements are used for embedding metal flashing flanges and forming seals at:

REFERENCE: NRCA MEMBRANE 2019 PG. 194 Correct answer-Penetrations

What is the MINIMUM design slope for liquid-applied roofs according to the Florida Building Code?

REFERENCE: FBC-B - -- 1507.15.1 Correct answer-1/4:12

Slope transition metal is typically laid over polymer modified bitumen sheets which are:

REFERENCE: NRCA-METAL PANEL & SPF - PG.134 (2020) Correct answer-ASTM D1970 compliant

What is the maximum distance between the expansion joint and downspouts for a built-in gutter
with the following specifications?
- 24-guage stainless steel downspout
- 12' width of gutter bottom

REFERENCE: SMACNA-(7th)- PG. 1.18 Correct answer-25 Feet

In the flashing of a chimney, the counter flashing should always be wide enough to cover:

REFERENCE: SMACNA (7th) - PG. 4.26 Correct answer-4 inches of base flashing

The chemical and physical characteristics of singly-ply thermoplastic membranes allow them to
repeatedly:

REFERENCE: NRCA-2019-MEMBRANE PG. 200 Correct answer-Soften when heated

The alloying of stabilizers, biocides, polymeric plasticizers and antioxidants with PVC compounds
produces?

REFERENCE: NRCA-2019-MEMBRANE PG. 203 Correct answer-CPA sheets