C-39 ROOFING TRADE PRACTICE TEST 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

C-39 ROOFING TRADE PRACTICE TEST
3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

, The lower exposed edge of a wood shingle is called the: - ANSWERSShingle butt

The distance that adjacent shingles overlap each other horizontally is called the: -
ANSWERSSidelap

The distance between exposed edges of overlapping shingles is called the: -
ANSWERSExposure

The distance from the lower edge of a top shingle to the upper edge of the shingle in the
course immediately below it is called: - ANSWERSToplap

The distance from the lower edge of a top shingle to the upper edge of the shingle two
courses below it is called: - ANSWERSHeadlap

What is a seal cap? - ANSWERSThe mortar cap around the top of a chimney

A hip roof slopes in _______ direction(s). - ANSWERS4

A gable roof slopes in _______ direction(s). - ANSWERS2

A mansard roof slopes in _______ direction(s). - ANSWERS4

A gambrel roof slopes in _______ direction(s). - ANSWERS2

A shed roof slopes in _______ direction(s). - ANSWERS1

What type of roof has the most plies? - ANSWERSFlat

Standard roofing slate is _______ thick. - ANSWERS3/16"

The best tool for nailing slate is: - ANSWERSA slater's hammer

Do not use slate on roofs with a slope less than: - ANSWERS3:12

Offset joints of overlapping slate courses by at least: - ANSWERS3"

On a tile roof, what type of rafter should be used? - ANSWERS2" x 6" spaced 16" o.c

Which tile has different tones of red color in a single tile? - ANSWERSVariegated