INTERNACHI ROOFING EXAM( VERSION 2) 2025|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
What should the inspector inspect from the ground level or eves? - (ANSWER)1. Roof covering materials
2. Downspouts 3. Gutters 4. Vents, flashing, skylights, chimney and other roof penetrations 5. General
structure of the roof from readily accessible panels, doors or stairs
What should the inspector describe? - (ANSWER)The type of roof covering material
What should the inspector report "as in need of correction?" - (ANSWER)Observed indications of any
active roof leaks
In an inspector required to walk on any roof? - (ANSWER)No
What is the inspector not required to do? - (ANSWER)1. Walk on any roof 2. Determine the roof's life
expectancy 3. Inspect any underground downspouts from gutters 4. Remove snow, ice or any other
debris that inhibit the roof inspection 5. Move any insulation 6. inspect antennae, satellite dishes,
lightning arresters, de-icing equipment, or similar attachments 7. walk on any roof areas that appear, in
the opinion of the inspector, to be unsafe. 8. walk on any roof areas if it might, in the opinion of the
inspector, cause damage 9. perform a water test. 10. warrant or certify the roof. 11. confirm proper
fastening or installation of any roof-covering material.
Roof coverings are usually quoted for installation "by the____________" - (ANSWER)Square
How big is a building square? - (ANSWER)10 x 10 or 100 square feet
What is the angle of the roof above the horizontal - (ANSWER)The Slope
How is the slope of a roof measured? - (ANSWER)Rise over Run - that is, the number of feet of vertical
rise over a horizontal run of 12 feet - which may also be expressed in inches of rise per 12 inches (or 1
foot) of run.
What is a the slope of a flat roof? - (ANSWER)0&12 to 2&12
,INTERNACHI ROOFING EXAM( VERSION 2) 2025|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the slope of a low sloped roof? - (ANSWER)2&12 to 4&12
What is the slope for a conventional roof? - (ANSWER)4&12 and up
Any roof with a pitch of more than ___________ is too steep to walk on. - (ANSWER)8/12
What is a roof Pitch? - (ANSWER)pitch is expressed as a fraction based on a roof having a slope of 24&12
What is considered a full pitched roof? - (ANSWER)24&12
Generally, the ___________ the roof, the better it can shed moisture, and the ____________ the roof
will last. - (ANSWER)Steeper/Longer
Asphalt shingles should not be used on a roof lower than a _____________ - (ANSWER)3/12
wood shakes and shingles normally require a pitch of greater than ___________ - (ANSWER)4/12
What type of roofing is required for very low pitched or flat roofs? - (ANSWER)roll roofing, built up
roofing or membrane roofing
10 Types of roof covering materials - (ANSWER)1. asphalt shingle (3-tab/standard) 20 years
2. asphalt shingle (architectural) 30 years
3. roll roofing less than 10 years
4. built-up roofing (BUR) 30 years
5. single-ply membrane roofing 15 to 25 years
6. wood shakes and shingles 30 years
, INTERNACHI ROOFING EXAM( VERSION 2) 2025|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
7. clay/concrete tiles 100+ years
8. asbestos cement shingles 25 to 50 years
9. slate roofs 60 to 150 years
10. metal roofing (shingle and sheet) 40 to 80 years
In most jurisdictions, a maximum of ______________ of roofing is allowed. - (ANSWER)Two layers
The proper slope for guttering is _____________ per foot. - (ANSWER)1/16th in per foot
Gutters should be installed by _________________________________ - (ANSWER)Screwing or spiking
them through the fascia and into the rafter tails.
T/F: Rusting steel gutters are a cosmetic issue and need not be reported. - (ANSWER)False
Which of the following is not a guttering material? (1. Steel 2. Brass 3. Plastic 4. Copper 5. Aluminum) -
(ANSWER)Brass
What is the most common roof covering an inspector will see? - (ANSWER)Asphalt Shingles -
inexpensive, easy to install & last upwards of 15 to 40 years depending on the type
What is basic asphalt shingle construction? - (ANSWER)1. Base
2. Body or Coating
3. Surface Granules
4. Self-sealing strip
Asphalt shingles are made from an "asphalt impregnated _____________" - (ANSWER)Mat
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
What should the inspector inspect from the ground level or eves? - (ANSWER)1. Roof covering materials
2. Downspouts 3. Gutters 4. Vents, flashing, skylights, chimney and other roof penetrations 5. General
structure of the roof from readily accessible panels, doors or stairs
What should the inspector describe? - (ANSWER)The type of roof covering material
What should the inspector report "as in need of correction?" - (ANSWER)Observed indications of any
active roof leaks
In an inspector required to walk on any roof? - (ANSWER)No
What is the inspector not required to do? - (ANSWER)1. Walk on any roof 2. Determine the roof's life
expectancy 3. Inspect any underground downspouts from gutters 4. Remove snow, ice or any other
debris that inhibit the roof inspection 5. Move any insulation 6. inspect antennae, satellite dishes,
lightning arresters, de-icing equipment, or similar attachments 7. walk on any roof areas that appear, in
the opinion of the inspector, to be unsafe. 8. walk on any roof areas if it might, in the opinion of the
inspector, cause damage 9. perform a water test. 10. warrant or certify the roof. 11. confirm proper
fastening or installation of any roof-covering material.
Roof coverings are usually quoted for installation "by the____________" - (ANSWER)Square
How big is a building square? - (ANSWER)10 x 10 or 100 square feet
What is the angle of the roof above the horizontal - (ANSWER)The Slope
How is the slope of a roof measured? - (ANSWER)Rise over Run - that is, the number of feet of vertical
rise over a horizontal run of 12 feet - which may also be expressed in inches of rise per 12 inches (or 1
foot) of run.
What is a the slope of a flat roof? - (ANSWER)0&12 to 2&12
,INTERNACHI ROOFING EXAM( VERSION 2) 2025|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the slope of a low sloped roof? - (ANSWER)2&12 to 4&12
What is the slope for a conventional roof? - (ANSWER)4&12 and up
Any roof with a pitch of more than ___________ is too steep to walk on. - (ANSWER)8/12
What is a roof Pitch? - (ANSWER)pitch is expressed as a fraction based on a roof having a slope of 24&12
What is considered a full pitched roof? - (ANSWER)24&12
Generally, the ___________ the roof, the better it can shed moisture, and the ____________ the roof
will last. - (ANSWER)Steeper/Longer
Asphalt shingles should not be used on a roof lower than a _____________ - (ANSWER)3/12
wood shakes and shingles normally require a pitch of greater than ___________ - (ANSWER)4/12
What type of roofing is required for very low pitched or flat roofs? - (ANSWER)roll roofing, built up
roofing or membrane roofing
10 Types of roof covering materials - (ANSWER)1. asphalt shingle (3-tab/standard) 20 years
2. asphalt shingle (architectural) 30 years
3. roll roofing less than 10 years
4. built-up roofing (BUR) 30 years
5. single-ply membrane roofing 15 to 25 years
6. wood shakes and shingles 30 years
, INTERNACHI ROOFING EXAM( VERSION 2) 2025|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
7. clay/concrete tiles 100+ years
8. asbestos cement shingles 25 to 50 years
9. slate roofs 60 to 150 years
10. metal roofing (shingle and sheet) 40 to 80 years
In most jurisdictions, a maximum of ______________ of roofing is allowed. - (ANSWER)Two layers
The proper slope for guttering is _____________ per foot. - (ANSWER)1/16th in per foot
Gutters should be installed by _________________________________ - (ANSWER)Screwing or spiking
them through the fascia and into the rafter tails.
T/F: Rusting steel gutters are a cosmetic issue and need not be reported. - (ANSWER)False
Which of the following is not a guttering material? (1. Steel 2. Brass 3. Plastic 4. Copper 5. Aluminum) -
(ANSWER)Brass
What is the most common roof covering an inspector will see? - (ANSWER)Asphalt Shingles -
inexpensive, easy to install & last upwards of 15 to 40 years depending on the type
What is basic asphalt shingle construction? - (ANSWER)1. Base
2. Body or Coating
3. Surface Granules
4. Self-sealing strip
Asphalt shingles are made from an "asphalt impregnated _____________" - (ANSWER)Mat
