ROOFING EXAM QUESTIONS
You are selected as a roofing contractor to bid on a project for installing a new TPO system thathas been
specified for an existing building. Along with the new specified TPO system, the owneris also interested
in knowing the difference in cost to install a new EPDM system instead. Thecost to install a new EPDM
system instead of the new specified TPO system on your bid will be classified as ________. - Answer-
Alternate
You have been selected as a qualified roofing contractor to install 30,000 SF of modified bitumenroof.
You will have one five-man crew for this project and their associated rate as follows:
a. One Foreman ($60 / hr.)
b. One Mechanic ($50 / hr.)
c. Three Laborers / Helpers ($40 / hr.)
Assuming that you will require 970 total man hours, what would be your total labor cost for this project?
- Answer-44620
in regard to roofing safety, motion stopping systems are an important component for fall protection
systems. Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding motion stopping system? - Answer-
Warning line systems are an important component of motion stopping systems that must be flagged
maximum 6 feet with highly visible material.
Which of the following items is NOT included in General Conditions when estimating for a roofing
project? - Answer-Labor Cost
Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and maintenance? - Answer-
Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about 15% - 20% per year of the estimated total roof
replacement costs.
, As a roofing contractor you are required to hire an electrical subcontractor to modify some of the
conduits to accommodate the new roofing system. A typical markup on the estimate provided by the
electrical subcontractor should be _____ . - Answer-10%
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding roofing technology? - Answer-A technology
that captures the solar information to assist contractors in installing the solar panels at locations that
maximize energy output is known as "InformPrepare"
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding estimating labor costs? - Answer-Labor man
hour rate generally excludes worker's compensation, general Liability insurance and fringe benefits.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the overall roofing industry and roof groups? -
Answer-A roof that has less than ¼ inch of slope per foot is defined as a low-slope roof.
Which of the following are the most common causes for roof leaks and failure? - Answer-All of the
above.
______________ contains multiple layers of saturated felt that are bedded in hot bitumen / tar using
mop application - Answer-Built-up Roof Membrane
According to the NRCA, the average Net Profit for a roofing contractor company is ____ . - Answer-2.8%
Which of the following statements IS true regarding metal roofs? - Answer-Overdriven fasteners, uneven
substrate or deck material, poorly adjusted rolling equipment and expansion / contraction are some of
the common causes of defects for metal roofs that causes oil-canning.
After estimating a re-roofing project, you have determined that your direct cost for this project will be
$275,000. If you are targeting 25% gross profit on this project, the total estimate for this project will be
________________ - Answer-$343,750
You are selected as a roofing contractor to bid on a project for installing a new TPO system thathas been
specified for an existing building. Along with the new specified TPO system, the owneris also interested
in knowing the difference in cost to install a new EPDM system instead. Thecost to install a new EPDM
system instead of the new specified TPO system on your bid will be classified as ________. - Answer-
Alternate
You have been selected as a qualified roofing contractor to install 30,000 SF of modified bitumenroof.
You will have one five-man crew for this project and their associated rate as follows:
a. One Foreman ($60 / hr.)
b. One Mechanic ($50 / hr.)
c. Three Laborers / Helpers ($40 / hr.)
Assuming that you will require 970 total man hours, what would be your total labor cost for this project?
- Answer-44620
in regard to roofing safety, motion stopping systems are an important component for fall protection
systems. Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding motion stopping system? - Answer-
Warning line systems are an important component of motion stopping systems that must be flagged
maximum 6 feet with highly visible material.
Which of the following items is NOT included in General Conditions when estimating for a roofing
project? - Answer-Labor Cost
Which of the following statements is NOT true regrading roof repair and maintenance? - Answer-
Typically preventative roof maintenance costs about 15% - 20% per year of the estimated total roof
replacement costs.
, As a roofing contractor you are required to hire an electrical subcontractor to modify some of the
conduits to accommodate the new roofing system. A typical markup on the estimate provided by the
electrical subcontractor should be _____ . - Answer-10%
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding roofing technology? - Answer-A technology
that captures the solar information to assist contractors in installing the solar panels at locations that
maximize energy output is known as "InformPrepare"
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding estimating labor costs? - Answer-Labor man
hour rate generally excludes worker's compensation, general Liability insurance and fringe benefits.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the overall roofing industry and roof groups? -
Answer-A roof that has less than ¼ inch of slope per foot is defined as a low-slope roof.
Which of the following are the most common causes for roof leaks and failure? - Answer-All of the
above.
______________ contains multiple layers of saturated felt that are bedded in hot bitumen / tar using
mop application - Answer-Built-up Roof Membrane
According to the NRCA, the average Net Profit for a roofing contractor company is ____ . - Answer-2.8%
Which of the following statements IS true regarding metal roofs? - Answer-Overdriven fasteners, uneven
substrate or deck material, poorly adjusted rolling equipment and expansion / contraction are some of
the common causes of defects for metal roofs that causes oil-canning.
After estimating a re-roofing project, you have determined that your direct cost for this project will be
$275,000. If you are targeting 25% gross profit on this project, the total estimate for this project will be
________________ - Answer-$343,750
