NORTH CAROLINA ROOFING PRACTICE
EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
B. 3 Correct answer-According to NRCA, architectural metal panel roof systems perform well on
slopes of ____ in 12 or greater.
A. 1/4
B. 3
C. 1/2
D. 1/8
D. 19 Correct answer-A roof measures 60 feet by 30 feet eave to eave. The height of the gable is 5
feet. ____ squares of shingles will be purchased.
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19
B. $500,000 Correct answer-The holder of a limited license shall be entitled to act as a general
contractor for any single project with a value of up to _____.
A. $1,000,000
B. $500,000
C. $250,000
D. $200,000
C. 5 Correct answer-Eave to eave measurement is 40 feet. The gable is 8 feet high. The rise and run
is ____.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 8
A. 4/1 Correct answer-What is the quick ratio (or acid test ratio) for a company that has current
assets of $28,000, inventory of $4,000, and current liabilities of $6,000?
A. 4/1
B. 1/4
C. 7/1
D. 1/7
C. 3/4 Correct answer-Fasteners for concrete or clay roof tiles shall penetrate the deck a minimum
of ____ inch or through the thickness of the deck whichever is less.
A. 1/2
B. 5/8
C. 3/4
D. 1
D. 24 Correct answer-A minimum of ____ inches of clearance is recommended between walls and
curbs.
A. 12
B. 16
, C. 18
D. 24
A. 1/8 Correct answer-Cementitious wood-fiber roof decks require vertical alignment to provide a
uniform substrate for a roof system. Elevation differences in excess of ____ inches between planets
are considered unacceptable.
A. 1/8
B. 1/4
C. 1/3
D. 1/2
D. All of the above Correct answer-Why would a redcoat be needed for an SPF system?
A. Thin coat becoming slightly translucent
B. Extensive physical damage
C. Damage caused by hail, wind, or hurricane
D. All of the above
C. Pin-type moisture meter Correct answer-When evaluating the moisture content of existing roof
assemblies, non destructive moisture evaluation techniques like _____ should NOT be used.
A. Electrical capacitance
B. Infrared thermography
C. Pin-type moisture meter
D. Neutron thermalization
C. 3 Correct answer-Cold-applied bitumens should be applied at a rate of ____ gallons per square.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. Class 3 Correct answer-Any person, firm corporation, or agent who violates a provision of this
code or the technical codes shall be guilty of a _____ misdemeanor.
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. None of the above
D. 4:12 Correct answer-Slate shingles shall be installed only on roof decks having a slope of ____ or
greater.
A. 2:12
B. 2 1/2:12
C. 3:12
D. 4:12
A. 4 Correct answer-Fastening of full-length three tab strip shingles requires a minimum of ____
roofing nails per strip shingle.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 32
EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
B. 3 Correct answer-According to NRCA, architectural metal panel roof systems perform well on
slopes of ____ in 12 or greater.
A. 1/4
B. 3
C. 1/2
D. 1/8
D. 19 Correct answer-A roof measures 60 feet by 30 feet eave to eave. The height of the gable is 5
feet. ____ squares of shingles will be purchased.
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19
B. $500,000 Correct answer-The holder of a limited license shall be entitled to act as a general
contractor for any single project with a value of up to _____.
A. $1,000,000
B. $500,000
C. $250,000
D. $200,000
C. 5 Correct answer-Eave to eave measurement is 40 feet. The gable is 8 feet high. The rise and run
is ____.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 8
A. 4/1 Correct answer-What is the quick ratio (or acid test ratio) for a company that has current
assets of $28,000, inventory of $4,000, and current liabilities of $6,000?
A. 4/1
B. 1/4
C. 7/1
D. 1/7
C. 3/4 Correct answer-Fasteners for concrete or clay roof tiles shall penetrate the deck a minimum
of ____ inch or through the thickness of the deck whichever is less.
A. 1/2
B. 5/8
C. 3/4
D. 1
D. 24 Correct answer-A minimum of ____ inches of clearance is recommended between walls and
curbs.
A. 12
B. 16
, C. 18
D. 24
A. 1/8 Correct answer-Cementitious wood-fiber roof decks require vertical alignment to provide a
uniform substrate for a roof system. Elevation differences in excess of ____ inches between planets
are considered unacceptable.
A. 1/8
B. 1/4
C. 1/3
D. 1/2
D. All of the above Correct answer-Why would a redcoat be needed for an SPF system?
A. Thin coat becoming slightly translucent
B. Extensive physical damage
C. Damage caused by hail, wind, or hurricane
D. All of the above
C. Pin-type moisture meter Correct answer-When evaluating the moisture content of existing roof
assemblies, non destructive moisture evaluation techniques like _____ should NOT be used.
A. Electrical capacitance
B. Infrared thermography
C. Pin-type moisture meter
D. Neutron thermalization
C. 3 Correct answer-Cold-applied bitumens should be applied at a rate of ____ gallons per square.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. Class 3 Correct answer-Any person, firm corporation, or agent who violates a provision of this
code or the technical codes shall be guilty of a _____ misdemeanor.
A. Class 1
B. Class 2
C. Class 3
D. None of the above
D. 4:12 Correct answer-Slate shingles shall be installed only on roof decks having a slope of ____ or
greater.
A. 2:12
B. 2 1/2:12
C. 3:12
D. 4:12
A. 4 Correct answer-Fastening of full-length three tab strip shingles requires a minimum of ____
roofing nails per strip shingle.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 32
