Roofing Practice Exam #1 Latest Update 2025- 2026 Exam 110 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A _____ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the exposure of mechanical fasteners
(NRCA: Architectural Metal Flashing - 36, 1.5)
- flat seam clip
- slip joint
- caulk joint
d. cleat - CORRECT ANSWER: cleat
A construction site averages 165 employees per day. How many portable toilets are required to be on this jobsite?(OSHA - 1926.51, Table D-1)
- 4 toilets
- 5 toilets
- 6 toilets
d. 7 toilets - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 toilets
A roll of #15 roofing felt contains _____ factory squares and is _____ square feet (Roofing Construction and Estimating - 36, Figure 3-1) (Walker's book - 819)
- 1;108
- 2;216
- 3;324
d. 4;432 - CORRECT ANSWER: 4;432
144' x 3' = 432 sf 1 / 3
According to NRCA, what is the approximate coverage per square for a 24", No. 1 wood shingle with the maximum exposure?
(NRCA: Steep Slope Roof - 644, Figure 4-5)
- 80 square feet
- 86.5 square feet
- 93 square feet
d. 100 square feet - CORRECT ANSWER: 100 square feet
According to OSHA, each scaffold and scaffold component shall be capable of supporting, without failure, _____ times the maximum intended load (OSHA - 1926.451(a)(1))
- 2
- 3
- 4
d. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER: 4
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles of No. 1 Tapersplit shakes are required per square of roofing when applied with 1.2" spacing and a 7-1/2" exposure?(Roofing Construction and Estimating - 175, Figure 6-24)
- 5.00 bundles
- 5.68 bundles
- 6.67 bundles
d. 7.55 bundles - CORRECT ANSWER: 6.67 bundles
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, what in addition to underlayment is recommended to flash a full lace valley?(Roofing Construction and Estimating - 67, Figure 3-46, 3-47)
- 36" wide roll roofing (50 lbs or heavier) 2 / 3
- 36" wide #15 felt
- 24" wide roll roofing (50 lbs or heavier)
- 24" wide #15 felt - CORRECT ANSWER: 36" wide roll roofing (50 lbs or heavier)
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, what is the most common type of solder used on sheet metal roofing?(Roofing Construction and Estimating - 268)
- 50-50
- 40-60
- 60-40
d. 60-70 - CORRECT ANSWER: 50-50
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, when installing shingles across a valley, fasteners shall be a minimum of _____ from the centerline.(Roofing Construction and Estimating - 92, Figure 4-38)
- 2"
- 4"
- 6"
d. 8" - CORRECT ANSWER: 6"
According to the Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, standing seam roofs utilizing the pan method and field formed method are recommended for roofs having a slope of _____ per foot or greater (Architectural Sheet Metal - 6.14)
- 1"
- 2"
- 3"
d. 4" - CORRECT ANSWER: 1"
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