Roofing Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

201. When test cutting BUR systems, test cut an area at least

1. 12 inches by 24 inches
2. 24 inches by 36 inches
3. 36 inches by 42 inches
4. 10 inches by 42 inches

202. Flashing against a vertical sidewall is called

1. Good practice
2. Expensive
3. Flashing shingles
4. Step flashing

203. When the horizontal width of a chimney is greater than feet, install a fabricated galvanized metal saddle flashing or a wooden cricket above the chimney.

1. 2
2. 2.5
3. 3
4. 3.5

204. Is it permitted to reroof a home with wood shingles over wood shingles?

1. No
2. Yes
3. In all areas except wet climates
4. In southern states only

205. When trimming open valley shingles, leave inches on each side of the valley for the water trough.

1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
4. 8

206. Leaks often occur

1. Around the house
2. Around the chimney
3. Along the roof edge
4. Along the roof ridge

207. When trimming valley shingles, leave inches on each side of the valley centerline.

1. 1
2. 3
3. 5
4. None of the above

208. The flash point of asphalt is

1. When yellow smoke is emitted from the kettle
2. The lowest temperature at which the asphalt gives off enough vapor to form an ignitable concentration
3. When the kettle man turns red and starts choking, coughing and gagging
4. When the kettle is opened too quickly thereby introducing excess oxygen to the surface of the asphalt

209. When using the mortar-set method on roof slopes of 5 in 12 each eave tile requires how many nails in addition to using mortar?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. Nails are not required

210. The roof should be loaded by stacking bundles of shingles

1. Along the edges
2. Anywhere on the roof
3. Along the ridge
4. Along any horizontal space