Roofing MCQ Multiple Choice Questions Answers - Page 6 | Quiz for Practice
Roofing MCQ Questions for Practice
151. Two joints of shakes should never line up in how many courses?
Correct Answer is: 4
152. Type IV (special steep) asphalt softens at degrees Fahrenheit.
Correct Answer is: 180 to 205
153. Type IV asphalt has a softening temperature of
Correct Answer is: 135 to 151 degrees
154. Type IV asphalt on smooth surfaces lacks which of the following?
Correct Answer is: Good melt rates
155. Type IV asphalt softens at how many degrees?
Correct Answer is: 135
156. Use a box nail to install a 24-inch tapersplit shake on a new roof.
Correct Answer is: 3d
157. Usually the maximum layers of shingles a roof can support is
Correct Answer is: 9
158. U-Value of 0.17 will equal R Value.
Correct Answer is: 5.26
159. vapor retardant base sheet should be installed when the outside winter temperature is how many degrees or less?
Correct Answer is: 50
160. Vertical front wall flashing should extend up the wall a minimum of how many inches?
Correct Answer is: 6
161. water diverter used on the high side of a chimney, usually metal, is
Correct Answer is: Simple flashing
162. Weepholes should be what size in diameter?
Correct Answer is: 3/4 inch
163. What pattern is normally used for a hip roof when using three tab shingles?
Correct Answer is: Straight-Up
164. When applying double coverage underlayment on low slopes where icing along the eaves is anticipated, courses should be cemented to a point at least how many inches beyond the interior wall line?
Correct Answer is: 18
165. When applying elastomeric roofing, brush-apply lap cement at the rate of one gallon per linear feet for a three inch lap.
Correct Answer is: 100 to 150
166. When applying roll roofing on the first course parallel to the eaves, end laps should be a minimum of inches wide.
Correct Answer is: 8
167. When checking for leaks on a tile roof, look for
Correct Answer is: Worn downspouts
168. When completing a T-lock shingle reroof, install the shingles
Correct Answer is: 1/2 inch higher than the old shingles
169. When fabricating the flashing with water guards, the flashing should be anchored to the sheathing with
Correct Answer is: Adhesive sealant
170. When flashing a valley according to Roofing and Construction Estimating, the contractor should install which of the following in the valley centerline?
Correct Answer is: 18 inch wide roll roof mineral side up
171. When flashing at vertical walls, the roofer should do which of the following?
Correct Answer is: Lap the lead apron under the field tile to send the water runoff over the pan unto the flashing
172. When flashing soil stacks it is permissible to
Correct Answer is: Install a counterflashing lead cover with a hole no less than one inch smaller than the vent opening
173. When hot-mopping 90-pound material along the eaves, the top of the sheet should be
Correct Answer is: Ribbon mopped
174. When installing a 6-inch pattern, remove how many inches from the second course?
Correct Answer is: 4
175. When installing battens on roof slopes of less than 6 in 12, the roofer should use
Correct Answer is: 8 foot long battens with 1/2 inch drain slots
176. When installing battens, the contractor can
Correct Answer is: Shim the battens every 4 feet with 1/2 inch moisture-resistant lath strips
177. When installing closed-cut valleys care should be taken to make sure shingle end joints are at least how many inches from the centerline of the valley?
Correct Answer is: 6
178. When installing gravel stops Bobby Ray should
Correct Answer is: Prime both sides of the gravel stop on slopes of 1 in 12 or less
179. When installing random-width slates, offset joints in adjacent courses at least
Correct Answer is: 1 inch
180. When installing shingles using a 6 inch pattern, you must start the first course with a shingle.
