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Roofer Practice Test

Check what you know about the roofer job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on roofer knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A roofing “square” equals:
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Answer: 100 square feet. One square is 100 square feet of roof.

Question 2 of 15What does a 6/12 pitch mean?
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Answer: 6 inches of rise per 12 inches of run. Pitch is rise over run.

Question 3 of 15Where is ice and water shield usually installed?
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Answer: In valleys and at eaves. It protects the areas most prone to ice dams and leaks.

Question 4 of 15Which is a single-ply flat roof membrane?
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Answer: TPO. TPO is a common single-ply membrane.

Question 5 of 15The leading cause of death in roofing is:
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Answer: Falls. Falls are the top hazard, which is why fall protection is required.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A rubber single-ply membrane for low-slope roofs.”
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Answer: EPDM. EPDM: A rubber single-ply membrane for low-slope roofs.

Question 7 of 15What does “TPO” mean?
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Answer: Thermoplastic polyolefin: a white single-ply membrane for flat roofs.. TPO: Thermoplastic polyolefin: a white single-ply membrane for flat roofs.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An asphalt-based roll roofing often torch- or cold-applied.”
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Answer: Modified bitumen. Modified bitumen: An asphalt-based roll roofing often torch- or cold-applied.

Question 9 of 15What does “Decking” mean?
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Answer: The plywood or OSB boards under the roofing.. Decking: The plywood or OSB boards under the roofing.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The part of each shingle left visible.”
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Answer: Exposure. Exposure: The part of each shingle left visible.

Question 11 of 15What does “Tear-off” mean?
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Answer: Removing existing roofing down to the deck.. Tear-off: Removing existing roofing down to the deck.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A water-resistant layer installed over the deck before roofing.”
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Answer: Underlayment. Underlayment: A water-resistant layer installed over the deck before roofing.

Question 13 of 15What does “Pitch” mean?
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Answer: The steepness of a roof, written as rise over run, such as 6/12.. Pitch: The steepness of a roof, written as rise over run, such as 6/12.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Metal edging that directs water off the roof edge.”
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Answer: Drip edge. Drip edge: Metal edging that directs water off the roof edge.

Question 15 of 15What does “Ice and water shield” mean?
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Answer: Self-adhering membrane used in valleys and eaves to stop leaks.. Ice and water shield: Self-adhering membrane used in valleys and eaves to stop leaks.

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