Oklahoma Roofing Endorsement Practice Exam

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• Which of the following is a requirement for the use of FM 4474 in roofing?
• What is the primary benefit of using a ballasted roofing system?
• When are less durable underlayments typically accepted in roofing?
• What term describes the spacing between butt joints of adjacent shingles?
• What are three common methods for installing re-cover roof systems?
• NRCA recommends that roofing nails should be which gauge?
• Which material is not approved by any manufacturer for deck waterproofing purposes?
• Which roofing material is composed of asphalt and fiberglass?
• What type of roofing is commonly referred to as "tar and gravel" roofing?
• What is defined as the distance across the roof measured to the edges of the wall plates?
• What is the purpose of ice-dam protection membranes?
• What type of roof has slopes on all four sides with equal lengths?
• The top rails of a guardrail system must be how many inches above the walking surface?
• Which of the following elements makes a hip roof generally more stable than a gable roof?
• Underlayment's should be used with which type of covering?
• Which type of construction requirements must APA-rated plywood meet?
• Which two materials are noted to be incompatible in roofing applications?
• What components are included in low-slope roof assemblies?
• What characteristic does PVC roofing have compared to EPDM?
• What is the recommended application surface for asphalt shingles?
• What is required to support rafters of a double-pitched roof?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using asphalt shingles?
• What is a common potential issue with roofs having valleys?
• What are the primary components of a typical Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)?
• What additional layer is typically used for mechanically fastening perlite on wood decks?
• An employer must have fire extinguishers within ___ feet of wherever over 5 gallons of flammable liquids are used on a job site.
• What must rafters be covered with before applying finishing roof material?
• What is installed at the end of each shingle course to ensure proper water diversion on a steep-slope asphalt shingle roof?
• What must be ensured when installing roofing materials over nailable decks?
• Which of the following roofing systems is suitable for re-covering existing roofs?
• What must be removed before conducting a thorough evaluation of a roof assembly?
• What is the primary benefit of using liquid applied roofing systems?
• What is important when using aluminum fasteners with treated wood?
• What is the primary purpose of a safety belt lanyard in roofing?
• What is the primary material in composite shingles?
• Which type of roofing is NOT typically considered steep slope?
• What factors are known as replacement triggers for roof systems?
• Under what circumstances may the roof not be recommended as a location for HVAC equipment?
• What roofing system is known for using interlocking panels?
• Which roofing material may be laminated with an additional layer for enhanced properties?
• Which roofing system is specifically designed for steep slopes?
• Which roofing material is considered Class A without testing according to IBC?
• What types of roofs typically require different fastening techniques based on their slope?
• What does IBC state about the liability of architects in relation to building code conformance?
• On roofs which is ____ feet or less in width, the use of a safety monitoring system alone is allowed.
• According to IBC 2015, which type of covering is included in Class A roof assemblies?
• Which standard addresses the requirements for fiberglass- or fiberglass-composite-reinforced underlayment products?
• What key property makes rubber roofing primarily used for roofing applications?
• An employer must provide fall protection when workers are exposed to a fall of ________ ft. or above to a lower level.
• Which standard specification is applicable for EPDM used in single-ply roof membranes?
• Steep slope structural roofs are primarily designed to be installed over which type of decking?
• What is the purpose of using trusses in a double-pitched roof?
• What is the minimum slope required for roof assemblies according to NFPA 5000?
• An employer must protect roofers from asbestos exposure according to the protection requirements set forth in what standard?
• Which type of roof covering is NOT classified as Class A according to IBC 2015?
• Under the Roofing Contractor Registration Act, who is exempt from the licensing requirements in Oklahoma?
• According to roofing codes, what is a must-have deck in areas with seismic activity, hurricanes, and tornadoes?
• What gauge of galvanized steel is generally recommended for roofing nails?
• What is a common method for installing roofs that use membranes?
• What is the primary purpose of a guardrail system?
• What is the compatibility of plywood for solid sheet sheathing with roofing materials?
• How should shingles be applied in roofs with valleys?
• What is the main purpose of low-slope roof insulation?
• In Oklahoma, what slope must a roof have to require a catch platform when working more than 16 feet from the ground?
• Which type of nails are typically used for securing clay roofing?
• A guardrail system must be capable of supporting a _____ pound force in any outward or downward direction within ___ inches from the top edge.
• Which of the following is a common insulation used on steel decks?
• In roofing, what does "heavy traffic on the roof" refer to?
• What type of roof covering includes slate and clay?
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) roofing is also known as what?
• What additional classifications must asphalt shingles meet when labeled for compliance?
• Which type of roof is described as being appropriate for upper story enlargement without increasing total height?
• Where can OSHA's Fall Protection standards be found?
• When using a safety monitoring system, the system can only be utilized on roofs that are how wide maximum?
• What must be ensured for proper water diversion on roof systems?
• What temperature concern is associated with hot asphalt in roofing systems?
• Which method can be used to install a modified bitumen roof?
• What material is effective in shedding water that gets under the shingles?
• What type of underlayment should be used when roof coverings have shorter life spans?
• The anchorage for a fall arrest system needs to be able to support how many pounds per worker attached?
• What should be the characteristics of the intersecting roof surfaces at hips and ridges?
• Which roofing material is identified as not ideal for steep roofs?
• For roofing felt, what type of material can be considered?
• An extensive evaluation of a roof assembly considers which of the following?
• What type of roofing is built-up roofing (BUR)?
• What is a key characteristic of slate roof systems?
• A 3/12 roof slope indicates what measurement?
• Which roofing material is recommended for use on a wood deck?
• Which types of wooden frames are possible for pitched roofs?
• Body belts are acceptable in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). True or False?
• What impact does proper underlayment have on roofing systems?
• What is a key feature of thermoset roof membranes?
• Which roofing material is known for being virtually leak-proof?
• How much gap can exist between butted insulation boards?
• What is the recommended minimum clearance between pipes and curbs or walls?
• When using plywood as a roof deck material, what nominal thickness is recommended for 24-inch rafter spacing?
• What should be done to prevent water from entering roofs with intersecting surfaces?
• How many nails should be used per 36 to 40 inch shingle if the roof sheathing is less than 3/4 inch?
• Is a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet membrane suitable for ice-dam protection?
• Which method is NOT used in the installation of modified bitumen roofing?
• Which type of roof membrane is considered a common category of thermoset roofing?
• Which roofing type is not recommended for slopes below 8.5 degrees?
• When installing a single layer of underlayment, what is the minimum required lap for sheet installation?
• Which roofing material is prone to sensitivity towards hydrocarbons?
• What material is most commonly used for sheathing roofs?
• True or False: Plywood for solid sheet sheathing has been tested for reasonable compatibility with shakes and shingles.
• How does proper ventilation impact roof service life?
• What factors should be considered during an extensive roof assembly evaluation?
• How wide are starter row shingles compared to full shingles?
• Tile roof systems should be applied over what material?
• According to OSHA regulations, what defines a low slope roof?
• What describes the method of torch-application for modified bitumen membrane sheets?
• What materials SHOULD NOT be installed in direct contact with treated wood?
• Generally, what is the minimum size for spaced sheathing?
• What is the minimum height at which a substantial catch platform should be provided under working areas of roofs in Oklahoma?
• Which of the following standards applies to asphalt saturated felt underlayment?
• Which building code requirement is usually associated with soldered one-piece step flashing?
• What is the minimum requirement for support from a fall restraint system according to OSHA?
• What characteristic must roof assemblies have in hail-prone regions according to NFPA 5000?
• What is the minimum weight of lead flashing required for roof drains according to NRCA?
• What roofing type is characterized by high solar reflectivity and comes in white?
• What is a characteristic of roof trusses in construction?
• In the context of roofing, what does "Class A" refer to?
• When using structural standing-seam metal panel systems, which testing standard is primarily acceptable?
• According to IBC, slate roof systems installed over ASTM D226 require what kind of underlayment?
• According to NRCA, what defines low-slope roof systems?
• According to NRCA recommendations, which material is suggested for roof sheathing?
• An effective ventilation system in a roof can help prevent which of the following issues?
• What material may roofing felts be made from?
• What is the pitch range for medium pitched roofs?
• What should typically be installed on the ridge side of a chimney?
• What is the minimum thickness required for underlayment used in clay tile roofing?
• What minimum weight must the anchorage for a fall arrest system support?
• Which roofing type is recommended for areas with hail exposure according to building codes?
• According to OSHA, a fall restraint system must have the capacity to support how many pounds or how many times the max expected force needed to restrain a worker?
• Which materials can be part of the components for nailable decks?
• What is typically required to prepare factory-formed truss roofs?
• What can act as a baffle to prevent wind-driven snow or foreign material from entering the attic cavity?
• What type of insulation is recommended for steel decks?
• What is a key requirement for the installation of built-up roofs?
• Which chapter contains the majority of IBC's 2015 roofing-related requirements?
• The UL tests under which code evaluate a roof covering's behavior against intermittent flame exposure?
• What minimum amount of business general liability insurance must an Active Roofing Contractor performing only residential work provide in Oklahoma?
• Which material can be used to increase a roof's insulation value?
• Which roofing materials work well for steep roofs?
• Which type of roofing material should NOT be used due to concerns of water infiltration?
• OSHA requires that the deceleration distance of a PFAS be no more than what distance?
• What is the minimum dimension for scupper openings used for emergency overflow roof drainage?
• What is a key responsibility of a roofing contractor regarding re-cover systems?
• In roofing, which type of valley lining exposes the valley linings?
• What slope per foot is commonly prescribed for new construction on flat roofs?
• How are laminate shingles classified compared to standard shingles?
• What is the minimal allowable size of slope for perfect drainage at the roof?
• When the roof sheathing is less than what thickness, nails must penetrate through the sheathing?
• In roofing terminology, what does an "open valley" mean?
• Which material may be applied directly over low slope metal roofs?
• Is it true that NRCA recommends applying underlays on all shingle roof systems without exceptions?
• What is true about asphalt shingles on low-slope or flat roofs?
• According to relevant regulations, what must fall protection training include?
• What is essential for wind-uplift resistance in mechanically fastened roofing systems?
• A roof slope below which measurement may likely allow ice to back up under the shingles?
• What is the minimum recommended thickness for self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen membrane sheets as underlayment?
• Which types of flashing may be used when a roof system abuts a vertical surface?
• Asphalt shingles not included in ASTM D7158 must be tested to indicate compliance with which standard?
• What is a characteristic feature of laminate shingles?
• How many layers of No.15 Asphalt-saturated underlayment should be used for roofs with slopes of 18 degrees or more?
• Gravel surfacing on roofs is typically set in what material?
• Which of the following criteria is important for maximizing roof service life?
• What characteristic does Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) provide as a roofing material?
• If catch platforms are not in place, what is the minimum required diameter for the safety belt lanyard used by roofers in Oklahoma?
• What type of roofing material is not compatible with asphalt products?
• Which of the following can contribute to increasing a roof's water tightness?
• What is the main purpose of a cricket or saddle in roofing?
• What is the primary cause for selecting a specific roofing application?
• How are truss roofs primarily constructed?
• What characteristics define architectural shingles?
• Which roofing system relies heavily on existing system adhesion for wind-uplift resistance?
• How far should an ice-dam protection membrane extend from the inside to the exterior wall on slopes less than 18 degrees?
• What is the maximum free fall distance allowed for a PFAS according to OSHA?
• What is a disadvantage of perlite and wood fiber?
• What does NRCA recommend for buildings with multiple layers of roof systems?
• What is true about mansard roofs in relation to pitched houses?
• What type of roof has slopes that run from the peak down to the eaves on all sides?
• Which of the following are classifications of steep slope roof coverings?