Minnesota Contractors License Exams

Minnesota Residential Roofing Contractor

Sample Questions for the Minnesota Residential Roofing Contractors Exam

  1. A roof with 17 percent slope but less than 33 percent slope requires ____ layer (s) of underlayment starting at the eaves and overlapping ____ inches?
    1. 1 and 15
    2. 1 and 19
    3. 2 and 15
    4. 2 and 19
  2. A cricket or saddle shall be installed on the ridge side of any chimney greater than:
    1. 24 inches wide
    2. 30 inches wide
    3. 34 inches wide
    4. 36 inches wide
  3. How many inches must roof valley flashing overlap:
    1. 1 ½”
    2. 2”
    3. 4”
    4. 5”
  4. What is the purpose of using felt on built-up roof systems?
    1. To insulate the roof
    2. To waterproof the roof
    3. To create a “welding” process
    4. To provide impact resistance
  5. If a flat rectangular roof measures 15’ x 27’ how many squares of roof covering is needed?
    1. 4.5
    2. 40.5
    3. 405.0
    4. 4005.0
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