Chapter 16 - Online Quiz

Question 1

There is a recommended minimum slope for each type of roofing material. T/F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Mechanical fastening systems for single ply roof membranes inevitably create holes in the membrane. T/F

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Step flashing are used along the cave of a roof. T/F

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A vapor retarder should always be installed on the cold side of the insulation in a roof or wall. T/F

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Ferrous steel is self protection. T/F

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Roof decks on low-slope roofs must

Answer 6

contain enough joints to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction

Question 7

On clear nights a roof surface can become colder than the surrounding air. T/F

Answer 7

True

Question 8

In construction, perms are associated with

Answer 8

vapor retarders

Question 9

Which material would you be least likely to see being used as a roof deck?

Answer 9

EPMD membrane

Question 10

In roofing applications ballast can perform all of the following function except

Answer 10

contribute to air circulation under the roof membrane

Question 11

Which doesn’t belong with the others?

Answer 11

butt-joint glazing

Question 12

Batten seam, standing seam, and flat seam all describe types of

Answer 12

architectural sheet metal roofing

Question 13

Which of the following materials is not used on a steep roof?

Answer 13

built-up roofing system

Question 14

Stainless steel is self protecting. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The sketch in figure 16.28 if an area divider used on a low-slope roof. The purpose of the area divider is to

Answer 15

accommodate some movement in the membrane itself.