NRCA Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2020

Question 1

1. One of the advantages of heavier gauge galvanized steel is that if thick enough, a panel will
   not exhibit an objectionable amount of .

A. Oil canning
B. Surface defects
C. Glare
D. Rusting

Answer 1

1. A 89

Question 2

2. According to NRCA, architectural metal panel roof systems perform well on slopes of
   inch(es) or greater.

A. 14
B. 3
C. ½
D. 1/8

Answer 2

2. B 96

Question 3

3. The height of a mechanical equipment stands supporting 12-inch-wide equipment is inches.

A. 14
B. 18
C. 24
D. 30

Answer 3

3. A 152

Question 4

4. The nominal thickness of 16-ounce copper is inches.

A. .0270
B. .0216
C. .0418
D. .0340

Answer 4

4. B 75

Question 5

5. Sixteen-ounce copper weighs per square foot.

A. 16 pounds
B. 16 ounces
C. 3/4 pounds
D. 14 ounces

Answer 5

5. B 75

Question 6

6. During a reroof pipe penetrations require .

A. Same type of flashing regardless of use
B. Different methods of flashing
C. Stacks to have an unlimited height
D. None of the above

Answer 6

6. B 192

Question 7

7. If unsatisfactory or questionable roof deck conditions are observed, the roofing contractor
   should _______.

A. Install new roofing system over existing deck
B. Replace and repair damaged area of roof deck
C. Promptly inform the building owner or other responsible parties
D. Place tarp over the area and continue working in order to avoid wasting time

Answer 7

7. C 417

Question 8

8. The is responsible for installing pipe support systems in reroofing.

A. Plumbing contractor
B. Mechanical contractor
C. Roofing contractor
D. At the discretion of the owner/property manager

Answer 8

8. C 165

Question 9

9. Expansion joints be located in a roof assembly.

A. Expansion joints are never needed in a roof assembly
B. At the center of a commercial building
C. Every 12 feet
D. In the same location as the building’s structural expansion joint

Answer 9

9. D 406

Question 10

10. Why would a recoat be needed for an SPF system?

A. Thin coat becoming slightly translucent
B. Extensive physical damage
C. Damage caused by hail, wind, or hurricane
D. All of the above

Answer 10

10. D 401

Question 11

11. All stored materials should be stored according to .

A. International Building Code
B. Per NRCA guidelines
C. Within temperature range and guidelines required by the system manufacturer
D. All of the above

Answer 11

11. C 380

Question 12

12. The standard time for testing and evaluating concrete’s compressive strength and its dryness or
    suitability to be covered by a roofing system is days.

A. 7
B. 15
C. 30
D. 28

Answer 12

12. D 359

Question 13

13. Metal panel roof systems are fabricated at .

A. Contractor’s facility or jobsite
B. Manufacturing facilities
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

Answer 13

13. C 104

Question 14

14. There are different commonly used sheet metal fasteners.

A. 8
B. 12
C. 13
D. 18

Answer 14

14. C 159

Question 15

15. can be used as underlayment.

A. Asphalt felt
B. Synthetic sheets
C. Self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheets
D. All of the above

Answer 15

15. D 115 – 116