Arkansas Roofing/Roof Decks - Residential Exam Practice Exam
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- 30 questions (same as real exam)
- 75 minute time limit
- 5 topic areas covered
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Arkansas Roofing/Roof Decks - Residential Practice Exam Guide
What's on the exam
Questions per topic, out of 30This practice exam is laid out like the official content outline for the Arkansas Roofing/Roof Decks - Residential exam: Estimating and Plan Reading, Surface Preparation and Planning, Steep Slope Roofing, including BUR, Waterproofing, Roofing Components, OSHA Safety.
Two ways to practice: the free practice exam gives you 10 questions per attempt, as often as you want. The full practice exam gives you 30 questions on a 75 minutes clock, with a new draw from our question bank every time.
Estimating and Plan Reading 5 items
Surface Preparation and Planning 4 items
Steep Slope Roofing, including BUR, Waterproofing 14 items
Roofing Components 4 items
Our study plan for this topic: Roof covering types and material standards (asphalt shingles, clay/concrete tile, metal shingles, slate, wood shakes/shingles); Underlayment types, application methods, and attachment requirements by roof covering and wind speed; Flashing components (drip edge, valley, step, apron, base, cap, counterflashing, crickets/saddles); Roof deck requirements and minimum slope by covering type; Ice barrier and water/ice-dam protection membrane installation; Roof accessories (roof vents, skylights, equipment curbs, expansion joints, prefabricated pipe flashings, snow guards, photovoltaic supports); Chimney flashing, counterflashing, and crickets/saddles; Fire classification of roof assemblies and wind resistance ratings.
OSHA Safety 3 items
Sample 1 — Steep Slope Roofing, including BUR, Waterproofing
Question: Laminated asphalt shingles are also commonly referred to by which of the following names?
- A. Interlocking shingles
- B. Specialty shingles
- C. Architectural shingles
- D. Three-tab shingles
Correct Answer: C
Laminated shingles are sometimes called 'dimensional' or 'architectural' shingles. They have additional material laminated to strips to create random thicknesses, giving them a more dimensional appearance.
Reference: NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems (2025), Section 4—Asphalt Shingles (Laminated Shingles)
Sample 2 — Estimating and Plan Reading
Question: What factors determine the size of ceiling joists in roof framing?
- A. The distance they must span, the load they must carry, and the species and grade of wood
- B. Only the species of wood and the spacing of the rafters
- C. The thickness of the roof sheathing and the number of bearing walls
- D. Only the total rise of the roof and the type of roofing material
Correct Answer: A
The size of ceiling joists is determined by the distance they must span and the load they must carry. The species and grade of wood must also be considered. Spacing and span limitations must comply with local building codes.
Reference: Carpentry and Building Construction, Section 17.3, Page 487
Sample 3 — Surface Preparation and Planning
Question: NRCA recommends panel edge clips be used when wood panel sheathing is installed over supporting members spaced at 24 inches on center and the sheathing is what nominal thickness or less?
- A. ¾ inch
- B. ⅝ inch
- C. ⅜ inch
- D. ½ inch
Correct Answer: D
NRCA recommends panel edge clips be used when wood panel sheathing of ½-inch nominal thickness (actual 15/32-inch) or less is installed over supporting members spaced at 24 inches on center.
Reference: NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-slope Roof Systems (2025), Section 2.1—Wood Panels
Your first attempt is an inspection, not a final grade. The results page breaks your score down by outline topic, so you can see which areas need work. Compare it with the real exam's passing score, 21 correct answers out of 30 scored questions, and keep practicing until you pass consistently.
- Answer what you know first and bookmark the rest. Our practice exams let you bookmark and come back.
- Work your bookmarks on the second pass.
- Keep your pace. The real exam works out to about 2 minutes 30 seconds per question.
- After each attempt, look up each missed question's reference in your book and read the section.
| Questions | 30 questions |
| Time limit | 75 minutes |
| Passing score | 21 correct answers out of 30 scored questions |
| Books in the exam room | Open book |
Source: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board – Roofing/Roof Decks – Residential, 10/17/2220. Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.