Certainteed Self-Test Section 3

Question 1 of 10

1

The roof area of a gable roof is made up of two rectangles.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Roof area can be broken down into three basic shapes: rectangle, triangle, and trapezoid.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

The slope of a simple gable roof may be defined as.

Select one of the following:

The rise of the roof times the run of the roof.
The rise of the roof divided by the run of the roof
The rise of the roof divided by ½ the run.
The run of the roof times the rise squared.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

If you know the rise and the run of the gable roof, you can calculate the rake length and area using slope factors.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

If we project the area of a hip roof onto a horizontal plane, it will appear as two triangles and two trapezoids.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

You can determine the slope of a roof using a flat board, a bubble level and a ruler, or a sight card can be used.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

If a hip roof has a slope of 6 inches per foot (hip slope factor = 1.5) and a hip run of 14 feet, the length of the hip in feet will be:

Select one of the following:

15
21
22
28

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

It is useful to know the length of the eaves directly below a hip. By standing on the ground and using a plumb bob, you can find a reference point on the eaves for measurement.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

On a 1500 square foot gable roof, there will be approximately 11% waste.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

A gable roof with a slope of 9 inches per foot has a rake slope factor of 1.25. If the run is 10 feet and the eaves length is 30 feet. What is the roof area in square feet?

Select one of the following:

300
450
750
850

	Created by Connor Sheffield over 4 years ago

Sales Representative Roofing (Self-Test ) Quiz on Certainteed Self-Test Section 3, created by Connor Sheffield on 20/11/2019.

Certainteed Self-Test Section 3

Question 1 of 10

The roof area of a gable roof is made up of two rectangles.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

Roof area can be broken down into three basic shapes: rectangle, triangle, and trapezoid.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

The slope of a simple gable roof may be defined as.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

If you know the rise and the run of the gable roof, you can calculate the rake length and area using slope factors.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

If we project the area of a hip roof onto a horizontal plane, it will appear as two triangles and two trapezoids.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

You can determine the slope of a roof using a flat board, a bubble level and a ruler, or a sight card can be used.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

If a hip roof has a slope of 6 inches per foot (hip slope factor = 1.5) and a hip run of 14 feet, the length of the hip in feet will be:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

It is useful to know the length of the eaves directly below a hip. By standing on the ground and using a plumb bob, you can find a reference point on the eaves for measurement.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

On a 1500 square foot gable roof, there will be approximately 11% waste.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

A gable roof with a slope of 9 inches per foot has a rake slope factor of 1.25. If the run is 10 feet and the eaves length is 30 feet. What is the roof area in square feet?

Select one of the following:

Explanation