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A  General Engineering
B  General Building
C-2  Insulation and Acoustical
C-4  Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting
C-5  Framing and Rough Carpentry
C-6  Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry
C-7  Low Voltage Systems
C-8  Concrete
C-9  Drywall
C-10  Electrical
(For Exams before
May 27, 2009
C-10  Electrical
(For exams on or after
May 27, 2009
C-11  Elevator
C-12  Earthwork and Paving
C-13  Fencing
C-15  Flooring and Floor Covering
C-16  Fire Protection
C-17  Glazing
C-20  Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning
C-21  Building Moving and Demolition
C-23  Ornamental Metal
C-27  Landscaping
C-28  Lock and Security Equipment
(For exams on or before
June 24, 2009
C-28  Lock and Security Equipment
(For exams on or after
June 24, 2009
C-29  Masonry
C-31  Construction Zone Traffic Control
C-32  Parking and Highway Improvement
C-33  Painting and Decorating
C-34  Pipeline
C-35  Lathing and Plastering
C-36  Plumbing
C-38  Refrigeration
C-39  Roofing
C-42  Sanitation System
C-43  Sheet Metal
C-45  Electrical Sign
C-46  Solar
C-47  General Manufactured Housing
C-50  Reinforcing Steel
C-51  Structural Steel
C-53  Swimming Pool
C-54  Ceramic and Mosaic Tile
C-55  Water Conditioning
C-57  Well Drilling
C-60  Welding
C-61  Limited Specialty
No study guide available
(No trade exam required)
ASB  Asbestos Abatement Certification
HAZ  Hazardous Substances Removal Certification
LAW  Law and Business
 

Study Guide for the Roofing (C-39) Examination

FOR EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 30, 2006

Content of the Examination

The Roofing (C-39) Examination is divided into five major sections. These sections are:

1. Roofing Job Evaluation (30%)

  1. Roof-covering selection
  2. Roofing plans and specifications
  3. Roofing components, materials & measurements
  4. Roofing calculations

2. Job Site and Deck Preparation (16%)

  1. Roofing preparation management
  2. Roof removals
  3. Deck corrections

3. Low-Slope Roof Installations (16%)

  1. Equipment, set-up, maintenance & procedures
  2. Deck preparations and insulation
  3. Built-up applications
  4. Single-ply and fluid applied applications

4. Steep-Slope Roof Installations (24%)

  1. Metals, penetrations, ventilation and insulation
  2. Composition shingle coverings
  3. Tile coverings
  4. Wood and synthetic shake installations
  5. Metal panel installations

5. Roof Installation Safety (14%)

  1. Cal/OSHA administrative requirements
  2. Fall protection and roof safety
  3. Tool, equipment and material safety

*Percentages are approximate*


Test Site Policy
This is a closed-book examination. No reference materials may be used during the examination. All materials brought to the examination site must be left in an unmonitored area at your own risk.



Test Strategy

This is a multiple-choice examination with four choices per question. Some questions require mathematical computation. Examination questions are written to provide only one BEST answer and are NOT written as trick questions.


All correct answers have equal value. If you are unsure about a particular question, it is better to try to answer the question with the chance of possibly getting it correct (and earning one point) than it is to leave the question blank and definitely get it wrong (and lose one point).


Ample time is provided to answer all examination questions, so be sure to read each question and its four choices completely and carefully before selecting the BEST possible answer to the question.



Sample Questions

The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.

1. How many inches must roof valley flashing overlap?

  1. 1-1/2"
  2. 2"
  3. 3"
  4. 4"

2. What is the purpose of cant strips?

  1. To protect edge metal
  2. To secure steel fasteners
  3. To eliminate sharp angles
  4. To apply cold adhesives

3. If a flat rectangular roof measures 16' x 31', how many squares of roof covering is required?

  1. 5
  2. 15
  3. 25
  4. 50

*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*


Resources

Publisher information is provided. Additional sources for purchasing materials may be available online.


Cal/OSHA State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.
Thompson/Barclays Division.
PHONE: (800) 888-3600.
FAX: (415) 344-4950.
INTERNET: ccr.oal.ca.gov


California Building Code.
International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452.
FAX: (886) 891-1695.
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org


NRCA/ARMA Manual of Roof Maintenance and Repair.
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.
PHONE: (202) 207-0917.
FAX: (202) 223-9741.
INTERNET: www.asphaltroofing.org


Built-Up Roofing Systems Design Guide.
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.
PHONE (202) 207-0917.
FAX: (202) 223-9741.
INTERNET: www.asphaltroofing.org


NRCA/ARMA Repair Manual for Low-Slope Membrane Roof Systems.
Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.
PHONE: (202) 207-0917.
FAX: (202) 223-9741.
INTERNET: www.asphaltroofing.org


The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual.
National Roofing Contractors Association.
PHONE: (847) 299-9070.
FAX: (847) 299-1183.
INTERNET: www.nrca.net


WSRCA Roofing Details Manual.
Western States Roofing Contractors Association.
PHONE: (800) 725-0333.
FAX: (650) 570-5460.
INTERNET: www.wsrca.com


Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems for New and Remedial Roofing.
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance.
PHONE: (800) 523-6154.
FAX: (703) 222-5816.
INTERNET: www.sprayfoam.org


Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions.
Tile Roofing Institute.
PHONE: (312) 670-4177.
FAX: (312) 644-8557.
INTERNET: www.tileroofing.org

*Publisher information is current as of 11/07*

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