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1) Which single-ply membrane is compatible with asphalt?
a) PVC
b) Mod bit
c) Polystyrene
d) EPDM
e) Plastic
2) A water stain on a ceiling below a flat roof does not necessarily indicate a leak immediately above because
a) The gravel redirects the water after it penetrates a membrane
b) Water can travel between the plies of the roof before emerging on the interior
c) A flood coat of asphalt is often applied to the roof sheathing below the
membrane, which will redirect the water
d) Vapor retarders may carry water some distance horizontally before it leaks
through
e) Both (b) and (d)
3) Which of the following statements is true?
a) With roll roofing, the flashings are often also made of roll roofing.
b) Modified bitumen is more flexible than roll roofing.
c) Roll roofing is another name for modified bitumen.
d) Roll roofing is more expensive than mod bit.
e) Both (a) and (d) are true.
4) A standing seam roof is
a) A wood roof
b) An asphalt shingle roof
c) A gravel roof
d) A metal roof
e) A slate roof
5) Which of the following statements is true of a modified bitumen roof?
a) The seams are spaced every twelve inches and the surface has a rubbery
feel
b) There is evidence of bleed-out of asphalt at the seams and the seams are
spaced every three feet
c) The surface feels like a vinyl liner of a swimming pool and there is evidence
of solvent at the seams
d) There are no exposed nails
e) Both (b) and (d) are true
