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Key Facts: NCCER Roofing Exam
100
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
70%
Module Test Passing Score
NCCER
Levels 1 & 2
Roofing Curriculum
NCCER
Module-based
Knowledge Tests
NCCER
NRCA
Developed in Partnership
NCCER/NRCA
Steep & Low Slope
Career Paths
NCCER
NCCER Roofing is a competency-based craft certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research, developed with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). It is taught and tested module by module through NCCER-accredited training sponsors across Levels 1 and 2, covering roofing safety and fall protection, drawings and decks, steep-slope systems (asphalt shingle, tile, wood, slate, metal), and low-slope and membrane systems (built-up, modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO, PVC). Each module knowledge test requires 70% to pass, and hands-on performance tasks are graded pass/fail and recorded in the NCCER Registry. Module and test fees are set by the local training sponsor rather than a single national fee. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.
Sample NCCER Roofing Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the NCCER Roofing exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Under OSHA 1926.501, at what height above a lower level must roofing workers be protected from falls on a construction site?
2On a low-slope roof, when no mechanical equipment is being used, OSHA requires that a warning line be erected at least how far from the roof edge?
3A safety monitoring system is permitted by OSHA as a fall-protection method only under which condition?
4In a personal fall arrest system (PFAS), what is the primary purpose of the deceleration device (shock absorber)?
5OSHA requires that an anchorage point used for personal fall arrest be capable of supporting at least how much weight per attached worker?
6Why is heat stress a significant hazard for roofing workers in particular?
7When working with hot asphalt (bitumen) for a built-up roof, what is the single greatest immediate hazard to the kettle operator?
8What is the correct response if a propane roofing torch flame is accidentally directed into a roof's eave or fascia void during modified-bitumen installation?
9A guardrail system used as fall protection on a roof's leading edge must have a top rail capable of withstanding a force of at least how much?
10Before climbing a portable extension ladder to access a roof, the ladder should extend at least how far above the upper landing surface?
About the NCCER Roofing Exam
NCCER Roofing is a competency-based craft certification, developed with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), covering Levels 1 and 2 across steep-slope and low-slope systems. It is delivered as module-based knowledge tests through NCCER-accredited training sponsors, with a 70% passing score on each written module test and pass/fail hands-on performance tasks recorded in the NCCER Registry.
Exam sponsor: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Module-based written knowledge tests (Roofing Levels 1 and 2) requiring 70% to pass, plus pass/fail hands-on performance tasks, recorded in the NCCER Registry; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
Set by the training sponsor per module test
Passing Score
70% on each module knowledge test
Exam / Certification Fees
Module and test fees are set by the local NCCER-accredited training sponsor (no single national fee)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Roofing Safety & Fall Protection
OSHA fall protection and the 6-foot trigger, personal fall arrest and anchorage criteria, warning lines and safety monitors, ladder and electrical safety, hot-bitumen and torch fire safety, heat stress, silica, and SDS
Drawings, Decks & Substrates
Reading roofing drawings, roof slope and pitch, deck types, vapor retarders, rigid and tapered insulation, cover boards, drains, crickets, and deck loading
Steep-Slope Systems (Shingles, Tile, Metal)
Asphalt shingle, tile, wood, slate, and metal systems, minimum slopes, underlayment and ice barriers, exposure and nailing, valleys, ventilation, and thermal movement
Low-Slope & Membrane Systems (BUR, Mod-Bit, Single-Ply)
Built-up roofing and EVT, SBS and APP modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply, attachment methods, hot-air welding and seam testing, drainage, and liquid-applied membranes
Materials & Tools
Roofing tools, tear-off equipment, the square and estimating with waste factors, rigid insulation, granule surfacing, sheet-metal forming, and material storage
Fasteners, Flashing & Detailing
Step and counterflashing, drip edge and underlayment sequencing, base-flashing height, pipe boots and pitch pockets, fasteners and penetration, sealing washers, and leak diagnosis
Preparing for the NCCER Roofing Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% on each module knowledge test
- Assessment: Module-based written knowledge tests (Roofing Levels 1 and 2) requiring 70% to pass, plus pass/fail hands-on performance tasks, recorded in the NCCER Registry; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: Set by the training sponsor per module test
- Exam / certification fees: Module and test fees are set by the local NCCER-accredited training sponsor (no single national fee) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
NCCER Roofing: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the NCCER Roofing certification tested?
NCCER Roofing uses module-based knowledge tests delivered through NCCER-accredited training sponsors across Levels 1 and 2. Each written module test requires 70% to pass, and hands-on performance tasks are graded pass/fail and recorded in the NCCER Registry.
What score do I need to pass NCCER Roofing module tests?
You need 70% on each module knowledge test to have your results recorded in the NCCER Registry. Performance (hands-on) tasks are graded pass/fail by an evaluator rather than by percentage.
How many questions are on the NCCER Roofing exam?
There is no single national exam; the number of questions varies by module and is set by NCCER and the training sponsor. Our practice bank provides 100 questions that span the full Roofing Level 1 and 2 content for thorough preparation.
What topics does NCCER Roofing cover?
It covers roofing safety and fall protection, drawings and decks, steep-slope systems (asphalt shingle, tile, wood, slate, and metal), low-slope and membrane systems (built-up, modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO, and PVC), materials and tools, and fasteners, flashing, and detailing.
How much does NCCER Roofing cost?
There is no single national fee. Module and test fees are set by the local NCCER-accredited training sponsor (such as a school, contractor, or apprenticeship program), so costs vary by location and program.
Is this free NCCER Roofing practice test useful?
Yes. Our 100 practice questions cover the same Level 1 and 2 roofing content tested in NCCER modules, with a teaching explanation for every answer plus a free AI tutor. All content is free forever and updated for 2026.