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Key Facts: VA ROC QI Exam

USD 85

PSI QI Specialty Fee

DPOR Board for Contractors / PSI Specialty CIB

Open Book

Book Policy

PSI Specialty CIB

ROC

Official Specialty Abbreviation

18VAC50-22-30

QI exam required

Technical Examination

DPOR A501-27EXINFO 09/01/2025

Virginia Roofing Contracting QI Examination is the official DPOR/PSI specialty exam for the ROC specialty (18VAC50-22-30). PSI fee is USD 85. Official item count is on the PSI specialty outline.

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1Under 18VAC50-22-30, roofing contracting (ROC) is the service that provides for the installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials common to the industry that form which kind of surface?
A.A decorative interior ceiling finish only
B.A watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks
C.A structural floor diaphragm for multi-story framing
D.A fire-rated shaft-wall assembly
Explanation: Virginia defines ROC as work on materials that form a watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks. The specialty is about keeping water out of the building enclosure, not about interior finishes, structural floor diaphragms, or shaft walls. On the open-book exam, start with the official ROC sentence in 18VAC50-22-30 before you expand into flashings, insulation, or waterproofing.
2Besides the ROC specialty, which Virginia classifications and specialties also provide the roofing-contracting function under 18VAC50-22-30?
A.CBC and RBC classifications and the HIC and CIC specialties
B.ELE and HVA classifications only
C.PTC and DRY specialties only
D.WWP specialty and the PLB classification only
Explanation: The ROC definition states that the CBC and RBC classifications and the HIC and CIC specialties also provide the roofing function. A commercial or residential building contractor, a home-improvement contractor, or a commercial-improvement contractor may therefore perform roofing within that broader license. Electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall, well, and plumbing designations do not replace ROC for a roofing-only firm.
3A Virginia ROC contractor is installing polyisocyanurate insulation boards on top of a steel roof deck as part of a new single-ply roof. Is that insulation work inside the ROC specialty?
A.No, because all building insulation is reserved exclusively to the INS specialty
B.Yes, because ROC includes roof insulation panels and other roof insulation systems above the roof deck
C.No, because above-deck insulation may be installed only by an HVA contractor
D.Yes, but only if the boards are installed below the deck in the attic
Explanation: 18VAC50-22-30 expressly includes installation of roof insulation panels and other roof insulation systems above the roof deck in the ROC specialty. Attic batts or other interior temperature-control insulation is a different function and is the focus of the INS specialty. The location that matters for ROC is above the deck, in the roof assembly.
4Which of the following is expressly included in Virginia’s ROC specialty in addition to the roof covering itself?
A.New electrical service equipment and branch circuits
B.Application of dampproofing or waterproofing
C.Installation of a complete interior plumbing system
D.Construction of a new dwelling’s floor framing
Explanation: The ROC definition includes application of dampproofing or waterproofing along with roofing-system components installed in conjunction with a roofing project. That is why plaza-deck membranes and below-grade dampproofing/waterproofing appear on a roofing-specialty exam. Electrical services, plumbing systems, and house framing are outside ROC.
5A contractor is installing a traffic-bearing waterproof wearing surface on an elevated outdoor deck so the space below stays dry. Which statement best matches the ROC definition?
A.Decks are excluded; ROC applies only to sloped asphalt-shingle roofs
B.ROC covers watertight, weather-resistant surfaces for roofs and decks
C.Only a tile (TMC) specialty may waterproof a deck
D.Deck waterproofing is reserved exclusively to the FLR flooring specialty
Explanation: ROC is written around a watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks, not shingles alone. An elevated deck membrane that keeps weather out is the same function as a roof covering. Tile and interior flooring specialties do not replace that weather-surface definition.
6A homeowner asks an ROC-only contractor to reroof a house and also replace the outdoor HVAC condenser and the electrical service panel. What is the correct licensing response?
A.ROC includes all mechanical and electrical work that happens on a roofing job
B.The ROC firm may do the roof covering but must leave HVAC and electrical service work to properly classified contractors
C.ROC may replace the electrical panel if the condenser is left in place
D.ROC may replace the condenser if no refrigerant is recovered
Explanation: ROC covers the weather-surface and the roofing-system components installed with that project. It does not confer HVAC or electrical trade authority. Condenser replacement and service-panel work require the proper HVA/ELE classifications even if they occur during a reroof.
7A firm holds only a Virginia painting and wallcovering (PTC) specialty. The owner wants to bid a complete tear-off and asphalt-shingle reroof valued well above the contractor-license threshold. What is required?
A.PTC already includes exterior weather surfaces, so no other specialty is needed
B.The firm needs a designation that provides the roofing function, such as ROC, CBC, RBC, HIC, or CIC
C.Any specialty is enough if the painter uses a licensed dumpster
D.Only a steel-erection (STL) specialty can tear off a roof
Explanation: PTC is painting and wallcovering, not the watertight roof-surface function. A contractor bidding roofing above the licensing threshold must hold ROC or one of the classifications/specialties that 18VAC50-22-30 says also provide that function. Dumpsters and steel erection do not create roofing authority.
8During a shingle tear-off, several sheets of roof sheathing are found rotten and are replaced so the new covering can be fastened. Which statement best describes the ROC specialty?
A.Replacing isolated damaged sheathing as part of a roofing project is a typical roofing-system-component repair
B.Any wood replacement automatically converts the job into an ELE electrical project
C.ROC never allows touching the deck; a separate FRM license is required for every sheet
D.Only CBC contractors may drive a nail into roof sheathing
Explanation: ROC includes roofing-system components when they are installed in conjunction with a roofing project. Swapping damaged decking so the new covering has a sound nailing surface is ordinary reroof work. Building a new stick-framed roof structure, changing trusses, or reframing a house is beyond that incidental component work and belongs with RBC/CBC/FRM.
9A Virginia home-improvement contractor (HIC) proposes to tear off and reroof an existing townhouse. The firm does not hold a separate ROC specialty. Is the reroof within HIC?
A.No. Only an ROC specialty may touch a dwelling roof
B.Yes. 18VAC50-22-30 states that HIC also provides the roofing function
C.Yes, but only if the townhouse is converted to a commercial occupancy first
D.No. HIC is limited to interior paint and flooring
Explanation: The ROC definition expressly says the HIC specialty also provides the roofing function. HIC is otherwise limited to repairs and improvements to dwellings and townhouses and does not include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or gas fitting. A dwelling reroof fits HIC; a new house built from the ground up does not.
10A firm wants to construct a new two-story office building, including the structure and the roof covering. Which statement is correct?
A.An ROC-only specialty is enough because every new building is just a large roofing project
B.CIC is enough because commercial improvement includes new building construction
C.A CBC classification is the classification that covers new commercial building construction; ROC alone does not
D.HIC is the correct designation because offices are treated as dwellings in the USBC
Explanation: ROC is a covering and related-component specialty, not a license to construct a new commercial building. CIC is commercial improvement to existing non-dwelling structures and does not provide for construction of new buildings. CBC is the commercial building classification for that new-construction scope. HIC is limited to dwellings and townhouses.

About the VA ROC QI Exam

The Virginia Roofing Contracting Qualified Individual Examination is the official PSI technical examination for the ROC specialty. 18VAC50-22-30 defines roofing contracting as installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials that form a watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks. The PSI specialty examination fee is USD 85. The examination is open book. Official scored item count, time, and passing score appear on the PSI specialty content outline. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. It does not replace required trade experience, pre-license education, board approval, or the official examination.

Assessment

Computer-based open-book multiple-choice Qualified Individual examination for the ROC specialty. Official 18VAC50-22-30 scope: installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials that form a watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks, including associated roofing-system components, dampproofing or waterproofing, and above-deck roof insulation.

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

71% (36 of 50 correct)

Exam Fee

USD 85 (PSI Services (for the Virginia Board for Contractors / DPOR))

VA ROC QI Exam Content Outline

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ROC Scope

Official roofing specialty limits and included roof-system work

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Steep-Slope Roofing

Shingles, underlayment, flashing, and steep-slope details

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Low-Slope Roofing

Membranes, insulation, and low-slope waterproofing

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Metal and Flashings

Metal roofing, counterflashing, and penetrations

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Estimating

Squares, waste, and material takeoff

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Jobsite Safety

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 roofing fall-protection practices

How to Pass the VA ROC QI Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 71% (36 of 50 correct)
  • Assessment: Computer-based open-book multiple-choice Qualified Individual examination for the ROC specialty. Official 18VAC50-22-30 scope: installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials that form a watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks, including associated roofing-system components, dampproofing or waterproofing, and above-deck roof insulation.
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam fee: USD 85

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

VA ROC QI Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the official 18VAC50-22-30 ROC specialty definition
2Use the PSI specialty content outline and listed references
3Permanent tabs are allowed in listed code books; study guides are not permitted in the PSI center
4This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Virginia ROC Qualified Individual exam?

The DPOR-approved PSI specialty content outline lists 50 scored questions, 120 minutes, and a minimum passing score of 71% (36 of 50 correct). PSI may also administer 5 to 10 unscored experimental items. Those numbers are published on the individual specialty content outline linked from the Contractor Specialty Examination CIB, not in the main bulletin.

How much does the Virginia ROC QI exam cost?

PSI charges USD 85 for a Qualified Individual specialty examination (DPOR Board for Contractors page and PSI Specialty CIB).

What work does a Virginia ROC specialty cover?

18VAC50-22-30 defines roofing contracting as installation, repair, removal, or improvement of materials common to the industry that form a watertight, weather-resistant surface for roofs and decks, including associated roofing-system components, dampproofing or waterproofing, and above-deck roof insulation.

Is this practice bank the official PSI exam?

No. This is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation. It is not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for the PSI examination or required field experience.