Florida — Certified Roofing Contractor Exam

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Roofing Contractor
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Focused practice for the CILB General Trade Knowledge exam — 80 questions, 5 hours, open book — with 361 questions mapped to the nine official content areas and a full explanation on every answer.

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Sample question
Hip and ridge cap shingles should be started at which end of the ridge?
At the prevailing wind end
At the downwind end
Why:

Each cap laps over the one before it, so wind-driven rain runs over the joint rather than into it.

At the tallest hip, working down
At whichever end is easier to reach
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361
Practice Questions
9
Content Areas
70%
Passing Score
80
Questions on the Exam
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Built on the official exam blueprint

Questions mapped to the nine content areas and weights the state publishes in its Examination Content Information sheet.

Weighted like the real exam
The four 15% areas get the most questions and the two 5% areas the fewest — the same proportions the state publishes, so your practice matches the paper.
Every answer explained
Every practice question comes with a plain-English explanation — you learn why an answer is right, not just the letter.
Per-topic scoring
See your score by content area and spend your time exactly where you are weakest.
Study on any device
Drill on your phone between jobs, then pick up on your laptop — no app to install.
Why it matters

Stop guessing. Start passing.

Bundle of architectural asphalt shingles and a coil roofing nailer on a Florida roof deck

The Florida roofing contractor exam is open book, and that is exactly what fools people. Five hours, 80 questions, a shelf of approved references — and a 70% bar the state applies to each test separately. Candidates rarely fail because the material is beyond them. They fail because they were still hunting for page numbers when the clock ran out.

This guide fixes that. You drill real exam-style questions across all nine content areas, read a plain-English explanation for every answer, and learn to spot the traps written into the wrong choices. The areas that carry the most weight:

  • Built-Up Roofs (15%) — asphalt types and slope limits, coal tar pitch, test cuts, felts, gravel stops and deck assemblies.
  • Shingles and Shakes (15%) — exposure, bond lines, valleys, drip edge and fastening, plus wood shake grades.
  • Single Ply and Modified Systems (15% each) — EPDM, TPO, PVC, APP and SBS, and the seaming method each one demands.
  • Equipment and Safety (10%) — ladders, scaffolds, kettles, torches and fall protection, where the OSHA numbers are fixed and the points are reliable.

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Free Florida roofing contractor exam guides

Deep-dive guides for every part of the Florida roofing contractor exam — free to read, no account needed.

Roofing Practice Test 361 exam-style questions, first 5 free Roofing Study Guide All 9 content areas explained Exam Questions & Answers Sample questions with worked answers Do You Need Business & Finance? Two exams, or one — the Division I exemption Reference Books & Tabbing What you can bring into the exam HVHZ & High-Wind Roofing What the national textbooks leave out How to Pass on Your First Try A step-by-step study plan How Long to Study Realistic hours and a week-by-week plan How to Get Licensed Requirements and the exam path How Hard Is the Exam? Difficulty and what trips people up Exam & License Cost Every fee, in the order you pay it Retaking the Exam Fees, timing and the four-year rule License Requirements Certified vs registered, and who needs which
Exam day

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The General Trade Knowledge exam is delivered by computer at Pearson VUE test centers, on a daily schedule. No surprises on the format — here's the breakdown so nothing throws you off on the day.

80
scored questions
5 hrs
to complete — about 3.75 min a question
70%
to pass, on each required test separately
Open book
approved reference list, one copy of each

Our timed simulation mirrors the real thing exactly — 80 questions, the same 5-hour clock, the same passing bar, and no explanations until you finish — so your first real attempt feels like your tenth practice run.

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Three steps to exam day confidence

Practice until you know the material and where to look fast.

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Work through all nine content areas. Read the explanations to understand, not just memorize.
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Walk in prepared
When you're consistently hitting 80%+ under time, you're ready.
Exam coverage

All nine content areas

Weighted from the DBPR Examination Content Information and Rule 61G4-16.001(7)(b), F.A.C.

15%55q
Built-Up Roofs
15%54q
Shingles and Shakes
10%36q
Architectural Metal Roofs
15%54q
Single Ply Systems
15%54q
Modified Roofing Systems
10%36q
Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs
5%18q
Membrane Waterproofing
5%18q
Drains and Gutters
10%36q
Equipment and Safety
Also required

You may also need the Business & Finance exam

Roofing is a Division II category, so a certified roofing contractor normally sits two exams: this trade exam and the state Business & Finance exam (120 questions, 6.5 hours). One exception is worth checking before you pay for it — Rule 61G4-16.0015(3), F.A.C. exempts a current active certified Division I licensee from the Business & Finance portion.

Business & Finance Exam Prep Prep for the Florida Contractors Business & Finance exam — the second exam a Division II roofing license requires — at our sister site, FL Business Finance Prep. General Contractor Exam Prep Already a certified general, building or residential contractor? You are exempt from Business & Finance when adding roofing. Going the other way, our CGC site covers the Division I trade exams.
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Every practice question is written in-house and modeled after the nine official Florida Roofing Contractor exam content areas. Each question includes a clear, plain-English explanation to help you understand the material — not just memorize the answer.

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Common questions

Which plan should I choose?
The 3-month plan gives you 90 days. If you expect to sit the exam inside that window, it is the cheaper option. If you might need longer — or a second attempt — Lifetime is $89 once. A 3-month plan can be upgraded to Lifetime at any time for $69, so starting with 3 months and upgrading later comes to $118. Lifetime also includes future question updates, which matter when the exam blueprint or the statutes behind it change.
How many questions are on the Florida roofing contractor exam?
The General Trade Knowledge exam has 80 scored questions with a 5-hour limit, delivered by computer at Pearson VUE test centers on a daily schedule. That is the trade half of the license; roofing is a Division II category, so you also sit the Business & Finance exam of 120 questions in 6.5 hours.
What score do I need to pass?
Seventy percent. Rule 61G4-16.001(37), F.A.C. requires at least 70% "on each of the required tests" — so 70% on General Trade Knowledge and 70% on Business & Finance separately, not an average across the two. Passing one does not carry the other.
Is the Florida roofing contractor exam open book?
Yes, but only with the specific references on the state's approved list, one copy of each. You may highlight and underline, but handwritten notes are not allowed, and writing in a book during the exam is treated as a criminal offense under section 455.2175, Florida Statutes.
How many exams do I need for a Florida roofing license?
Two. Roofing is a Division II category, so a certified roofing contractor sits General Trade Knowledge plus Business & Finance. One exception: Rule 61G4-16.0015(3), F.A.C. exempts a current active certified Division I licensee — a general, building or residential contractor — from the Business & Finance portion, leaving only the trade exam.
How much does the exam cost?
Rule 61G4-12.009(1)(a), F.A.C. sets the application and examination fee at $335: $135 on scheduling, $80 for each test administered, and $40 for processing after you pass. With two tests that is $295 before you pass and $40 after. Confirm current amounts with the DBPR before you apply.
What happens if I fail?
You retake only the test you failed. Rule 61G4-12.009(1)(b), F.A.C. sets the reexamination fee at $135 plus $80 per test. There is no cap on attempts, but you must pass every test within four years of your first attempt or all past scores become invalid and you start over.
Are these the actual exam questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to cover the same nine content areas the state publishes in its Examination Content Information sheet — not leaked exam items.
Does passing here qualify me for the license?
No. This is study practice only. A Florida roofing contractor license also requires meeting the experience, financial responsibility and insurance requirements of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and passing this tool does not guarantee passing the state exam.