Hail Quiz

1. Damaging hail is defined as hail with a diameter of ____ or more.
   1 mm
   1 cm
   1 in
   2 in
   
2. Which of the following is NOT directly related to the magnitude of the impact energy of hail?
   Size
   Distribution
   Velocity
   Density
   
3. The _____ of a roof has a considerable effect on the outcome of the hailstone impacting the roof.
   Slope
   Material make up
   Texture
   Age
   
4. True or False. For most conditions, steeper roof slopes will improve the impact resistance of the roof covering.
   True
   False
   
   
   
5. Which kind of roof covering sustains the most damage to its performance from hailstone impact?
   Tile
   Metal
   Asphalt shingles
   Wood shingles
   
6. Which roof test standard uses steel balls ranging from 1.25 inches to 2 inches in diameter to check the impact resistance of a roof covering?
   FM 4473
   UL 2218
   UL 4418
   None of the above
   
7. Which is the best rating of roof covering to use when replacing or building a new roof?
   Class 3
   Class 4
   Both a and b
   None of the above
   
8. True or False. A builder should never use any roof slopes greater than 6:12 (27 degrees), especially for new construction.
   True
   False
   
9. When assessing hail damage, how big of a test area should be used?
   10 square feet
   50 square feet
   75 square feet
   100 square feet
   
10. Which of the following does NOT commonly make up synthetic roofing tiles?
    Rubber
    Fiberglass
    Plastic
    Wood fiber