Which of the following roof types has slopes on all sides rather than just two?

• A. Hip roof.
• B. Gable roof.
• C. Flat roof.
• D. Shed roof.

Answer: (A)

The question is about recognizing roof shapes by how many sides are sloped. A hip roof has slopes on all sides, forming four faces that rise to a peak or toward connected hip edges, so every side of the roof slants downward. In contrast, a gable roof has two sloping surfaces that meet at a ridge plus vertical end walls, meaning not all sides slope. Flat roofs have little or no slope, and shed roofs are just a single slope. The hip roof’s defining feature—slopes on every side—gives it stability and reliable wind and load distribution around the entire perimeter, which is why it’s the correct choice.