VIRGINIA HIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of
lumber is called a --CORRECT ANSWER--Shake (c 326)
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means --CORRECT ANSWER--Penny
Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span --
CORRECT ANSWER--Middle 1/3
How should board and batten be installed? --CORRECT ANSWER--
1 inch overlap 10d nails
What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists --CORRECT
ANSWER--1/6 the depth of the member
How MUST rafters be framed to each other --CORRECT ANSWER--
Gusset plate (R802.3)
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,The MOST specific information about the size and location of
windows would be found in a --CORRECT ANSWER--Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? --CORRECT ANSWER--Hot to cold
What are batter boards --CORRECT ANSWER--stakes and ledger
boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an
under-floor space and each corner of the building? --CORRECT
ANSWER--3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Load-bearing headers
What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Squash blocks
Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation? --
CORRECT ANSWER--4-5 days
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, Where do you start laying parquet flooring --CORRECT ANSWER--
Centerline
What is the first step in carpet installation? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Tackless strip
What type of nail is used in floor installation --CORRECT
ANSWER--7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Filling
What is the best nail for hardwood --CORRECT ANSWER--Ring
shank nail
What is the maximum size of a floor frame opening? --CORRECT
ANSWER--5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/ 4 ft header joist (130) (R502.10)
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SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of
lumber is called a --CORRECT ANSWER--Shake (c 326)
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means --CORRECT ANSWER--Penny
Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span --
CORRECT ANSWER--Middle 1/3
How should board and batten be installed? --CORRECT ANSWER--
1 inch overlap 10d nails
What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists --CORRECT
ANSWER--1/6 the depth of the member
How MUST rafters be framed to each other --CORRECT ANSWER--
Gusset plate (R802.3)
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,The MOST specific information about the size and location of
windows would be found in a --CORRECT ANSWER--Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? --CORRECT ANSWER--Hot to cold
What are batter boards --CORRECT ANSWER--stakes and ledger
boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an
under-floor space and each corner of the building? --CORRECT
ANSWER--3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Load-bearing headers
What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Squash blocks
Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation? --
CORRECT ANSWER--4-5 days
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, Where do you start laying parquet flooring --CORRECT ANSWER--
Centerline
What is the first step in carpet installation? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Tackless strip
What type of nail is used in floor installation --CORRECT
ANSWER--7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Filling
What is the best nail for hardwood --CORRECT ANSWER--Ring
shank nail
What is the maximum size of a floor frame opening? --CORRECT
ANSWER--5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/ 4 ft header joist (130) (R502.10)
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