VA HIC LICENSE EXAM PREP /
CONTRACTOR TRAINING
CENTER: VIRGINIA HOME
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING
(HIC) EXAM PREP COURSE
The size of the space needed to install a prefabricated control joint is
___ inches. - ANSWERS-1/2"
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition - Page 170
What is the minimum penetration of a drywall screw into wood? -
ANSWERS-5/8"
IRC 2018 - R702.3.5.1
In combustible construction where there is usable space both above
and below the concealed space of a floor-ceiling assembly, draftstops
must be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not
exceed ____ square feet - ANSWERS-1000
IRC 2018 - R302.12 Draftstopping.
,Which of the following is not a purpose of bridging joists? -
ANSWERS-Increases tensile strength
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 410
Which roof rafters extend diagonally from the top plates to the ridge
board along the lines where two roofs intersect? - ANSWERS-Valley
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 468
What is the depth of a regular wall cabinet for the kitchen? -
ANSWERS-12"
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 783
Handrails must be continuous for the full length of the flight, from a
point directly the top riser of the flight to a point directly above the
lowest riser of the flight. - ANSWERS-above
IRC 2018 - R311.7.8.4 Continuity.
At open risers, openings located more than 30 inches, as measured
vertically, to the floor or grade below shall not permit the passage of a
-inch-diameter sphere. - ANSWERS-4
,IRC 2018 - R311.7.5.1 Risers.
When installing wall cabinets, what is the minimum sized head you
should use for screws? - ANSWERS-#10
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 796
What is the offset that roll paper endlaps should have? - ANSWERS-
6"
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 629
What is the material that goes around the exhaust pipe at the point
where it penetrates the roof? - ANSWERS-Roof Jack
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 870
Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a cap
sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material
is: - ANSWERS-Built-up roof covering
IRC 2018 - SECTION R202 DEFINITIONS
Which is incorrect regarding mineral wool? - ANSWERS-Mineral
wool has an R-value of 4.0 per inch depending on the installed
density.
, Insulation Handbook - Page 105
Insulation shall have a smoke-developed index not to exceed: -
ANSWERS-450 degrees
IRC 2018 - R302.10.1 - Insulation
This type of insulation consists of silica, magnesium dioxide &
aluminum dioxides. - ANSWERS-Vermiculite
Insulation Handbook - Page 111
What type of insulation is made from fibrous materials or foam & is
pressed into boards? - ANSWERS-Rigid insulation
Insulation Handbook - Page 207
When an inspector is looking down a drain, what should they see? -
ANSWERS-Water
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 870
CONTRACTOR TRAINING
CENTER: VIRGINIA HOME
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING
(HIC) EXAM PREP COURSE
The size of the space needed to install a prefabricated control joint is
___ inches. - ANSWERS-1/2"
Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition - Page 170
What is the minimum penetration of a drywall screw into wood? -
ANSWERS-5/8"
IRC 2018 - R702.3.5.1
In combustible construction where there is usable space both above
and below the concealed space of a floor-ceiling assembly, draftstops
must be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not
exceed ____ square feet - ANSWERS-1000
IRC 2018 - R302.12 Draftstopping.
,Which of the following is not a purpose of bridging joists? -
ANSWERS-Increases tensile strength
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 410
Which roof rafters extend diagonally from the top plates to the ridge
board along the lines where two roofs intersect? - ANSWERS-Valley
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 468
What is the depth of a regular wall cabinet for the kitchen? -
ANSWERS-12"
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 783
Handrails must be continuous for the full length of the flight, from a
point directly the top riser of the flight to a point directly above the
lowest riser of the flight. - ANSWERS-above
IRC 2018 - R311.7.8.4 Continuity.
At open risers, openings located more than 30 inches, as measured
vertically, to the floor or grade below shall not permit the passage of a
-inch-diameter sphere. - ANSWERS-4
,IRC 2018 - R311.7.5.1 Risers.
When installing wall cabinets, what is the minimum sized head you
should use for screws? - ANSWERS-#10
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 796
What is the offset that roll paper endlaps should have? - ANSWERS-
6"
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 629
What is the material that goes around the exhaust pipe at the point
where it penetrates the roof? - ANSWERS-Roof Jack
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 870
Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a cap
sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material
is: - ANSWERS-Built-up roof covering
IRC 2018 - SECTION R202 DEFINITIONS
Which is incorrect regarding mineral wool? - ANSWERS-Mineral
wool has an R-value of 4.0 per inch depending on the installed
density.
, Insulation Handbook - Page 105
Insulation shall have a smoke-developed index not to exceed: -
ANSWERS-450 degrees
IRC 2018 - R302.10.1 - Insulation
This type of insulation consists of silica, magnesium dioxide &
aluminum dioxides. - ANSWERS-Vermiculite
Insulation Handbook - Page 111
What type of insulation is made from fibrous materials or foam & is
pressed into boards? - ANSWERS-Rigid insulation
Insulation Handbook - Page 207
When an inspector is looking down a drain, what should they see? -
ANSWERS-Water
Carpentry and Building Construction - Page 870
