Virginia HIC Exam | Key Exam Questions and
Simplified Answers | 100% Correct (Verified)
‣ What type of paint will not chalk when applied to exterior walls? -✓✓Acrylic
‣ What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards? -
✓✓5,400 pounds
‣ What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials? -✓✓25
‣ The escape device for a trench over 4 ft deep must be within a maximum of
worker? -✓✓25 ft
‣ What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail? -✓✓34 inches
‣ What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement must be placed from
the top of a masonry partition wall? -✓✓No more than 16 inches on center
‣ A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds? -✓✓30
inches
‣ The standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet -
✓✓2 or 3 time the slab thickness in inches
‣ What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding? -✓✓1 inch
‣ What direction does heat flow? -✓✓Hot to cold
‣ What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor
space and each corner of the building? -✓✓3 feet
‣ Notches may NOT be located in the _____ of a joist span? -✓✓Middle 1/3
‣ For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between
masonry units and reinforcements? -✓✓1/4 inch
, ‣ What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor
space? -✓✓1/4 inch
‣ Notches shall not exceed? -✓✓1/6 the depth of the member
‣ Notches shall not be longer than? -✓✓1/3 depth of the member
‣ Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed ? -✓✓1/4 the depth of the
member
‣ What is the MINIMUM square footage of a net in a clear opening area for an
egress window in a second floor sleeping area? -✓✓5.70 square feet
‣ Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in
the side jambs? -✓✓Double hung windows
‣ What is used to make oil based paint thinner? -✓✓Mineral spirits
‣ Damp proofing on below grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the
top of the footing to? -✓✓6 inches above the finished grade
‣ What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8 inch drywall installed on
a wall at right angles to framing members is? -✓✓24 inches
‣ What can be installed on a vertical wall to accept vinyl soffit panels? -✓✓F
channel
‣ In a crawl space how far from the floor joints do you need to place a vapor
retarder? -✓✓All joints/seams in the vapor barrier application, both lateral and but
should be overlapped
‣ What is the maximum thickness of a bed joint? -✓✓3.8 joint
‣ How big is a crawl space opening? -✓✓18 by 24 inches
‣ What is the MAXIMUM the bottom of the egress window opening can't exceed?
-✓✓44 inches from finished floor
Simplified Answers | 100% Correct (Verified)
‣ What type of paint will not chalk when applied to exterior walls? -✓✓Acrylic
‣ What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards? -
✓✓5,400 pounds
‣ What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials? -✓✓25
‣ The escape device for a trench over 4 ft deep must be within a maximum of
worker? -✓✓25 ft
‣ What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail? -✓✓34 inches
‣ What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement must be placed from
the top of a masonry partition wall? -✓✓No more than 16 inches on center
‣ A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds? -✓✓30
inches
‣ The standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet -
✓✓2 or 3 time the slab thickness in inches
‣ What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding? -✓✓1 inch
‣ What direction does heat flow? -✓✓Hot to cold
‣ What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor
space and each corner of the building? -✓✓3 feet
‣ Notches may NOT be located in the _____ of a joist span? -✓✓Middle 1/3
‣ For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between
masonry units and reinforcements? -✓✓1/4 inch
, ‣ What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor
space? -✓✓1/4 inch
‣ Notches shall not exceed? -✓✓1/6 the depth of the member
‣ Notches shall not be longer than? -✓✓1/3 depth of the member
‣ Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed ? -✓✓1/4 the depth of the
member
‣ What is the MINIMUM square footage of a net in a clear opening area for an
egress window in a second floor sleeping area? -✓✓5.70 square feet
‣ Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in
the side jambs? -✓✓Double hung windows
‣ What is used to make oil based paint thinner? -✓✓Mineral spirits
‣ Damp proofing on below grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the
top of the footing to? -✓✓6 inches above the finished grade
‣ What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8 inch drywall installed on
a wall at right angles to framing members is? -✓✓24 inches
‣ What can be installed on a vertical wall to accept vinyl soffit panels? -✓✓F
channel
‣ In a crawl space how far from the floor joints do you need to place a vapor
retarder? -✓✓All joints/seams in the vapor barrier application, both lateral and but
should be overlapped
‣ What is the maximum thickness of a bed joint? -✓✓3.8 joint
‣ How big is a crawl space opening? -✓✓18 by 24 inches
‣ What is the MAXIMUM the bottom of the egress window opening can't exceed?
-✓✓44 inches from finished floor
