Virginia HIC Exam | Exam Prep Questions
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• What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting
concrete? -✓✓Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air
pockets and forces the concrete into all parts of the forms.
• Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? -✓✓Radius
• Anchor bolts should be spaced no more than __' apart and no more than __" from
the ends of any plate section or wall corner. Each bolt must extend at least __" into
the concrete. -✓✓6, 12, 7
• In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? -✓✓The
exterior of the wall.
• If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing
stagger and locate them as far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. -
✓✓Center
• A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board
application. -✓✓50°F
• What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-
43 loaded with a live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? -✓✓13′-5″
• What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when
positioning plywood subfloor? -✓✓1/8"
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? -✓✓It helps
distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
• What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder
and the masonry pocket? -✓✓1/2"
, • A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The
joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists
supporting this deck? -✓✓14 feet 0 inches
• Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall
shall be not less than inches. -✓✓16 X 24
• Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not
water? -✓✓Housewrap
• Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least
dimension of? -✓✓1/4"
• The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at
the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere inches
cannot pass through. -✓✓6
• What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet? -✓✓34-1/2"
• Handrails on a ramp adjacent to a wall must have a space of not less than inches
between the wall and the handrails. -✓✓1.5
• A nosing projection not less than inch(es) but not more than inch(es) must be
provided on stairways with solid risers. -✓✓3/4, 1-1/4
• The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically
above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. -✓✓34" minimum, 38" maximum
• Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a cap sheet,
mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material is: -✓✓Built-up
roof covering
• Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater. -✓✓2
• If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max slope that can
be provided? -✓✓1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house appear to be level. However,
they actually slope at least 1" every 16' toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-
with Step-by-Step Solutions | 100% Correct
(Verified)
• What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting
concrete? -✓✓Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air
pockets and forces the concrete into all parts of the forms.
• Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? -✓✓Radius
• Anchor bolts should be spaced no more than __' apart and no more than __" from
the ends of any plate section or wall corner. Each bolt must extend at least __" into
the concrete. -✓✓6, 12, 7
• In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? -✓✓The
exterior of the wall.
• If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing
stagger and locate them as far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. -
✓✓Center
• A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board
application. -✓✓50°F
• What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-
43 loaded with a live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? -✓✓13′-5″
• What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when
positioning plywood subfloor? -✓✓1/8"
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? -✓✓It helps
distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
• What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder
and the masonry pocket? -✓✓1/2"
, • A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The
joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists
supporting this deck? -✓✓14 feet 0 inches
• Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall
shall be not less than inches. -✓✓16 X 24
• Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not
water? -✓✓Housewrap
• Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least
dimension of? -✓✓1/4"
• The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at
the open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere inches
cannot pass through. -✓✓6
• What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet? -✓✓34-1/2"
• Handrails on a ramp adjacent to a wall must have a space of not less than inches
between the wall and the handrails. -✓✓1.5
• A nosing projection not less than inch(es) but not more than inch(es) must be
provided on stairways with solid risers. -✓✓3/4, 1-1/4
• The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically
above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. -✓✓34" minimum, 38" maximum
• Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a cap sheet,
mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material is: -✓✓Built-up
roof covering
• Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater. -✓✓2
• If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max slope that can
be provided? -✓✓1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house appear to be level. However,
they actually slope at least 1" every 16' toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-
