VIRGINIA HIC EXAM|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE| PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

VIRGINIA HIC EXAM|COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE| PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS What is the MAXIMUM penalty for a contractor who undertakes work without the proper class of license? - ANSWER️$500 fine per day for each day of violation plus penalties for a misdemeanor. All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include - ANSWER️information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. How MUST rafters be framed to each other? - ANSWER️With a gusset plate. What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials? - ANSWER️25 Flexible (batts) insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl space should - ANSWER️be well supported between joists. Using which of the following would cause the GREATEST increase in the insulation value when re-siding with aluminum? - ANSWER️Perforated reflector foil What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space and each corner of the building? - ANSWER️3 feet What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space? - ANSWER️1/4 inch. Attic spaces should - ANSWER️be vented for summer heat relief. What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor sleeping area? - ANSWER️5.70 square feet. How is the hand of a door determined? - ANSWER️By the location of the hinges when the door is viewed from the inside. Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs? - ANSWER️Double-hung. The owner requests for changes which will cost the contractor $15,000 in labor and materials and $2,250 in overhead costs. With the change, the contractor would be relieved of $18,000 in labor and materials costs, and $2,400 in overhead costs from the original contract. The original bid included profit of 20% of all costs. The contractor wants to make a profit of 20% of all costs on the changes. The adjusted contract price for the change order should be - ANSWER️a decrease of $3,780. The escape devices for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of - ANSWER️25 feet of the worker. What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards? - ANSWER️5,400 pounds. Material stored inside a building under construction MUST be a MINIMUM of how many feet of an inside floor opening? - ANSWER️6 feet. An employer MUST post a citation for a Virginia OSHA violation near the place of violation for a MINIMUM of how many days? - ANSWER️3 days. What is the MINIMUM illumination for general construction area lighting - ANSWER️5 foot candles. The definition of "flame spread" is - ANSWER️the propagation of flame over a surface. Debris materials that are dropped more than 20 feet to a container outside a structure MUST be - ANSWER️dropped through a chute. How much is the Class A initial license fee? - ANSWER️$200 A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM of how many days? - ANSWER️30 days According to the Board Rules and Regulations, a full-time employee is one who works a MINIMUM of how many hours per week? - ANSWER️30 hours. A firm desiring to be licensed as a Class B contractor MUST have a MINIMUM net worth of - ANSWER️$15,000. What is the name of the process when a facilitator meets with the major participants in a project, prior to the commencement of the project, to identify the shared goals of all participants? - ANSWER️Partnering A cost plus contract calls for the contractor to receive direct costs for labor and materials, and a markup of 20% of direct costs. The contractor is also to receive a bonus of 15% of savings if total cost to the owner is less than $80,000, and a bonus of $1,000 per day if the project is completed early. Final costs for direct labor and materials are $60,000. The project is completed 3 days early. What is the total amount due the contractor? - ANSWER️Between $75,001 and $80,000 In general, what is the MINIMUM concrete covering for steel reinforcement in a footing? - ANSWER️3.0 inches. A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a MINIMUM of how much time before backfilling? - ANSWER️48 hours.