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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2026 2027 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS LICENSING EXAM
PREPARATION GRADED A+ SUCCESS REVIEW
BRAND NEW VERSION
How should ceiling insulation be installed? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Ceiling insulation should not extend over the top of the plate of the outside wall.
What should be installed at the eave of every joist in a cathedral ceiling? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Ventilation baffle
What could happen if too much loose fill cellulose is installed in an attic? - CORRECT
ANSWER=The ceiling will sag.
For 2X6 framed walls to achieve an R-value of R-20, pneumatically applied insulation must
be at least __. - CORRECT ANSWER=Find section for Sidewalls, R-20 = 5.5 inches.
Building address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be
a minimum of high with a minimum stroke width of - CORRECT ANSWER=4 inches, 1/2
inch
What is the hinge size for an inside door measuring 1 3/8"? - CORRECT ANSWER=3-1/2"
x 3-1/2"
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All emergency escape and rescue openings must have a minimum net clear opening height
of inches. - CORRECT ANSWER=24
According to Carpentry & Building Construction, what is the standard height of an interior
door? - CORRECT ANSWER=6'-8"
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
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER=Shake (c 326)
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly
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determine the type of foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the surface
and subsurface conditions of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete? -
CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT
ANSWER=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. -
CORRECT ANSWER=6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - CORRECT
ANSWER=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. - CORRECT
ANSWER=Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application. -
CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT
ANSWER=13′-5″
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What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning
plywood subfloor? - CORRECT ANSWER=1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT ANSWER=14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall shall be
not less than inches. - CORRECT ANSWER=16
X 24
Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not water? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Housewrap
Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least dimension
of? - CORRECT ANSWER=1/4"
VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2026 2027 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
HIGH YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS LICENSING EXAM
PREPARATION GRADED A+ SUCCESS REVIEW
BRAND NEW VERSION
How should ceiling insulation be installed? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Ceiling insulation should not extend over the top of the plate of the outside wall.
What should be installed at the eave of every joist in a cathedral ceiling? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Ventilation baffle
What could happen if too much loose fill cellulose is installed in an attic? - CORRECT
ANSWER=The ceiling will sag.
For 2X6 framed walls to achieve an R-value of R-20, pneumatically applied insulation must
be at least __. - CORRECT ANSWER=Find section for Sidewalls, R-20 = 5.5 inches.
Building address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be
a minimum of high with a minimum stroke width of - CORRECT ANSWER=4 inches, 1/2
inch
What is the hinge size for an inside door measuring 1 3/8"? - CORRECT ANSWER=3-1/2"
x 3-1/2"
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All emergency escape and rescue openings must have a minimum net clear opening height
of inches. - CORRECT ANSWER=24
According to Carpentry & Building Construction, what is the standard height of an interior
door? - CORRECT ANSWER=6'-8"
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
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER=Shake (c 326)
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly
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determine the type of foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the surface
and subsurface conditions of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete? -
CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT
ANSWER=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. -
CORRECT ANSWER=6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - CORRECT
ANSWER=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. - CORRECT
ANSWER=Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application. -
CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT
ANSWER=13′-5″
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What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning
plywood subfloor? - CORRECT ANSWER=1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT ANSWER=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? - CORRECT ANSWER=14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall shall be
not less than inches. - CORRECT ANSWER=16
X 24
Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not water? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Housewrap
Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least dimension
of? - CORRECT ANSWER=1/4"
