VIRGINIA HIC EVALUATION BANK 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from
setting concrete?
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?
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.
Answer: 6, 12, 7
⩥ In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed?
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.
Answer: Center
, ⩥ A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum
board application.
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?
Answer: 13′-5″
⩥ What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints
when positioning plywood subfloor?
Answer: 1/8"
⩥ Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing?
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?
Answer: 1/2"
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from
setting concrete?
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?
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.
Answer: 6, 12, 7
⩥ In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed?
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.
Answer: Center
, ⩥ A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum
board application.
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?
Answer: 13′-5″
⩥ What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints
when positioning plywood subfloor?
Answer: 1/8"
⩥ Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing?
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?
Answer: 1/2"
