VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING

VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING (HIC)
EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
The following are type of foundations - ANSWER: Slabs, Basements, crawlspaces

The difference between a crawl space and a basement is the foundation wall height?
T or F - ANSWER: True

The wood above the foundation and below the floor joist is the - ANSWER: sill plate

The spacing on floor joists are - ANSWER: 16 in. on center

The main beam that runs perpendicular to the floor structure and supports the
structure is known as - ANSWER: Girder

We use the 3 4 5 right triangle to determine if the floor box is square. T or F -
ANSWER: True

What thickness plywood do we use on the subfloor? - ANSWER: 3/4 in.

Foundations can be poured concrete or block. T or F - ANSWER: True

Horizontal beams that run from foundation walls are known as - ANSWER: floor
joists

The support at the base of the foundation wall is known as - ANSWER: footing

Vertical wall supports - ANSWER: studs

The spacing in between studs is - ANSWER: 16 in. on center

The plywood that we use on the exterior of the structure is known as - ANSWER:
Sheathing

A well framed wall is square and plumb. T or F - ANSWER: true

What are the dimensions of a typical wall stud? - ANSWER: 2x4

Nailing a stud to a plate like so is known as (On a diagonal) - ANSWER: Toe nailing

What type of wall intersection is the following? (middle block) - ANSWER: T-wall
intersection