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HIC VIRGINIA TEST EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE VERSION 2025-2026 WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building
site? - ANSWER: Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly
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? - 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
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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"
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? - ANSWER: 14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall
shall be not less than inches. - ANSWER: 16 X 24
Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not water?
- ANSWER: Housewrap
Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least
dimension of? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 6
HIC VIRGINIA TEST EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE VERSION 2025-2026 WITH EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building
site? - ANSWER: Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly
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? - 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
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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"
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? - ANSWER: 14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall
shall be not less than inches. - ANSWER: 16 X 24
Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not water?
- ANSWER: Housewrap
Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least
dimension of? - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 6
