HIC Virginia 2025/2026 Exam Questions
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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
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.
and Verified Answers | Already Graded
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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
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.
