Virginia HIC (CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & BUILDING STANDARD)
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1. The most specific information about the size and location of windows would
be found in the:
A. Roof plan
B. Elevation drawing
C. Floor plan
D. Site plan
2. What direction does heat flow?
A. Cold to hot
B. Hot to cold
C. In all directions equally
D. Toward the nearest vent
3. What are batter boards?
A. Temporary wall supports
B. Stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
C. Scaffold bases
D. Concrete form braces
,4. What is the maximum distance between a ventilating opening in an under-
floor space and each corner of the building?
A. 2 feet
B. 3 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 5 feet
5. What is NOT required in exterior non-bearing walls?
A. Load-bearing headers
B. Studs
C. Bottom plates
D. Top plates
6. A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of
lumber is called a:
A. Check
B. Split
C. Shake
D. Warp
7. The abbreviation “d” in “16d” means:
A. Diameter
B. Penny
C. Depth
D. Density
8. Notches may not be located in the __________ of a joist span.
A. End 1/3
B. Middle 1/3
, C. Top 1/3
D. Bottom 1/3
9. How should board and batten be installed?
A. 1/2 inch overlap, 8d nails
B. 1 inch overlap, 10d nails
C. 2 inch overlap, 12d nails
D. Flush with 6d nails
10.What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists?
A. 1/8 the depth
B. 1/6 the depth of the member
C. 1/4 the depth
D. 1/3 the depth
11.How must rafters be framed to each other?
A. Toe-nailed only
B. Metal strap
C. Gusset plate
D. Rafter clip
12.What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress?
A. Tie plates
B. Bridging blocks
C. Squash blocks
D. Nailers
Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual Actual
Frequently Tested Exam Questions With
Reviewed 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. The most specific information about the size and location of windows would
be found in the:
A. Roof plan
B. Elevation drawing
C. Floor plan
D. Site plan
2. What direction does heat flow?
A. Cold to hot
B. Hot to cold
C. In all directions equally
D. Toward the nearest vent
3. What are batter boards?
A. Temporary wall supports
B. Stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
C. Scaffold bases
D. Concrete form braces
,4. What is the maximum distance between a ventilating opening in an under-
floor space and each corner of the building?
A. 2 feet
B. 3 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 5 feet
5. What is NOT required in exterior non-bearing walls?
A. Load-bearing headers
B. Studs
C. Bottom plates
D. Top plates
6. A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of
lumber is called a:
A. Check
B. Split
C. Shake
D. Warp
7. The abbreviation “d” in “16d” means:
A. Diameter
B. Penny
C. Depth
D. Density
8. Notches may not be located in the __________ of a joist span.
A. End 1/3
B. Middle 1/3
, C. Top 1/3
D. Bottom 1/3
9. How should board and batten be installed?
A. 1/2 inch overlap, 8d nails
B. 1 inch overlap, 10d nails
C. 2 inch overlap, 12d nails
D. Flush with 6d nails
10.What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists?
A. 1/8 the depth
B. 1/6 the depth of the member
C. 1/4 the depth
D. 1/3 the depth
11.How must rafters be framed to each other?
A. Toe-nailed only
B. Metal strap
C. Gusset plate
D. Rafter clip
12.What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress?
A. Tie plates
B. Bridging blocks
C. Squash blocks
D. Nailers
