VIRGINIA HIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot section of wood still
plate to a foundation - ANSWER✅✅ -two bolts
What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor
sleeping area - ANSWER✅✅ -5.70 square feet
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs -
ANSWER✅✅ -Double hung windows
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the footing to -
ANSWER✅✅ -6 inches above the finished grade
Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line - ANSWER✅✅ -10 feet
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be -
ANSWER✅✅ -3/8 inches
What is not REQUIRED in exterior non bearing walls - ANSWER✅✅ -a singles flat 2" x 4 member for
opening up to 8 feet wide
What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles - ANSWER✅✅ -5 inches
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a - ANSWER✅✅
-Shake
, Where do you art laying parquet flooring - ANSWER✅✅ -centerline
The top of the ladder shall extend at least _______ above the edge of the roof - ANSWER✅✅ -3 feet
about roof
Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for _______ - ANSWER✅✅ -flatwork
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - ANSWER✅✅ -penny
What is the purpose of a sash - ANSWER✅✅ -glazzing
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam - ANSWER✅✅ -Fast expansion
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) - ANSWER✅✅ -1/2 inches
Door casing should be - ANSWER✅✅ -Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should - ANSWER✅✅ -Be butted tightly
When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - ANSWER✅✅ -Be attached to the
adjacent cabinets before to the wall
Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - ANSWER✅✅ -type S
Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - ANSWER✅✅ -0.25
For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied - ANSWER✅✅ -between joists
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot section of wood still
plate to a foundation - ANSWER✅✅ -two bolts
What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor
sleeping area - ANSWER✅✅ -5.70 square feet
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs -
ANSWER✅✅ -Double hung windows
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the footing to -
ANSWER✅✅ -6 inches above the finished grade
Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line - ANSWER✅✅ -10 feet
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be -
ANSWER✅✅ -3/8 inches
What is not REQUIRED in exterior non bearing walls - ANSWER✅✅ -a singles flat 2" x 4 member for
opening up to 8 feet wide
What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles - ANSWER✅✅ -5 inches
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a - ANSWER✅✅
-Shake
, Where do you art laying parquet flooring - ANSWER✅✅ -centerline
The top of the ladder shall extend at least _______ above the edge of the roof - ANSWER✅✅ -3 feet
about roof
Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for _______ - ANSWER✅✅ -flatwork
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - ANSWER✅✅ -penny
What is the purpose of a sash - ANSWER✅✅ -glazzing
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam - ANSWER✅✅ -Fast expansion
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) - ANSWER✅✅ -1/2 inches
Door casing should be - ANSWER✅✅ -Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should - ANSWER✅✅ -Be butted tightly
When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - ANSWER✅✅ -Be attached to the
adjacent cabinets before to the wall
Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - ANSWER✅✅ -type S
Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - ANSWER✅✅ -0.25
For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied - ANSWER✅✅ -between joists
