VIRGINIA HIC FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install
insulation?
Answer: Open attic space.
◉ This type of insulation installation adheres the flange outside
edge to the face of the framing.
Answer: Inset stapling.
◉ A ______ wall is a masonry outer non-weight bearing wall that is
not braced at each story.
Answer: Curtain
◉ When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia
the proper width, and punch snaplock "ears" every _______along the
top of the fascia using a snaplock punch.
Answer:
◉ Garage floor surfaces must be made of approved
, Answer: noncombustible
◉ Which type of joint is made in concrete to cause cracking in
preselected locations?
Answer: Contraction
◉ What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing
steel?
Answer: The lap can be designated in either inches or bar diameters
but should not be less than 12 in
◉ When repointing mortar, the depth of the mortar removed should
be equal to or exceed times the thickness of the original joint.
Answer: 2
◉ What is the minimum wall thickness in inches for a plain masonry
foundation wall with a height of 6 feet with a unbalanced backfill
height of 5 feet constructed in sandy gravel soil?
Answer: 6 solid or 8
◉ Which type of primers are unique in providing galvanic protection
to steel?
Answer: Zinc-rich coatings
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install
insulation?
Answer: Open attic space.
◉ This type of insulation installation adheres the flange outside
edge to the face of the framing.
Answer: Inset stapling.
◉ A ______ wall is a masonry outer non-weight bearing wall that is
not braced at each story.
Answer: Curtain
◉ When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia
the proper width, and punch snaplock "ears" every _______along the
top of the fascia using a snaplock punch.
Answer:
◉ Garage floor surfaces must be made of approved
, Answer: noncombustible
◉ Which type of joint is made in concrete to cause cracking in
preselected locations?
Answer: Contraction
◉ What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing
steel?
Answer: The lap can be designated in either inches or bar diameters
but should not be less than 12 in
◉ When repointing mortar, the depth of the mortar removed should
be equal to or exceed times the thickness of the original joint.
Answer: 2
◉ What is the minimum wall thickness in inches for a plain masonry
foundation wall with a height of 6 feet with a unbalanced backfill
height of 5 feet constructed in sandy gravel soil?
Answer: 6 solid or 8
◉ Which type of primers are unique in providing galvanic protection
to steel?
Answer: Zinc-rich coatings
