VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING (HIC)
EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
The following are type of foundations - ANSWER: Slabs, Basements, crawlspaces
The difference between a crawl space and a basement is the foundation wall height?
T or F - ANSWER: True
The wood above the foundation and below the floor joist is the - ANSWER: sill plate
The spacing on floor joists are - ANSWER: 16 in. on center
The main beam that runs perpendicular to the floor structure and supports the
structure is known as - ANSWER: Girder
We use the 3 4 5 right triangle to determine if the floor box is square. T or F -
ANSWER: True
What thickness plywood do we use on the subfloor? - ANSWER: 3/4 in.
Foundations can be poured concrete or block. T or F - ANSWER: True
Horizontal beams that run from foundation walls are known as - ANSWER: floor
joists
The support at the base of the foundation wall is known as - ANSWER: footing
Vertical wall supports - ANSWER: studs
The spacing in between studs is - ANSWER: 16 in. on center
The plywood that we use on the exterior of the structure is known as - ANSWER:
Sheathing
A well framed wall is square and plumb. T or F - ANSWER: true
What are the dimensions of a typical wall stud? - ANSWER: 2x4
Nailing a stud to a plate like so is known as (On a diagonal) - ANSWER: Toe nailing
What type of wall intersection is the following? (middle block) - ANSWER: T-wall
intersection
EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
The following are type of foundations - ANSWER: Slabs, Basements, crawlspaces
The difference between a crawl space and a basement is the foundation wall height?
T or F - ANSWER: True
The wood above the foundation and below the floor joist is the - ANSWER: sill plate
The spacing on floor joists are - ANSWER: 16 in. on center
The main beam that runs perpendicular to the floor structure and supports the
structure is known as - ANSWER: Girder
We use the 3 4 5 right triangle to determine if the floor box is square. T or F -
ANSWER: True
What thickness plywood do we use on the subfloor? - ANSWER: 3/4 in.
Foundations can be poured concrete or block. T or F - ANSWER: True
Horizontal beams that run from foundation walls are known as - ANSWER: floor
joists
The support at the base of the foundation wall is known as - ANSWER: footing
Vertical wall supports - ANSWER: studs
The spacing in between studs is - ANSWER: 16 in. on center
The plywood that we use on the exterior of the structure is known as - ANSWER:
Sheathing
A well framed wall is square and plumb. T or F - ANSWER: true
What are the dimensions of a typical wall stud? - ANSWER: 2x4
Nailing a stud to a plate like so is known as (On a diagonal) - ANSWER: Toe nailing
What type of wall intersection is the following? (middle block) - ANSWER: T-wall
intersection
