Virginia HIC License Exam
Protruding objects may not protrude more than ___ inches into the path of travel. CORRECT
ANSWER: 4"
In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than ______. CORRECT
ANSWER: 1/2"
In a Type A unit, if measuring to the highest part of the rim or highest part of the counter, what is
the maximum height of the sink front above the floor? CORRECT ANSWER: 34"
The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically above stair
nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. CORRECT ANSWER: 34" minimum, 38" maximum
A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of ____. CORRECT ANSWER:
36"
Enter and proceed" is presented as a _____ on the raised touchable surface on a function key."
CORRECT ANSWER: Circle
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require: CORRECT ANSWER:
Tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width of a walking surface shall be permitted to be
reduced to ____ minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum. CORRECT ANSWER: 32 inches
The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating areas shall be ___
minimum. CORRECT ANSWER: 36 inches
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than: CORRECT ANSWER: 1:20
What components shall not be part of an accessible route? CORRECT ANSWER: Revolving
doors & Turnstiles
,The maximum height of existing elevator call buttons shall be permitted to be located ___ above
the floor. CORRECT ANSWER: 54"
The maximum knee clearance shall be permitted to extend ____ under an element that is 9"
above the floor. CORRECT ANSWER: 25"
The brightness of the elevator car landing sill, threshold, platform and controls are to be no less
than _____ foot candles. CORRECT ANSWER: 5
What is the least diameter of grab bars with circular cross sections? CORRECT ANSWER: 1-
1/4"
All hardware such as handles, locks, or any other operable parts shall be ____ minimum above
the floor. CORRECT ANSWER: 34"
In new construction, what is the maximum slope of a ramp? CORRECT ANSWER: 0.05
In existing buildings and facilities, the turning space shall be a circular space with a ___
minimum diameter. CORRECT ANSWER: 60-inch
What is the minimum diameter of a circular turnaround area in a new building? CORRECT
ANSWER: 60"
Doorways shall have a clear opening width of 32 inches minimum. Projections into the clear
opening width between 34 inches and 80 inches above the floor shall not exceed: CORRECT
ANSWER: 4 inches
What is the first step to placing a bifold door? CORRECT ANSWER: Install the top track first
Glulams are sometimes manufactured with a slight upward curve known as ____? CORRECT
ANSWER: Camber
When using a splash block to direct water from a down spout, how long should it be to carry
away water from the foundation? CORRECT ANSWER: 3'
,How many bundles are usually in a square of 3-tab shingles? CORRECT ANSWER: 3
What would be mixed into a concrete mixture to control the wear resistance and stability of
concrete? CORRECT ANSWER: Water
What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet? CORRECT ANSWER: 34-1/2"
A roll roofing strip should have at least how many inches overlapping at the eave? CORRECT
ANSWER: 1/4"
Of the species commonly used in house construction, the heartwood of bald cypress, redwood,
and various cedars is highest in _______ resistance. CORRECT ANSWER: Decay
Before concrete is placed, what is commonly used to secure the sides of foundation wall forms to
prevent spreading? CORRECT ANSWER: Snap ties
On a blueprint, what do lines that end with arrows represent? CORRECT ANSWER: Dimension
lines
Which of the following is not a required material when mixing a concrete batch? CORRECT
ANSWER: Calcium chloride
What should be placed with every second course when you are building a stack bond pattern
block wall? CORRECT ANSWER: Joint reinforcement
What do air-entraining admixtures improve within a concrete mixture? CORRECT ANSWER:
Workability
What type of mortar is recommended for masonry below grade? CORRECT ANSWER: M
House wraps do which of the following? CORRECT ANSWER: Allow water vapor to pass
through
, Which type of mortar has average strength for most general masonry work above grade?
CORRECT ANSWER: Type N
Simple slope or benched slope excavations deeper than ___' must be designed by a registered
engineer. CORRECT ANSWER: 20
What is the term for the board that is nailed to the ends of rafter tails? CORRECT ANSWER:
Fascia
Stair headroom is measured from the ceiling directly above which point? CORRECT ANSWER:
Edge of nosing
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. CORRECT
ANSWER: 6, 12, 7
What are used to provide special textures or patterns on concrete surfaces? CORRECT
ANSWER: Form liners
When placing a floor slab, what is the maximum permissible variation in the placement of
stirrups? CORRECT ANSWER: +/- 1"
According to ASTM C94/C94M, how long after the initial introduction of the mixing water to
the cement and aggregates must the discharge of the concrete be completed? CORRECT
ANSWER: 1 ½ hours
Unless special conditions are involved, what is the maximum delivery time for ready mixed
concrete? CORRECT ANSWER: 90 minutes
What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing steel? CORRECT ANSWER:
12"
What is an effect of diluting cement paste? CORRECT ANSWER: Increases cement paste
porosity
Protruding objects may not protrude more than ___ inches into the path of travel. CORRECT
ANSWER: 4"
In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than ______. CORRECT
ANSWER: 1/2"
In a Type A unit, if measuring to the highest part of the rim or highest part of the counter, what is
the maximum height of the sink front above the floor? CORRECT ANSWER: 34"
The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically above stair
nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. CORRECT ANSWER: 34" minimum, 38" maximum
A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of ____. CORRECT ANSWER:
36"
Enter and proceed" is presented as a _____ on the raised touchable surface on a function key."
CORRECT ANSWER: Circle
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require: CORRECT ANSWER:
Tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width of a walking surface shall be permitted to be
reduced to ____ minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum. CORRECT ANSWER: 32 inches
The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating areas shall be ___
minimum. CORRECT ANSWER: 36 inches
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than: CORRECT ANSWER: 1:20
What components shall not be part of an accessible route? CORRECT ANSWER: Revolving
doors & Turnstiles
,The maximum height of existing elevator call buttons shall be permitted to be located ___ above
the floor. CORRECT ANSWER: 54"
The maximum knee clearance shall be permitted to extend ____ under an element that is 9"
above the floor. CORRECT ANSWER: 25"
The brightness of the elevator car landing sill, threshold, platform and controls are to be no less
than _____ foot candles. CORRECT ANSWER: 5
What is the least diameter of grab bars with circular cross sections? CORRECT ANSWER: 1-
1/4"
All hardware such as handles, locks, or any other operable parts shall be ____ minimum above
the floor. CORRECT ANSWER: 34"
In new construction, what is the maximum slope of a ramp? CORRECT ANSWER: 0.05
In existing buildings and facilities, the turning space shall be a circular space with a ___
minimum diameter. CORRECT ANSWER: 60-inch
What is the minimum diameter of a circular turnaround area in a new building? CORRECT
ANSWER: 60"
Doorways shall have a clear opening width of 32 inches minimum. Projections into the clear
opening width between 34 inches and 80 inches above the floor shall not exceed: CORRECT
ANSWER: 4 inches
What is the first step to placing a bifold door? CORRECT ANSWER: Install the top track first
Glulams are sometimes manufactured with a slight upward curve known as ____? CORRECT
ANSWER: Camber
When using a splash block to direct water from a down spout, how long should it be to carry
away water from the foundation? CORRECT ANSWER: 3'
,How many bundles are usually in a square of 3-tab shingles? CORRECT ANSWER: 3
What would be mixed into a concrete mixture to control the wear resistance and stability of
concrete? CORRECT ANSWER: Water
What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet? CORRECT ANSWER: 34-1/2"
A roll roofing strip should have at least how many inches overlapping at the eave? CORRECT
ANSWER: 1/4"
Of the species commonly used in house construction, the heartwood of bald cypress, redwood,
and various cedars is highest in _______ resistance. CORRECT ANSWER: Decay
Before concrete is placed, what is commonly used to secure the sides of foundation wall forms to
prevent spreading? CORRECT ANSWER: Snap ties
On a blueprint, what do lines that end with arrows represent? CORRECT ANSWER: Dimension
lines
Which of the following is not a required material when mixing a concrete batch? CORRECT
ANSWER: Calcium chloride
What should be placed with every second course when you are building a stack bond pattern
block wall? CORRECT ANSWER: Joint reinforcement
What do air-entraining admixtures improve within a concrete mixture? CORRECT ANSWER:
Workability
What type of mortar is recommended for masonry below grade? CORRECT ANSWER: M
House wraps do which of the following? CORRECT ANSWER: Allow water vapor to pass
through
, Which type of mortar has average strength for most general masonry work above grade?
CORRECT ANSWER: Type N
Simple slope or benched slope excavations deeper than ___' must be designed by a registered
engineer. CORRECT ANSWER: 20
What is the term for the board that is nailed to the ends of rafter tails? CORRECT ANSWER:
Fascia
Stair headroom is measured from the ceiling directly above which point? CORRECT ANSWER:
Edge of nosing
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. CORRECT
ANSWER: 6, 12, 7
What are used to provide special textures or patterns on concrete surfaces? CORRECT
ANSWER: Form liners
When placing a floor slab, what is the maximum permissible variation in the placement of
stirrups? CORRECT ANSWER: +/- 1"
According to ASTM C94/C94M, how long after the initial introduction of the mixing water to
the cement and aggregates must the discharge of the concrete be completed? CORRECT
ANSWER: 1 ½ hours
Unless special conditions are involved, what is the maximum delivery time for ready mixed
concrete? CORRECT ANSWER: 90 minutes
What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing steel? CORRECT ANSWER:
12"
What is an effect of diluting cement paste? CORRECT ANSWER: Increases cement paste
porosity
