HIC VIRGINIA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building
site? - Answer- Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly
determine the type of foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the
surface and subsurface conditions of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete?
- Answer- Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air pockets
and forces the concrete into all parts of the forms.
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? - Answer- Radius
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. - Answer- 6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - Answer- The
exterior of the wall.
If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing stagger
and locate them as far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. - Answer-
Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board
application. - Answer- 50°F
What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-43
loaded with a live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? - Answer- 13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning
plywood subfloor? - Answer- 1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - Answer- It helps
distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder and
the masonry pocket? - Answer- 1/2"
A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The
joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists
supporting this deck? - Answer- 14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall
shall be not less than inches. - Answer- 16 X 24
ANSWERS
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building
site? - Answer- Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly
determine the type of foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the
surface and subsurface conditions of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete?
- Answer- Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air pockets
and forces the concrete into all parts of the forms.
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? - Answer- Radius
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. - Answer- 6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - Answer- The
exterior of the wall.
If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing stagger
and locate them as far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. - Answer-
Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board
application. - Answer- 50°F
What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-43
loaded with a live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? - Answer- 13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning
plywood subfloor? - Answer- 1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - Answer- It helps
distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder and
the masonry pocket? - Answer- 1/2"
A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The
joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists
supporting this deck? - Answer- 14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall
shall be not less than inches. - Answer- 16 X 24
