VIRGINIA HIC REAL EXAM EVALUATION
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2025/2026
GRADED A+
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs is answer1 1/4
inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards answer5,400 pounds
What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-producing devices
answer1 inch
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials answer25
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT answerWear resistance
The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of answer25 feet of the
worker
What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door answerTop track, lower track, insert bottom
pivot, insert upper pivot
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail answer34 inches
How MUST rafters be framed to each other answerWith rectangular ties
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for answerExpansion and
contraction
, What are batter boards answerstakes and ledger boards marking building lines
The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is answercontracting the
local utility companies
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry
partition wall answer16 inches
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7
feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil answer48 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds answer30 inches
Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet
answer2 times the stab depth in inches
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding answer1 inches
For multiple-width masonry (mampostería de ancho múltiple) what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout
between masonry units and reinforcements? answer1/4 inch
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space answer1/4 inch
The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found in a answerFloor
plan
What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting answer5 foot candles
in drywall 3 trim is used to answerprovide a finish edge
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 2025/2026
GRADED A+
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs is answer1 1/4
inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards answer5,400 pounds
What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-producing devices
answer1 inch
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials answer25
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT answerWear resistance
The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of answer25 feet of the
worker
What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door answerTop track, lower track, insert bottom
pivot, insert upper pivot
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail answer34 inches
How MUST rafters be framed to each other answerWith rectangular ties
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for answerExpansion and
contraction
, What are batter boards answerstakes and ledger boards marking building lines
The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is answercontracting the
local utility companies
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry
partition wall answer16 inches
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7
feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil answer48 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds answer30 inches
Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet
answer2 times the stab depth in inches
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding answer1 inches
For multiple-width masonry (mampostería de ancho múltiple) what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout
between masonry units and reinforcements? answer1/4 inch
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space answer1/4 inch
The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found in a answerFloor
plan
What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting answer5 foot candles
in drywall 3 trim is used to answerprovide a finish edge
