HIC virginia Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building
site? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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. - Correct answer-6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - Correct
answer-The exterior of the wall.
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, 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. -
Correct answer-Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board
application. - Correct 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? - Correct answer-13′-
5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when
positioning plywood subfloor? - Correct answer-1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-14 feet 0 inches
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Answers
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building
site? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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. - Correct answer-6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - Correct
answer-The exterior of the wall.
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, 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. -
Correct answer-Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board
application. - Correct 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? - Correct answer-13′-
5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when
positioning plywood subfloor? - Correct answer-1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-14 feet 0 inches
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