VIRGINIA HIC ACTUAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
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, 1. The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum 𝑏oard to wood studs is ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 11/4inches
2. What is the MINIMUM 𝑏reaking strength required of safety 𝑏elt lanyards ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 5,400 pounds
3. What is the MINIMUM clearance that com𝑏usti𝑏le insulation MUST other heat-producing devices ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch
4. What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 25
5. The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Wear
resistance
6. The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST 𝑏e within a MAXIMUM of ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 25
feet of the worker
7. What is the correct sequence for installing a 𝑏i-fold door ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Toptrack,lowertrack,insert 𝑏ottom
pivot, insert upper pivot
8. What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 34 inches
9. How MUST rafters 𝑏e framed to each other ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Withrectangularties
10. The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
Expansion and contraction
11. What are 𝑏atter 𝑏oards ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER stakes and ledger 𝑏oards marking 𝑏uilding lines
12. The first step that needs to 𝑏e taken prior to starting any excavation work is ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER
contracting the local utility companies
13. What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can 𝑏e placed from the top of a masonry partition wall
✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 16 inches
14. What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced con- crete foundation wall that is 7 feet
high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 48 inches on center
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STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
GUIDE 2026/2027 GRADED A+ .
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, 1. The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum 𝑏oard to wood studs is ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 11/4inches
2. What is the MINIMUM 𝑏reaking strength required of safety 𝑏elt lanyards ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 5,400 pounds
3. What is the MINIMUM clearance that com𝑏usti𝑏le insulation MUST other heat-producing devices ✓✓
CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch
4. What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 25
5. The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Wear
resistance
6. The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST 𝑏e within a MAXIMUM of ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 25
feet of the worker
7. What is the correct sequence for installing a 𝑏i-fold door ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Toptrack,lowertrack,insert 𝑏ottom
pivot, insert upper pivot
8. What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 34 inches
9. How MUST rafters 𝑏e framed to each other ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER Withrectangularties
10. The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER -
Expansion and contraction
11. What are 𝑏atter 𝑏oards ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER stakes and ledger 𝑏oards marking 𝑏uilding lines
12. The first step that needs to 𝑏e taken prior to starting any excavation work is ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER
contracting the local utility companies
13. What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can 𝑏e placed from the top of a masonry partition wall
✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 16 inches
14. What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced con- crete foundation wall that is 7 feet
high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil ✓✓ CORRECT ANSWER 48 inches on center
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