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1. The MOST specific information about the size and lo- Floor plan
cation of windows would be found in a
2. What direction does heat flow? Hot to cold
3. What are batter boards stakes and ledger boards
marking building lines
4. What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating 3 feet
opening in an under-floor space and each corner of
the building?
5. What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? Load-bearing headers
6. A lengthwise grain separation between or through the Shake (c 326)
growth rings of lumber is called a
7. The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means Penny
8. Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a Middle 1/3
joist span
9. How should board and batten be installed? 1 inch overlap 10d nails
10. What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists 1/6 the depth of the mem-
ber
11. How MUST rafters be framed to each other Gusset plate (R802.3)
12. What is used to prevent buckling at points of high Squash blocks
stress?
13. Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for 4-5 days
acclimation?
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14. Where do you start laying parquet flooring Centerline
15. What is the first step in carpet installation? Tackless strip
16. What type of nail is used in floor installation 7d or 8d threaded/Cut
steel
17. What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? Filling
18. What is the best nail for hardwood Ring shank nail
19. What is the maximum size of a floor frame opening? 5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/
4 ft header joist (130)
(R502.10)
20. When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets Be attached to the adja-
should cent cabinets before to the
wall
21. What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail 34 inches
22. A third stairway stringer should be used when the 30 inches
stair width exceeds
23. What type of nail are best for general construction? Smooth shank
24. What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insula- 25 (R302.10.1)
tion materials
25. What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation 1/4 inch (R 408.2)
coverings for under-floor space
26.
racy) | 2026\2027 Latest!! (Verified Answers) Study Guide
1. The MOST specific information about the size and lo- Floor plan
cation of windows would be found in a
2. What direction does heat flow? Hot to cold
3. What are batter boards stakes and ledger boards
marking building lines
4. What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating 3 feet
opening in an under-floor space and each corner of
the building?
5. What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? Load-bearing headers
6. A lengthwise grain separation between or through the Shake (c 326)
growth rings of lumber is called a
7. The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means Penny
8. Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a Middle 1/3
joist span
9. How should board and batten be installed? 1 inch overlap 10d nails
10. What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists 1/6 the depth of the mem-
ber
11. How MUST rafters be framed to each other Gusset plate (R802.3)
12. What is used to prevent buckling at points of high Squash blocks
stress?
13. Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for 4-5 days
acclimation?
, Virginia HIC EXAM Questions and Answers (latest version verified for accu
racy) | 2026\2027 Latest!! (Verified Answers) Study Guide
14. Where do you start laying parquet flooring Centerline
15. What is the first step in carpet installation? Tackless strip
16. What type of nail is used in floor installation 7d or 8d threaded/Cut
steel
17. What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? Filling
18. What is the best nail for hardwood Ring shank nail
19. What is the maximum size of a floor frame opening? 5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/
4 ft header joist (130)
(R502.10)
20. When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets Be attached to the adja-
should cent cabinets before to the
wall
21. What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail 34 inches
22. A third stairway stringer should be used when the 30 inches
stair width exceeds
23. What type of nail are best for general construction? Smooth shank
24. What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insula- 25 (R302.10.1)
tion materials
25. What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation 1/4 inch (R 408.2)
coverings for under-floor space
26.
