VIRGINIA HIC EXAM (HOME IMPROVEMENT EXAM) NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Practice questions for this set
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What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which a ladder is required to be
provided?
Choose an answer
1 2 feet 2 3 feet
3 5 feet 4 4 feet
, Don't know?
Terms in this set (124) Hide definitions
The MOST specific information about theFloor plan size and
location of windows would be found in a
What direction does heat flow? Hot to cold
What are batter boards stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a3 feet
ventilating opening in an under-floor space and
each corner of the building?
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearingLoad- bearing headers walls?
A lengthwise grain separation between orShake (c 326)
through the growth rings of lumber is called a
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means Penny
Notches may not be located in the
____________Middle 1/3 of a joist span
How should board and batten be installed? 1 inch overlap 10d nails
What is the maximum allowable notch in1/6 the depth of the member ceiling joists
How MUST rafters be framed to each other Gusset plate (R802.3)
What is used to prevent buckling at pointsSquash blocks of high
stress?
Prior to the installation of wood floor how4-5 days long for
acclimation?
Where do you start laying parquet flooring Centerline
What is the first step in carpet installation? Tackless strip
What type of nail is used in floor installation 7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/ 7 Study with Learn
What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which a ladder is required to be
provided?
Choose an answer
1 2 feet 2 3 feet
3 5 feet 4 4 feet
, Don't know?
Terms in this set (124) Hide definitions
The MOST specific information about theFloor plan size and
location of windows would be found in a
What direction does heat flow? Hot to cold
What are batter boards stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a3 feet
ventilating opening in an under-floor space and
each corner of the building?
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearingLoad- bearing headers walls?
A lengthwise grain separation between orShake (c 326)
through the growth rings of lumber is called a
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means Penny
Notches may not be located in the
____________Middle 1/3 of a joist span
How should board and batten be installed? 1 inch overlap 10d nails
What is the maximum allowable notch in1/6 the depth of the member ceiling joists
How MUST rafters be framed to each other Gusset plate (R802.3)
What is used to prevent buckling at pointsSquash blocks of high
stress?
Prior to the installation of wood floor how4-5 days long for
acclimation?
Where do you start laying parquet flooring Centerline
What is the first step in carpet installation? Tackless strip
What type of nail is used in floor installation 7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
