Virginia HIC Exam Questions and Verified Answers Graded A+ 2026/27
Protruding objects may not protrude more than ___ inches into the path of travel. - 4"
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In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than ______. - 1/2"
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In a Type A unit, if measuring to the highest part of the rim or highest part of the counter, what is
the maximum height of the sink front above the floor? - 34"
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The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically above stair
nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. - 34" minimum, 38" maximum
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,A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of ____. - 36"
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Enter and proceed" is presented as a _____ on the raised touchable surface on a function key." -
Circle
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Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require: - Tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
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In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width of a walking surface shall be permitted to be
reduced to ____ minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum. - 32 inches
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,The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating areas shall be ___
minimum. - 36 inches
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The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than: - 1:20
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What components shall not be part of an accessible route? - Revolving doors & Turnstiles
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The maximum height of existing elevator call buttons shall be permitted to be located ___ above
the floor. - 54"
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, The maximum knee clearance shall be permitted to extend ____ under an element that is 9"
above the floor. - 25"
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The brightness of the elevator car landing sill, threshold, platform and controls are to be no less
than _____ foot candles. - 5
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What is the least diameter of grab bars with circular cross sections? - 1-1/4"
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All hardware such as handles, locks, or any other operable parts shall be ____ minimum above
the floor. - 34"
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Protruding objects may not protrude more than ___ inches into the path of travel. - 4"
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In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than ______. - 1/2"
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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In a Type A unit, if measuring to the highest part of the rim or highest part of the counter, what is
the maximum height of the sink front above the floor? - 34"
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically above stair
nosings, ramp and walking surfaces. - 34" minimum, 38" maximum
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,A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of ____. - 36"
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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Enter and proceed" is presented as a _____ on the raised touchable surface on a function key." -
Circle
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require: - Tight grasping,
pinching, or twisting of the wrist.
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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In existing buildings and facilities, the clear width of a walking surface shall be permitted to be
reduced to ____ minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum. - 32 inches
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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,The clear width of an exterior accessible route located within seating areas shall be ___
minimum. - 36 inches
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The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than: - 1:20
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What components shall not be part of an accessible route? - Revolving doors & Turnstiles
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The maximum height of existing elevator call buttons shall be permitted to be located ___ above
the floor. - 54"
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, The maximum knee clearance shall be permitted to extend ____ under an element that is 9"
above the floor. - 25"
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The brightness of the elevator car landing sill, threshold, platform and controls are to be no less
than _____ foot candles. - 5
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What is the least diameter of grab bars with circular cross sections? - 1-1/4"
ANSI Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2017
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All hardware such as handles, locks, or any other operable parts shall be ____ minimum above
the floor. - 34"
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