VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTING (HIC) EXAM 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE
ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
VERSION A
What is the minimum wall thickness in inches for a
plain masonry foundation wall with a height of 7 feet
with a unbalanced backfill height of 7 feet
constructed in soil classification GW? -
....ANSWER...12
Where would a certificate NOT be displayed to
indicate the R-values of the dwelling? -
....ANSWER...Inside of the garage door
,What is minimum uniformly distributed live loads for
sleeping rooms? - ....ANSWER...30 pounds per
square foot
The minimum width and depth for concrete and
masonry footings for a 3 story plus basement 8-inch
solid or fully grouted masonry construction dwelling
where the soil load bearing value is 1500 psf is
inches. The snow load or live roof load is 30 psf. -
....ANSWER...44 x 17
What is the primary aggregate used in mortar? -
....ANSWER...Sand
As a general rule when estimating, 5% of allowance
is added for bricks and ______ for mortar. -
....ANSWER...10 - 25%
When abrasive blasting brick, how many pounds of
pressure is suggested? - ....ANSWER...60 - 100 psf
,ASTM C94 requires that concrete must be delivered
and discharged from a truck mixer within ___ hours
after the water has been added to the mix. -
....ANSWER...1 ½
Curing is the process of controlling: -
....ANSWER...Moisture Loss
On sills, what type of stone is best to protect against
dampness? - ....ANSWER...Limestone
Loadbearing tile and nonloadbearing tile are
examples of: - ....ANSWER...Structural clay tile
In cold weather, what should the curing temperature
of normal concrete be for five days? -
....ANSWER...50° F
, ______ are used in residential veneer construction to
anchor the veneer to frame or masonry backing. -
....ANSWER...Galvanized steel ties
What is the purpose of retempering mortar? -
....ANSWER...To restore the workability of the mortar.
Which bond tends to be the weakest? -
....ANSWER...Stacked
What is used in brick masonry to fill cells of hollow
units or spaces between wythes of solid unit
masonry? - ....ANSWER...Grout
When constructing a block wall, how many courses
high is the lead corner usually laid? - ....ANSWER...4
to 5 courses
CONTRACTING (HIC) EXAM 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE
ACCURATE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
VERSION A
What is the minimum wall thickness in inches for a
plain masonry foundation wall with a height of 7 feet
with a unbalanced backfill height of 7 feet
constructed in soil classification GW? -
....ANSWER...12
Where would a certificate NOT be displayed to
indicate the R-values of the dwelling? -
....ANSWER...Inside of the garage door
,What is minimum uniformly distributed live loads for
sleeping rooms? - ....ANSWER...30 pounds per
square foot
The minimum width and depth for concrete and
masonry footings for a 3 story plus basement 8-inch
solid or fully grouted masonry construction dwelling
where the soil load bearing value is 1500 psf is
inches. The snow load or live roof load is 30 psf. -
....ANSWER...44 x 17
What is the primary aggregate used in mortar? -
....ANSWER...Sand
As a general rule when estimating, 5% of allowance
is added for bricks and ______ for mortar. -
....ANSWER...10 - 25%
When abrasive blasting brick, how many pounds of
pressure is suggested? - ....ANSWER...60 - 100 psf
,ASTM C94 requires that concrete must be delivered
and discharged from a truck mixer within ___ hours
after the water has been added to the mix. -
....ANSWER...1 ½
Curing is the process of controlling: -
....ANSWER...Moisture Loss
On sills, what type of stone is best to protect against
dampness? - ....ANSWER...Limestone
Loadbearing tile and nonloadbearing tile are
examples of: - ....ANSWER...Structural clay tile
In cold weather, what should the curing temperature
of normal concrete be for five days? -
....ANSWER...50° F
, ______ are used in residential veneer construction to
anchor the veneer to frame or masonry backing. -
....ANSWER...Galvanized steel ties
What is the purpose of retempering mortar? -
....ANSWER...To restore the workability of the mortar.
Which bond tends to be the weakest? -
....ANSWER...Stacked
What is used in brick masonry to fill cells of hollow
units or spaces between wythes of solid unit
masonry? - ....ANSWER...Grout
When constructing a block wall, how many courses
high is the lead corner usually laid? - ....ANSWER...4
to 5 courses
