VIRGINIA HIC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026|100% PASS
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for
installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood 1 1/4 inches
studs is
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength
5,400 pounds
required of safety belt lanyards
What is the MINIMUM clearance that
combustible insulation MUST other 1 inch
heat-producing devices
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread in-
25
dex for insulation materials
The amount of water per sack of cement
Wear resistance
is what controls all EXCEPT
The escape device for a trench over 4
feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM 25 feet of the worker
of
What is the correct sequence for in- Top track, lower track, insert bottom piv-
stalling a bi-fold door ot, insert upper pivot
What is the MINIMUM height for a stair-
34 inches
way handrail
How MUST rafters be framed to each
With rectangular ties
other
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl
Expansion and contraction
siding are elongated to allow for
stakes and ledger boards marking build-
What are batter boards
ing lines
The first step that needs to be taken prior
contracting the local utility companies
to starting any excavation work is
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizon-
tal reinforcement can be placed from the 16 inches
top of a masonry partition wall
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforce-
ment spacing for a reinforced concrete
48 inches on center
foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10
inches thick on type SP soil
1/5
, VIRGINIA HIC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026|100% PASS
A third stairway stringer should be used
30 inches
when the stair width exceeds
Unless otherwise specified, the standard
guideline for spacing contraction joints is 2 times the stab depth in inches
to space them in feet
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted hor-
1 inches
izontal lap siding
For multiple-width masonry (mam-
postería de ancho múltiple) what is the
1/4 inch
MINIMUM thickness of grout between
masonry units and reinforcements?
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of
the ventilation coverings for under-floor 1/4 inch
space
The MOST specific information about
the size and location of windows would Floor plan
be found in a
What is the MINIMUM illumination for
5 foot candles
general constructions area lighting
in drywall 3 trim is used to provide a finish edge
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor
bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot two bolts
section of wood still plate to a foundation
What is the MINIMUM square footage
of net clear opening area for an egress 5.70 square feet
window in a second floor sleeping area
Which window type consists of an upper
and a lower sash that slide vertically in Double hung windows
the side jambs
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry
foundation walls shall extend from the 6 inches above the finished grade
top of the footing to
Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of
10 feet
how many feet from a 50-kV power line
2/5
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for
installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood 1 1/4 inches
studs is
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength
5,400 pounds
required of safety belt lanyards
What is the MINIMUM clearance that
combustible insulation MUST other 1 inch
heat-producing devices
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread in-
25
dex for insulation materials
The amount of water per sack of cement
Wear resistance
is what controls all EXCEPT
The escape device for a trench over 4
feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM 25 feet of the worker
of
What is the correct sequence for in- Top track, lower track, insert bottom piv-
stalling a bi-fold door ot, insert upper pivot
What is the MINIMUM height for a stair-
34 inches
way handrail
How MUST rafters be framed to each
With rectangular ties
other
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl
Expansion and contraction
siding are elongated to allow for
stakes and ledger boards marking build-
What are batter boards
ing lines
The first step that needs to be taken prior
contracting the local utility companies
to starting any excavation work is
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizon-
tal reinforcement can be placed from the 16 inches
top of a masonry partition wall
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforce-
ment spacing for a reinforced concrete
48 inches on center
foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10
inches thick on type SP soil
1/5
, VIRGINIA HIC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025/2026|100% PASS
A third stairway stringer should be used
30 inches
when the stair width exceeds
Unless otherwise specified, the standard
guideline for spacing contraction joints is 2 times the stab depth in inches
to space them in feet
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted hor-
1 inches
izontal lap siding
For multiple-width masonry (mam-
postería de ancho múltiple) what is the
1/4 inch
MINIMUM thickness of grout between
masonry units and reinforcements?
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of
the ventilation coverings for under-floor 1/4 inch
space
The MOST specific information about
the size and location of windows would Floor plan
be found in a
What is the MINIMUM illumination for
5 foot candles
general constructions area lighting
in drywall 3 trim is used to provide a finish edge
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor
bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot two bolts
section of wood still plate to a foundation
What is the MINIMUM square footage
of net clear opening area for an egress 5.70 square feet
window in a second floor sleeping area
Which window type consists of an upper
and a lower sash that slide vertically in Double hung windows
the side jambs
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry
foundation walls shall extend from the 6 inches above the finished grade
top of the footing to
Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of
10 feet
how many feet from a 50-kV power line
2/5
