VIRGINIA HIC EXAM (V2) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE GRADED A+
Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Rafters
High wind area how many fasteners per shingle
-CORRECT ANSWER>>6 fasteners
what kind of siding can be vertically installed
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Panel Boarden
space ties on concrete walls distance between ties
-CORRECT ANSWER>>24 inch
When building a block foundation where does one start
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Corners
What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on
interior wall
-CORRECT ANSWER>>100 sq
A door frame consists of what parts
-CORRECT ANSWER>>one head, two side job
What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation
-CORRECT ANSWER>>mineral surfaced asphalt
Guards on open sided walking surfaces need to be located more than measured vertically to
the floor
-CORRECT ANSWER>>6 feet
what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Blueboard
Where do you art laying parquet flooring
-CORRECT ANSWER>>centerline
The top of the ladder shall extend at least above the edge of the roof
-CORRECT ANSWER>>3 feet about roof
, Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for
-CORRECT ANSWER>>flatwork
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means
-CORRECT ANSWER>>penny
What is the purpose of a sash
-CORRECT ANSWER>>glazzing
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Fast expansion
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding)
-CORRECT ANSWER>>1/2 inches
Door casing should be
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Be butted tightly
When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall
Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall
-CORRECT ANSWER>>type S
Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be
-CORRECT ANSWER>>0.25
For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied
-CORRECT ANSWER>>between joists
What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the wood is untreated
-CORRECT ANSWER>>8 inches
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2-inch gypsum board to wood studs is
-CORRECT ANSWER>>1 1/4 inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE GRADED A+
Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Rafters
High wind area how many fasteners per shingle
-CORRECT ANSWER>>6 fasteners
what kind of siding can be vertically installed
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Panel Boarden
space ties on concrete walls distance between ties
-CORRECT ANSWER>>24 inch
When building a block foundation where does one start
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Corners
What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on
interior wall
-CORRECT ANSWER>>100 sq
A door frame consists of what parts
-CORRECT ANSWER>>one head, two side job
What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation
-CORRECT ANSWER>>mineral surfaced asphalt
Guards on open sided walking surfaces need to be located more than measured vertically to
the floor
-CORRECT ANSWER>>6 feet
what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Blueboard
Where do you art laying parquet flooring
-CORRECT ANSWER>>centerline
The top of the ladder shall extend at least above the edge of the roof
-CORRECT ANSWER>>3 feet about roof
, Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for
-CORRECT ANSWER>>flatwork
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means
-CORRECT ANSWER>>penny
What is the purpose of a sash
-CORRECT ANSWER>>glazzing
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Fast expansion
What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding)
-CORRECT ANSWER>>1/2 inches
Door casing should be
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Be butted tightly
When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should
-CORRECT ANSWER>>Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall
Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall
-CORRECT ANSWER>>type S
Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be
-CORRECT ANSWER>>0.25
For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied
-CORRECT ANSWER>>between joists
What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the wood is untreated
-CORRECT ANSWER>>8 inches
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2-inch gypsum board to wood studs is
-CORRECT ANSWER>>1 1/4 inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards
