Virginia HIC (Home Improvement Contractor)
License EXAM LATEST UPDATED VERSION
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The bottom of a siding or soffit panel, or accessory piece, opposite the nail hem, which
locks onto the preceding panel is called the: - answer>>>buttlock
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 1
Where installing a soffit on an open rafter, a soffit panel is to be cut to fit into the slots of
the F-channel. How much should be allowed per side for expansion? - answer>>>1/4"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 9
Corrosion resistant, self-tapping type, _______ truss head or pan head length sufficient
to penetrate wall thickness of steel stud or 3⁄4 in. into framing or furring should be used
with rigid PVC siding. - answer>>>No. 8
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 3
Changes in temperature cause vinyl siding and accessories to expand and contract as
much as _______ over a 12 foot length. - answer>>>1/2"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 4
,When installing inside and outside corner posts for vertical siding, leave a _______ gap
between the top of the corner post and soffits or eaves. - answer>>>1/4"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 7
Do not store vinyl siding material in any location or in any manner where the
temperature of the siding, soffit or accessories is likely to exceed: - answer>>>130 F
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 2
Which of the following is a flat material used on the face of the house, applied between
the studs and the siding (or over existing wall surface) to provide an even surface for the
installation of the vinyl siding? - answer>>>backerboard
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 1
When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia the proper width, and
punch snaplock "ears" every _______along the top of the fascia using a snaplock punch. -
answer>>>6"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 10
If installing siding during weather colder than 40°F, increase the minimum clearance to
_______ in. between the ends of panels and trim and any receiver such as J-channels and
corner poststo allow for additional expansion during warmer weather. - answer>>>3/8 in.
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 3
,When applied, vinyl siding products must be attached "loosely," leaving approximately a
_______ inch space between the vinyl and the fastener head or crown to permit thermal
movement. - answer>>>1/32 inch
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 4
What color markings would indicate the location of underground Gas lines? -
answer>>>High Visibility Safety Yellow
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 10
What is the requirement for digging or excavating within 2 feet of a marked underground
utility line? - answer>>>All the above
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 10
When may a protective system be eliminated in a trench that is less than five feet in
depth? - answer>>>When an examination of the ground by a competent person is
performed
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 103
What is the greatest opening that may be cut in a floor for the disposal of materials? -
answer>>>25 percent of the aggregate of the total floor area
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 107
, What is the support requirement for a retaining wall against which debris will be piled? -
answer>>>They shall not be used unless capable of safely supporting the imposed load
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 108
What are the responsibilities of the qualified person related to employees working in a
confined space? - answer>>>Test the confined space immediately prior to entry
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 12
When constructing an underground tunnel, what procedure is an employer required to
do regarding employee entering and leaving? - answer>>>Maintain a check-in/check-out
procedure to ensure head count
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 13 & 14
What are the requirements regarding portable drinking water containers? - answer>>>All
the above
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 16
How many toilets and handwashing facilities are required for 20 employees? -
answer>>>One toilet and one handwashing facility
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 17
License EXAM LATEST UPDATED VERSION
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS JUST
RELEASED
The bottom of a siding or soffit panel, or accessory piece, opposite the nail hem, which
locks onto the preceding panel is called the: - answer>>>buttlock
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 1
Where installing a soffit on an open rafter, a soffit panel is to be cut to fit into the slots of
the F-channel. How much should be allowed per side for expansion? - answer>>>1/4"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 9
Corrosion resistant, self-tapping type, _______ truss head or pan head length sufficient
to penetrate wall thickness of steel stud or 3⁄4 in. into framing or furring should be used
with rigid PVC siding. - answer>>>No. 8
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 3
Changes in temperature cause vinyl siding and accessories to expand and contract as
much as _______ over a 12 foot length. - answer>>>1/2"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 4
,When installing inside and outside corner posts for vertical siding, leave a _______ gap
between the top of the corner post and soffits or eaves. - answer>>>1/4"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 7
Do not store vinyl siding material in any location or in any manner where the
temperature of the siding, soffit or accessories is likely to exceed: - answer>>>130 F
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 2
Which of the following is a flat material used on the face of the house, applied between
the studs and the siding (or over existing wall surface) to provide an even surface for the
installation of the vinyl siding? - answer>>>backerboard
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 1
When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia the proper width, and
punch snaplock "ears" every _______along the top of the fascia using a snaplock punch. -
answer>>>6"
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 10
If installing siding during weather colder than 40°F, increase the minimum clearance to
_______ in. between the ends of panels and trim and any receiver such as J-channels and
corner poststo allow for additional expansion during warmer weather. - answer>>>3/8 in.
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 3
,When applied, vinyl siding products must be attached "loosely," leaving approximately a
_______ inch space between the vinyl and the fastener head or crown to permit thermal
movement. - answer>>>1/32 inch
Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly Vinyl Siding & Soffit - Page 4
What color markings would indicate the location of underground Gas lines? -
answer>>>High Visibility Safety Yellow
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 10
What is the requirement for digging or excavating within 2 feet of a marked underground
utility line? - answer>>>All the above
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 10
When may a protective system be eliminated in a trench that is less than five feet in
depth? - answer>>>When an examination of the ground by a competent person is
performed
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 103
What is the greatest opening that may be cut in a floor for the disposal of materials? -
answer>>>25 percent of the aggregate of the total floor area
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 107
, What is the support requirement for a retaining wall against which debris will be piled? -
answer>>>They shall not be used unless capable of safely supporting the imposed load
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 108
What are the responsibilities of the qualified person related to employees working in a
confined space? - answer>>>Test the confined space immediately prior to entry
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 12
When constructing an underground tunnel, what procedure is an employer required to
do regarding employee entering and leaving? - answer>>>Maintain a check-in/check-out
procedure to ensure head count
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 13 & 14
What are the requirements regarding portable drinking water containers? - answer>>>All
the above
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 16
How many toilets and handwashing facilities are required for 20 employees? -
answer>>>One toilet and one handwashing facility
CFR Part 1926 and Related Standards - Page 17
