HIC virginia 2024 Exam Questions with correct
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What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? -
✔✔Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly determine the type of
foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the surface and subsurface conditions
of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete? -
✔✔Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air pockets and forces the
concrete into all parts of the forms.
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? - ✔✔Radius
Anchor bolts should be spaced no more than __' apart and no more than __" from the ends of any
plate section or wall corner. Each bolt must extend at least __" into the concrete. - ✔✔6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - ✔✔The exterior of the
wall.
If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing stagger and locate
them as far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. - ✔✔Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application. -
✔✔50°F
What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-43 loaded with a
live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? - ✔✔13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning plywood
subfloor? - ✔✔1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - ✔✔It helps distribute structural
loads that do not fall directly over studs.
What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder and the masonry
pocket? - ✔✔1/2"
A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The joists are 16
inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists supporting this deck? -
✔✔14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall shall be not
less than inches. - ✔✔16 X 24
Answers
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? -
✔✔Foundations - While the type and size of a structure will partly determine the type of
foundation, the foundation itself is very much affected by the surface and subsurface conditions
of the building site.
What term is used to describe the act of removing air pockets from setting concrete? -
✔✔Vibrating Concrete - Consolidation is a process that removes air pockets and forces the
concrete into all parts of the forms.
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch? - ✔✔Radius
Anchor bolts should be spaced no more than __' apart and no more than __" from the ends of any
plate section or wall corner. Each bolt must extend at least __" into the concrete. - ✔✔6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - ✔✔The exterior of the
wall.
If butt joints occur when applying gypsum panels to wood and steel framing stagger and locate
them as far from the ___ of walls and ceilings as possible. - ✔✔Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application. -
✔✔50°F
What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-43 loaded with a
live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? - ✔✔13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning plywood
subfloor? - ✔✔1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - ✔✔It helps distribute structural
loads that do not fall directly over studs.
What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder and the masonry
pocket? - ✔✔1/2"
A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The joists are 16
inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists supporting this deck? -
✔✔14 feet 0 inches
Openings which provide access to all under-floor spaces through a perimeter wall shall be not
less than inches. - ✔✔16 X 24
