, HIC VIRGINIA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT AND
UPDATED!
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application.
- ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning
plywood subfloor? - ANSWER 1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - ANSWER It helps
distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT AND
UPDATED!
What is directly affected by the surface and subsurface conditions of the building site? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 6, 12, 7
In Southern Coastal areas, where should the vapor barrier be placed? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Center
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application.
- ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 13′-5″
What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning
plywood subfloor? - ANSWER 1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - ANSWER It helps
distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
