VIRGINIA HIC ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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.
◉ What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a
built-up girder and the masonry pocket?
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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.
◉ What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a
built-up girder and the masonry pocket?
