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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM
2026|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the minimum amount of space that is allowed between roof sheeting and
insulation to allow the passage of air? - correct-answer - 1 1/2 in
In a ceiling batt insulation where is the vapor retarder placed? - correct-answer -
Against the back of ceiling finish
A vapor retarder on blanket installation MUST - correct-answer - Face the warm
side of the wall
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How should radiant heat barrier be installed - correct-answer - Either rafters (1st
choice)/ perforated
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - correct-
answer - Expansion and contraction
What is the MINIMUM lap of rabbeted horizontal lap siding - correct-answer - 1/2
inches (R703.5.3)
In a Vinyl soffit installation what type of accessory is used - correct-answer - J or F
Channel (c 677)
What kind of siding can be vertically installed - correct-answer - Board and
Batten/Plywood
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Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be -
correct-answer - 5/16 inches (R703.3)
What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the
wood is untreated - correct-answer - 8 inches
How is furring installed on horizontal vinyl siding? - correct-answer - Strips should
be installed vertically and completely around doors and windows
What is not a siding accessory? - correct-answer - Z-channel
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood
studs is - correct-answer - 1 1/4 inches (362 IRC18)
VIRGINIA HIC EXAM
2026|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is the minimum amount of space that is allowed between roof sheeting and
insulation to allow the passage of air? - correct-answer - 1 1/2 in
In a ceiling batt insulation where is the vapor retarder placed? - correct-answer -
Against the back of ceiling finish
A vapor retarder on blanket installation MUST - correct-answer - Face the warm
side of the wall
,2|Page
How should radiant heat barrier be installed - correct-answer - Either rafters (1st
choice)/ perforated
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - correct-
answer - Expansion and contraction
What is the MINIMUM lap of rabbeted horizontal lap siding - correct-answer - 1/2
inches (R703.5.3)
In a Vinyl soffit installation what type of accessory is used - correct-answer - J or F
Channel (c 677)
What kind of siding can be vertically installed - correct-answer - Board and
Batten/Plywood
, 3|Page
Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be -
correct-answer - 5/16 inches (R703.3)
What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the
wood is untreated - correct-answer - 8 inches
How is furring installed on horizontal vinyl siding? - correct-answer - Strips should
be installed vertically and completely around doors and windows
What is not a siding accessory? - correct-answer - Z-channel
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood
studs is - correct-answer - 1 1/4 inches (362 IRC18)
