VIRGINIA HIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WELL ANSWERED AND
100% VERIFIED
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs
is - Correct Answer-1 1/4 inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards - Correct
Answer-5,400 pounds
What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-
producing devices - Correct Answer-1 inch
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - Correct Answer-25
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT - Correct Answer-
Wear resistance
The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of -
Correct Answer-25 feet of the worker
What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door - Correct Answer-Top track,
lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - Correct Answer-34 inches
How MUST rafters be framed to each other - Correct Answer-With rectangular ties
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - Correct
Answer-Expansion and contraction
What are batter boards - Correct Answer-stakes and ledger boards marking building
lines
The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - Correct
Answer-contracting the local utility companies
, What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of
a masonry partition wall - Correct Answer-16 inches
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete
foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil - Correct Answer-
48 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds - Correct Answer-
30 inches
Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to
space them in feet - Correct Answer-2 times the stab depth in inches
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding - Correct Answer-1 inches
For multiple-width masonry (mampostería de ancho múltiple) what is the MINIMUM
thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcements? - Correct Answer-1/4
inch
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space -
Correct Answer-1/4 inch
The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found
in a - Correct Answer-Floor plan
What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting - Correct
Answer-5 foot candles
in drywall 3 trim is used to - Correct Answer-provide a finish edge
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot
section of wood still plate to a foundation - Correct Answer-two bolts
What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in
a second floor sleeping area - Correct Answer-5.70 square feet
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
jambs - Correct Answer-Double hung windows
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of
the footing to - Correct Answer-6 inches above the finished grade
Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line -
Correct Answer-10 feet
ANSWERS WELL ANSWERED AND
100% VERIFIED
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs
is - Correct Answer-1 1/4 inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards - Correct
Answer-5,400 pounds
What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-
producing devices - Correct Answer-1 inch
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - Correct Answer-25
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT - Correct Answer-
Wear resistance
The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of -
Correct Answer-25 feet of the worker
What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door - Correct Answer-Top track,
lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - Correct Answer-34 inches
How MUST rafters be framed to each other - Correct Answer-With rectangular ties
The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - Correct
Answer-Expansion and contraction
What are batter boards - Correct Answer-stakes and ledger boards marking building
lines
The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - Correct
Answer-contracting the local utility companies
, What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of
a masonry partition wall - Correct Answer-16 inches
What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete
foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil - Correct Answer-
48 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds - Correct Answer-
30 inches
Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to
space them in feet - Correct Answer-2 times the stab depth in inches
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding - Correct Answer-1 inches
For multiple-width masonry (mampostería de ancho múltiple) what is the MINIMUM
thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcements? - Correct Answer-1/4
inch
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space -
Correct Answer-1/4 inch
The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found
in a - Correct Answer-Floor plan
What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting - Correct
Answer-5 foot candles
in drywall 3 trim is used to - Correct Answer-provide a finish edge
What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot
section of wood still plate to a foundation - Correct Answer-two bolts
What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in
a second floor sleeping area - Correct Answer-5.70 square feet
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
jambs - Correct Answer-Double hung windows
Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of
the footing to - Correct Answer-6 inches above the finished grade
Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line -
Correct Answer-10 feet
