VIRGINIA HIC FINAL EXAM/ VIRGINIA FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|100% PASS
The MOST specific information about
the size and location of windows would Floor plan
be found in a
What direction does heat flow? Hot to cold
stakes and ledger boards marking build-
What are batter boards
ing lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance be-
tween a ventilating opening in an un-
3 feet
der-floor space and each corner of the
building?
What is NOT required in exterior non-
Load-bearing headers
bearing walls?
A lengthwise grain separation between
or through the growth rings of lumber is Shake (c 326)
called a
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means Penny
Notches may not be located in the
Middle 1/3
of a joist span
How should board and batten be in-
1 inch overlap 10d nails
stalled?
What is the maximum allowable notch in
1/6 the depth of the member
ceiling joists
How MUST rafters be framed to each
Gusset plate (R802.3)
other
What is used to prevent buckling at
Squash blocks
points of high stress?
Prior to the installation of wood floor how
4-5 days
long for acclimation?
Where do you start laying parquet floor-
Centerline
ing
What is the first step in carpet installa-
Tackless strip
tion?
7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
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, VIRGINIA HIC FINAL EXAM/ VIRGINIA FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|100% PASS
What type of nail is used in floor installa-
tion
What should be applied to crevices in
Filling
wood flooring?
What is the best nail for hardwood Ring shank nail
What is the maximum size of a floor 5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/ 4 ft header joist
frame opening? (130) (R502.10)
When installing a string of wall cabinets, Be attached to the adjacent cabinets be-
the cabinets should fore to the wall
What is the MINIMUM height for a stair-
34 inches
way handrail
A third stairway stringer should be used
30 inches
when the stair width exceeds
What type of nail are best for general
Smooth shank
construction?
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread in-
25 (R302.10.1)
dex for insulation materials
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of
the ventilation coverings for under-floor 1/4 inch (R 408.2)
space
Flexible insulation placed in floor joists Be well supported between joists/using a
above an unheated crawl space should wire mesh or rigid board (c 904-5)
In a crawl space how far from the floor
joints do you need to place vapor re- Top Soil
tarder
Ice dam protection needs to be
24 inches (R905.1.2)
from the edge of eaves
Where to install radiant heat barrier in
Rafters
attic
What is the major advantage of icynene
Can be poured instead of sprayed
over polyurethane foam
In a crawl space, what kind of vapor re-
6 mil or 8 mil
tarder should be used?
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ANSWERS|100% PASS
The MOST specific information about
the size and location of windows would Floor plan
be found in a
What direction does heat flow? Hot to cold
stakes and ledger boards marking build-
What are batter boards
ing lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance be-
tween a ventilating opening in an un-
3 feet
der-floor space and each corner of the
building?
What is NOT required in exterior non-
Load-bearing headers
bearing walls?
A lengthwise grain separation between
or through the growth rings of lumber is Shake (c 326)
called a
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means Penny
Notches may not be located in the
Middle 1/3
of a joist span
How should board and batten be in-
1 inch overlap 10d nails
stalled?
What is the maximum allowable notch in
1/6 the depth of the member
ceiling joists
How MUST rafters be framed to each
Gusset plate (R802.3)
other
What is used to prevent buckling at
Squash blocks
points of high stress?
Prior to the installation of wood floor how
4-5 days
long for acclimation?
Where do you start laying parquet floor-
Centerline
ing
What is the first step in carpet installa-
Tackless strip
tion?
7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
1/9
, VIRGINIA HIC FINAL EXAM/ VIRGINIA FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|100% PASS
What type of nail is used in floor installa-
tion
What should be applied to crevices in
Filling
wood flooring?
What is the best nail for hardwood Ring shank nail
What is the maximum size of a floor 5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/ 4 ft header joist
frame opening? (130) (R502.10)
When installing a string of wall cabinets, Be attached to the adjacent cabinets be-
the cabinets should fore to the wall
What is the MINIMUM height for a stair-
34 inches
way handrail
A third stairway stringer should be used
30 inches
when the stair width exceeds
What type of nail are best for general
Smooth shank
construction?
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread in-
25 (R302.10.1)
dex for insulation materials
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of
the ventilation coverings for under-floor 1/4 inch (R 408.2)
space
Flexible insulation placed in floor joists Be well supported between joists/using a
above an unheated crawl space should wire mesh or rigid board (c 904-5)
In a crawl space how far from the floor
joints do you need to place vapor re- Top Soil
tarder
Ice dam protection needs to be
24 inches (R905.1.2)
from the edge of eaves
Where to install radiant heat barrier in
Rafters
attic
What is the major advantage of icynene
Can be poured instead of sprayed
over polyurethane foam
In a crawl space, what kind of vapor re-
6 mil or 8 mil
tarder should be used?
2/9
