VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING
(HIC) EXAM 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATED VERSION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not water?
Housewrap
Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least
dimension of?
1/4"
The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the
open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere inches
cannot pass through.
6
What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet?
34-1/2"
,Handrails on a ramp adjacent to a wall must have a space of not less than inches
between the wall and the handrails.
1.5
A nosing projection not less than inch(es) but not more than inch(es) must be
provided on stairways with solid risers.
3/4, 1-1/4
The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically
above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces.
34" minimum, 38" maximum
Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a cap sheet,
mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material is:
Built-up roof covering
Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater.
2
,If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max slope that can be
provided?
1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house appear to be level. However, they actually slope at
least 1" every 16' toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch
22'-6" - 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
What is the emittance value of steel?
0.12
Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install insulation?
Open attic space.
All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include...
Information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant
Which of the following is a requirement for a joint venture?
Either the joint venture or each contracting party of the joint venture must be
licensed
, All of the following must be licensed EXCEPT...
A material supplier who advises a contractor
Payments made by the Transaction Recovery Fund to claimants may include an
amount for...
Attorney's fees
A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM of
how many days?
30 days
An appeal of a final decision of a county on an erosion control plan MUST be filed
within a MAXIMUM of how many days?
30 days
How much is the Class A initial license fee?
$200
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund...
(HIC) EXAM 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATED VERSION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which type of building material allows water vapor to pass through but not water?
Housewrap
Opening for under-floor space vents must be covered with material with a least
dimension of?
1/4"
The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the
open side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere inches
cannot pass through.
6
What is the typical height of a regular base kitchen cabinet?
34-1/2"
,Handrails on a ramp adjacent to a wall must have a space of not less than inches
between the wall and the handrails.
1.5
A nosing projection not less than inch(es) but not more than inch(es) must be
provided on stairways with solid risers.
3/4, 1-1/4
The height of handrails shall be ____ minimum and ____ maximum vertically
above stair nosings, ramp and walking surfaces.
34" minimum, 38" maximum
Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a cap sheet,
mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing material is:
Built-up roof covering
Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical in 12 units
horizontal or greater.
2
,If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max slope that can be
provided?
1-3/8", Metal gutters on a house appear to be level. However, they actually slope at
least 1" every 16' toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch
22'-6" - 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
What is the emittance value of steel?
0.12
Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install insulation?
Open attic space.
All Class A contractor licensure applications MUST include...
Information on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant
Which of the following is a requirement for a joint venture?
Either the joint venture or each contracting party of the joint venture must be
licensed
, All of the following must be licensed EXCEPT...
A material supplier who advises a contractor
Payments made by the Transaction Recovery Fund to claimants may include an
amount for...
Attorney's fees
A licensee's name change MUST be reported to the Board within a MAXIMUM of
how many days?
30 days
An appeal of a final decision of a county on an erosion control plan MUST be filed
within a MAXIMUM of how many days?
30 days
How much is the Class A initial license fee?
$200
When a claimant is paid funds from the Contractors Recovery Trust Fund...
