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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2025 update | Actual
Questions And ANSWERS !!! REAL
EXAM
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail
.....-ANSWER-34 inches
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width
exceeds .....-ANSWER-30 inches
What type of nail are best for general construction?
.....-ANSWER-Smooth shank
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials
.....-ANSWER-25 (R302.10.1)
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for
under-floor space .....-ANSWER-1/4 inch (R 408.2)
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Flexible insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl
space should .....-ANSWER-Be well supported between joists/using
a wire mesh or rigid board (c 904-5)
In a crawl space how far from the floor joints do you need to place
vapor retarder .....-ANSWER-Top Soil
Ice dam protection needs to be _________ from the edge of eaves
.....-ANSWER-24 inches (R905.1.2)
Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic .....-ANSWER-Rafters
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam
.....-ANSWER-Can be poured instead of sprayed
In a crawl space, what kind of vapor retarder should be used? .....-
ANSWER-6 mil or 8 mil
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When batt insulation is installed a vapor retarder that __________
is commonly .....-ANSWER-4 mil polyethylene
What is the minimum amount of space that is allowed between
roof sheeting and insulation to allow the passage of air?
.....-ANSWER-1 1/2 in
In a ceiling batt insulation where is the vapor retarder placed?
.....-ANSWER-Against the back of ceiling finish
The MOST specific information about the size and location of
windows would be found in a .....-ANSWER-Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? .....-ANSWER-Hot to cold
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What are batter boards .....-ANSWER-stakes and ledger boards
marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in
an under-floor space and each corner of the building?
.....-ANSWER-3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls?
.....-ANSWER-Load-bearing headers
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings
of lumber is called a .....-ANSWER-Shake (c 326)
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means .....-ANSWER-Penny
Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span .....-
ANSWER-Middle 1/3
VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2025 update | Actual
Questions And ANSWERS !!! REAL
EXAM
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail
.....-ANSWER-34 inches
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width
exceeds .....-ANSWER-30 inches
What type of nail are best for general construction?
.....-ANSWER-Smooth shank
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials
.....-ANSWER-25 (R302.10.1)
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for
under-floor space .....-ANSWER-1/4 inch (R 408.2)
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Flexible insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl
space should .....-ANSWER-Be well supported between joists/using
a wire mesh or rigid board (c 904-5)
In a crawl space how far from the floor joints do you need to place
vapor retarder .....-ANSWER-Top Soil
Ice dam protection needs to be _________ from the edge of eaves
.....-ANSWER-24 inches (R905.1.2)
Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic .....-ANSWER-Rafters
What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam
.....-ANSWER-Can be poured instead of sprayed
In a crawl space, what kind of vapor retarder should be used? .....-
ANSWER-6 mil or 8 mil
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When batt insulation is installed a vapor retarder that __________
is commonly .....-ANSWER-4 mil polyethylene
What is the minimum amount of space that is allowed between
roof sheeting and insulation to allow the passage of air?
.....-ANSWER-1 1/2 in
In a ceiling batt insulation where is the vapor retarder placed?
.....-ANSWER-Against the back of ceiling finish
The MOST specific information about the size and location of
windows would be found in a .....-ANSWER-Floor plan
What direction does heat flow? .....-ANSWER-Hot to cold
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What are batter boards .....-ANSWER-stakes and ledger boards
marking building lines
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in
an under-floor space and each corner of the building?
.....-ANSWER-3 feet
What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls?
.....-ANSWER-Load-bearing headers
A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings
of lumber is called a .....-ANSWER-Shake (c 326)
The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means .....-ANSWER-Penny
Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span .....-
ANSWER-Middle 1/3
