VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 180 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)
VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING (HIC)
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (BRAND NEW!!)
Enter and proceed" is presented as a ________ on the raised touchable surface on a function key."
a. Triangle
b. Double Line
c. Circle
d. Dotted Line
c. Circle
In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than ________.
a. 1/2"
b. 1-1/4"
c. 3/4"
d. 1/4"
a. 1/2"
When using 2 cylinders to evaluate the 28-day strength evaluation for acceptance of a concrete sample,
what size must the cylinders be?
a. 4 x 8 in.
b. 6 x 8 in.
c. 6 x 12 in.
d. 4 x 12 in.
c. 6 x 12 in.
What percent of the 28-day test is the 7-day compressive strength of concrete?
a. 60-75%
b. 65-75%
c. 65-70%
d. 60-70%
c. 65-70%
How much of the slab thickness should be cut for control joints?
a. 1/3 of slab thickness
b. 1/4 of slab thickness
c. 1/2 of slab thickness
d. None of the above
b. 1/4 of slab thickness
,What is the sole purpose for installing welded wire mesh in a concrete slab?
a. To prevent cracks
b. To prevent adjacent slabs from separating
c. To provide load transfer across a joint
d. To improve tensile strength
a. To prevent cracks
Which type of concrete will set quickly and produce high early strength?
a. I
b. IV
c. III
d. II
c. III
What temperature is often specified for hot weather concreting?
a. 60 F
b. 100 F
c. 95 F
d. 70 F
c. 95 F
Unless special conditions are involved, what is the maximum delivery time for ready mixed concrete?
a. 30 mins
b. 60 mins
c. 120 mins
d. 90 mins
d. 90 mins
Which form places concrete by extrusion?
a. slip forms
b. Carton form
c. Clamp-style
d. Pan form
a. slip forms
,What further enhances workability without additional mix water due to its spherical particle shape?
a. Fly ash
b. Natural pozzolans
c. Granulated slag
d. Silica fume
a. Fly ash
What is the best way to prevent water from draining?
a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. Putty
c. Evaporation
d. Caulk
a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Of the following, what is the least expensive type of wood to use for formwork?
a. Aluminum alloy
b. Polyvinyl chloride
c. Overlaid plywood
d. Kiln-dried pine
d. Kiln-dried pine
What device is used by form watchers to check elevation, camber, and plumb of concrete forms?
a. Tell tales
b. Plumb bob
c. Ties
d. Levels
a. Tell tales
The compressive strength of concrete is measured by testing concrete cylinders. Cylinders are tested for
the following purposes EXCEPT what?
a. To determine if the concrete delivered to the job meets the specified strength
b. Acceptance testing
c. To estimate the strength of the concrete at any given time
d. To confirm the volume of the concrete mix
d. To confirm the volume of the concrete mix
Which organization has recommendations for the length of time that formwork should remain in place
when the air temperature is above 50?
, a. ACI
b. ANSI
c. APA
d. OSHA
a. ACI
Wrap and snap ties are used when tying reinforcement bars in which of the following?
a. Footings
b. Wall
c. Beams
d. Columns
c. Beams
What type of reinforcement bars are used in footings?
a. Grooved
b. Deformed
c. Plane
d. Spiral
b. Deformed
Which of the following characteristics do control tests NOT measure?
a. Compressive strength
b. Slump
c. Lateral pressure
d. Air content
c. Lateral pressure
A #5 bar has three specific characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. 0.20 in.^2 area
b. 1.043 lbs per lineal foot
c. 0.31 in.^2 Area
d. 0.625 diameter
a. 0.20 in.^2 area
The code on rebar represents four characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. Grade of steel
b. Bar size
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT)
VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING (HIC)
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (BRAND NEW!!)
Enter and proceed" is presented as a ________ on the raised touchable surface on a function key."
a. Triangle
b. Double Line
c. Circle
d. Dotted Line
c. Circle
In new buildings, thresholds at doorways should be no higher than ________.
a. 1/2"
b. 1-1/4"
c. 3/4"
d. 1/4"
a. 1/2"
When using 2 cylinders to evaluate the 28-day strength evaluation for acceptance of a concrete sample,
what size must the cylinders be?
a. 4 x 8 in.
b. 6 x 8 in.
c. 6 x 12 in.
d. 4 x 12 in.
c. 6 x 12 in.
What percent of the 28-day test is the 7-day compressive strength of concrete?
a. 60-75%
b. 65-75%
c. 65-70%
d. 60-70%
c. 65-70%
How much of the slab thickness should be cut for control joints?
a. 1/3 of slab thickness
b. 1/4 of slab thickness
c. 1/2 of slab thickness
d. None of the above
b. 1/4 of slab thickness
,What is the sole purpose for installing welded wire mesh in a concrete slab?
a. To prevent cracks
b. To prevent adjacent slabs from separating
c. To provide load transfer across a joint
d. To improve tensile strength
a. To prevent cracks
Which type of concrete will set quickly and produce high early strength?
a. I
b. IV
c. III
d. II
c. III
What temperature is often specified for hot weather concreting?
a. 60 F
b. 100 F
c. 95 F
d. 70 F
c. 95 F
Unless special conditions are involved, what is the maximum delivery time for ready mixed concrete?
a. 30 mins
b. 60 mins
c. 120 mins
d. 90 mins
d. 90 mins
Which form places concrete by extrusion?
a. slip forms
b. Carton form
c. Clamp-style
d. Pan form
a. slip forms
,What further enhances workability without additional mix water due to its spherical particle shape?
a. Fly ash
b. Natural pozzolans
c. Granulated slag
d. Silica fume
a. Fly ash
What is the best way to prevent water from draining?
a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
b. Putty
c. Evaporation
d. Caulk
a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Of the following, what is the least expensive type of wood to use for formwork?
a. Aluminum alloy
b. Polyvinyl chloride
c. Overlaid plywood
d. Kiln-dried pine
d. Kiln-dried pine
What device is used by form watchers to check elevation, camber, and plumb of concrete forms?
a. Tell tales
b. Plumb bob
c. Ties
d. Levels
a. Tell tales
The compressive strength of concrete is measured by testing concrete cylinders. Cylinders are tested for
the following purposes EXCEPT what?
a. To determine if the concrete delivered to the job meets the specified strength
b. Acceptance testing
c. To estimate the strength of the concrete at any given time
d. To confirm the volume of the concrete mix
d. To confirm the volume of the concrete mix
Which organization has recommendations for the length of time that formwork should remain in place
when the air temperature is above 50?
, a. ACI
b. ANSI
c. APA
d. OSHA
a. ACI
Wrap and snap ties are used when tying reinforcement bars in which of the following?
a. Footings
b. Wall
c. Beams
d. Columns
c. Beams
What type of reinforcement bars are used in footings?
a. Grooved
b. Deformed
c. Plane
d. Spiral
b. Deformed
Which of the following characteristics do control tests NOT measure?
a. Compressive strength
b. Slump
c. Lateral pressure
d. Air content
c. Lateral pressure
A #5 bar has three specific characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. 0.20 in.^2 area
b. 1.043 lbs per lineal foot
c. 0.31 in.^2 Area
d. 0.625 diameter
a. 0.20 in.^2 area
The code on rebar represents four characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. Grade of steel
b. Bar size
