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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM (HOME
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"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" "The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/8 inches" "What is not REQUIRED in exterior non bearing walls - CORRECT ANSWER=> a singles flat 2" x 4 member for opening up to 8 feet wide" "What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5 inches" "A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a - CORRECT ANSWER=> Shake" "What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified biturmen roofing - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4 inch in 12" "Flexible insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl space should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Be well supported between joists"
"When lumber dries in tends to shrink - CORRECT ANSWER=> More in width than length" "What is the MAXIMUM thickness for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4 feet below finish grade on the exterior - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8 inches" "When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney - CORRECT ANSWER=> When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide" "What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8 inch drywall installed on a wall at right angies to framing members - CORRECT ANSWER=> 24 inches" "increasing the slump of concrete - CORRECT ANSWER=> increases the wetness" "In a Vinyl soffit installation what type of accessory is used - CORRECT ANSWER=> J & F Chanel" "In a crawl space how far from the floor joints do you need to place vapor retarder - CORRECT ANSWER=> Top Soil" "What is the maximum lateral distance to egress when working in a trench? 10 - 15 - 25 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 25" "What type of latex coating will not chalk when applied to exterior walls - CORRECT ANSWER=> Latex" "Employee brought his own tools to work, who's responsible for the tools safety Employer or the employee - CORRECT ANSWER=> employer" "What is the maximum thickness of bed joint - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3.8 joint" "What is first step in finishing concrete - CORRECT ANSWER=> screeding" "Ice dam protection needs to be _________ from the edge of eaves - CORRECT ANSWER=> 24 inch" "Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4-5 days" "Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic - CORRECT ANSWER=> Rafters"
"Door casing should be - CORRECT ANSWER=> Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall" "When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Be butted tightly" "When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall" "Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - CORRECT ANSWER=> type S" "Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - CORRECT ANSWER=> 0.25" "For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied - CORRECT ANSWER=> between joists" "What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the wood is untreated - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8 inches" The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found in a - CORRECT ANSWER=> Floor plan" "What direction does heat flow? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hot to cold" "What are batter boards - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3 feet" "What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Load-bearing headers" "A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a - CORRECT ANSWER=> Shake (c 326)" "The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - CORRECT ANSWER=> Penny"
"Notches may not be located in the ____________ of a joist span - CORRECT ANSWER=> Middle 1/3" "How should board and batten be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 inch overlap 10d nails" "What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/6 the depth of the member" "How MUST rafters be framed to each other - CORRECT ANSWER=> Gusset plate (R802.3)" "What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Squash blocks" "Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4-5 days" "Where do you start laying parquet flooring - CORRECT ANSWER=> Centerline" "What is the first step in carpet installation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tackless strip" "What type of nail is used in floor installation - CORRECT ANSWER=> 7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel" "What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Filling" "What is the best nail for hardwood - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ring shank nail" "What is the maximum size of a floor frame opening? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5 sq ft (62) (R310.2.1)/ 4 ft header joist (130) (R502.10)" "When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall" "What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - CORRECT ANSWER=> 34 inches" "A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds - CORRECT ANSWER=> 30 inches" "What type of nail are best for general construction? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Smooth shank"
"The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - CORRECT ANSWER=> Expansion and contraction" "What is the MINIMUM lap of rabbeted horizontal lap siding - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/2 inches (R703.5.3)" "In a Vinyl soffit installation what type of accessory is used - CORRECT ANSWER=> J or F Channel (c 677)" "What kind of siding can be vertically installed - CORRECT ANSWER=> Board and Batten/Plywood" "Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5/16 inches (R703.3)" "What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the wood is untreated - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8 inches" "How is furring installed on horizontal vinyl siding? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Strips should be installed vertically and completely around doors and windows" "What is not a siding accessory? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Z-channel" "The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs is - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 1/4 inches (362 IRC18)" "What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8 inch drywall installed on a wall at right angies to framing members - CORRECT ANSWER=> 24 inches" "what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system - CORRECT ANSWER=> Blueboard" "When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should - CORRECT ANSWER=> Not be butted tightly/taped" "What kind of drywall is used that is fire resistant to ceilings? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Type C/X (c 917)" "In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs? - CORRECT ANSWER=> In one direction only"
"How far should the screws be placed on a 3/8 ceiling drywall Applica adhesive? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 16" "Where does one start with the installation of drywall? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ceiling" "Screws used to fasten drywall MUST be - CORRECT ANSWER=> Type W or Type S" "MINIMUM distance between screws on 1/2 inch drywall - CORRECT ANSWER=> 12 inches (c 924)" "When installing shoe molding on a base board over hand wood floor , the shoe mold should be? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Nailed to the base board only (c 982)" "In drywall, what is J-trim used for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> to provide a finish edge" "What type of coating will not chalk when applied to exterior walls - CORRECT ANSWER=> Latex/Acrylic" "What kind of solvent can be used on oil base paint? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Turpentine" "Where should you start painting a room? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ceilings" "What controls the flow of paint in an airless sprayer? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Orifice" "What causes cracking or allegatoring? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Not enough drying-time in between coats" "What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5 inches (c 644)" "What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen roofing? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4 inch in 12 (R905.11)" "When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney - CORRECT ANSWER=> When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide" "High wind area how many fasteners per shingle - CORRECT ANSWER=> 6 fasteners"
"The lowest part of the clear opening of a window shall be a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER=> 24 inches above the finished floor" "How is the hand of a door determined? - CORRECT ANSWER=> By the location of the hinges when the door is viewed from the inside." "What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry partition wall - CORRECT ANSWER=> 16 inches" "For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcements - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4 inch" "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" "The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/8" "What is the MAXIMUM thickness for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4 feet below finish grade on the exterior - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8 inches" "What is the maximum thickness of bed joint - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3.8 joint" "When building a block foundation where does one start? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Corners" "Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - CORRECT ANSWER=> type S" "When laying brick when should the joints be tooled? - CORRECT ANSWER=> When thumbprints hard" "To avoid hardening due to hydration uses masonry material before - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2 1/ hours" "The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER=> Wear resistance"
"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=> 56 inches on center (R404.1.1(3))" "Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2 1/2 times stab depth" "increasing the slump of concrete - CORRECT ANSWER=> increases the wetness" "What is first step in finishing concrete - CORRECT ANSWER=> Screeding" "space ties on concrete walls distance between ties - CORRECT ANSWER=> 24 inches" "Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for _______ - CORRECT ANSWER=> Flatwork" "Which type of mortar is used for lower grade foundation - CORRECT ANSWER=> Type M" "To facilitate handing most specifications will allow adding ___________ to concrete - CORRECT ANSWER=> admixture" "In a mortar mixture an example of a component in hydrated lime is __________ - CORRECT ANSWER=> Chalk" "How long must concrete cure before installing wood floors? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 60 days" "What is the diameter of #5 Rebar? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5/8 inch" "What is the diameter of #3 rebar? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/8 inch" "What is used to remove air pockets from plain concrete - CORRECT ANSWER=> Vibration" "Timing for floating and trowling is critical in producing - CORRECT ANSWER=> A smooth and durable surface" "Work sites may allow more water to be added to the concrete mixture if - CORRECT ANSWER=> Maintain the slump, without exceeding the allow water - cement ratio"
"When a portable ladder is used for access to the upper landing the side rails shall be _________ - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3 feet" "Any person working above ____ ft in height shall require guardrails or other fall prevention - CORRECT ANSWER=> 6" "What is the minimum width of a scaffold to require guard rails or a fall arrest system - CORRECT ANSWER=> 18 inches" "What is not necessary when welding, cutting or heating - CORRECT ANSWER=> Oxygen shall not be used for ventilation" "What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which a ladder is required to be provided? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4 feet" “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"
