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VIRGINIA HIC TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026 NEW UPDATE The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be fou nd 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 calle da - 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 What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - correct answer- 25 (R302.10.1) What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space - correct answer-1/4 inch (R 408.2) Flexible insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl space should - correct 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 - correct answer-Top Soil Ice dam protection needs to be from the edge of eaves - correct answer-24 inches (R905.1.2) Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic - correct answer-Rafters What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam - correct answer- Can be poured instead of sprayed 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 What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation - correct answer-mineral surfaced asphalt What is the minimum slope required of asphalt shingle roof? - correct answer- 2 1/2 in 12 Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of h ow many inches? - correct answer-3/4 inch 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 square footage of net clear opening area for an egress windo w 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 What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door install ation on interior wall - correct answer-100 sqft A door frame consists of what parts? - correct answer- 2 side jambs, One head, & surrounding assembly What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) - correct answer-1/2 inches Door casing should be - correct answer- Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall What is the MINIMUM width of a main entrance door in residential construction? - correct answer-3 ft On a fire rated exterior door the hardware including latching force may not exceed _ Ibs - correct answer-15 Ibs Building codes requires a window area not less than ea? - correct answer-8 percent of total floor ar 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 VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025-2026 NEW UPDATEVIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST 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 What is the minimum requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a severe exposure area - correct answer-3,500 PSI Actual standard size of a concrete block? - correct answer-7 5/8 x 7 6/8 x 13 5/8 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 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 MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting - correct answer-5 foot candles Employee brought his own tools to work, who's responsible for the tools safety Empl oyer or the employee - correct answer-Employer The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - correct answer-contracting the local utility companies Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line - correct answer-10 feet Guards on open sided walking surfaces need to be located more than. mea sured vertically to the floor - correct answer-6 feet The top of the ladder shall extend at least above the edge of the roof - correct answer-3 feet about roof OSHA requires that guardrails be placed between and abo ve scaffold planks - correct answer-38,45 VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025-2026 NEW UPDATEVIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST In a trench what is the minimum that a side step fixed ladder exterior platform? - correct answer-30 inches When a portable ladder is used for access to the upper landing the side rails shall b e - correct answer-3 feet Any person working above ft in height shall require guardrails or other fall prev ention - 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 b e provided? - correct answer-4 feet VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025-2026 NEW UPDATEVIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL TEST 
