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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2024/2025 WITH 250 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTING (HIC) ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (BRAND NEW!!)
A minimum temperature of ___ should be maintained during gypsum board application. - ANSWER-50°F
when applying a run of wall cabinets , the cabinets should be? - ANSWER-fitted with a hanger rail
The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs is - ANSWER-1 1/4 inches
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards - ANSWER-5,400 pounds
What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat- producing devices - ANSWER-1 inch
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - ANSWER- 25
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT - ANSWER- Wear resistance What is the maximum allowable span for cold-formed steel joists size 800S162-43 loaded with a live load of 40 PSF and spaced 16 inches OC? - ANSWER-13′-5″ 1 / 3
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What is the recommended spacing at all panel edge and end joints when positioning plywood subfloor? - ANSWER-1/8"
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of wall sheathing? - ANSWER-It helps distribute structural loads that do not fall directly over studs.
What is the minimum clearance between the stopping point of a built-up girder and the masonry pocket? - ANSWER-1/2"
A deck attached to the back of a house is framed with southern pine 2x10s. The joists are 16 inches OC. What is the maximum allowable clear span for the joists supporting this deck? - ANSWER-14 feet 0 inches
Nailing into hard wood, what's best to use? - ANSWER-Cut na
To avoid hardening due to hydration ....use masonry mo before? - ANSWER-2 1/2 Hours
Heat flows in what direction ? - ANSWER-Hot to Cold
The first and most important step in using or preparing a material? - ANSWER- Thoroughly read and understand the manufacturer's directions.
What is true about the gypsum broads over wood framing? - ANSWER-Apply First to ceiling, then to the wall
What is used to remove air pockets from place concrete ? - ANSWER-Vibration 2 / 3
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wide square-edged boards are to be used for broad and batt siding . how should the batten strips be nailed ? - ANSWER-to the furring strips between the boards .
what can be installed on a vertical wall to accept viny soppit panels ? - ANSWER- F-Channel
a vapor retarder on blanket insulation - ANSWER-Face the warm side of wall
when installing shoe molding on a base board over hand wood floor , the shoe mold should be ? - ANSWER-nailed only to the base board
to facilitate handling + workability ... must speak jobsite addition of water to the concrete mixture - ANSWER-maintain the slump, without exceeding the allow water - cement ratio .
Actual standard size of a concrete block ? - ANSWER-7 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 15 5/8
Maximum threshold height of egress door , of group occupancy building ? - ANSWER-1/2 inch
First leveling procedure after pouring concrete ? - ANSWER-screeding
timing for floating+ trouling is critical inproduce - ANSWER-a smooth durable surface
The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of
- ANSWER-25 feet of the worker
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