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Virginia HIC Exam Prep: Questions and Verified Solutions, Exams of Engineering

Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering TechnologyEngineering

A series of questions and answers related to the virginia home improvement contractor (hic) exam for 2025/2026. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to construction and building, including flooring, roofing, concrete work, drywall installation, and safety regulations. The questions address specific requirements and best practices in the field, providing valuable insights for exam preparation and practical application. The material is presented in a straightforward question-and-answer format, making it easy to review and understand key concepts. This resource is particularly useful for those seeking to ace their grades and gain a solid understanding of construction standards.

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2025 VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2025/2026
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VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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ACE YOUR GRADES
1. Where do you art laying parquet flooring - correct answer - centerline
2. The top of the ladder shall extend at least above the edge of
the roof - correct answer - 3 feet about roof
3. Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for - correct answer -
flatwork
4. The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - correct answer - penny
5. What is the purpose of a sash - correct answer - glazzing
6. What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam -
correct answer - Fast expansion
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2025 VIRGINIA HIC EXAM 2025/ 2026

BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100%

VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|

ACE YOUR GRADES

  1. Where do you art laying parquet flooring - correct answer - centerline
  2. The top of the ladder shall extend at least above the edge of the roof - correct answer - 3 feet about roof
  3. Concrete with a clump of 4" can be used for - correct answer - flatwork
  4. The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - correct answer - penny
  5. What is the purpose of a sash - correct answer - glazzing
  6. What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam - correct answer - Fast expansion
  1. What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding)
    • correct answer - 1/2 inches
  2. Door casing should be - correct answer - Nailed to trimmer stud and then chalked to the wall
  3. When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should - correct answer - Be butted tightly
  4. When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - correct answer - Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall
  5. Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - correct answer - type S
  6. Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - correct answer - 0.
  7. For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied - correct answer - between joists
  1. What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door - correct answer - Top track, lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
  2. What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - correct answer
    • 34 inches
  3. How MUST rafters be framed to each other - correct answer - With rectangular ties
  4. The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - correct answer - Expansion and contraction
  5. What are batter boards - correct answer - stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
  6. The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - correct answer - contracting the local utility companies
  7. What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry partition wall - correct answer - 16 inches
  1. 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
  2. A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds
    • correct answer - 30 inches
  3. 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
  4. What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding - correct answer - 1 inches
  5. 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
  6. What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space - correct answer - 1/4 inch
  1. 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
  2. Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line - correct answer - 10 feet
  3. The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be - correct answer - 3/8 inches
  4. 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
  5. What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles - correct answer - 5 inches
  6. A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a - correct answer - Shake
  7. What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified biturmen roofing - correct answer - 1/4 inch in 12
  1. Flexible insulation placed in floor joists above an unheated crawl space should - correct answer - Be well supported between joists
  2. When lumber dries in tends to shrink - correct answer - More in width than length
  3. 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
  4. When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney - correct answer - When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide
  5. 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
  6. increasing the slump of concrete - correct answer - increases the wetness
  1. Ice dam protection needs to be from the edge of eaves - correct answer - 24 inch
  2. Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation - correct answer - 4-5 days
  3. Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic - correct answer - Rafters
  4. High wind area how many fasteners per shingle - correct answer - 6 fasteners
  5. what kind of siding can be vertically installed - correct answer - Panel Boarden
  6. space ties on concrete walls distance between ties - correct answer - 24 inch
  7. When building a block foundation where does one start - correct answer - Corners
  1. What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on interior wall - correct answer - 100 sq
  2. A door frame consists of what parts - correct answer - one head, two sidejob
  3. What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation - correct answer - mineral surfaced asphalt
  4. Guards on open sided walking surfaces need to be located more than measured vertically to the floor - correct answer - 6 feet
  5. what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system - correct answer - Blueboard
  6. Where do you art laying parquet flooring - correct answer - centerline
  7. The top of the ladder shall extend at least above the edge of the roof - correct answer - 3 feet about roof
  1. When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - correct answer - Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall
  2. Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - correct answer - type S
  3. Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - correct answer - 0.
  4. For board and batten installation, how should batten be applied - correct answer - between joists
  5. What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the wood is untreated - correct answer - 8 inches