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Virginia HIC Exam Prep: 2025/26 Q&A for Home Improvement Contractors, Exams of Civil Engineering

University of Virginia (UVA)Civil Engineering

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 home improvement, including carpet installation, flooring, cabinetry, stairways, insulation, roofing, siding, drywall, painting, doors, windows, and masonry. The questions address specific requirements, best practices, and code compliance issues, providing a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the hic exam. This material is useful for understanding the practical aspects of home improvement and the regulatory framework governing such projects. It offers insights into materials, techniques, and standards essential for successful and compliant home renovation work.

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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM (HOME IMPROVEMENT
EXAM) 2025/26 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What is the first step in carpet installation? - Correct Answer-Tackless
strip
2. What type of nail is used in floor installation - Correct Answer-7d or 8d
threaded/Cut steel
3. What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? - Correct Answer-
Filling
4. What is the best nail for hardwood - Correct Answer-Ring shank nail
5. 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)
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VIRGINIA HIC EXAM (HOME IMPROVEMENT

EXAM) 2025 / 26 EXAM QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT ANSWERS

  1. What is the first step in carpet installation? - Correct Answer-Tackless strip
  2. What type of nail is used in floor installation - Correct Answer-7d or 8d threaded/Cut steel
  3. What should be applied to crevices in wood flooring? - Correct Answer- Filling
  4. What is the best nail for hardwood - Correct Answer-Ring shank nail
  5. 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)
  1. When installing a string of wall cabinets, the cabinets should - Correct Answer-Be attached to the adjacent cabinets before to the wall
  2. What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - Correct Answer- 34 inches
  3. A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds - Correct Answer-30 inches
  4. What type of nail are best for general construction? - Correct Answer- Smooth shank
  5. What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - Correct Answer-25 (R302.10.1)
  6. What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space - Correct Answer-1/4 inch (R 408.2)
  7. 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)
  1. A lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber is called a - Correct Answer-Shake (c 326)
  2. The abbreviation "d" in "16d" means - Correct Answer-Penny
  3. Notches may not be located in the of a joist span - Correct Answer-Middle 1/
  4. How should board and batten be installed? - Correct Answer-1 inch overlap 10d nails
  5. What is the maximum allowable notch in ceiling joists - Correct Answer-1/6 the depth of the member
  6. How MUST rafters be framed to each other - Correct Answer-Gusset plate (R802.3)
  7. What is used to prevent buckling at points of high stress? - Correct Answer-Squash blocks
  1. Prior to the installation of wood floor how long for acclimation? - Correct Answer- 4 - 5 days
  2. Where do you start laying parquet flooring - Correct Answer- Centerline
  3. Where to install radiant heat barrier in attic - Correct Answer-Rafters
  4. What is the major advantage of icynene over polyurethane foam - Correct Answer-Can be poured instead of sprayed
  5. In a crawl space, what kind of vapor retarder should be used? - Correct Answer-6 mil or 8 mil
  6. When batt insulation is installed a vapor retarder that is commonly - Correct Answer-4 mil polyethylene
  7. What is the minimum amount of space that is allowed between roof sheeting and insulation to allow the passage of air? - Correct Answer- 1 1/2 in
  1. Fiber cement siding for exterior weather wall, the minimum thickness should be - Correct Answer-5/16 inches (R703.3)
  2. What is the clearance for an exterior wood siding and finish grade where the wood is untreated - Correct Answer-8 inches
  3. How is furring installed on horizontal vinyl siding? - Correct Answer- Strips should be installed vertically and completely around doors and windows
  4. What is not a siding accessory? - Correct Answer-Z-channel
  5. The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs is - Correct Answer-1 1/4 inches (362 IRC18)
  6. 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
  7. what type of gypsum is used in veneer plaster system - Correct Answer-Blueboard
  1. When installing ceiling drywall, end butt joints should - Correct Answer-Not be butted tightly/taped
  2. What kind of drywall is used that is fire resistant to ceilings? - Correct Answer-Type C/X (c 917)
  3. In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs? - Correct Answer-In one direction only
  4. How far should the screws be placed on a 3/8 ceiling drywall Applica adhesive? - Correct Answer- 16
  5. Where does one start with the installation of drywall? - Correct Answer-Ceiling
  6. Screws used to fasten drywall MUST be - Correct Answer-Type W or Type S
  7. MINIMUM distance between screws on 1/2 inch drywall - Correct Answer-12 inches (c 924)
  1. What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles? - Correct Answer-5 inches (c 644)
  2. What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen roofing? - Correct Answer-1/4 inch in 12 (R905.11)
  3. When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney - Correct Answer- When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide
  4. High wind area how many fasteners per shingle - Correct Answer- 6 fasteners
  5. What material is acceptable for valley on asphalt shingle roof installation - Correct Answer-mineral surfaced asphalt
  6. What is the minimum slope required of asphalt shingle roof? - Correct Answer-2 1/2 in 12
  7. Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of how many inches? - Correct Answer-3/4 inch
  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 square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor sleeping area - Correct Answer-5. square feet
  3. Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs? - Correct Answer-Double hung
  4. What is the maximum area for a window glazing panel in a 1 hr fire rated door installation on interior wall - Correct Answer-100 sqft
  5. A door frame consists of what parts? - Correct Answer-2 side jambs, One head, & surrounding assembly
  6. What is the maximum threshold height for R-3 egress door (non sliding) - Correct Answer-1/2 inches
  1. For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcements - Correct Answer-1/4 inch
  2. 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
  3. The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be - Correct Answer-3/
  4. 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
  5. What is the maximum thickness of bed joint - Correct Answer-3.8 joint
  6. When building a block foundation where does one start? - Correct Answer-Corners
  7. Which type of hydrated lime should be used for structural masonry wall - Correct Answer-type S
  1. When laying brick when should the joints be tooled? - Correct Answer-When thumbprints hard
  2. To avoid hardening due to hydration uses masonry material before - Correct Answer-2 1/2 hours
  3. The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT
    • Correct Answer-Wear resistance
  4. 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))
  5. Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet - Correct Answer- 2 1/2 times stab depth
  6. increasing the slump of concrete - Correct Answer-increases the wetness
  1. What is the diameter of #5 Rebar? - Correct Answer-5/8 inch
  2. What is the diameter of #3 rebar? - Correct Answer-3/8 inch
  3. What is used to remove air pockets from plain concrete - Correct Answer-Vibration
  4. Timing for floating and trowling is critical in producing - Correct Answer-A smooth and durable surface
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Actual standard size of a concrete block? - Correct Answer-7 5/8 x 7 6/8 x 13 5/
  1. What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards - Correct Answer-5,400 pounds
  2. What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-producing devices - Correct Answer-1 inch
  3. The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of - Correct Answer-25 feet of the worker
  4. What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting - Correct Answer-5 foot candles
  5. Employee brought his own tools to work, who's responsible for the tools safety Employer or the employee - Correct Answer-Employer
  6. The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - Correct Answer-contracting the local utility companies
  7. Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line - Correct Answer-10 feet
  1. What is not necessary when welding, cutting or heating - Correct Answer-Oxygen shall not be used for ventilation
  2. What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which a ladder is required to be provided? - Correct Answer-4 feet