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MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM 1
SPRING-SUMMER 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Liam the contractor is doing some excavating work for his sister, and realizes too late that the angle of the slope of his excavation is greater than the angle of repose. The structure collapses, and his sister ends up hiring someone else. What should Liam have done differently
Installed a retaining wall to hold the slope back
Match inflow and outflow of cash and place both in the same tax period
When it comes to comparing short term and long term income with the timeframe when costs and expenses were incurred, it would be best to
If a contractors FUTA liability exceeds _________ then FUTA taxes are deposited quarterly
500
A document which shows the financial position of a company for the year, also called a profit and loss statement is known as ____________
Income Statement
The Function of the balance sheet is to ________
Show the financial condition of the business on a specific date
The amount remaining after deducting direct and indirect costs from revenues is known as______
Net Total Profit
The ______ summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities during a specific time.
Cash Flow Statement
What tax is deducted (withheld) solely from employees wages
Income Tax
What is the disadvantage of using the accrual method of accounting?
When installing board paneling, the first board to be installed should be scribed in a position plumb to the adjacent wall and undercut by _________.
5 degrees
The molding or trim around a doorway or window is called _______
Th casing
Fastening schedules show the _____ code requirements for the quality and safety of framing and structural design.
Minimum
Ideal riser height for a stairway is_______
7"
A straight Run of stairs is called ______
Flight
Why do Trusses have triangular shapes?
Because they must be able to withstand lateral and crushing forces.
_______ can save time when compared to pouring concrete into a project specific form and waiting for it to cure.
Concrete Panels
The biggest percentage of concrete mix is due to ________
aggregate
A _______ is a wide, flat metal or wood pad that is pushed back and forth over concrete to make an even surface.
Bullfloat
_______ do not require the formwork of solid concrete foundation walls, but do need reinforcement from rebar or pilasters.
Concrete blocks
What is the minimum size and location of rebar in a footing supporting a monolithic slab?
Elements of a contract include
Consideration
An offer
Acceptance of an Offer
A warranty period usually lasts how much time?
One year form the time the project ended
When is a party in breach of a contract
When there is a failure to fully and properly perform a duty and no legal excuse sufficient
A contractor failed to completely clean the job site, and some of the equipment is damaged, most likely due to the poor maintenance. The contract does not specify that the contractor must ensure the site is cleaned each day. What kind of breach could this be considered?
Immaterial
Which party usually obtains a Construction loan for a project
the buyer
which type of contract assigns the prime contractor responsibility for developing the entire project, from designing to building a ready to use facility to be turned over to the owner
Turnkey
A good rule of thumb from the length of time a contractor should maintain a complete and legible copy of all documents relating to the contract is as follows.
up to 7 years
What is another term for a "one step" combined construction loan/mortgage
Construction permanent loan
What are changes to the project/contract documents made before the date bids are accepted called?
Addenda
A ______ gives the owner the right to require the contractor to correct deficiencies in the work performed.
Warranty
Which type of contract provides for starting the project before all the plans are complete?
Phased/ Fast Track
What project costs do not typically need to be estimated
Allowances
In an estimate "recap," takeoff items should be sorted into all of the following categories except ______________.
Office Overhead
A perc test measures the ______ of soil
Absorption Rate
A contractor would complete grading with which of these tools?
Backhoe
Which of these is NOT a good technique to maintain soil function and existing vegetation around a job site?
Install a fence around materials to keep animals out
The required surface drainage slope away from a foundation wall is
6" 10'
Who's responsibility is it to call MISS DIG for proper location of underground services before performing any kind of digging or excavation?
The contractor who will be doing the work
Before beginning demolition, an inspection must be made to determine the possibility presence of all these materials except
Underground utlility service lines
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab in severe weathering?
3,500 Air Entrained
Which of these is NOT an element of laying a concrete slab o grade?
Must be placed above ground, at least 12"
When installing hard wood flooring over concrete, the slab should be allowed to cure for a minimum period of ______
Two Months
Footings should be placed at a minimum of _____ and farther in cold climates.
12" below Grade
In which case would a construction joint NOT be used?
When the entire slab of concrete is being poured at once
What is the minimum width of a foundation supporting a two story light frame house on clay soil?
What should be placed beneath a pressure-treated sill supporting an interior wall and the concrete slab?
30/felt
Which of the following applies to insulation?
Flame spread does not exceed 25
The resistance of a building element, such as a wall, to the passage of sound is known as its
STC Value
Some _____ is manufactured with ceramic fiber incorporated as a fire retardant.
fiberboard
What is foam in place insulation used for?
spraying into small areas to control air leaks
Professional liability insurance is especially important for contractors who provide all these services EXCEPT
Surveying
Which of these is not a possible penalty for failing to provide workers compensation coverage?
The employers license is revoked and the employer is unable to do contracting work
The most common endorsement modification to a CGL policy is ______
A known or ongoing damage or injury endorsement
Personal car insurance policies often exclude ___________ from coverage in the event of an accident.
Commercial Activities
When self insuring, accident insurance can be an alternative to ________
Workers compensation insurance
Builders risk insurance protects the contractor against
Any loss or damage to the project, structure and materials purchased for the project
In new construction, a title search should be done to ensure that there are no ____ against the property
Liens
Michigan requires a licensed contractor to work from _________
a physical address
If a Michigan employer wishes to self-insure they must obtain _____ that meets the same standards as workers compensation insurance
Occupational accident insurance
Public Act 497 of 1980 called _______, provides a means of redress in the event that all debts owed on a home building or remodeling project are not paid by the licensed contractor or homeowner.
Construction Lien Act
4' by 12' sheets
When installing a suspended (or drop) ceiling, the top edges of the grid system supporting the false ceiling must be at least ________ below the bottom of the ceiling framing.
3"
What kind of brush should you use to paint window trim?
1 1/2" sash brush
Anchor bolts are embedded in walls to support all of these except
Posts
When applying mortar, be sure to
remove excess mortar
Which of these is an advantage of concrete brick over paver brick?
ease of installation
When installing brick in a wall, what is the preferred type of flashing used behind the brick?
Copper
Firebrick walls which line the interior of a fireplace must be laid using refractory cement with joints that are no more than ___________ thick.
1/4"
Which of these is NOT another term for fake stone products?
Natural Stone
Applying compression after application of mortar would have the following impact on the seam (or joint) created?
All of these would be created
What is the minimum number of coats of Portland plaster applied on the exterior over masonry?
2
