Michigan Residential Builder's License Study
Set Questions With Correct Answers 2026
The builder or contractor shall deliver to the customer, when construction is involved:
a.) specifications for the job
b.) all necessary permits
c.) both plans and specifications
d.) fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications - CORRECT
ANSWER -d.) fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications
Whitie Nowak built a house in January. It was sold in February and Renfru Zetz moved in at
completion in September of the same year. The following year in December the pipes froze.
Who is responsible for the damage?
a.) plumber
b.) builder
c.) heating contractor
d.) homeowner - CORRECT ANSWER -b.) builder
The builder is responsible for faulty workmanship for a period of 18 months. Starting from the
date of purchase, completion or occupancy whichever occurs last.
Which is not a requirement to obtain a builder's license?
a.) taking a builder's course and a one-year apprenticeship
b.) taking and passing the residential builder's examination
,c.) paying the required license fee
d.) completion of 60 hrs. of required study - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) taking a builder's course and
a one-year apprenticeship
A proper notification of change of address must be made within:
a.) 10 days
b.) 30 days
c.) 45 days
d.) 60 days - CORRECT ANSWER -b.) 30 days
What is the first step the Department will take to resolve a complaint between a buyer and
builder?
a.) file a cease-and-desist order against the builder
b.) file a summary suspension of the builder's license
c.) hold an informal conference
d.) hold a contested case hearing - CORRECT ANSWER -c.) hold an informal conference
At what point after a completed contract will the Department not investigate a complaint?
a.) a certificate of occupancy is issued
b.) a purchase agreement is signed
c.) the building is occupied
d.) 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs later - CORRECT
ANSWER -d.) 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs later
,A license can be revoked without a hearing:
a.) true
b.) false
c.) not if the builder shows good faith
d.) if the builder is from another state - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) true
A father is the only qualified builder in a partnership he has with his son. The father dies. In
order for the son to continue with the business, the son must:
a.) deliver to the Department a copy of the death certificate
b.) request that the license be transferred to the son's name
c.) complete the license application procedure, including taking and passing the exam
d.) claims residential inheritance - CORRECT ANSWER -c.) complete the license application
procedure, including taking and passing the exam
If the license of the qualified officer, partner, trustee, director, officer, member, or person
exercising control of the corporation, partnership, or other association is revoked, or denied, the
license of the corporation, partnership or other association shall:
a.) be suspended
b.) remain in effect for 30 days
c.) be issued under an assumed name (d.b.a.)
d.) lapse at the end of the month - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) be suspended
The phrase "good moral character" typically means:
, a.) person has no bankruptcies
b.) strong religious convictions
c.) person is honest and fair
d.) person has never been incarcerated - CORRECT ANSWER -c.) person is honest and fair
An applicant operating as a corporation must submit which of the following to the Department?
a.) copy of the articles of incorporation
b.) certified copy of sales tax license number
c.) names and addresses of corporation board members
d.) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -d.) all of the above
If, as a licensed builder, you file for bankruptcy, you:
a.) are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any one of the several penalties
b.) must post bond with the Bureau
c.) can continue to operate for not more than 90 days
d.) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) are in violation of the Code and may be subject
to any one of the several penalties
What is a change in specifications prior to bidding called?
a.) a completed application
b.) change order
c.) addition to the contract
d.) change in specifications - CORRECT ANSWER -d.) change in specifications
Set Questions With Correct Answers 2026
The builder or contractor shall deliver to the customer, when construction is involved:
a.) specifications for the job
b.) all necessary permits
c.) both plans and specifications
d.) fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications - CORRECT
ANSWER -d.) fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications
Whitie Nowak built a house in January. It was sold in February and Renfru Zetz moved in at
completion in September of the same year. The following year in December the pipes froze.
Who is responsible for the damage?
a.) plumber
b.) builder
c.) heating contractor
d.) homeowner - CORRECT ANSWER -b.) builder
The builder is responsible for faulty workmanship for a period of 18 months. Starting from the
date of purchase, completion or occupancy whichever occurs last.
Which is not a requirement to obtain a builder's license?
a.) taking a builder's course and a one-year apprenticeship
b.) taking and passing the residential builder's examination
,c.) paying the required license fee
d.) completion of 60 hrs. of required study - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) taking a builder's course and
a one-year apprenticeship
A proper notification of change of address must be made within:
a.) 10 days
b.) 30 days
c.) 45 days
d.) 60 days - CORRECT ANSWER -b.) 30 days
What is the first step the Department will take to resolve a complaint between a buyer and
builder?
a.) file a cease-and-desist order against the builder
b.) file a summary suspension of the builder's license
c.) hold an informal conference
d.) hold a contested case hearing - CORRECT ANSWER -c.) hold an informal conference
At what point after a completed contract will the Department not investigate a complaint?
a.) a certificate of occupancy is issued
b.) a purchase agreement is signed
c.) the building is occupied
d.) 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs later - CORRECT
ANSWER -d.) 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs later
,A license can be revoked without a hearing:
a.) true
b.) false
c.) not if the builder shows good faith
d.) if the builder is from another state - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) true
A father is the only qualified builder in a partnership he has with his son. The father dies. In
order for the son to continue with the business, the son must:
a.) deliver to the Department a copy of the death certificate
b.) request that the license be transferred to the son's name
c.) complete the license application procedure, including taking and passing the exam
d.) claims residential inheritance - CORRECT ANSWER -c.) complete the license application
procedure, including taking and passing the exam
If the license of the qualified officer, partner, trustee, director, officer, member, or person
exercising control of the corporation, partnership, or other association is revoked, or denied, the
license of the corporation, partnership or other association shall:
a.) be suspended
b.) remain in effect for 30 days
c.) be issued under an assumed name (d.b.a.)
d.) lapse at the end of the month - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) be suspended
The phrase "good moral character" typically means:
, a.) person has no bankruptcies
b.) strong religious convictions
c.) person is honest and fair
d.) person has never been incarcerated - CORRECT ANSWER -c.) person is honest and fair
An applicant operating as a corporation must submit which of the following to the Department?
a.) copy of the articles of incorporation
b.) certified copy of sales tax license number
c.) names and addresses of corporation board members
d.) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -d.) all of the above
If, as a licensed builder, you file for bankruptcy, you:
a.) are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any one of the several penalties
b.) must post bond with the Bureau
c.) can continue to operate for not more than 90 days
d.) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -a.) are in violation of the Code and may be subject
to any one of the several penalties
What is a change in specifications prior to bidding called?
a.) a completed application
b.) change order
c.) addition to the contract
d.) change in specifications - CORRECT ANSWER -d.) change in specifications
