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Question 1: Which Michigan license allows a contractor to construct new single-family
homes?
A) M&A Contractor License
B) Specialty Concrete Contractor License
C) Residential Builder License
D) General Contractor License
Question 2: Under the Michigan Occupational Code, which document outlines the
permissible scope of work for a licensed contractor?
A) Building Permit
B) License Certificate
C) Occupational Code Rules and Regulations
D) Contractor's Business Plan
, Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a permissible business entity for a Michigan
flatwork concrete contractor?
A) Sole Proprietorship
B) General Partnership
C) Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
D) Unincorporated Association
Question 4: When preparing a bid, the "overhead and profit" (O&P) component should
be calculated on which amount?
A) Direct material cost only
B) Direct labor cost only
C) Total estimated project cost (materials + labor)
D) Subcontractor bid only
Question 5: Which contract type provides the owner with a fixed total price regardless
of actual costs incurred?
A) Cost-Plus
B) Lump Sum
, C) Time and Materials
D) Unit Price
Question 6: What is the minimum passing score on the Michigan M&A Concrete exam?
A) 70% (74 correct answers)
B) 73% (77 correct answers)
C) 75% (79 correct answers)
D) 72% (76 correct answers)
Question 7: Which Michigan statute governs the filing of a mechanics' lien for labor
performed on a concrete project?
A) Michigan Uniform Construction Lien Act (MCL 570.1101-570.1155)
B) Michigan Occupational Code
C) Michigan Home Improvement Act
D) Michigan Business Corporation Act
, Question 8: A contractor who fails to carry workers' compensation insurance in
Michigan may be subject to:
A) A civil penalty of up to $10,000 per employee
B) Criminal prosecution under the Workers' Compensation Act
C) License suspension or revocation by LARA
D) No penalty if the work is performed by independent contractors only
Question 9: Which type of surety bond guarantees that a contractor will begin work
after being awarded a bid?
A) Performance Bond
B) Payment Bond
C) Bid Bond
D) Maintenance Bond
Question 10: According to Michigan law, a Residential Builder license is required for any
project valued at:
A) $300 or more
B) $600 or more