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Michigan Siding Contractor License Exam Questions
with Correct Answers and explanations LATEST THIS
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Michigan Siding Contractor License Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The Michigan Siding Contractor license falls under the Maintenance and Alteration (M&A)
Contractor category, which is a more limited license than the Residential Builder license. It
does not authorize new construction—only repair, alteration, improvement, and demolition
of existing residential structures .
Applicants must select the "Siding and Gutters" trade category on their application . The exam requires
passing Part 1: Business & Law (50 questions, 75 minutes, 72% passing) plus the trade-specific
section (varies, 180 minutes overall). The exams are closed-book—no reference materials allowed .
Key domains include: license law and the Occupational Code (PA 299), Michigan Construction Lien Act,
business management and job costing, safety (MIOSHA, fall protection, ladder safety, PPE), siding
materials (vinyl, fiber cement, wood, aluminum), estimating and material take-off (squares, waste
allowance), installation practices (flashing, J-channel, weep holes, thermal expansion), and Michigan
Residential Code (MRC) requirements for siding.
1. Under Michigan PA 299, how often must a Residential Builder or M&A Contractor license be
renewed?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
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Rationale: The Occupational Code requires biennial renewal (every two years) for residential builder and
M&A contractor licenses .
2. Which board or department administers licensing for siding contractors in Michigan?
A) Michigan Department of Treasury
B) Board of Residential Builders
C) Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
D) Michigan Occupational Safety Board
Answer: C
Rationale: LARA’s Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and the Board of Residential Builders and
Maintenance and Alteration Contractors handle licensing for siding and gutters .
3. Practicing as a siding contractor without a Michigan license may result in:
A) A warning letter only
B) A civil fine up to $1,000 per violation
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C) Imprisonment for up to 6 months
D) Both a civil fine and possible misdemeanor charge
Answer: D
Rationale: Unlicensed contracting is a misdemeanor subject to fines and potential jail time, not merely a
warning .
4. Under the Michigan Construction Lien Act, a subcontractor must file a lien within how many days
after last furnishing labor or materials?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The statutory lien deadline for subcontractors is 60 days after the last day of work or material
supply .
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5. Which of the following is NOT a recognized legal business structure for a siding contractor in
Michigan?
A) Sole Proprietorship
B) General Partnership
C) Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
D) Cooperative Corporation
Answer: D
Rationale: Cooperatives are not a common structure for contractor licensing; sole proprietorships,
partnerships, and LLPs are recognized .
6. When a siding contractor changes the business address, Michigan law requires notification to the
licensing board within:
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Michigan Siding Contractor License Exam Questions
with Correct Answers and explanations LATEST THIS
YEAR -JUST RELEASED
Michigan Siding Contractor License Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The Michigan Siding Contractor license falls under the Maintenance and Alteration (M&A)
Contractor category, which is a more limited license than the Residential Builder license. It
does not authorize new construction—only repair, alteration, improvement, and demolition
of existing residential structures .
Applicants must select the "Siding and Gutters" trade category on their application . The exam requires
passing Part 1: Business & Law (50 questions, 75 minutes, 72% passing) plus the trade-specific
section (varies, 180 minutes overall). The exams are closed-book—no reference materials allowed .
Key domains include: license law and the Occupational Code (PA 299), Michigan Construction Lien Act,
business management and job costing, safety (MIOSHA, fall protection, ladder safety, PPE), siding
materials (vinyl, fiber cement, wood, aluminum), estimating and material take-off (squares, waste
allowance), installation practices (flashing, J-channel, weep holes, thermal expansion), and Michigan
Residential Code (MRC) requirements for siding.
1. Under Michigan PA 299, how often must a Residential Builder or M&A Contractor license be
renewed?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
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Rationale: The Occupational Code requires biennial renewal (every two years) for residential builder and
M&A contractor licenses .
2. Which board or department administers licensing for siding contractors in Michigan?
A) Michigan Department of Treasury
B) Board of Residential Builders
C) Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
D) Michigan Occupational Safety Board
Answer: C
Rationale: LARA’s Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) and the Board of Residential Builders and
Maintenance and Alteration Contractors handle licensing for siding and gutters .
3. Practicing as a siding contractor without a Michigan license may result in:
A) A warning letter only
B) A civil fine up to $1,000 per violation
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C) Imprisonment for up to 6 months
D) Both a civil fine and possible misdemeanor charge
Answer: D
Rationale: Unlicensed contracting is a misdemeanor subject to fines and potential jail time, not merely a
warning .
4. Under the Michigan Construction Lien Act, a subcontractor must file a lien within how many days
after last furnishing labor or materials?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The statutory lien deadline for subcontractors is 60 days after the last day of work or material
supply .
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5. Which of the following is NOT a recognized legal business structure for a siding contractor in
Michigan?
A) Sole Proprietorship
B) General Partnership
C) Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
D) Cooperative Corporation
Answer: D
Rationale: Cooperatives are not a common structure for contractor licensing; sole proprietorships,
partnerships, and LLPs are recognized .
6. When a siding contractor changes the business address, Michigan law requires notification to the
licensing board within:
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
