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MI Builders-Buisness and Law
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fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications -
ANSWER✅✅✅The builder or contractor shall deliver to the customer, when
construction is involved:
builder -ANSWER✅✅✅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's responsible for the damage?
taking a builder's course and a one year apprenticeship -ANSWER✅✅✅Which is not a
requirement to obtain a builder's license?
30 days -ANSWER✅✅✅A proper notification of change of address must be made
within:
hold an informal conference -ANSWER✅✅✅What is the first step the Department will
take to resolve a complaint between a buyer and builder?
18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs latest -
ANSWER✅✅✅At what point after a completed contract will the Department not
investigate a complaint?
True -ANSWER✅✅✅A license can be revoked without a hearing:
complete the license application procedure, including taking and passing the exam -
ANSWER✅✅✅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:
be suspended -ANSWER✅✅✅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:
,person is honest and fair -ANSWER✅✅✅The phrase "good moral character" typically
means:
copy of the articles of incorporation
certified copy of sales tax license number
names and addresses of corporation board members -ANSWER✅✅✅An applicant
operating as a corporation must submit which of the following to the Department?
are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any one of the several penalties -
ANSWER✅✅✅If, as a licensed builder, you file for bankruptcy, you:
change in specifications -ANSWER✅✅✅What is a change in specifications prior to
bidding called?
suspended, revoked, censured, placed on probation, and/or fined -ANSWER✅✅✅A
licensee found guilty of one Article 6 violation may be:
30 days -ANSWER✅✅✅A person who has had a limitation placed on a license may
petition the Department, in writing, for a review of the decision to place the limitation.
The licensee has how many days to file this petition?
has no recourse -ANSWER✅✅✅An unlicensed builder, Mr. Spencer, contracts to add
a room on to homeowner Jones' house. Upon completion, Mr. Jones refuses to pay
builder Spencer for his services. Mr. Spencer:
one who works for an hourly wage for his labor in building a house -
ANSWER✅✅✅According to the Occupational Code, the following is not a residential
builder:
must not -ANSWER✅✅✅The board member who has participated in an investigation
on a complaint filed with the Department, or who has attended an informal conference,
_______ participate in making the final decision on that complaint.
you are an officer of a court acting within the terms of the officer's office -
ANSWER✅✅✅A residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractors license
is not required if:
both spouses not signing the contract -ANSWER✅✅✅A license may be revoked for
(mark incorrect answer):
a violation of a building code
disregarding blueprints and specifications
mishandling deposit money
both spouses not signing the contract
, Occupational Code of 1980
Public Act 299 of 1980 -ANSWER✅✅✅The law regulating licensing of the building
trades is known as:
license and pocket ID card -ANSWER✅✅✅A salesperson cannot start selling until he
receives his:
$50.00 -ANSWER✅✅✅What is the annual license fee for a Residential Builder's
license?
the Attorney General
the prosecuting attorney -ANSWER✅✅✅Who is awarded the money when a
contractor is fined for practicing an occupation without being licensed?
a duplicate license for each place of business -ANSWER✅✅✅If a residential builder
has more than one place of business in the State of Michigan he needs:
furnish his license number before any advertising begins
furnish his license name and address -ANSWER✅✅✅When a builder or contractor
wants to advertise in the media, he must:
an actual established, physical location from which the builder can and does conduct
business and where books and records are kept -ANSWER✅✅✅What is considered a
legitimate place of business for a licensed builder?
the salesperson license is also suspended -ANSWER✅✅✅If the qualifying officer, who
is licensed for a business, has his license suspended:
good and sufficient cause -ANSWER✅✅✅What reason may the Department use for
the denial of an application for a license?
must maintain a place of business in Michigan and file a "consent to service of process"
with the application -ANSWER✅✅✅What are the requirements regarding a
nonresident applicant?
a restricted license -ANSWER✅✅✅A person who passes an oral test receives what
kind of a license?
punishable by fine or imprisonment -ANSWER✅✅✅Failure to act on a complaint that
construction is structurally/materially deficient is:
not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000 or 4 yrs. in jail or both -
ANSWER✅✅✅What is the penalty for practicing the occupation without a license
when there is a serious injury at a jobsite?
MI Builders-Buisness and Law
Study Guide 2026/2027
⭐ Latest Edition | Complete Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers | High-Impact Revision
Get exam-ready the smart way with this Smart Prep Exam Study Guide (2026/2027
Edition)—a focused and effective resource designed to help you learn faster, practice better,
and perform with confidence.
This guide features complete exam questions with correct detailed answers, structured to
reflect real exam formats. Each answer includes clear explanations to help you understand key
concepts, avoid common mistakes, and improve accuracy.
🔥 Key Highlights
✔ Complete exam-style questions across essential topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed, easy-to-understand explanations
✔ High-yield content focused on commonly tested areas
✔ Clean, organized layout for quick revision
✔ Latest updated version (2026/2027)
🚀 Why This Guide Works
Designed for efficiency, this guide helps you target important topics, reinforce
understanding, and build strong exam confidence. Whether you’re preparing early or revising
last-minute, it gives you the structure you need to succeed.
🎯 Ideal For
• Certification and licensing exam preparation
• Final and midterm review
• Quick revision sessions
,• Practicing exam-style questions
• Improving performance and confidence
📚 A simple, reliable, and effective study tool to help you prepare smarter and achieve
better exam results.
fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications -
ANSWER✅✅✅The builder or contractor shall deliver to the customer, when
construction is involved:
builder -ANSWER✅✅✅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's responsible for the damage?
taking a builder's course and a one year apprenticeship -ANSWER✅✅✅Which is not a
requirement to obtain a builder's license?
30 days -ANSWER✅✅✅A proper notification of change of address must be made
within:
hold an informal conference -ANSWER✅✅✅What is the first step the Department will
take to resolve a complaint between a buyer and builder?
18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs latest -
ANSWER✅✅✅At what point after a completed contract will the Department not
investigate a complaint?
True -ANSWER✅✅✅A license can be revoked without a hearing:
complete the license application procedure, including taking and passing the exam -
ANSWER✅✅✅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:
be suspended -ANSWER✅✅✅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:
,person is honest and fair -ANSWER✅✅✅The phrase "good moral character" typically
means:
copy of the articles of incorporation
certified copy of sales tax license number
names and addresses of corporation board members -ANSWER✅✅✅An applicant
operating as a corporation must submit which of the following to the Department?
are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any one of the several penalties -
ANSWER✅✅✅If, as a licensed builder, you file for bankruptcy, you:
change in specifications -ANSWER✅✅✅What is a change in specifications prior to
bidding called?
suspended, revoked, censured, placed on probation, and/or fined -ANSWER✅✅✅A
licensee found guilty of one Article 6 violation may be:
30 days -ANSWER✅✅✅A person who has had a limitation placed on a license may
petition the Department, in writing, for a review of the decision to place the limitation.
The licensee has how many days to file this petition?
has no recourse -ANSWER✅✅✅An unlicensed builder, Mr. Spencer, contracts to add
a room on to homeowner Jones' house. Upon completion, Mr. Jones refuses to pay
builder Spencer for his services. Mr. Spencer:
one who works for an hourly wage for his labor in building a house -
ANSWER✅✅✅According to the Occupational Code, the following is not a residential
builder:
must not -ANSWER✅✅✅The board member who has participated in an investigation
on a complaint filed with the Department, or who has attended an informal conference,
_______ participate in making the final decision on that complaint.
you are an officer of a court acting within the terms of the officer's office -
ANSWER✅✅✅A residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractors license
is not required if:
both spouses not signing the contract -ANSWER✅✅✅A license may be revoked for
(mark incorrect answer):
a violation of a building code
disregarding blueprints and specifications
mishandling deposit money
both spouses not signing the contract
, Occupational Code of 1980
Public Act 299 of 1980 -ANSWER✅✅✅The law regulating licensing of the building
trades is known as:
license and pocket ID card -ANSWER✅✅✅A salesperson cannot start selling until he
receives his:
$50.00 -ANSWER✅✅✅What is the annual license fee for a Residential Builder's
license?
the Attorney General
the prosecuting attorney -ANSWER✅✅✅Who is awarded the money when a
contractor is fined for practicing an occupation without being licensed?
a duplicate license for each place of business -ANSWER✅✅✅If a residential builder
has more than one place of business in the State of Michigan he needs:
furnish his license number before any advertising begins
furnish his license name and address -ANSWER✅✅✅When a builder or contractor
wants to advertise in the media, he must:
an actual established, physical location from which the builder can and does conduct
business and where books and records are kept -ANSWER✅✅✅What is considered a
legitimate place of business for a licensed builder?
the salesperson license is also suspended -ANSWER✅✅✅If the qualifying officer, who
is licensed for a business, has his license suspended:
good and sufficient cause -ANSWER✅✅✅What reason may the Department use for
the denial of an application for a license?
must maintain a place of business in Michigan and file a "consent to service of process"
with the application -ANSWER✅✅✅What are the requirements regarding a
nonresident applicant?
a restricted license -ANSWER✅✅✅A person who passes an oral test receives what
kind of a license?
punishable by fine or imprisonment -ANSWER✅✅✅Failure to act on a complaint that
construction is structurally/materially deficient is:
not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000 or 4 yrs. in jail or both -
ANSWER✅✅✅What is the penalty for practicing the occupation without a license
when there is a serious injury at a jobsite?
