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Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
License Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License Exam – Coverage Summary & 250 Exam-
Relevant Questions
Based on the Michigan Occupational Code (PA 299 of 1980), Article 24 and the Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requirements, the Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) Contractor
license exam assesses knowledge required for residential repair, alteration, and improvement work .
Exam Coverage Summary
The M&A license allows work on existing residential structures only and includes specific trades/crafts :
Trade/Craft Scope of Work
Carpentry Framing, structural repairs, interior/exterior finish work, cabinet installation
Concrete Flatwork, slabs on grade, repair of existing concrete
Roofing Roof repair, replacement, and alteration
Siding and Gutters Installation, repair, and replacement on existing structures
Masonry Brick, block, stone repair, tuckpointing, chimney work
Insulation Installation in existing buildings
Tile and Marble Floor and wall tile installation
Waterproofing Basement Interior/exterior foundation waterproofing
Excavation Site work related to existing structures
House Wrecking Demolition of existing residential buildings
Key Exclusions: M&A licenses do NOT cover plumbing, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), or new
construction .
Exam Facts :
• License Duration: 3 years
• Renewal Requirements: Continuing competency documentation required
• Record Retention: 5 years minimum for continuing competency documentation
• Governing Law: PA 299 of 1980, Article 24 (MCL 339.2401-339.2412)
• Regulating Agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Licensing & Legal Requirements (Questions 1-35)
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Question 1: Which Michigan statute authorizes the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA) to issue and enforce Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) contractor licenses?
A) MCL 339, Article 24
B) MCL 570, Article 12
C) MCL 445, Article 5
D) MCL 257, Article 3
Answer: A
MCL 339, Article 24 (PA 299 of 1980) specifically creates the Residential Builders and Maintenance &
Alteration Contractors Act and grants LARA authority over M&A licensing .
Question 2: An applicant for an M&A license must designate a Qualifying Officer (QO). What is the
primary requirement for the QO?
A) Must be a Michigan resident for at least 5 years
B) Must have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed contractor
C) Must hold a valid Class C driver's license
D) Must be a member of a recognized trade union
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Answer: B
The Qualifying Officer must possess a minimum of three years of verifiable experience in the construction
trade, ensuring competence to supervise licensed work .
Question 3: How long is a valid Michigan M&A Contractor license issued before renewal is required?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: C
Under Michigan law (PA 299), a residential maintenance and alteration contractor license is valid for 3
years, after which renewal with continuing competency documentation is required .
Question 4: A homeowner asks you to install siding on a newly constructed addition to their existing
home. Your Michigan M&A Siding license allows you to perform which of the following?
A) The entire project because an M&A license covers new construction on existing property
B) Only the siding work on the addition; the new construction must be done by a Residential Builder
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C) The siding work plus finishing the drywall inside the addition
D) Nothing, because M&A contractors cannot work on any type of new construction
Answer: B
A Maintenance & Alteration license is limited to repair, alteration, improvement, and demolition of
existing residential structures. New construction of any kind requires a Residential Builder license .
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a mandatory component of a residential contract under
Michigan law?
A) Detailed scope of work
B) Owner's credit score
C) Total contract price
D) Payment schedule
Answer: B
Owner credit information is not required; the contract must include scope, price, and payment terms,
among other items .
Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor
License Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License Exam – Coverage Summary & 250 Exam-
Relevant Questions
Based on the Michigan Occupational Code (PA 299 of 1980), Article 24 and the Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requirements, the Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) Contractor
license exam assesses knowledge required for residential repair, alteration, and improvement work .
Exam Coverage Summary
The M&A license allows work on existing residential structures only and includes specific trades/crafts :
Trade/Craft Scope of Work
Carpentry Framing, structural repairs, interior/exterior finish work, cabinet installation
Concrete Flatwork, slabs on grade, repair of existing concrete
Roofing Roof repair, replacement, and alteration
Siding and Gutters Installation, repair, and replacement on existing structures
Masonry Brick, block, stone repair, tuckpointing, chimney work
Insulation Installation in existing buildings
Tile and Marble Floor and wall tile installation
Waterproofing Basement Interior/exterior foundation waterproofing
Excavation Site work related to existing structures
House Wrecking Demolition of existing residential buildings
Key Exclusions: M&A licenses do NOT cover plumbing, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), or new
construction .
Exam Facts :
• License Duration: 3 years
• Renewal Requirements: Continuing competency documentation required
• Record Retention: 5 years minimum for continuing competency documentation
• Governing Law: PA 299 of 1980, Article 24 (MCL 339.2401-339.2412)
• Regulating Agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Licensing & Legal Requirements (Questions 1-35)
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Question 1: Which Michigan statute authorizes the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(LARA) to issue and enforce Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) contractor licenses?
A) MCL 339, Article 24
B) MCL 570, Article 12
C) MCL 445, Article 5
D) MCL 257, Article 3
Answer: A
MCL 339, Article 24 (PA 299 of 1980) specifically creates the Residential Builders and Maintenance &
Alteration Contractors Act and grants LARA authority over M&A licensing .
Question 2: An applicant for an M&A license must designate a Qualifying Officer (QO). What is the
primary requirement for the QO?
A) Must be a Michigan resident for at least 5 years
B) Must have at least 3 years of experience as a licensed contractor
C) Must hold a valid Class C driver's license
D) Must be a member of a recognized trade union
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Answer: B
The Qualifying Officer must possess a minimum of three years of verifiable experience in the construction
trade, ensuring competence to supervise licensed work .
Question 3: How long is a valid Michigan M&A Contractor license issued before renewal is required?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: C
Under Michigan law (PA 299), a residential maintenance and alteration contractor license is valid for 3
years, after which renewal with continuing competency documentation is required .
Question 4: A homeowner asks you to install siding on a newly constructed addition to their existing
home. Your Michigan M&A Siding license allows you to perform which of the following?
A) The entire project because an M&A license covers new construction on existing property
B) Only the siding work on the addition; the new construction must be done by a Residential Builder
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C) The siding work plus finishing the drywall inside the addition
D) Nothing, because M&A contractors cannot work on any type of new construction
Answer: B
A Maintenance & Alteration license is limited to repair, alteration, improvement, and demolition of
existing residential structures. New construction of any kind requires a Residential Builder license .
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT a mandatory component of a residential contract under
Michigan law?
A) Detailed scope of work
B) Owner's credit score
C) Total contract price
D) Payment schedule
Answer: B
Owner credit information is not required; the contract must include scope, price, and payment terms,
among other items .
