Michigan Builders Exam Questions And Answers
Verified 100% Correct
What's the steel reinforcement in concrete called? - ANSWER Rebar
What can be built on an easement? - ANSWER nothing!
What type of brick is the most commonly used for residential construction? - ANSWER
Standard modular
What is required to determine the footing size? - ANSWER The known bearing capacity
of the soil.
What is the max distance allowed between seep holes? - ANSWER 33"
Spaces between the platform and uprights shall not be more than? - ANSWER 9.5
inchces
How can you determine if there's lead paint in a house? - ANSWER -lead check
chemical swabs
-Purchase your own instrument
-Contact a risk assessor.
What is the purpose of air entrapment? - ANSWER To reduce internal expansion of
hardened concrete, and aid in closing off channels during curing time.
The employer should prevent direct exposure of employees to airborne concentrations
of asbestos in exceeds of .1 fiber per cubic of air for _____? - ANSWER 8 hours
Parging is a method of water proofing and ______ walls. - ANSWER strengthening
Asbestos contain material means any material containing more than ______asbestos. -
ANSWER 1%
Under key info act 230; how many days does a permit have to be issued? - ANSWER
10-15 days
A horse scaffold shall not be more than______in height and length? - ANSWER 4 feet.
At a pre-lift meeting, who is in attendance? - ANSWER -Lift operator
-Signal person
-Employees being lifted
,If you are using a scaffold, not more than 1 employee shall occupy any given _____ at
one time. - ANSWER 6 feet.
The maximum distance between the gutter's high point and the downspout should not
exceed? - ANSWER 25'
At least ______ leader straps should be used to secure an 8' length of downspout. -
ANSWER 2
Which types of siding nails have all the required characters? - ANSWER -Galvanized
steel nails
-Stainless steel
-High tensle strength aluminum nails.
What's the minimum passing score (practice/trade) on the michigan builder's exam? -
ANSWER 73
How many days does a qualifying officer of a company have to notify in writing the
ceasing officer? - ANSWER Within 10 days.
Nails used to fasten vinyl siding should be long enough to penetrate at least------? -
ANSWER 3/4"
If a power activated tool defects/misfires, the operator shall hold in operating position
for? - ANSWER not less than 30 seconds.
What's a danger of having a family owned business? - ANSWER Members of the family
might take advantage of the owner.
Don't forget to monitor previous______ with call backs, marketing, and promotions. -
ANSWER Clients.
Guard rail systems should be capable of withstanding how many lbs of force? -
ANSWER 200
If the contractors request for payment is due on the 30th- when do subcontractors need
to submit their request by? - ANSWER 25th of each month
Americans with disabilities applies with how many employees? - ANSWER 10 or more
What needs to be done if there's any modification done to the original contract? -
ANSWER a change order stating the change in the work.
What is the diameter of the #3 rebar? - ANSWER 3/8"
, If the conviction is the second that causes a death, the person shall be fined
$20k/imprisionment for? - ANSWER not more than 3 years.
2 tools that can help determine the length of a rafter? - ANSWER speeds square, and
carpenter's square.
If you see "fire Just ULN U305" on a blue print, what should the architecture/engineer
send you when you RFI? - ANSWER A copy of the rated walls, assembly from the UL
book .
What is an important consideration that should be taken prior to selecting a location? -
ANSWER Zoning restrictions.
How thick should the sub base be for a concrete slab? - ANSWER 4 inches.
What are the code requirements for smoke detectors? - ANSWER One per story, one
per bedroom and one outside each bedroom.
What various methods may be used to determine cost plus fees? - ANSWER -fixed
amount including min.
-fixed amount w/ out bonus.
-fixed %
What type of mortar should be used for a brick veneer? - ANSWER N
All masonry grouting should be performed according to the following: - ANSWER
below grade
-to receive reinforcing.
-to receive expansion
What's the most important safe guards for a metal roof? - ANSWER Grounding
What are liquidated damages? - ANSWER A fine for not being done on time.
How long does a licensee have to keep records of her/his continuing competencies. -
ANSWER 5 years
The dimensions for a total run from least to greatest cannot be more than - ANSWER
3/8"
What does AFF stand for? - ANSWER Above Finished Floor
What's the main reason for doors on stairways? - ANSWER To keep heating/cooling in
the house.
Verified 100% Correct
What's the steel reinforcement in concrete called? - ANSWER Rebar
What can be built on an easement? - ANSWER nothing!
What type of brick is the most commonly used for residential construction? - ANSWER
Standard modular
What is required to determine the footing size? - ANSWER The known bearing capacity
of the soil.
What is the max distance allowed between seep holes? - ANSWER 33"
Spaces between the platform and uprights shall not be more than? - ANSWER 9.5
inchces
How can you determine if there's lead paint in a house? - ANSWER -lead check
chemical swabs
-Purchase your own instrument
-Contact a risk assessor.
What is the purpose of air entrapment? - ANSWER To reduce internal expansion of
hardened concrete, and aid in closing off channels during curing time.
The employer should prevent direct exposure of employees to airborne concentrations
of asbestos in exceeds of .1 fiber per cubic of air for _____? - ANSWER 8 hours
Parging is a method of water proofing and ______ walls. - ANSWER strengthening
Asbestos contain material means any material containing more than ______asbestos. -
ANSWER 1%
Under key info act 230; how many days does a permit have to be issued? - ANSWER
10-15 days
A horse scaffold shall not be more than______in height and length? - ANSWER 4 feet.
At a pre-lift meeting, who is in attendance? - ANSWER -Lift operator
-Signal person
-Employees being lifted
,If you are using a scaffold, not more than 1 employee shall occupy any given _____ at
one time. - ANSWER 6 feet.
The maximum distance between the gutter's high point and the downspout should not
exceed? - ANSWER 25'
At least ______ leader straps should be used to secure an 8' length of downspout. -
ANSWER 2
Which types of siding nails have all the required characters? - ANSWER -Galvanized
steel nails
-Stainless steel
-High tensle strength aluminum nails.
What's the minimum passing score (practice/trade) on the michigan builder's exam? -
ANSWER 73
How many days does a qualifying officer of a company have to notify in writing the
ceasing officer? - ANSWER Within 10 days.
Nails used to fasten vinyl siding should be long enough to penetrate at least------? -
ANSWER 3/4"
If a power activated tool defects/misfires, the operator shall hold in operating position
for? - ANSWER not less than 30 seconds.
What's a danger of having a family owned business? - ANSWER Members of the family
might take advantage of the owner.
Don't forget to monitor previous______ with call backs, marketing, and promotions. -
ANSWER Clients.
Guard rail systems should be capable of withstanding how many lbs of force? -
ANSWER 200
If the contractors request for payment is due on the 30th- when do subcontractors need
to submit their request by? - ANSWER 25th of each month
Americans with disabilities applies with how many employees? - ANSWER 10 or more
What needs to be done if there's any modification done to the original contract? -
ANSWER a change order stating the change in the work.
What is the diameter of the #3 rebar? - ANSWER 3/8"
, If the conviction is the second that causes a death, the person shall be fined
$20k/imprisionment for? - ANSWER not more than 3 years.
2 tools that can help determine the length of a rafter? - ANSWER speeds square, and
carpenter's square.
If you see "fire Just ULN U305" on a blue print, what should the architecture/engineer
send you when you RFI? - ANSWER A copy of the rated walls, assembly from the UL
book .
What is an important consideration that should be taken prior to selecting a location? -
ANSWER Zoning restrictions.
How thick should the sub base be for a concrete slab? - ANSWER 4 inches.
What are the code requirements for smoke detectors? - ANSWER One per story, one
per bedroom and one outside each bedroom.
What various methods may be used to determine cost plus fees? - ANSWER -fixed
amount including min.
-fixed amount w/ out bonus.
-fixed %
What type of mortar should be used for a brick veneer? - ANSWER N
All masonry grouting should be performed according to the following: - ANSWER
below grade
-to receive reinforcing.
-to receive expansion
What's the most important safe guards for a metal roof? - ANSWER Grounding
What are liquidated damages? - ANSWER A fine for not being done on time.
How long does a licensee have to keep records of her/his continuing competencies. -
ANSWER 5 years
The dimensions for a total run from least to greatest cannot be more than - ANSWER
3/8"
What does AFF stand for? - ANSWER Above Finished Floor
What's the main reason for doors on stairways? - ANSWER To keep heating/cooling in
the house.
