Michigan Residential Builder's License Exam Questions and Answers.

Michigan Residential Builder's License Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is chalking?
Correct Answer
The formation of loose powder on the surface of hardened concrete that makes the
surface so weak it can be crushed



Question 2
Tyvek home wrap should be overlapped at seams, or from second story to the first
story, approximately ___ to ___ inches
Correct Answer
4"-6" overlap



Question 3
What are some common deductions?

Correct Answer
-FICA
-Federal/State/Local Income Tax
-Gross Pay
-Net Pay
-Other Deductions (Ex: Benefits)



Question 4
For an escape window, the height from the floor is not to exceed ____ inches
Correct Answer
44"




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,Question 5
Where an I-joist runs continuously over a support, like a girder, web stiffeners should
be nailed to where?
Correct Answer
They should be nailed to both sides of the web.



Question 6
What does coarse aggregate consist of?
Correct Answer
Pea gravel, crushed stone, or other suitable materials larger than ¼" in diameter



Question 7
What is the name of the slope that is between 2½-in-12 and up to 4-in-12?
Correct Answer
A low slope



Question 8
What is a measure of smoke created when a material is burning called?
Correct Answer
Smoke density



Question 9
What does the penny number of a nail refer to?
Correct Answer
The length



Question 10
You should space shingles how far apart to provide for expansion?
Correct Answer
¼"-⅜"




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,Question 11
How big of a hole can you drill into a 2 x10?
Correct Answer
3" hole that is 2" from the top and bottom of the joist



Question 12
The greater the pitch, the _________ the rafter has to be.
Correct Answer
Longer



Question 13
What is the most common form of roof covering for residential homes?
Correct Answer
Shingles



Question 14
What kind of framing involves each level of the house being constructed separately?
Correct Answer
Platform Framing



Question 15
Also known as refractory brick, what is usually pale yellow or buff in color and used
specifically for lining fireplaces and other heating units?
Correct Answer
Firebrick



Question 16
What is 1/2 the span?
Correct Answer
Total run




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, Question 17
Second hand masonry units shall not be used unless:
Correct Answer
They conform to the requirements of new units



Question 18
It shall be the duty of the ________ to notify the building official that such work is ready
for inspection
Correct Answer
The permit holder



Question 19
What are the three types of span tables?
Correct Answer
-Floor joists
-Ceiling joists
-Rafters



Question 20
Who is responsible for collecting and maintaining safety data sheets on the job site?
Correct Answer
The general contractor



Question 21
Who is responsible for corrections to completed work according to the subcontract?
Correct Answer
-The general contractor
-The subcontractor responsible for the correction




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