Michigan Builders Class Exam Questions
and Answers
Question 1
If your license were to laps for 3 years and 1 day, would you have to retest?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 2
How many educational hours are required for your first 6 years?
Correct Answer
42 hours
Question 3
You are responsible for the grading and excavation on the work site. Your level
(transit) reads 6.4 ft on a leveling rod that has been set up on top of a benchmark that
has a given elevation of 100.0 ft. The finish grade as shown on the blueprints is 96.80
ft. Calculate what the rod reading should be on the finished grade after all fill has
been placed, compacted, and graded?
a.) 3.20 ft.
b.) -3.20 ft.
c.) 6.40 ft.
d.) 9.60 ft.
Correct Answer
The rod reads 6.40 at an elevation of 100.0 feet. At an elevation of 96.80 feet, what
should the rod read?
Take the difference in elevation:
100.0 - 96.80 = 3.20 feet
Add the current reading to the difference in elevation to reach the finished grade
level:
6.40 + 3.20 = 9.60 feet
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,Question 4
You are responsible for determining the ventilation requirements for a home under
construction. If the home has a gable roof and vapor barrier, what is the minimum
ratio of vent area to total attic space area?
A.) 1:200
B.) 1:300
C.) 1:400
D.) 1:500
Correct Answer
B.) 1:300
As an alternative, the net free cross-ventilation area may be reduced to 1 to 300
when a vapor barrier having a transmission rate not exceeding 1 perm is installed
on the warm side of the ceiling."
Question 5
Height of the door handle?
Correct Answer
36 - 38 inches
Question 6
How many days do you have to respond to a complaint?
Correct Answer
15 days
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,Question 7
Calculate the number of squares of shingles needed to cover a gable roof 40 ft. in
length and 16 ft. wide on each side (disregard for caps and starter).
a.) 6.5 squares
b.) 13 squares
c.) 640 squares
d.) 1280 squares
Correct Answer
40 feet x 16 feet = 640 square feet
640 square feet x 2 sides = 1280 square feet
(1280 square feet / 100 ft/square) = 12.80 squares or
13 total squares
Question 8
A builder may use funds from one project for another project
A.) Anytime the builder chooses
B.) If the amount of money is less than $10,000
C.) If the amount of money is less than $50,000
D.) Never
Correct Answer
D.) Never
Article 24, Section 2411.2.D.
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, Question 9
Which type of exposure to asbestos fibers is considered the most hazardous to your
health?
A.) Prolonged exposure to your eyes.
B.) Allowing asbestos fibers to enter your blood.
C.) External skin contact with asbestos fibers.
D.) Inhaling into the lungs.
Correct Answer
D.) Inhaling into the lungs.
A. Asbestos can cause disabling respiratory disease and various types of cancers if
the fibers are inhaled.
Question 10
As the general contractor for a project, you are responsible for overseeing the
pouring of the concrete slab foundation. When should the subgrade be lightly
moistened prior to pouring the slab?
A.) One day before concrete is poured to allow the water to penetrate.
B.) Prior to pouring the concrete.
C.) When temperatures will exceed 90� F.
D.) When Type III concrete is being used.
Correct Answer
B.) Prior to pouring the concrete.
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and Answers
Question 1
If your license were to laps for 3 years and 1 day, would you have to retest?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 2
How many educational hours are required for your first 6 years?
Correct Answer
42 hours
Question 3
You are responsible for the grading and excavation on the work site. Your level
(transit) reads 6.4 ft on a leveling rod that has been set up on top of a benchmark that
has a given elevation of 100.0 ft. The finish grade as shown on the blueprints is 96.80
ft. Calculate what the rod reading should be on the finished grade after all fill has
been placed, compacted, and graded?
a.) 3.20 ft.
b.) -3.20 ft.
c.) 6.40 ft.
d.) 9.60 ft.
Correct Answer
The rod reads 6.40 at an elevation of 100.0 feet. At an elevation of 96.80 feet, what
should the rod read?
Take the difference in elevation:
100.0 - 96.80 = 3.20 feet
Add the current reading to the difference in elevation to reach the finished grade
level:
6.40 + 3.20 = 9.60 feet
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,Question 4
You are responsible for determining the ventilation requirements for a home under
construction. If the home has a gable roof and vapor barrier, what is the minimum
ratio of vent area to total attic space area?
A.) 1:200
B.) 1:300
C.) 1:400
D.) 1:500
Correct Answer
B.) 1:300
As an alternative, the net free cross-ventilation area may be reduced to 1 to 300
when a vapor barrier having a transmission rate not exceeding 1 perm is installed
on the warm side of the ceiling."
Question 5
Height of the door handle?
Correct Answer
36 - 38 inches
Question 6
How many days do you have to respond to a complaint?
Correct Answer
15 days
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,Question 7
Calculate the number of squares of shingles needed to cover a gable roof 40 ft. in
length and 16 ft. wide on each side (disregard for caps and starter).
a.) 6.5 squares
b.) 13 squares
c.) 640 squares
d.) 1280 squares
Correct Answer
40 feet x 16 feet = 640 square feet
640 square feet x 2 sides = 1280 square feet
(1280 square feet / 100 ft/square) = 12.80 squares or
13 total squares
Question 8
A builder may use funds from one project for another project
A.) Anytime the builder chooses
B.) If the amount of money is less than $10,000
C.) If the amount of money is less than $50,000
D.) Never
Correct Answer
D.) Never
Article 24, Section 2411.2.D.
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, Question 9
Which type of exposure to asbestos fibers is considered the most hazardous to your
health?
A.) Prolonged exposure to your eyes.
B.) Allowing asbestos fibers to enter your blood.
C.) External skin contact with asbestos fibers.
D.) Inhaling into the lungs.
Correct Answer
D.) Inhaling into the lungs.
A. Asbestos can cause disabling respiratory disease and various types of cancers if
the fibers are inhaled.
Question 10
As the general contractor for a project, you are responsible for overseeing the
pouring of the concrete slab foundation. When should the subgrade be lightly
moistened prior to pouring the slab?
A.) One day before concrete is poured to allow the water to penetrate.
B.) Prior to pouring the concrete.
C.) When temperatures will exceed 90� F.
D.) When Type III concrete is being used.
Correct Answer
B.) Prior to pouring the concrete.
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