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Michigan Builder 2 Residential Contractors License Study Exam 2023, Exams of Advanced Education

A comprehensive study guide for the michigan builder 2 residential contractors license exam. It covers a wide range of topics related to residential construction, including building codes, materials, and safety regulations. Over 100 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers. It is designed to help aspiring contractors prepare for the exam and ensure they have a thorough understanding of the necessary knowledge and skills required to obtain their license. Topics such as building materials, construction methods, code requirements, and safety protocols, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to become a licensed residential contractor in michigan. With its comprehensive coverage and 100% correct answers, this study guide is an essential tool for anyone looking to pass the michigan builder 2 residential contractors license exam.

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An attached garage shall be separated from all habitable rooms above the garage with not less than - Correct Answer-5/8 of an inch gypsum board A structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing is considered to be a swimming pool if it contains water over - Correct Answer-24 inches What type of fastener do you use to install cabinets? - Correct Answer-Truss head wood screws The process of preparing sand underneath a concrete slab requires sand to be - Correct Answer-Compacted Habitable space in a basement shall have an emergency rescue opening with a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet and a sill height if not more than - Correct Answer-44 inches The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than - Correct Answer-6 feet 8 inches The minimum tread depth shall be - Correct Answer-9 inches When feasible, a ramp shall have a maximum slope of - Correct Answer-1: When adding a second level on a house that includes 3 bedrooms and a hall wall, the number of smoke alarms must be at least - Correct Answer- For a basement wall subject to severe weather, the compressive strength of concrete shall not be less than - Correct Answer-2,500 PSI All exterior footing and foundation systems shall extend at least - Correct Answer- inches Anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6ft on center and shall be - Correct Answer-½ inch in diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into concrete Except for concrete mixtures that are resistant to segregation, a slump of concrete placed in removable forms shall not exceed - Correct Answer-6 inches

Drains that are installed around concrete and masonry foundations must be covered with crushed stones with minimum thickness of - Correct Answer-6 inches A concrete mix of 1:2:4 means - Correct Answer-1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts aggregate Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties embedded in water and extending into the veneer a minimum of - Correct Answer- 1/2 inches Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized or stainless steel with a minimum 12 gage shank and it must be of a length that penetrates a minimum of ______ into the roof sheathing - Correct Answer-¾ inch An ice barrier shall consist of at least 2 layers of underlayment cemented together and shall extend at least ____ inside the exterior wall line of the building - Correct Answer- 24 inches An employer who willfully violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) rules for the second time and which violation causes death to an employee shall be fined the following - Correct Answer-Not more than $20,000 or three years in prison or both According to MIOSHA, when an employee may be exposed to electrical shock of more than 600 volts, a helmet must be worn with the following classification - Correct Answer- Class B According to MIOSHA, with regards to excavation of trench all of the following is applicable except - Correct Answer-In the event of a cave-in, an inspection must be conducted no later than 72 hours after the incident. According to MIOSHA, an excavation that an employee is required to enter shall be excavated and the material stored and retained not less than - Correct Answer-2 feet from the excavation edge MIOSHA requires an excavation that is more than ______ deep shall be sloped or supported - Correct Answer-5 feet According to MIOSHA, which of the following with regards to metal portable ladders? - Correct Answer-The minimum distance must be at least 20 feet between the ladder and power transmission According to MIOSHA, when scaffolding is made of wood, the framing members shall have a minimum fiber stress value of - Correct Answer-1,500 PSI

According to MIOSHA, before a scaffold is erected within _______ of an electrical line, the utility or property owner shall be consulted. What is that critical distance? - Correct Answer-10 feet According to MIOSHA, how large of a gap is considered to be a hole? - Correct Answer- 2 inches or more According to MIOSHA, a barricade that has a high point if not less than ______ shall be provided to direct vehicles away from employees while working. - Correct Answer- inches What type of nail is recommended for asphalt shingles? - Correct Answer-Galvanized How many nails are required to attach wood shingles? - Correct Answer-Two nails are required Crawlspace access must be at least - Correct Answer-18 x 24 inches A sheet of plywood stamped 32/16 can be attached to rafters and joists that span a maximum of - Correct Answer-32 inches for roof, and 16 inches for flooring What is the actual size of a 2 x 4 stud? - Correct Answer-1.5 inches x 3.5 inches For the purpose of roofing, one square is equal to - Correct Answer-100 square feet Wood shingles are attached with - Correct Answer-Stainless steel nails The minimum spacing between wood shingles must be - Correct Answer-¼ of an inch Three tap shingles require the following number of nails - Correct Answer-Four The classification of a cornice is in relation to - Correct Answer-Boxed-open or closed For basic shingle, how many bundles are there in one square? - Correct Answer-Three What is the best material recommended for an open valley roof? - Correct Answer-Metal Paint blistering results from - Correct Answer-Moisture Where would you start installing vinyl siding to minimize the joints? - Correct Answer- From the rear working towards the front When applying vinyl siding to a horizontal surface, what trim piece is used to initially hold it against the wall? - Correct Answer-S-channel Horizontal lap siding shall be lapped a distance of - Correct Answer-1 inch

How deep should a nail that secures asphalt shingles penetrate the roof sheathing? - Correct Answer-¾ of an inch What does R Value represent? - Correct Answer-Heat efficiency The part of the window that holds the glass is called - Correct Answer-The sash When overlapping the underlayment horizontally on the roof, how many inches should it be overlapped? - Correct Answer-two inches When applying wood shingles the slope of the roof must be at least - Correct Answer- 3:12 or greater The size of a standard gutter is - Correct Answer-Five inches The standard height of a residential door must be at least - Correct Answer-6 feet 8 inches The width of a stairway shall be at least - Correct Answer-36 inches The maximum riser height is - Correct Answer-8 ¼ inches The minimum tread depth is - Correct Answer-9 inches Small attic spaces that are not heated should be - Correct Answer-Vented to prevent moisture build up The wood that is installed around the windows and doors is called - Correct Answer- Casing The front edge of a stair tread that overhangs the riser is - Correct Answer-The nosing The complete railing system of residential stair is called - Correct Answer-The balustrade A builder must not place backfill against a basement wall until the wall has been - Correct Answer-Sufficiently braced The minimum thickness of a concrete slab on grade is - Correct Answer-3 ½ inches The center stone in the middle of an arch is called - Correct Answer-Key stone How should base cabinets be properly installed? - Correct Answer-Start in one of the corners at the highest point of the floor

What is the best way to protect a corner that results from two gypsum wall boards? - Correct Answer-Corner bead What is the first step when installing a drop ceiling? - Correct Answer-Install the wall angle around the room based on the requested height When installing aluminum siding, it should not come in contact with - Correct Answer- Copper What is the strongest pattern for a brick veneer wall? - Correct Answer-Running bond Residential building plans are usually drawn to a scale of - Correct Answer-¼ inch per foot The proper way to measure windows is - Correct Answer-The width x height The best way to damp proof a basement wall is - Correct Answer-From the top of the footing to the finished grade When a ladder extends 20 feet vertically, then the ladder base must be - Correct Answer-5 feet from the wall What type of blade would you use to cut brick? - Correct Answer-Diamond tip blade To establish a vertical plumb line, the following instrument would be necessary - Correct Answer-A transit The height of a ladder jack scaffold shall not exceed - Correct Answer-20 feet What is the tool used for leveling concrete? - Correct Answer-Screed What is the minimum overlapping of wood planks on a scaffold? - Correct Answer- inches What brick pattern is the weakest? - Correct Answer-Stack bond To ensure that water vapor does not condense into water and get trapped behind a brick veneer wall. Which of the following must be installed? - Correct Answer-Weep holes How is brick veneer attached to a building - Correct Answer-Metal ties anchored to the studs The minimum height of a sawhorse barricade shall be - Correct Answer-36 inches

The radiating or wedge shaped treads at turns of stairs are called - Correct Answer- Winders What should be used as an underlayment for asphalt shingles? - Correct Answer- Asphalt saturated felt What kind of board is recommended to be installed around a bathtub? - Correct Answer-Moisture resistant board What do you call an "L shaped" support that strengthens ceiling joists? - Correct Answer-Strong back Floor joists are designed to support and distribute the weight of the floor between - Correct Answer-Sill and beam Swimming pool barriers shall be at least - Correct Answer-48 inches The height of a handrail on stairs ranges between - Correct Answer-34 - 38 inches Minimum distance that a pool must be from a building is - Correct Answer-10 feet Asphalt shingles required exposure is - Correct Answer-5 inches The minimum distance between a well and a septic system must be at least - Correct Answer-50 feet A driveway that is 40ft by 12ft by 4 inches thick requires how many cubic yards of concrete? - Correct Answer- A #5 steel rod that is used for rebar has a diameter of - Correct Answer-5/8 inch The deflection of floor joists should not exceed: - Correct Answer-1/360 of the span How do you install wall cabinets? - Correct Answer-Through the cabinet rail to the wall framing Ice dams are caused by: - Correct Answer-Poor attic ventilation The Percolation Test is used to determine: - Correct Answer-Permeability of the soil What is the part of the fireplace that keeps sparks from falling on the floor? - Correct Answer-Hearth What are the framing members called that establish the rough floor openings? - Correct Answer-Trimmer, header, tail joist

You are building 2 x 4 walls around the entire perimeter of a basement. You should: - Correct Answer-Install a fire block between the back of the new wall and the existing foundation wall When installing sub-flooring with tongue and groove edges: - Correct Answer-You could use a sledge hammer to carefully drive them together leaving a small gap Weepholes shall be placed: - Correct Answer-Maximum spacing of 33 inches on center With regards to ladder safety, which is false? -Ladders must extend 4 feet above the landing on the roof -Use the "four and one" rule. 1 foot of base for every 4 feet of height. -Keep the ladder base free from debris Defective ladders must be properly tagged and removed from service. - Correct Answer--Ladders must extend 4 feet above the landing on the roof With regards to excavation safety, all of the following are true except... -When entering a tunnel, a standby person may be required to be stationed at the entrance. -Before starting excavation, you must notify Miss Dig 3 days in advance. -Trench shoring is not necessary unless the depth of the trench is over 12 feet. -Never enter a manhole or tunnel without testing in advance for sufficient oxygen. - Correct Answer--Trench shoring is not necessary unless the depth of the trench is over 12 feet. In connection with section 35 an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act which causes the death of an employee (first conviction) is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not more than... and/or... - Correct Answer-$10,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than one year In connection with section 35 an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act which causes the death of an employee (second conviction) is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not more than... and/or... - Correct Answer-$20,000 and or not more than 3 years in prison Under MIOSHA section 35, a person who knowingly makes a false statement or who fails to maintain a record or report is... - Correct Answer-Guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined of not more than $10,000 and imprisoned for not more than six months or both. Under MIOSHA section 35 a person who gives advance notice of an investigation of an inspection to be conducted under this act without authority is guilty of... - Correct Answer-A misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1000 and or imprisoned for not more than 6 months.

Under section 35 of MIOSHA, injuries that require hospitalization or death must be reported to MIOSHA within... - Correct Answer-8 hours. Under section 35 of MIOSHA a $7000 fine is applicable in all the following except... -An employer who receives a citation for violation of this act even if deemed not serious. -An employer who fails to correct the violation for which a citation was issued -An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act. -An employer who violates this act or an order issued pursuant to this act. - Correct Answer--An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates this act. Under rule 617 and with regards to employer responsibilities, all of the following is required by the act except... -An employer should require an employee to wear personal protective equipment. -Any company rule which deals with the replacement of personal protective equipment shall be communicated orally or in writing. -An employer shall provide to an employee, at no expense to the employee, the initial issue of personal protective equipment. -Personal protective equipment that is worn in direct contact with the skin shall be sanitized. - Correct Answer--Any company rule which deals with the replacement of personal protective equipment shall be communicated orally or in writing. With regards to rule 621, which of the following must be taken into consideration? -A class A helmet shall bear a certification by the manufacturer and may be inspected at the lansing office of the department.

  • A class B helmet that is exposed to voltage over 600 V shall bear a certification by the manufactuerer and may be inspected by the department. -Both -Neither - Correct Answer-Both According to rule 622 all of the following is true with regards to helmets except? -A helmet shall be used to protect the employee where a hazard or risk of injury exists from falling objects.

-If there is exposure to electrical contact, helmet liners or wind guards shall not be in contact with the outside shell of the helmet. -A chinstrap shall be provided with a helmet to be used during windy conditions. -An employee with loose hair shall not wear a helmet. - Correct Answer--An employee with loose hair shall not wear a helmet. Rule 933 When an excavation is occupied by an employee what may be used instead of a ladder? - Correct Answer-Earth ramp at a degree of not more than 45 Rule 941 If one side of a trench is 5 feet deep or less and the other side is more than 5 feet deep then... - Correct Answer-The deeper side shall be protected. Tie rods and other forms of tiebacks used to restrain top sheeting shall be anchored a minimum of... - Correct Answer-10 feet Rule 1113 Rungs cleats and steps of portable ladders shall be spaced not less than... - Correct Answer-10 inches and not more than 14 inches Rule 1115 Self supporting portable ladders must be capable of what maximum intended load? - Correct Answer-4x intended max load All are true except? Rule 1122 Ladders -A ladder shall be placed on a substantial and stable base -A ladder shall not be placed in a passageway -A ladder used as a gangway shall not extend more than 10 feet -An employee shall face the ladder when ascending or descending. - Correct Answer--A ladder used as a gangway shall not extend more than 10 feet Rule 1126 stepladders - each is true except... -A stepladder can be used as stand - alone or as a straight ladder leaning against the wall. -A metal spreader shall be provided on each stepladder to hold the front and back sections in an open position -Unless the stepladder is equipped with a handrail the top step shall not be used to stand on.

-An employee shall not use the backside of the stepladder for climbing. - Correct Answer--A stepladder can be used as stand - alone or as a straight ladder leaning against the wall.