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MICHIGAN BUILDERS EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 When it comes to comparing short-term and long-term income with the timeframe when costs and expenses were incurred, it would be best to - Correct answer-match the inflow and outflow of cash and place both in the same tax period. What is the disadvantage of using the accrual method of accounting? - Correct answer-this system requires more recordkeeping The ________ summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities during a specific time. - Correct answer-cash flow statement What is the formula for finding the gross profit to sales ratio? - Correct answer-total sales - cost of goods sold ÷ total sale The function of the balance sheet is to __________? - Correct answer-Show the financial condition of the business on a specific date What tax is deducted (withheld) solely from employees wages? - Correct answer-Income Tax If a contractor's FUTA
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When it comes to comparing short-term and long-term income with the timeframe when costs and expenses were incurred, it would be best to - Correct answer-match the inflow and outflow of cash and place both in the same tax period. What is the disadvantage of using the accrual method of accounting? - Correct answer- this system requires more recordkeeping The ________ summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities during a specific time. - Correct answer-cash flow statement What is the formula for finding the gross profit to sales ratio? - Correct answer-total sales - cost of goods sold ÷ total sale The function of the balance sheet is to __________? - Correct answer-Show the financial condition of the business on a specific date What tax is deducted (withheld) solely from employees wages? - Correct answer- Income Tax If a contractor's FUTA liability exceeds __________, then FUTA taxes are deposited quarterly - Correct answer- Jasmine the contractor is having a busy year for work. She has three long-term projects going on at once, and there have been at least 10 short-term projects completed throughout the year. Jasmine does her own bookkeeping, and the best practice would be for her to do what? - Correct answer-keep separate ledgers for short-term and long- term accounts receivable All of the following are calculated based on the employee's earnings. The employee pays a portion of each except for ______ which is paid entirely by the employer. - Correct answer-Federal Unemployment Tax A document which shows the financial position of a company for the year, also called a profit and loss statement, is known as a - Correct answer-Income Statement An assembly of panels that forms a cabinet's basic shape is known as a - Correct answer-Carcase Notches in a load-bearing wall cannot exceed ____ percent of width. - Correct answer- 25
Diagonal bracing is necessary for the lateral strength of a wall. In all exterior walls, bracing should be placed at both ends and at _________ -foot intervals. - Correct answer- According to the Michigan Barrier-Free ramp guidelines, there must be a minimum of _____ inches of clear space across the wheelchair ramp - Correct answer- What is the girder span constructed of three 2x10's for an exterior bearing wall supporting a floor and ceiling with a snow load of 50 psf in a building 28 feet wide? - Correct answer-7- A straight run of stairs is called a - Correct answer-Flight Joists should be _____________ under each load bearing wall that is parallel to the joists - Correct answer-Doubled Which of these should you NOT use to form slab edges for a monolithic slab - Correct answer-precast concrete what is the minimum size and location of rebar in a footing supporting a monolithic slab?
When changes or modifications occur during a project, a/an _________ must be issued and signed by the owner and contractor. - Correct answer-change order Which contract document(s) MUST be signed by both the owner and the contractor - Correct answer-The Standard Form of Agreement When is a party in breach of a contract? - Correct answer-When there is a failure to fully and properly perform a duty and no legal excuse sufficient What action is essential before signing a contract? - Correct answer-Read and understand the entire contract If a contract is made with someone while under the influence of alcohol, that contract is________. - Correct answer-Unenforceable A good rule of thumb for the length of time a contractor should maintain a complete and legible copy of all documents relating to the contract is as follows - Correct answer-Up to seven years Which type of contract assigns the prime contractor responsibility for developing the entire project, from designing to building a ready-to-use facility ready to be turned over to the owner? - Correct answer-Turnkey A _________ gives the owner the right to require the contractor to correct deficiencies in the work performed. - Correct answer-warranty What is the purpose of Addenda in a contract? - Correct answer-To make changes to the project before bids are accepted Elements of a contract include - Correct answer-Acceptance of an Offer c. An offer d. Consideration What are changes to the project/contract documents made before the date bids are accepted called - Correct answer-Addenda A contractor failed to completely clean the job site, and some of the equipment is damaged. The contract does not specify that the contractor must ensure the site is cleaned each day. What kind of breach could this be considered? - Correct answer- Immaterial A change order should include all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-the engineer's signature A warranty period usually lasts for how much time? - Correct answer-one year from the time the project ended
In an estimate "recap," takeoff items should be sorted into all of the following categories except ______________. - Correct answer-Office Overhead What project costs do not need to be estimated? - Correct answer-Allowances Which of these is NOT a good technique to maintain soil function and existing vegetation around a job site - Correct answer-install a fence around materials to keep animals out C When depositing water after dewatering a site, remember to - Correct answer-filter surface water through bags of geotextile fabric When trenching, the width below the top of the pipe should be no more than ______ larger than the outer diameter of the pipe. - Correct answer-1 to 2 ft. Liam the contractor is doing some excavating work for his sister, and realizes too later that the angle of the slope of his excavation is greater than the angle of repose. The structure collapses, and his sister ends up hiring someone else. What should Liam have done differently? - Correct answer-Installed a retaining wall to hold the slope back The additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work is known as____________. - Correct answer-Overdig One of the simplest ways to dewater an area is through______. - Correct answer- drainage channels Which of these is NOT one of the three basic means of demolishing a recently occupied house? - Correct answer-a two-step process of demolishing the house and then deconstructing the most lucrative pieces Whose responsibility is it to call MISS DIG for proper location of underground services before performing any kind of digging or excavation? - Correct answer-The Contractor Who Will Be Doing The Work In which case would a construction joint NOT be used? - Correct answer-When the entire slab of concrete is being poured at once When installing hard wood flooring over concrete, the slab should be allowed to cure for a minium period of - Correct answer-Two Months A/an ______ is placed at each stopping point where anything less than the entire slab of concrete is poured at once. - Correct answer-construction joint A/an _______ wall foundation utilizes a series of concrete pillars to support the structure of a building. - Correct answer-pier and curtain
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab in severe weathering - Correct answer-3,500 Air Entrained The use of above-deck thermal insulation is permitted as long as - Correct answer-the insulation is covered with an approved roof covering How can a type of insulation's R-value increase? - Correct answer-using it in layers The difference between faced batts and unfaced batts is - Correct answer-a. faced batts have paper on one side and unfaced do not What is foam-in-place insulation used for? - Correct answer-spraying into small areas to control air leaks The resistance of a building element, such as a wall, to the passage of sound is known as its - Correct answer-STC Value Which of the following applies to insulation? - Correct answer-Flame Spread Does Not Exceed 25 Pre-cut insulation within a membrane is usually referred to as _________ - Correct answer-blanket insulation Subcontractors wishing to protect their rights to a construction lien in the event of non- payment shall provide a "Notice of Furnishing" to the property owner, lessee or designee within ________ days of the first delivery of goods or services - Correct answer- Which of these is not a possible penalty for failing to provide workers' compensation coverage? - Correct answer-the employer's license is revoked and the employer is unable to do contracting work If an employer chooses to offer various benefit plans, they will be governed by a federal law called ________. - Correct answer-Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Accident insurance is an alternative to _________. - Correct answer-workers' compensation insurance Additions to property insurance, called ______, provide extra coverage for unforeseen issues. - Correct answer-riders Comprehensive General Liability insurance is also called what? - Correct answer- business insurance
When two Michigan-insured drivers get into a car accident, the ______ laws tell them to file a claim with their own insurance companies first. - Correct answer-. no-fault Builder's risk insurance is also known as what? - Correct answer-course of construction insurance Workers who are misclassified as independent contractors do not receive any of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-payment for their work Basic property insurance covers all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-loss of income Which of these does NOT fall under the category of "specialty drywall"? - Correct answer-moisture-resistant drywall What is the most commonly used natural stone tile? - Correct answer-slate When installing a suspended (or drop) ceiling, the top edges of the grid system supporting the false ceiling must be at least __________ below the bottom of the ceiling framing. - Correct answer-3" What is the maximum spacing of studs supporting 1/8" wood veneer paneling? - Correct answer-16" With 3/8" Gypsum Board Backing When applying mortar, be sure to - Correct answer-remove excess mortar What is the minimum engagement of wall tie embedment in solid masonry units? - Correct answer-1 ½" Which type of mortar would be used for work below grade? - Correct answer-Type M When installing brick in a wall, what is the preferred type of flashing used behind the brick? - Correct answer-copper Which of these is an advantage of concrete brick over paver brick? - Correct answer- ease of installation Flashing is so important in brick masonry because - Correct answer-moisture is one of the biggest issues in masonry Anchor bolts are embedded in walls to support all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer- posts The temperature of new concrete should not be allowed to fall below _____ °F during the curing period. - Correct answer- A vertical mortar joint is known as a ________. - Correct answer-head joint
Firebrick walls which line the interior of a fireplace must be laid using refractory cement with joints that are no more than ___________ thick. - Correct answer-1/4" Cindy needs to do some repair work to her home before putting it on the market. She needs mortar to fill in a few unsightly cracks in her patio, but is unsure of which type to get. Which should she choose? - Correct answer-Type N ______ is a filler product with a high water content. - Correct answer-grout What is the minimum number of coats of Portland plaster applied on the exterior over masonry? - Correct answer- A ______ is is a built-out portion of a wall that forms a bulge - Correct answer-pilaster What is the clearance of a joist from the back face of a masonry chimney? - Correct answer-4" An occupational injury and illness log must be kept at every job site for businesses with more than how many employees? - Correct answer- Michigan labor laws require employers to provide employees under ___ with a 30- minute rest period if scheduled more than 5 continuous hours. - Correct answer- Businesses with more than 50 FTE employees that don't offer insurance may be subject to what payment? - Correct answer-Employer Shared Responsibility Payment When proposing the reconstruction of an existing building, a registered design professional uses all of these sources of information to evaluate the building EXCEPT - Correct answer-existing liens The seal and signature of an architect or professional engineer is required on all construction documents when applying for a building permit for any one or two family dwelling project over ______ square feet - Correct answer- Symbol keys or legends for plans are - Correct answer-commonly used, but not always necessary Which of these IS included in material costs? - Correct answer-inspection of materials The components of a labor table include all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer- progress payment schedule ______ management involves knowing the financial and human resources required for a project - Correct answer-Cost
Jim the general contractor is working for Rainie to build her a new house. The contract stipulates that she will retain 7% of each progress payment, and will pay the full amount when the project is finished to her liking. Jim should retain _____ from his subcontractor. - Correct answer-a similar amount What are the two elements that must be scheduled when building a home? - Correct answer-Materials and Activities What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance? - Correct answer- Quality control involves operational techniques used to ensure quality standards, while quality assurance involves activities meant to boost confidence of quality Cost management ties directly into what other type of management? - Correct answer- Time Management The Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of - Correct answer-a. Age b. Gender c. All of these Correct d. Race a. Age b. Gender c. All of these Correct d. Race - Correct answer-Unexpected rain at the job site Michigan Contractor licenses must be renewed how? - Correct answer-Online One of the most common uses of independent arbitration is the resolution of disputes between contractors and_________. - Correct answer-customers A Certificate of Occupancy must contain all of the following information, except which item? - Correct answer-The location (government office) at which the permit is filed During an investigation, the department shall presume ______ until the administrative law hearing examiner finds otherwise. - Correct answer-the licensee's innocence One of the concerns raised during debate over the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act was on behalf of ________. - Correct answer-disabled persons The Uniform Arbitration Act is intended to encourage and facilitate the resolution of civil actions through ________. - Correct answer-arbitration When a homeowner submits a complaint to the building department, they must also________. - Correct answer-send a copy of the complaint to the licensee in question For which of these reasons would a rain diverter NOT need to be installed? - Correct answer-to allow rainwater to pool in a roof's valley Metal gutters should slope at least how much - Correct answer-1" in every 16'
The maximum distance between the gutter's high point and the downspout should ordinarily not exceed _____ - Correct answer-25 Feet Concerns over installing a new layer of shingles on top of the old include all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-water damage All of the following are different types of cornices, with the exception of which one? - Correct answer-. Closed Cornice b. Lookout Cornice Correct c. Open Cornice d. Box Cornice The horizontal piece that connects the upper ends of the rafters is known as a __________. - Correct answer-Ridge Board When the average daily temperature is 25°F, ice shields are required when this roofing material is used - Correct answer-composite shingles Shingles should be installed at a temperature range of what? - Correct answer-40°F to 85°F Pitch of a roof refers to the ratio of __________ - Correct answer-Rise To Span It is best to keep separate ledgers for short-term and long-term accounts receivable because - Correct answer-some discrepancies will be expected with long-term accounts receivable and the final disposition of the contract. The balance sheet summarizes all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-liabilities b. owner's equity c. assets d. (nvestments) The amount remaining after deducting direct and indirect costs from revenues is known as_____. - Correct answer-Net Profit The ________ shows a business's financial condition during a specific period of time, while the _______ shows activity over time. - Correct answer-balance sheet, income statement At a minimum, deposits of taxes withheld must be made on a __________ basis. - Correct answer-Monthly The Good Contractor Co. needs to find their working capital ratio. Their current assets are $30,000, and their current liabilities are $15,000. What is the working capital ratio? - Correct answer- Jasmine the contractor is having a busy year for work. She has three long-term projects going on at once, and there have been at least 10 short-term projects completed throughout the year. Jasmine does her own bookkeeping, and the best practice would
be for her to do what? - Correct answer-keep separate ledgers for short-term and long- term accounts receivable It is best to keep separate ledgers for short-term and long-term accounts receivable because Select one: - Correct answer-some discrepancies will be expected with long- term accounts receivable and the final disposition of the contract. A __________ is a floor joist interrupted by a header. - Correct answer-Tail Joist _______ is the traditional method for protecting sheathing. - Correct answer-building paper Deck piers act as footings for the deck, and should be located a minimum of ______________ below the frostline. - Correct answer-6" When framing the interior, a _______ is a framed passageway that contains drainage pipes, wiring, or other features that must be concealed. - Correct answer-Chase The biggest percentage of concrete mix is due to: - Correct answer-aggregate The chief factor controlling the strength of concrete is ____________. - Correct answer- The Water-Cement Ratio If a slab will have no significant traffic crossing the joint, a ________ is acceptable to use. - Correct answer-plain butt joint The most basic type of precast concrete panel is the _______. - Correct answer-solid concrete panel A contractor receives an invoice on December 1 in the amount of $5,269, and the terms are 2/10 net 30. If the invoice is processed by December 9, what is the amount of payment due rounded to the nearest dollar? - Correct answer-5,164 2% discount in 10 days What is another term for a "one-step" combined construction loan/mortgage? - Correct answer-a construction permanent loan A contractor failed to completely clean the job site, and some of the equipment is damaged. The contract does not specify that the contractor must ensure the site is cleaned each day. What kind of breach could this be considered? - Correct answer- Immaterial In an estimate "recap," takeoff items should be sorted into all of the following categories except ______________. - Correct answer-Office Overhead
_______ control is any attempt to minimize unwanted transportation of eroded soil or earth beyond the limits of the construction site. - Correct answer-Sedimentation Class II asbestos work involves - Correct answer-activities involving the removal of wallboard, floor tile and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics. A comprehensive "Hazard Communication" program includes which of the following? - Correct answer-Container Labeling The required surface drainage slope away from a foundation wall is - Correct answer-6" In 10' Footings should be placed at a minimum of ________, and farther in cold climates. - Correct answer-12" below grade What is the minimum width of a foundation supporting a two story light frame house on clay soil? - Correct answer-12" What should be placed beneath a pressure-treated sill supporting an interior wall and the concrete slab? - Correct answer-30\ Felt In a solid concrete foundation wall, sill-plate anchor bolts should be spaced no more than __________ apart and no more than ___________ from any plate section or wall corner. - Correct answer-6' Apart / 12" from Corner Which of the following is the anchorage requirement for a wood sole plate? - Correct answer-A minimum of two 1/2-inch diameter or larger bolts, no more than 12 inches from each end, spaced a maximum of six feet (on center), and inserted at least seven inches Into the concrete Some _______ is manufactured with ceramic fiber incorporated as a fire redardant. - Correct answer-fiberboard A bond to protect a contractor from dishonest employees is called a __________. - Correct answer-Fidelity Bond Builder's Risk Insurance protects the contractor against - Correct answer-Any loss or damage to the project, structure and materials purchased for the project Which of these is covered by workers' compensation, and not federal laws? - Correct answer-an employee working at a private company for at least 35 hours a week for 13 weeks ________ insurance covers up to $1,000,000 in property damage. - Correct answer-no- fault
Since a/an ______ is required for public works projects, it is not permitted for subcontractors or suppliers to file a mechanic's lien on public works construction. - Correct answer-bond A contractor built a brick wall as part of a project, and the wall fell two years later and injured someone. The contractor is not obligated to pay the claim for what reason? - Correct answer-The work was done prior to the start of the policy period during which the wall fell, and the contractor had a prior work exclusion in his CGL policy In new construction, a title search should be done to ensure that there are no ______ against the property. - Correct answer-liens If a Michigan employer wishes to self-insure, they must obtain _______ that meets the same standards as workers' compensation insurance. - Correct answer-occupational accident insurance When applying oil-base paint to the exterior of a home, the outdoor temperature must stay above what temperature for at least 24 hours? - Correct answer-40 Degrees F In general, when installing drywall without adhesive, the maximum distance allowed between fastners is 16", but the most common recommended distance is ______________. - Correct answer-12" What is the maximum spacing of studs supporting 1/8" wood veneer paneling? - Correct answer-16" With 3/8" Gypsum Board Backing Which of these factors only affect mortar, and not cement? - Correct answer-porosity What is the mortar joint thickness tolerance for a bed joint? - Correct answer-1/8" Which of the following applies to unfilled hollow masonry piers supporting a beam? - Correct answer-Unsupported Height Cannot Exceed 4 Times The Least Dimension Firebrick walls which line the interior of a fireplace must be laid using refractory cement with joints that are no more than ___________ thick. - Correct answer-1/4" An occupational injury and illness log must be kept at every job site for businesses with more than how many employees? - Correct answer- What kind of contaminants are found in traditional building materials and absent from green building materials? - Correct answer-volatile organic compounds Which of these is not a reason why green building materials are becoming cheaper to employ than traditional? - Correct answer-They are much easier to acquire than traditional
When the total area of all work areas included in an alteration exceeds ______ percent of the area of the dwelling unit, the work shall be considered as a reconstruction. - Correct answer- A cost estimate in which every piece of material required to build the house is priced, intended as a bid and intention to deliver the finished product at the cost cited in this estimate is known as the following - Correct answer-Quantity Takeof Quality control steps include all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-problem correction b. problem analysis c. problem identification d. (problem organization) What is one way a general contractor can relieve the challenges of working with subcontractors? - Correct answer-Developing long-standing relationships with specific subcontractors and using them regularly It is a good business practice for contractors to maintain the following "Project Documents" on every project except _________ - Correct answer-Lists of damaged or unusable materials Businesses which maintain more than one (1) place of business in the State of Michigan must obtain __________ for each location? - Correct answer-Branch Office License Applicants for the Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Salesperson license must complete all of these EXCEPT - Correct answer-Show records of 3 years of experience in the field Where is a complaint against a residential builder usually filed? - Correct answer-The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing In an administrative hearing, the licensee and _______ are the only entities that have legal standing to participate in the hearing. - Correct answer-Bureau Failure to comply with an audit by the department will result in______. - Correct answer- an investigation of a complaint initiated by the department Each strip of the underlayment for shingles should be lapped over the previous strip by how much at all end joints? - Correct answer-4" When the average daily temperature is 25°F, ice shields are required when this roofing material is used - Correct answer-composite shingles The function of the balance sheet is to __________? - Correct answer-Show the financial condition of the business on a specific date A __________________ is a contract that promises you will follow through with your obligations and follow the rules of your industry. - Correct answer-surety bond