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Michigan Residential Builder’s License – Actual Exam Questions & Answers (2025 Edition) – Fully Solved, Verified Study Guide. This document contains the complete and up-to-date collection of actual test questions and 100% verified answers for the 2025 Michigan Residential Builder’s License Exam. It includes both Business & Law and Practice & Trade sections, covering key areas such as state regulations, licensing laws, building codes, contract types, OSHA and MIOSHA safety standards, construction math, lien law, estimating, structural components, and material science. Ideal for exam preparation, this A+ graded resource ensures full coverage of required knowledge for passing the licensing exam in Michigan. 100% Verified Exam Study Guide 2025
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What is the 1st offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building without a license?
When the board issues the findings of a verified complaint, what happens? - ans-Department will post on its website any final order of the board and the date it was issued According to the Administrative Rules, what does and application for a license include? - ans-The residence address of all individuals, partners, officers and/or members as requested by the board
According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined as what? - ansWhen a contractor/subcontractor appropriates money to him/her self for building operations BEFORE the payment by him/her of all money due or so to become due to laborers, subcontractors, material men, or others entitled to payment According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by the owner, general contractor, subcontractor or supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy by anyone entitled to a copy? - ansNotice of Commencement How many days does the owner, general contractor, subcontractor or supplier have to produce a copy of the Notice of Commencement when asked for a copy? - ans10 days The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within how many days of LAST furnishing labor or materials for a project? - ans90 days Proceedings to foreclose must take place within how many days of the date that the claim lien was recorded? - ans1 year According to the "Construction Lien Act", what recommendations are give for your protection? - ans- Never use your personal assets to completed someone's project
What allows an individual to invest in a general partnership but have no input as to how the partnership is operated? - ansA Limited Partnership What is it called when several business members come together to form a new business entity larger and more financially stronger than if they acted alone? - ansJoint Venture How many days after notification of a complaint does the respondent have to respond? - ans15 days Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do the verify the legitimacy of the complaint with? - ansThe building inspector of the local jurisdiction (City Building Department) If the dispute cannot be resolved at the informal conference, where does it go next? - ansAdministrative Law Hearings Examiner (AKA Hearing/Presiding Officer) Who are the findings/penalty(ies) of the Administrative Law Hearings Examiners are reported to? - ans-The respondent & claimant
In regard to a cost plus/fees contract, the total construction costs are known to the owner? - ansFalse In a cost plus/fee contract, the total construction cost will be UNKNOWN to the owner True or False In regard to a cost plus/fee contract, the contractor provides a target estimate? - ansTrue True or False In regard to a cost plus/fee contract, you must have a written agreement concerning payment of contractor fees? - ansTrue What type of contract is used when the scope of work is poorly defined and/or to cover emergency repairs and renovations to occupied facilities? - ansCost plus percentage of cost contract (Time & Materials) What type of contract requires the owner/architect to compile a list of total quantities as well as the contractor to provide price per unit to supply and install? - ansUnit Price Contract When having a contract signed, what should you verify first online or at the assessor's office? - ansLegal Ownership What is it called when asking a customer for a certain percent of money after a section(s) of the job is completed? - ansProgress Payment What is it called, at the end of a job, you walk through with a customer and check off any needed repairs or discuss work to be redone? - ansFinal Punch List What are 2 items suggested to avoid using in your contracts? - ans-Start Date
Before hiring a subcontractor with a worker's compensation exclusion form, what additional form should you have them fill out to reduce your liability? - ans-A subcontractor release and waiver of liability form Worker's compensation related to a death shall include _________% of the after tax weekly wage of the employee to be paid to dependents who were wholly dependent on the employee's earnings. Such payment shall continue for ________ weeks from the date of death. - ans-80%
Which type of mortar has high compression strength, is very good below grade use, foundations, sewers, retention walls and maintains strength in severe frost, wind, and soil pressure? - ansType M Placement of mortar should be done during temperatures of _______ degrees F and _______ degrees F. - ans70°F and 100°F In regard to mortar, addition of sand _________ compression strength - ansIncreases In mortar construction, how many standard bricks are requires to cover 1 square foot of wall area - ans7 Standard Bricks True or False MIOSHA Part 2 deals with the rules related to masonry walls exposed to wind. It is required to have restricted zones for walls greater than 6ft (height of wall + 4ft) - ansFalse: It is required to have restricted zones for walls greater than 8ft (height of wall + 4ft) Approximately how much does 1 cubic foot of concrete weigh? - ans150lbs The plan/code will tell what measurement slump should be, but in residential work it is generally between _________" and _________". - ans4" and 6" When forms are not vibrated when pouring concrete, what will the result be? - ansHoneycombing or bugout (air voids in the concrete) What is a darby? - ansA tool that consists of two handles on a flat plate with slightly lipped edges, similar to float but much larger For a wall that is 40ft long and 10ft high, how many blocks do you need for the first course only? - ans30 blocks 40ft x 0.75 = 30 blocks Length of wall x 3/4 Rule (0.75) = Number of block in 1st course What is an example of pre-stressed concrete? - ansA double T as used in parking garages Of the 5 types of cement, which is most commonly used? - ansType 1 for general use In coarse aggregate such as pea stone and gravel that ranges in size due to the required specifications, what is generally the maximum size? - ans1 1/2" or less Ready mixed concrete should be totally discharged from the truck within how many hours after mixing? - ans1 1/2 hours
The top guardrail must be located at the height of ___________ from the walking/working surface. - ans42" +/- 3" What is required for the certification of head protection? - ans-Class A helmet that bears certification for the manufacturer
60ft x 20ft = 1200ft 6in / 12in (1ft) = 0. 1200 x 0.5 = 600 600 x 0.037 = 22. Round up to 23 cubic yards True or False When measuring for concrete you should round up to the next full yard - ansTrue True or False When measuring concrete for basement walls, be sure to calculate the corners twice - ansFalse: When measuring concrete for basement walls be sure to NOT calculate the corners twice How do you change inches into a decimal point? - ansDivide inches by 12 What is the formula for board feet when calculating in FEET? - ans(W x T x L) / 12 What is the formula for board feet when calculating in INCHES? - ans(W x T x L) / 144 What is the formula for calculating stud count? - ansOn Center(O.C.) Spacing Length of wall in feet x 12 inches / 16 + 1 Do you figure for the walls AND ceiling when estimating for drywall? - ansYes When calculating ground slop, what will be the difference in elevation from the base of the home compared to the 50ft from the house with an 8% slope? - ans4 feet 50ft x 0.08(8%) = 4ft What kind of elevations are part of the site plan? - ansElevations above sea level What shows the proposed and existing elevations and helps you identify if you need to cut or fill? - ansLeader Lines What are metes and bounds? - ansPart of the site plan that determines the lot line on large acreage properties If there is a basement, the finished flook must be ________ above the flood stage. - ans1 foot
Ever city that has a river, stream or lake in it will have what? - ansFEMA Flood Map On the site plan, What does AB represent? - ansAs Built What is a swale? - ansWhere the land is graded to form a shallow ditch so that storm water drains in the direction the builder wants it to go On the site plan, what does HP represent? - ansHigh Point A standard set of regulations that govern the procedure and details of construction is called what? - ansThe Building Code What type of house is built before there is a buyer? - ansA speculative (spec) house The official survey, deed, abstract title, and the contract of sale are all considered what? - ansLegal Documents What is a stock plan? - ansA standard house plan that can be adapted to fit many different lots When does Act 230 require you to have an architect? - ansWhen the home has over 3500 square feet of habitable space What consists of lines, dimensions, symbols and notes? - ansAn architectural drawing A bypassing sliding door is also known as what? - ansA glide by door What shows the building lot with boundaries, contours, existing roads, utilities and other details such as existing trees and nearby buildings? - ans-Site Plan