MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM (GENERAL CONTRACTOR) 2023-2024 ATUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM (GENERAL

CONTRACTOR) 2023-2024 ATUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT AND

VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

What's the correct formula to use to measure board feet? - ANSWER- W

x T x L/ 12xpcs

or W x Tx L/144 xpcs

What does CSI format refer to? - ANSWER- Splitting up documents for

a construction project into 16 sections.

Vapor retarder is often _____or______ thick plastic sheating. -

ANSWER- 6, or 8 mil

A basement has to have a minimum of what R-Value? - ANSWER- R -

10

A keyway is usually how wide when a 2 x 4 is used to form it? -

ANSWER- 3.5"

What is the notch called in the spread footing? - ANSWER- keyway

What is the fine for failing to provide worker's compensation insurance?

- ANSWER- $1,000 &,or not less than 30 days or more than 6 month for

each day's offense.

A worker's disability extending beyond 7 consecutive days, (not

including the date of injury) must be requested by which form? -

ANSWER- WC-100

There are ______Cubic feet in a cubic yard - ANSWER- 27

Make sure the bottom of your trench is _____? - ANSWER- solid and

stable

How much is paid in worker's compensation ? - ANSWER- Generally,

workers receive 80% of their after tax-wages

In order to be paid for worker's compensation, a worker must have a

wage loss of---? - ANSWER- at least one week.

Worker's compensation is a ? - ANSWER- no-fault insurance.

What should the diameter of a foundation drain pipe be? - ANSWER- 4

inches

Occupation I and I include? - ANSWER- Acute and Chronic.

Part 603, lead exposure is part of what requirement? - ANSWERMiosha

Check your ____ to make sure your corners are square. - ANSWERDiagnals

The main components of a conventional system? - ANSWER- Floor

joists, girder, posts, and columns.

A ________ is an assembly of full length studs @ the corner of a

building. - ANSWER- Corner Post

Plate layout identifies the location of _____? - ANSWER- -Studs in the

wall,

-Location of doors,

-Location of windows.

For underlayment _________ asphalt saturated felt may be used. -

ANSWER- Number 30.

For ice damns, solids sheating should be applied above the laves line to

a point at least ______ inside the interior wall. - ANSWER- 24

When layering wood shingles, how much spacing should be left for

exposure? - ANSWER- 1/4"

Wall studs should be #2 or better SPF @ ________ inches on center,

unless otherwise noted. - ANSWER- 16'

For gutters, once you have a gutter that exceeds ______, you need to put

in an expansion joint. - ANSWER- 60'

Metal gutters slope at least _____ for every ______ towards the

downspout. - ANSWER- 1", 16'

The purpose of a plot and grading plan is....? - ANSWER- To build a

house at the proper elevation for storm runoff.

Who shall promulgate rules according to Act 299? - ANSWER- The

board

Under what conditions can you make non-vented crawl spaces? -

ANSWER- With the proper vapor barrier and insulation.

PACM means - ANSWER- Presumed asbestos containing material.

The two most common kinds of mortar joints are? - ANSWER- Concave

and V joints

What would make a house rack? - ANSWER- Wind

How long is a "lecausre" valid once it's issued? - ANSWER- 3 years

Anchor bolts are supposed to be a max of how many feet apart in MI? -

ANSWER- 6 feet

Presence of bark or lack of wood on the edge or corner is called? -

ANSWER- Wane

Which are the benefits of taking care of our forests? - ANSWER- -

Continued ability to harvest lumbar.

-Protection of important water resources

-Soil conservation

In order to develop a plan you will need to start with what? - ANSWER-

-determine target client

-provide a portion of resources to promote your plan.

-Provide a method of establishing trust

What's the name of the dept. that controls the builder's licencse? -

ANSWER- LARA

Who's required to provide foot protection? - ANSWER- The employee

How big does an opening have to be for MIOSHA to consider it a "hole"

- ANSWER- 2"

How many toilets must be provided for a construction site with 1-20

employees? - ANSWER- 1

How high does a barricade have to be when an employee is working on

a floor below a floor opening (demo on upper floor.) - ANSWER- 42

inches.

If the drop is more than _____ inside a building, only an enclosed

opening on chute shall be used. - ANSWER- 40 ft