MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED GRADED A+
◉ What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential
builders license, resulting in a death? Answer: not less than $5,000
and not more than $25,000 and/or four years
◉ on your individual builder's license application, what should you
write as your "business address"? Answer: Your personal address
◉ After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the
only trades not covered by your license Answer: Plumbing,
electrical, and HVAC
◉ What is a quick asset ratio? Answer: 1 to 1
◉ Under the Carpentry section of the test, what does a "span table"
tell us? Answer: what species and what grade of lumber a floor joist
has to be to span a certain distance
,◉ Who, upon completion of a hearing, shall assess a penalty or
penalties? Answer: The Board
◉ If you fail to renew your license or registration on or before the
expiration date, how many days do you have to resubmit with the
proper payment and late fee? Answer: 60 days
◉ When the department is investigating a complaint and finds
evidence of a violation, what actions can be brought against the
respondent? Answer: a citation | a formal complaint | a cease and
desist order
◉ How many days after the adminstrative law hearings examiner
hears the report, must a determination of penalites be made by the
board? Answer: 60 days
◉ What is a compliance conference? Answer: a meeting where the
respondent meets with the department to discuss the complaint
against them
◉ Which is NOT a reason that you need a residential business
license? Answer: It allows you to work on commercial properties
◉ Where does most fraud occur? Answer: in the residential market
,◉ As a builder, your licence falls under the regulation of Answer:
Both rules by the director and board as well as laws of the state of
Michigan
◉ What is the make up of the 9 members of the board? Answer: 4
residential builders, 2 M + A contractors, and 3 members of the
general public
◉ Under the definition of occupational code, what does the word
"limitation" refer to? Answer: a condition, stricture, restraint or
probation attatched to a license relative to the scope of practice
◉ Which of the following is NOT a possible penalty for operating
without a residential builder's license? Answer: a fine of $50,000
◉ Which of the following terms means a premise used or intended
to be used for a residence purpose and related facilities appurtenant
to the premises used or intended to be used as an adjunct of
residential occupancy? Answer: residential structure
◉ An employee other than the listed salesperson may make a sale
when Answer: An employee other than the listed salesperson may
make a sale when
, ◉ Which of the following is a reason that someone would be allowed
to operate without a residential business license? Answer: They are
an authorized representative of the United States government
They are the owner of a rental property with reference to the
maintenance and alteration of that rental property
An owner of property with reference to a structure on the property
for the owner's own use and occupancy
◉ Beginning the license cycle after December 21, 2007, the
department shall issue the license of a residential builder and
residential maintenance and alteration contractor for a period of
how many years in duration? Answer: 3 years
◉ After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many
hours of continuing competency are required within the next 3
years? Answer: 21 hours
◉ If a salesperson desires to change employment from one
residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor to
another Answer: the license shall be forwarded to the department,
an application will be made for a transfer, and a new license under
the salesperson's new employer will be issued
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED GRADED A+
◉ What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential
builders license, resulting in a death? Answer: not less than $5,000
and not more than $25,000 and/or four years
◉ on your individual builder's license application, what should you
write as your "business address"? Answer: Your personal address
◉ After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the
only trades not covered by your license Answer: Plumbing,
electrical, and HVAC
◉ What is a quick asset ratio? Answer: 1 to 1
◉ Under the Carpentry section of the test, what does a "span table"
tell us? Answer: what species and what grade of lumber a floor joist
has to be to span a certain distance
,◉ Who, upon completion of a hearing, shall assess a penalty or
penalties? Answer: The Board
◉ If you fail to renew your license or registration on or before the
expiration date, how many days do you have to resubmit with the
proper payment and late fee? Answer: 60 days
◉ When the department is investigating a complaint and finds
evidence of a violation, what actions can be brought against the
respondent? Answer: a citation | a formal complaint | a cease and
desist order
◉ How many days after the adminstrative law hearings examiner
hears the report, must a determination of penalites be made by the
board? Answer: 60 days
◉ What is a compliance conference? Answer: a meeting where the
respondent meets with the department to discuss the complaint
against them
◉ Which is NOT a reason that you need a residential business
license? Answer: It allows you to work on commercial properties
◉ Where does most fraud occur? Answer: in the residential market
,◉ As a builder, your licence falls under the regulation of Answer:
Both rules by the director and board as well as laws of the state of
Michigan
◉ What is the make up of the 9 members of the board? Answer: 4
residential builders, 2 M + A contractors, and 3 members of the
general public
◉ Under the definition of occupational code, what does the word
"limitation" refer to? Answer: a condition, stricture, restraint or
probation attatched to a license relative to the scope of practice
◉ Which of the following is NOT a possible penalty for operating
without a residential builder's license? Answer: a fine of $50,000
◉ Which of the following terms means a premise used or intended
to be used for a residence purpose and related facilities appurtenant
to the premises used or intended to be used as an adjunct of
residential occupancy? Answer: residential structure
◉ An employee other than the listed salesperson may make a sale
when Answer: An employee other than the listed salesperson may
make a sale when
, ◉ Which of the following is a reason that someone would be allowed
to operate without a residential business license? Answer: They are
an authorized representative of the United States government
They are the owner of a rental property with reference to the
maintenance and alteration of that rental property
An owner of property with reference to a structure on the property
for the owner's own use and occupancy
◉ Beginning the license cycle after December 21, 2007, the
department shall issue the license of a residential builder and
residential maintenance and alteration contractor for a period of
how many years in duration? Answer: 3 years
◉ After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many
hours of continuing competency are required within the next 3
years? Answer: 21 hours
◉ If a salesperson desires to change employment from one
residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor to
another Answer: the license shall be forwarded to the department,
an application will be made for a transfer, and a new license under
the salesperson's new employer will be issued
