2026 MICHIGAN BUILDERS EVALUATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔An employee other than the listed salesperson may make a sale when - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔3 years
✔✔After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many hours of continuing
competency are required within the next 3 years? - ✔✔21 hours
✔✔If a salesperson desires to change employment from one residential builder or
maintenance and alteration contractor to another - ✔✔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
✔✔Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"? -
✔✔Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"?
,✔✔If a licensed residential builder or licensed residential maintenance and alteration
contractor wishes to change the control or direction of the business, how long do they
have to report that change to the department? - ✔✔10 days
✔✔The department shall conduct a review upon notice that the licensee has violated
the asbestos abatement contractors licensing act, what are the possible consequences
for for this violation? - ✔✔the department may suspend or revoke that person's license
and fines may be issued
✔✔When the board issues the findings of a verified complaint - ✔✔the department shall
post on its website any final order of the board and the date it was issued
the posting shall occur within 30 days after the final order is issued
the department shall annually post on its website the number of final orders to the board
✔✔According to the Administrative Rules, an application for a license shall include -
✔✔the residence address of all individuals, partners, officers and/or members, as
requested by the department
the address of the principal place of business in Michigan
✔✔Upon final order of license suspension or revocation, the licensee shall surrender
the license to the department within how many days of the date of suspension or
revocation? - ✔✔10 days
✔✔According to Administrative rules, a licensee shall include the following in all
advertising - ✔✔the name on the license
the license number
the actual business address as shown on the license
✔✔According to purchase and sale agreements, the builder or contractor shall make
certain that the written agreements clearly state the terms of the transaction, including -
✔✔specifications and cost
the type and quality of materials
the type and amount of work to be done
✔✔The department, after investigation, may request a licensee to appear at such
_________ as is necessary to determine whether there is cause for complaint which
would require a hearing on, or dismissal of, the complaint. - ✔✔investigative conference
✔✔A respondent in a complaint may be represented by - ✔✔an attorney
, his/her own self
✔✔What act was created to collect fees for the regulation of certain occupations and
professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds; and to
prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments? -
✔✔State License Fee Act
✔✔What is the "Occupational License For Former Offenders Act" - ✔✔an act to
encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in
the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship
✔✔According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined
as - ✔✔when a contractor, or any subcontractor, appropriates moneys to his/her self for
building operations BEFORE the payment by him of all moneys due or so to become
due laborers, subcontractors, materialmen or others entitled to payment
✔✔What is the name of the department that regulates your license? - ✔✔LARA
✔✔According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by owner, General
Contractor, Sub-Contractor, or Supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy by
anyone entitled to a copy? - ✔✔notice of commencement
✔✔The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within ___ days of LAST furnishing labor or
materials for a project. - ✔✔90 days
✔✔Proceedings to foreclose must take place within ____ of the date that the claim lien
was recorded. - ✔✔1 year
✔✔According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your
protection? - ✔✔never use your assets to complete someones project
get sufficient down payments and/or obtain sufficient progress payments as the job
progresses
have well defined contracts which include rights and responsibilities of binding parties
✔✔Which document lists each subcontractor, supplier and laborer, for whom payment
of wages or fringe benefits and withholdings is due but unpaid, with whom the
(contractor)(subcontractor) has (contracted)(subcontracted) for performance under the
contract with the owner or lessee, and the amounts due to the persons as of the date of
the statement? - ✔✔the sworn statement
✔✔A claim of lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job
site? - ✔✔90 days
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔An employee other than the listed salesperson may make a sale when - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔3 years
✔✔After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many hours of continuing
competency are required within the next 3 years? - ✔✔21 hours
✔✔If a salesperson desires to change employment from one residential builder or
maintenance and alteration contractor to another - ✔✔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
✔✔Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"? -
✔✔Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"?
,✔✔If a licensed residential builder or licensed residential maintenance and alteration
contractor wishes to change the control or direction of the business, how long do they
have to report that change to the department? - ✔✔10 days
✔✔The department shall conduct a review upon notice that the licensee has violated
the asbestos abatement contractors licensing act, what are the possible consequences
for for this violation? - ✔✔the department may suspend or revoke that person's license
and fines may be issued
✔✔When the board issues the findings of a verified complaint - ✔✔the department shall
post on its website any final order of the board and the date it was issued
the posting shall occur within 30 days after the final order is issued
the department shall annually post on its website the number of final orders to the board
✔✔According to the Administrative Rules, an application for a license shall include -
✔✔the residence address of all individuals, partners, officers and/or members, as
requested by the department
the address of the principal place of business in Michigan
✔✔Upon final order of license suspension or revocation, the licensee shall surrender
the license to the department within how many days of the date of suspension or
revocation? - ✔✔10 days
✔✔According to Administrative rules, a licensee shall include the following in all
advertising - ✔✔the name on the license
the license number
the actual business address as shown on the license
✔✔According to purchase and sale agreements, the builder or contractor shall make
certain that the written agreements clearly state the terms of the transaction, including -
✔✔specifications and cost
the type and quality of materials
the type and amount of work to be done
✔✔The department, after investigation, may request a licensee to appear at such
_________ as is necessary to determine whether there is cause for complaint which
would require a hearing on, or dismissal of, the complaint. - ✔✔investigative conference
✔✔A respondent in a complaint may be represented by - ✔✔an attorney
, his/her own self
✔✔What act was created to collect fees for the regulation of certain occupations and
professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds; and to
prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments? -
✔✔State License Fee Act
✔✔What is the "Occupational License For Former Offenders Act" - ✔✔an act to
encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in
the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship
✔✔According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined
as - ✔✔when a contractor, or any subcontractor, appropriates moneys to his/her self for
building operations BEFORE the payment by him of all moneys due or so to become
due laborers, subcontractors, materialmen or others entitled to payment
✔✔What is the name of the department that regulates your license? - ✔✔LARA
✔✔According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by owner, General
Contractor, Sub-Contractor, or Supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy by
anyone entitled to a copy? - ✔✔notice of commencement
✔✔The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within ___ days of LAST furnishing labor or
materials for a project. - ✔✔90 days
✔✔Proceedings to foreclose must take place within ____ of the date that the claim lien
was recorded. - ✔✔1 year
✔✔According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your
protection? - ✔✔never use your assets to complete someones project
get sufficient down payments and/or obtain sufficient progress payments as the job
progresses
have well defined contracts which include rights and responsibilities of binding parties
✔✔Which document lists each subcontractor, supplier and laborer, for whom payment
of wages or fringe benefits and withholdings is due but unpaid, with whom the
(contractor)(subcontractor) has (contracted)(subcontracted) for performance under the
contract with the owner or lessee, and the amounts due to the persons as of the date of
the statement? - ✔✔the sworn statement
✔✔A claim of lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job
site? - ✔✔90 days
