MICHIGAN RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM -
AND TRADES UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
what is a copy of architectural plan
Answer:
blueprints
Question:
horizontal fire blocking needs to be installed every
Answer:
10 ft
Question:
what is a registered design professional
Answer:
licensed architect or engineer, legally authorized by a state or jurisdiction to prepare, sign, and seal
construction documents (drawings, plans, and specs)
Question:
what is the most common architect scale
Answer:
1/4 in = 1 ft
Question:
what is a plan view
Answer:
view looking down (birds eye)
Question:
name a few types of plans
Answer:
site plan foundation plan framing plan mechanical plan
Question:
what does abbreviation "TYP" mean on a plan
Answer:
typical
applies to all other similar, dimensionless items
Question:
what is an elevation
, Answer:
side view that allows you to see height and width of building
Question:
what is a section view
Answer:
shows rooms when cut verticall
Question:
when notching top more than 50% plate for ductwork you should use
Answer:
16 gauge metal tie
Question:
what is line length of rafter
Answer:
ridge to wall plate
Question:
a pool is defined as
Answer:
any structure intended for swimming holding more than 24 in of water
Question:
what is a rendering
Answer:
show house as it will look with colors, landscaping, etc
Question:
what is a schedule
Answer:
is a list or chart common for windows and doors
Question:
what is minimum sq ft for living room or bedroom
Answer:
70
Question:
min floor joists from soil in crawl space
Answer:
18 in
Question:
what is a pre design estimate
AND TRADES UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
what is a copy of architectural plan
Answer:
blueprints
Question:
horizontal fire blocking needs to be installed every
Answer:
10 ft
Question:
what is a registered design professional
Answer:
licensed architect or engineer, legally authorized by a state or jurisdiction to prepare, sign, and seal
construction documents (drawings, plans, and specs)
Question:
what is the most common architect scale
Answer:
1/4 in = 1 ft
Question:
what is a plan view
Answer:
view looking down (birds eye)
Question:
name a few types of plans
Answer:
site plan foundation plan framing plan mechanical plan
Question:
what does abbreviation "TYP" mean on a plan
Answer:
typical
applies to all other similar, dimensionless items
Question:
what is an elevation
, Answer:
side view that allows you to see height and width of building
Question:
what is a section view
Answer:
shows rooms when cut verticall
Question:
when notching top more than 50% plate for ductwork you should use
Answer:
16 gauge metal tie
Question:
what is line length of rafter
Answer:
ridge to wall plate
Question:
a pool is defined as
Answer:
any structure intended for swimming holding more than 24 in of water
Question:
what is a rendering
Answer:
show house as it will look with colors, landscaping, etc
Question:
what is a schedule
Answer:
is a list or chart common for windows and doors
Question:
what is minimum sq ft for living room or bedroom
Answer:
70
Question:
min floor joists from soil in crawl space
Answer:
18 in
Question:
what is a pre design estimate