Michigan Builders License exam |
Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
A warranty period usually lasts how much time? - ANSWER One year form the time the
project ended
When is a party in breach of a contract - ANSWER When there is a failure to fully and
properly perform a duty and no legal excuse sufficient
A contractor failed to completely clean the job site, and some of the equipment is
damaged, most likely due to the poor maintenance. The contract does not specify that
the contractor must ensure the site is cleaned each day. What kind of breach could
this be considered? - ANSWER Immaterial
Which party usually obtains a Construction loan for a project - ANSWER the buyer
which type of contract assigns the prime contractor responsibility for developing the
entire project, from designing to building a ready to use facility to be turned over to
the owner - ANSWER Turnkey
A good rule of thumb from the length of time a contractor should maintain a complete
and legible copy of all documents relating to the contract is as follows. - ANSWER up to
7 years
What is another term for a "one step" combined construction loan/mortgage - ANSWER
Construction permanent loan
What are changes to the project/contract documents made before the date bids
are accepted called? - ANSWER Addenda
A contract is what kind of agreement between two or more persons - ANSWER Binding
,Which contract documents MUST be signed by both the owner and the contractor
- ANSWER The Standard Form Agreement
What is the purpose of Addenda in a contract - ANSWER To make changes in the
project before bids are accepted
A contractor receives an invoice on December 1 in the amount of $5,269 and the
terms are 2/10 net 30. If the Invoice is processed by December 9 what is the amount
of payment due rounded to the nearest dollar? - ANSWER $5,164
If a contract is made with someone while under the influence of alcohol,
That contract is _____ - ANSWER Unenforceable
A ______ gives the owner the right to require the contractor to correct deficiencies in
the work performed. - ANSWER Warranty
Which type of contract provides for starting the project before all the plans
are complete? - ANSWER Phased/ Fast Track
What project costs do not typically need to be estimated - ANSWER Allowances
In an estimate "recap," takeoff items should be sorted into all of the following
categories except ______________. - ANSWER Office Overhead
A perc test measures the ______ of soil - ANSWER Absorption Rate
A contractor would complete grading with which of these tools? - ANSWER Backhoe
, Which of these is NOT a good technique to maintain soil function and existing
vegetation around a job site? - ANSWER Install a fence around materials to
keep animals out
The required surface drainage slope away from a foundation wall is - ANSWER 6" 10'
Who's responsibility is it to call MISS DIG for proper location of underground
services before performing any kind of digging or excavation? - ANSWER The
contractor who will be doing the work
Before beginning demolition, an inspection must be made to determine the possibility
presence of all these materials except - ANSWER Underground utlility service lines
________ erosion and sedimentation control measures are those taken during the
construction phase that will be removed once permanent measures are installed
and/or vegetation cover is established. - ANSWER Temporary
When preparing a site for excavation _____ involves pulling up and removing any
remaining root material at the surface or underground - ANSWER grubbing
When depositing water after dewatering a site, remember to - ANSWER Filter
surface water through bags of geotextile fabric
A comprehensive "Hazard Communication" program includes which of the following? -
ANSWER Container Labeling
The additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work is known as _____ -
ANSWER Over dig
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab in
severe weathering? - ANSWER 3,500 Air Entrained
Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
A warranty period usually lasts how much time? - ANSWER One year form the time the
project ended
When is a party in breach of a contract - ANSWER When there is a failure to fully and
properly perform a duty and no legal excuse sufficient
A contractor failed to completely clean the job site, and some of the equipment is
damaged, most likely due to the poor maintenance. The contract does not specify that
the contractor must ensure the site is cleaned each day. What kind of breach could
this be considered? - ANSWER Immaterial
Which party usually obtains a Construction loan for a project - ANSWER the buyer
which type of contract assigns the prime contractor responsibility for developing the
entire project, from designing to building a ready to use facility to be turned over to
the owner - ANSWER Turnkey
A good rule of thumb from the length of time a contractor should maintain a complete
and legible copy of all documents relating to the contract is as follows. - ANSWER up to
7 years
What is another term for a "one step" combined construction loan/mortgage - ANSWER
Construction permanent loan
What are changes to the project/contract documents made before the date bids
are accepted called? - ANSWER Addenda
A contract is what kind of agreement between two or more persons - ANSWER Binding
,Which contract documents MUST be signed by both the owner and the contractor
- ANSWER The Standard Form Agreement
What is the purpose of Addenda in a contract - ANSWER To make changes in the
project before bids are accepted
A contractor receives an invoice on December 1 in the amount of $5,269 and the
terms are 2/10 net 30. If the Invoice is processed by December 9 what is the amount
of payment due rounded to the nearest dollar? - ANSWER $5,164
If a contract is made with someone while under the influence of alcohol,
That contract is _____ - ANSWER Unenforceable
A ______ gives the owner the right to require the contractor to correct deficiencies in
the work performed. - ANSWER Warranty
Which type of contract provides for starting the project before all the plans
are complete? - ANSWER Phased/ Fast Track
What project costs do not typically need to be estimated - ANSWER Allowances
In an estimate "recap," takeoff items should be sorted into all of the following
categories except ______________. - ANSWER Office Overhead
A perc test measures the ______ of soil - ANSWER Absorption Rate
A contractor would complete grading with which of these tools? - ANSWER Backhoe
, Which of these is NOT a good technique to maintain soil function and existing
vegetation around a job site? - ANSWER Install a fence around materials to
keep animals out
The required surface drainage slope away from a foundation wall is - ANSWER 6" 10'
Who's responsibility is it to call MISS DIG for proper location of underground
services before performing any kind of digging or excavation? - ANSWER The
contractor who will be doing the work
Before beginning demolition, an inspection must be made to determine the possibility
presence of all these materials except - ANSWER Underground utlility service lines
________ erosion and sedimentation control measures are those taken during the
construction phase that will be removed once permanent measures are installed
and/or vegetation cover is established. - ANSWER Temporary
When preparing a site for excavation _____ involves pulling up and removing any
remaining root material at the surface or underground - ANSWER grubbing
When depositing water after dewatering a site, remember to - ANSWER Filter
surface water through bags of geotextile fabric
A comprehensive "Hazard Communication" program includes which of the following? -
ANSWER Container Labeling
The additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work is known as _____ -
ANSWER Over dig
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab in
severe weathering? - ANSWER 3,500 Air Entrained
