Michigan Residential Builder's License Exam Q&A’s Latest Update, 100% Pass
Michigan Residential Builder's License Exam
Q&A’s Latest Update, 100% Pass
What is a "deformed" nail? - ANS ✔ - A screw/twisted nail
According to figure R602.6(1) "Notching and bored hole limitations for exterior and bearing walls", any
notch put in a bearing wall may only be ____ of the depth of the member - ANS ✔ - 25%
According to figure R602.6(2) "Notching and bored hole limitations for interior nonbearing walls", a
notch must not exceed ___ of the stud depth - ANS ✔ - 40%
When using "Let-in-bracing" (LIB), you can use 1x4 wood or approved metal straps at what angles for
maximum 16" stud spacing? - ANS ✔ - 45°-60°
What does PFG stand for? - ANS ✔ - Portal Frame at Garage
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, ramps and landings that are
located more than ___ inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within ___
inches horizontally to the edge of the open side - ANS ✔ - -30"
-36"
Where should smoke alarms be installed? - ANS ✔ - -In each sleeping room
-Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicintiy of the bedrooms
-On each additional story of the dwelling including basements and habitable attic
In new construction, when shall carbon monoxide alarms be provided in the dwelling units? - ANS ✔ - -
The dwelling unit contains a fuel-fired appliance
-The dwelling unit has an attached garage with an opening that communicates with the dwelling unit
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Any foam within the house must be covered with a thermal barrier of - ANS ✔ - -Not less than ½"
gypsum wall board
-23/32" wood structural panel
What kind of lumber is required on wood framing members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior
foundation walls and are less than 8 inches from the exposed ground? - ANS ✔ - Preservative-treated
lumber
What kind of lumber is required on sills and sleepers on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct
contact with the ground unless separated from such slab by an impervious moisture barrier? - ANS ✔ -
Preservative-treated lumber
What shall be made of hot-dipped, zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or
copper? - ANS ✔ - Fasteners for preservative-treated wood
What are 3 types of approved physical barriers designed specifically for termite prevention that may be
used? - ANS ✔ - -Metal sheathing
-Plastic sheathing
-Collars
The edge of the pool/all parts of the water must be ___ feet from overhead power lines - ANS ✔ - 10'
There must be a ___ foot barrier going around a pool, which includes a self-latching/closing gate - ANS
✔ - 4'
What is the presumptive load-bearing pressure, in pounds per square foot, of soil considered "clay,
sandy, silty clay, chaley silt, silt or sandy siltclay"? - ANS ✔ - 1,500# per sq. ft.
In general, the required size of the footings ______ as the load-bearing value of the soil gets stronger -
ANS ✔ - Decreases
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If you are building a retaining wall, not supported at the top and over 4 feet tall, it must be - ANS ✔ -
Completed in accordance with accepted engineering practices
Retaining walls shall be designed for a safety factor of ____ against lateral sliding and overturning - ANS
✔ - 1.5
In regard to wood foundations, a 6-mil-thick polyethylene _________ shall be applied over the porous
layer with the basement floor constructed over the polyethylene - ANS ✔ - Vapor retardant
Crawl space access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of - ANS ✔ - 18" X 24"
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than _____ inch (es) of bearing on wood or
metal - ANS ✔ - 1½"
Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of ____ thick - ANS ✔ - 3½"
Deck ledgers shall not be supported on _______ or ________. - ANS ✔ - -Stone
-Masonry Veneer
In regard to deck joist and deck beam bearing, the ends of each joist and beam shall have not less than
____ inches of bearing on wood or matal and ___ inches of bearing on concrete or masonry for the
entire width of the beam - ANS ✔ - -1½"
-3"
Where can you toenail joists? - ANS ✔ - Nowhere, they must have an 1 1/2 of bearing on wood or metal
Second hand masonry units shall not be used unless: - ANS ✔ - They conform to the requirements of
new units
In wall construction, panels shall be identified by grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an
approved agency bearing a stamp or label with what information? - ANS ✔ - -Manufacturer name/logo
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-Identification of the assembly
-Quality assurance agency
According to the video, common applications for SIPs are - ANS ✔ - Walls & Roof Systems
According to the video, what are the 3 benefits of using SIPs? - ANS ✔ - -Energy Efficiency
-They are 5-10x's stronger than stud framed wall systems
-The panels do not warp
In regard to insulated vinyl siding, how should the fasteners be spaced? - ANS ✔ - 16" OC
What is the 1st offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building without a license? -
ANS ✔ - Not less than $5K and not more than $25K and/or 1 year
What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building, resulting in a death? - ANS ✔ -
Not less than $5K and not more than $50K and/or 4 years
On your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your "business address"? - ANS
✔ - Your personal address
What is the cost of the individual builder's license? - ANS ✔ - $195
After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the only trades that are not covered by your
license? - ANS ✔ - -Plumbing
-Electrical
-HVAC
Who is the TESTING Company for the State of Michigan? - ANS ✔ - PSI
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What is a "deformed" nail? - ANS ✔ - A screw/twisted nail
According to figure R602.6(1) "Notching and bored hole limitations for exterior and bearing walls", any
notch put in a bearing wall may only be ____ of the depth of the member - ANS ✔ - 25%
According to figure R602.6(2) "Notching and bored hole limitations for interior nonbearing walls", a
notch must not exceed ___ of the stud depth - ANS ✔ - 40%
When using "Let-in-bracing" (LIB), you can use 1x4 wood or approved metal straps at what angles for
maximum 16" stud spacing? - ANS ✔ - 45°-60°
What does PFG stand for? - ANS ✔ - Portal Frame at Garage
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including stairs, ramps and landings that are
located more than ___ inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within ___
inches horizontally to the edge of the open side - ANS ✔ - -30"
-36"
Where should smoke alarms be installed? - ANS ✔ - -In each sleeping room
-Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicintiy of the bedrooms
-On each additional story of the dwelling including basements and habitable attic
In new construction, when shall carbon monoxide alarms be provided in the dwelling units? - ANS ✔ - -
The dwelling unit contains a fuel-fired appliance
-The dwelling unit has an attached garage with an opening that communicates with the dwelling unit
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Any foam within the house must be covered with a thermal barrier of - ANS ✔ - -Not less than ½"
gypsum wall board
-23/32" wood structural panel
What kind of lumber is required on wood framing members that rest on concrete or masonry exterior
foundation walls and are less than 8 inches from the exposed ground? - ANS ✔ - Preservative-treated
lumber
What kind of lumber is required on sills and sleepers on a concrete or masonry slab that is in direct
contact with the ground unless separated from such slab by an impervious moisture barrier? - ANS ✔ -
Preservative-treated lumber
What shall be made of hot-dipped, zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or
copper? - ANS ✔ - Fasteners for preservative-treated wood
What are 3 types of approved physical barriers designed specifically for termite prevention that may be
used? - ANS ✔ - -Metal sheathing
-Plastic sheathing
-Collars
The edge of the pool/all parts of the water must be ___ feet from overhead power lines - ANS ✔ - 10'
There must be a ___ foot barrier going around a pool, which includes a self-latching/closing gate - ANS
✔ - 4'
What is the presumptive load-bearing pressure, in pounds per square foot, of soil considered "clay,
sandy, silty clay, chaley silt, silt or sandy siltclay"? - ANS ✔ - 1,500# per sq. ft.
In general, the required size of the footings ______ as the load-bearing value of the soil gets stronger -
ANS ✔ - Decreases
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If you are building a retaining wall, not supported at the top and over 4 feet tall, it must be - ANS ✔ -
Completed in accordance with accepted engineering practices
Retaining walls shall be designed for a safety factor of ____ against lateral sliding and overturning - ANS
✔ - 1.5
In regard to wood foundations, a 6-mil-thick polyethylene _________ shall be applied over the porous
layer with the basement floor constructed over the polyethylene - ANS ✔ - Vapor retardant
Crawl space access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of - ANS ✔ - 18" X 24"
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than _____ inch (es) of bearing on wood or
metal - ANS ✔ - 1½"
Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be a minimum of ____ thick - ANS ✔ - 3½"
Deck ledgers shall not be supported on _______ or ________. - ANS ✔ - -Stone
-Masonry Veneer
In regard to deck joist and deck beam bearing, the ends of each joist and beam shall have not less than
____ inches of bearing on wood or matal and ___ inches of bearing on concrete or masonry for the
entire width of the beam - ANS ✔ - -1½"
-3"
Where can you toenail joists? - ANS ✔ - Nowhere, they must have an 1 1/2 of bearing on wood or metal
Second hand masonry units shall not be used unless: - ANS ✔ - They conform to the requirements of
new units
In wall construction, panels shall be identified by grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an
approved agency bearing a stamp or label with what information? - ANS ✔ - -Manufacturer name/logo
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-Identification of the assembly
-Quality assurance agency
According to the video, common applications for SIPs are - ANS ✔ - Walls & Roof Systems
According to the video, what are the 3 benefits of using SIPs? - ANS ✔ - -Energy Efficiency
-They are 5-10x's stronger than stud framed wall systems
-The panels do not warp
In regard to insulated vinyl siding, how should the fasteners be spaced? - ANS ✔ - 16" OC
What is the 1st offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building without a license? -
ANS ✔ - Not less than $5K and not more than $25K and/or 1 year
What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building, resulting in a death? - ANS ✔ -
Not less than $5K and not more than $50K and/or 4 years
On your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your "business address"? - ANS
✔ - Your personal address
What is the cost of the individual builder's license? - ANS ✔ - $195
After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the only trades that are not covered by your
license? - ANS ✔ - -Plumbing
-Electrical
-HVAC
Who is the TESTING Company for the State of Michigan? - ANS ✔ - PSI
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