MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWER 2025
Kitchen cabinet layouts from the kitchen designer are an example of what? -
ANSWER...Shop Drawings
Change in conditions should be the responsibility of who? -ANSWER...The
owner
What should be included in close out documents? -ANSWER...-
Owner/Operator manuals
-Copies of all warranties
-Check off list from mechanical contractors
With a permit, when should final payment be due? -ANSWER...Upon final
inspection
In a contract, it is wise to include that care and maintenance of the owner's
pet(s) is the responsibility of who? -ANSWER...The owner ONLY
On new construction sites what are you required to have for everyone on site?
-ANSWER...Toilet facilities
What is the best practice in regard to moving personal items? -ANSWER...-You
don't move them
-Written notice to neighbors if work will include any major vibrations that
could cause items to fall
While on the job site, when is it important to take pictures? -ANSWER...-
Before
,-During (various stages)
-After
What things should be included in a log book? -ANSWER...-Weather
conditions
-What subcontractors are onsite
-Various levels of progress/times
As a general contractor, what must you have onsite at all times? -ANSWER...A
competent employee with a first aid card
Who is responsible for temporary power? -ANSWER...Whoever is stated in
the contract
What should a quality contract contain? -ANSWER...-Name/Location of
project
-Drawings and specifications identified as "Project Number..."
-Insurance requirements for contractor and owner
In order to protect yourself from potentially costly changes, what should you
include in any contract to build a new house? -ANSWER..."Per project
number..., Last revised on..." then list specific page numbers and revision dates
What is a verbal direction from an architect or designer to change something
called? -ANSWER...A modification
Ownership of drawings must be: -ANSWER...Defined
,Who is responsible for corrections to completed work according to the
subcontract? -ANSWER...-The general contractor
-The subcontractor responsible for the correction
When can the builder substitute material? -ANSWER...Only with the
permission of the owner
What is the cost of moving equipment on and off the job site called? -
ANSWER...Mobilization costs
When you decide on the type of contract to use, who should review it? -
ANSWER...An attorney
Who is responsible for collecting and maintaining safety data sheets on the job
site? -ANSWER...The general contractor
Who's responsibility are any code related penalties that are caused for the
general contractor? -ANSWER...The subcontractor
True or False
The subcontractor is responsible for doing toolbox talks? -ANSWER...False
The general contractor is responsible for doing toolbox talks
What are 3 methods for alternative dispute resolution? -ANSWER...-Mediation
-Arbitration
-Facilitation
In which method of alternative dispute resolution is the award settlement
binding and there is no appeal process? -ANSWER...Arbitration
, When is substantial completion of work obtained? -ANSWER...When the
owner can take possession and use the structure for it's intended purpose
What are the possible effects that lead paint can have on children? -
ANSWER...-Brain damage
-Behavioral problems
-Propensity to violence and aggression
How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint? -
ANSWER...Early 1900's
If a house was built before _______ you should assume the house has lead pain
as a safety precaution? -ANSWER...1978
To protect yourself from lead dust and debris, what should you do? -
ANSWER...-Wear safety glasses
-Wear disposable coveralls and shoe covers
-Wear a respirator
True or False
When working with lead, work wet and clean -ANSWER...True
How long does lead stay in your bloodstream? -ANSWER...30 days
How long does lead stay in your soft organs? -ANSWER...6-8 months
VERIFIED ANSWER 2025
Kitchen cabinet layouts from the kitchen designer are an example of what? -
ANSWER...Shop Drawings
Change in conditions should be the responsibility of who? -ANSWER...The
owner
What should be included in close out documents? -ANSWER...-
Owner/Operator manuals
-Copies of all warranties
-Check off list from mechanical contractors
With a permit, when should final payment be due? -ANSWER...Upon final
inspection
In a contract, it is wise to include that care and maintenance of the owner's
pet(s) is the responsibility of who? -ANSWER...The owner ONLY
On new construction sites what are you required to have for everyone on site?
-ANSWER...Toilet facilities
What is the best practice in regard to moving personal items? -ANSWER...-You
don't move them
-Written notice to neighbors if work will include any major vibrations that
could cause items to fall
While on the job site, when is it important to take pictures? -ANSWER...-
Before
,-During (various stages)
-After
What things should be included in a log book? -ANSWER...-Weather
conditions
-What subcontractors are onsite
-Various levels of progress/times
As a general contractor, what must you have onsite at all times? -ANSWER...A
competent employee with a first aid card
Who is responsible for temporary power? -ANSWER...Whoever is stated in
the contract
What should a quality contract contain? -ANSWER...-Name/Location of
project
-Drawings and specifications identified as "Project Number..."
-Insurance requirements for contractor and owner
In order to protect yourself from potentially costly changes, what should you
include in any contract to build a new house? -ANSWER..."Per project
number..., Last revised on..." then list specific page numbers and revision dates
What is a verbal direction from an architect or designer to change something
called? -ANSWER...A modification
Ownership of drawings must be: -ANSWER...Defined
,Who is responsible for corrections to completed work according to the
subcontract? -ANSWER...-The general contractor
-The subcontractor responsible for the correction
When can the builder substitute material? -ANSWER...Only with the
permission of the owner
What is the cost of moving equipment on and off the job site called? -
ANSWER...Mobilization costs
When you decide on the type of contract to use, who should review it? -
ANSWER...An attorney
Who is responsible for collecting and maintaining safety data sheets on the job
site? -ANSWER...The general contractor
Who's responsibility are any code related penalties that are caused for the
general contractor? -ANSWER...The subcontractor
True or False
The subcontractor is responsible for doing toolbox talks? -ANSWER...False
The general contractor is responsible for doing toolbox talks
What are 3 methods for alternative dispute resolution? -ANSWER...-Mediation
-Arbitration
-Facilitation
In which method of alternative dispute resolution is the award settlement
binding and there is no appeal process? -ANSWER...Arbitration
, When is substantial completion of work obtained? -ANSWER...When the
owner can take possession and use the structure for it's intended purpose
What are the possible effects that lead paint can have on children? -
ANSWER...-Brain damage
-Behavioral problems
-Propensity to violence and aggression
How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint? -
ANSWER...Early 1900's
If a house was built before _______ you should assume the house has lead pain
as a safety precaution? -ANSWER...1978
To protect yourself from lead dust and debris, what should you do? -
ANSWER...-Wear safety glasses
-Wear disposable coveralls and shoe covers
-Wear a respirator
True or False
When working with lead, work wet and clean -ANSWER...True
How long does lead stay in your bloodstream? -ANSWER...30 days
How long does lead stay in your soft organs? -ANSWER...6-8 months
