MICHIGAN BUILDER 2 RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS
LICENSE EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. LATEST
2025 UPDATE.
An attached garage shall be separated from all habitable rooms above the garage with not less than -
CORRECT ANSWER->> 5/8 of an inch gypsum board
A structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing is considered to be a swimming pool
if it contains water over - CORRECT ANSWER->> 24 inches
What type of fastener do you use to install cabinets? - CORRECT ANSWER->> Truss head wood
screws
The process of preparing sand underneath a concrete slab requires sand to be - CORRECT
ANSWER->> Compacted
Habitable space in a basement shall have an emergency rescue opening with a minimum net clear
opening of 5.7 square feet and a sill height if not more than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 44 inches
The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 6
feet 8 inches
The minimum tread depth shall be - CORRECT ANSWER->> 9 inches
When feasible, a ramp shall have a maximum slope of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1:12
When adding a second level on a house that includes 3 bedrooms and a hall wall, the number of
smoke alarms must be at least - CORRECT ANSWER->> 4
For a basement wall subject to severe weather, the compressive strength of concrete shall not be less
than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 2,500 PSI
All exterior footing and foundation systems shall extend at least - CORRECT ANSWER->> 42 inches
Anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6ft on center and shall be - CORRECT ANSWER->> ½ inch in
diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into concrete
Except for concrete mixtures that are resistant to segregation, a slump of concrete placed in
removable forms shall not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER->> 6 inches
Drains that are installed around concrete and masonry foundations must be covered with crushed
, stones with minimum thickness of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 6 inches
A concrete mix of 1:2:4 means - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts
aggregate
Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties
embedded in water and extending into the veneer a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1 1/2
inches
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized or stainless steel with a minimum 12 gage shank
and it must be of a length that penetrates a minimum of into the roof sheathing - CORRECT
ANSWER->> ¾ inch
An ice barrier shall consist of at least 2 layers of underlayment cemented together and shall extend at
least inside the exterior wall line of the building - CORRECT ANSWER->> 24 inches
An employer who willfully violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(MIOSHA) rules for the second time and which violation causes death to an employee shall be fined
the following - CORRECT ANSWER->> Not more than $20,000 or three years in prison or both
According to MIOSHA, when an employee may be exposed to electrical shock of more than 600 volts,
a helmet must be worn with the following classification - CORRECT ANSWER->> Class B
According to MIOSHA, with regards to excavation of trench all of the following is applicable except -
CORRECT ANSWER->> In the event of a cave-in, an inspection must be conducted no later than 72
hours after the incident.
According to MIOSHA, an excavation that an employee is required to enter shall be excavated and
the material stored and retained not less than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 2 feet from the excavation
edge
MIOSHA requires an excavation that is more than deep shall be sloped or supported - CORRECT
ANSWER->> 5 feet
According to MIOSHA, which of the following with regards to metal portable ladders?
- CORRECT ANSWER->> The minimum distance must be at least 20 feet between the ladder and
power transmission
According to MIOSHA, when scaffolding is made of wood, the framing members shall have a
minimum fiber stress value of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1,500 PSI
According to MIOSHA, before a scaffold is erected within of an electrical line, the utility or property
owner shall be consulted. What is that critical distance? - CORRECT ANSWER->> 10 feet
LICENSE EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. LATEST
2025 UPDATE.
An attached garage shall be separated from all habitable rooms above the garage with not less than -
CORRECT ANSWER->> 5/8 of an inch gypsum board
A structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing is considered to be a swimming pool
if it contains water over - CORRECT ANSWER->> 24 inches
What type of fastener do you use to install cabinets? - CORRECT ANSWER->> Truss head wood
screws
The process of preparing sand underneath a concrete slab requires sand to be - CORRECT
ANSWER->> Compacted
Habitable space in a basement shall have an emergency rescue opening with a minimum net clear
opening of 5.7 square feet and a sill height if not more than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 44 inches
The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 6
feet 8 inches
The minimum tread depth shall be - CORRECT ANSWER->> 9 inches
When feasible, a ramp shall have a maximum slope of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1:12
When adding a second level on a house that includes 3 bedrooms and a hall wall, the number of
smoke alarms must be at least - CORRECT ANSWER->> 4
For a basement wall subject to severe weather, the compressive strength of concrete shall not be less
than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 2,500 PSI
All exterior footing and foundation systems shall extend at least - CORRECT ANSWER->> 42 inches
Anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6ft on center and shall be - CORRECT ANSWER->> ½ inch in
diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into concrete
Except for concrete mixtures that are resistant to segregation, a slump of concrete placed in
removable forms shall not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER->> 6 inches
Drains that are installed around concrete and masonry foundations must be covered with crushed
, stones with minimum thickness of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 6 inches
A concrete mix of 1:2:4 means - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts
aggregate
Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties
embedded in water and extending into the veneer a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1 1/2
inches
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized or stainless steel with a minimum 12 gage shank
and it must be of a length that penetrates a minimum of into the roof sheathing - CORRECT
ANSWER->> ¾ inch
An ice barrier shall consist of at least 2 layers of underlayment cemented together and shall extend at
least inside the exterior wall line of the building - CORRECT ANSWER->> 24 inches
An employer who willfully violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(MIOSHA) rules for the second time and which violation causes death to an employee shall be fined
the following - CORRECT ANSWER->> Not more than $20,000 or three years in prison or both
According to MIOSHA, when an employee may be exposed to electrical shock of more than 600 volts,
a helmet must be worn with the following classification - CORRECT ANSWER->> Class B
According to MIOSHA, with regards to excavation of trench all of the following is applicable except -
CORRECT ANSWER->> In the event of a cave-in, an inspection must be conducted no later than 72
hours after the incident.
According to MIOSHA, an excavation that an employee is required to enter shall be excavated and
the material stored and retained not less than - CORRECT ANSWER->> 2 feet from the excavation
edge
MIOSHA requires an excavation that is more than deep shall be sloped or supported - CORRECT
ANSWER->> 5 feet
According to MIOSHA, which of the following with regards to metal portable ladders?
- CORRECT ANSWER->> The minimum distance must be at least 20 feet between the ladder and
power transmission
According to MIOSHA, when scaffolding is made of wood, the framing members shall have a
minimum fiber stress value of - CORRECT ANSWER->> 1,500 PSI
According to MIOSHA, before a scaffold is erected within of an electrical line, the utility or property
owner shall be consulted. What is that critical distance? - CORRECT ANSWER->> 10 feet
