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When a fireplace lining of firebrick at least 2" in thickness is installed, the total minimum
thickness of the back and side wall is ____ including the firebrick. - ANSWER 8"
The contoured elevation lines on a site plan read 135' and 139', two points on these lines are
15' apart. What is the percentage of slope between the two points? - ANSWER 26.6 ...
The difference between the two elevations is 139' - 135' = 4'. () *100 = 26.6
At a minimum how far back from the building line should the batter boards be? -
ANSWER 4 feet
A benchmark is known to be at an elevation of 100 feet and the finish grade is to be set at 97
feet. Your site reading at the benchmark using a builders level and a leveling rod reads 4.5
feet. What should your reading be at finished grade? - ANSWER 7.5 feet
Land developers often create restrictive covenants that dictate what can and can't be done
on an owners property, these covenants are referred to as: - ANSWER deed
restrictions
A site line is used to identify: - ANSWER Lot boundaries, existing roads, buildings
Public _________ provide utilities access to run lines or pipes across or under your property.
- ANSWER Easements
1
,A building lot is a rectangle measuring 257 feet by 387 feet, how many acres is this lot? -
ANSWER 2.28
Which drawing shows the shape and boundary lines of a lot, as well as locating the building,
driveway, sidewalks, well and septic system, elevation contours, etc. - ANSWER plot
plan and site plan
A basic starting point from which measurements in building layout can be made using a
transit or builders level is called a _________________. - ANSWER benchmark or point
of reference
When building in a floodplain, enclosed areas below the design flood elevation will be used
solely for ____________________. - ANSWER parking, building access, storage
In Michigan, the local ______________ is responsible for developing and implementing
codes regarding wells and septic systems. - ANSWER Health Department
The best place to find an explanation of symbols used on a survey is: -
ANSWER Legend
What is another name for a raised-heel truss? - ANSWER energy truss
Structural Insulated Panels are two outer layers of _____________ surrounding a rigid foam
interior. - ANSWER OSB
Because structural insulated panels are uninterrupted by studs, they provide an energy
efficient wall without as many thermal bridges. - ANSWER true
An average wall constructed with SIPs contains______less wood than a similar wall framed
with 2x4s placed 16" on center. - ANSWER 25%
2
,Insulating Concrete Forms material cost ranges from $1.75 to $3.50 per square foot in
addition to installation, labor, reinforcement, bracing and concrete. - ANSWER True
Some major benefits of ICF walls are excellent insulation, sound proofing and durability. -
ANSWER True
R-value with ICFs can vary according to which factors? - ANSWER Foam Density,
configuration, connector type
ICFs are plastic foam forms for concrete walls. They are removed after the concrete is poured
and has cured to the required strength. - ANSWER False
There is still the need for some conventional framing when using prefabricated wall systems.
- ANSWER False
The Michigan Uniform Energy Code has an allowance to use ______ instead of the required
R49, if you use energy heel trusses that allow for full insulation. - ANSWER R38
Today's air tight homes can be energy savers, but air quality can be diminished significantly.
It is recommended that a ______ be used for proper ventilation - ANSWER Heat
recovery Ventilator
This method of contracting involves one contract that the owner enters into to build (but not
design) the structure with a single contractor. - ANSWER single prime
The ___________ is a Michigan specific civil rights legislation. - ANSWER Eliot Larson
civil rights act
3
, Owners must make available a "Notice of Commencement" which will provide the correct
information as to the owner or owners of a property and their correct addresses. If a
contractor requests a copy the owner must provide it within ________. - ANSWER 10
days
Factors that will influence and contribute to the cost of a project include all but the
following: - ANSWER financial stability
In the Occupational Code, "Department" means: - ANSWER LARA
A ____________ is when the terms of the contract have been violated to the extent that the
contract can no longer be valid. - ANSWER Material breach
Using the accrual accounting method, a contractor completes $12,500 worth of services in
June. He collects $8,500 in accounts receivable in June. How much income will the
contractor recognize in June? - ANSWER 12,500
The purpose of the ______ is to document that each new employee (both citizen and non-
citizen) hired after November 6, 1986 is authorized to work in the United States. -
ANSWER I-9
Subcontractors and material suppliers must provide to the owner of a project their "Notice
of Furnishings" with ____ days of first providing any labor or materials. - ANSWER 20
Indirect labor costs like taxes and insurance are sometimes referred to as
______________________________. - ANSWER labor burden
What type of insurance will protect the contractor for losses due to a fire on his construction
project? - ANSWER all risk
Expiration date of a residential builders license shall be: - ANSWER May 31
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When a fireplace lining of firebrick at least 2" in thickness is installed, the total minimum
thickness of the back and side wall is ____ including the firebrick. - ANSWER 8"
The contoured elevation lines on a site plan read 135' and 139', two points on these lines are
15' apart. What is the percentage of slope between the two points? - ANSWER 26.6 ...
The difference between the two elevations is 139' - 135' = 4'. () *100 = 26.6
At a minimum how far back from the building line should the batter boards be? -
ANSWER 4 feet
A benchmark is known to be at an elevation of 100 feet and the finish grade is to be set at 97
feet. Your site reading at the benchmark using a builders level and a leveling rod reads 4.5
feet. What should your reading be at finished grade? - ANSWER 7.5 feet
Land developers often create restrictive covenants that dictate what can and can't be done
on an owners property, these covenants are referred to as: - ANSWER deed
restrictions
A site line is used to identify: - ANSWER Lot boundaries, existing roads, buildings
Public _________ provide utilities access to run lines or pipes across or under your property.
- ANSWER Easements
1
,A building lot is a rectangle measuring 257 feet by 387 feet, how many acres is this lot? -
ANSWER 2.28
Which drawing shows the shape and boundary lines of a lot, as well as locating the building,
driveway, sidewalks, well and septic system, elevation contours, etc. - ANSWER plot
plan and site plan
A basic starting point from which measurements in building layout can be made using a
transit or builders level is called a _________________. - ANSWER benchmark or point
of reference
When building in a floodplain, enclosed areas below the design flood elevation will be used
solely for ____________________. - ANSWER parking, building access, storage
In Michigan, the local ______________ is responsible for developing and implementing
codes regarding wells and septic systems. - ANSWER Health Department
The best place to find an explanation of symbols used on a survey is: -
ANSWER Legend
What is another name for a raised-heel truss? - ANSWER energy truss
Structural Insulated Panels are two outer layers of _____________ surrounding a rigid foam
interior. - ANSWER OSB
Because structural insulated panels are uninterrupted by studs, they provide an energy
efficient wall without as many thermal bridges. - ANSWER true
An average wall constructed with SIPs contains______less wood than a similar wall framed
with 2x4s placed 16" on center. - ANSWER 25%
2
,Insulating Concrete Forms material cost ranges from $1.75 to $3.50 per square foot in
addition to installation, labor, reinforcement, bracing and concrete. - ANSWER True
Some major benefits of ICF walls are excellent insulation, sound proofing and durability. -
ANSWER True
R-value with ICFs can vary according to which factors? - ANSWER Foam Density,
configuration, connector type
ICFs are plastic foam forms for concrete walls. They are removed after the concrete is poured
and has cured to the required strength. - ANSWER False
There is still the need for some conventional framing when using prefabricated wall systems.
- ANSWER False
The Michigan Uniform Energy Code has an allowance to use ______ instead of the required
R49, if you use energy heel trusses that allow for full insulation. - ANSWER R38
Today's air tight homes can be energy savers, but air quality can be diminished significantly.
It is recommended that a ______ be used for proper ventilation - ANSWER Heat
recovery Ventilator
This method of contracting involves one contract that the owner enters into to build (but not
design) the structure with a single contractor. - ANSWER single prime
The ___________ is a Michigan specific civil rights legislation. - ANSWER Eliot Larson
civil rights act
3
, Owners must make available a "Notice of Commencement" which will provide the correct
information as to the owner or owners of a property and their correct addresses. If a
contractor requests a copy the owner must provide it within ________. - ANSWER 10
days
Factors that will influence and contribute to the cost of a project include all but the
following: - ANSWER financial stability
In the Occupational Code, "Department" means: - ANSWER LARA
A ____________ is when the terms of the contract have been violated to the extent that the
contract can no longer be valid. - ANSWER Material breach
Using the accrual accounting method, a contractor completes $12,500 worth of services in
June. He collects $8,500 in accounts receivable in June. How much income will the
contractor recognize in June? - ANSWER 12,500
The purpose of the ______ is to document that each new employee (both citizen and non-
citizen) hired after November 6, 1986 is authorized to work in the United States. -
ANSWER I-9
Subcontractors and material suppliers must provide to the owner of a project their "Notice
of Furnishings" with ____ days of first providing any labor or materials. - ANSWER 20
Indirect labor costs like taxes and insurance are sometimes referred to as
______________________________. - ANSWER labor burden
What type of insurance will protect the contractor for losses due to a fire on his construction
project? - ANSWER all risk
Expiration date of a residential builders license shall be: - ANSWER May 31
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