MICHIGAN MAINTENANCE & ALTERATION CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE|
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Core Domains
*- Business Management, Estimating, and Job Costing*
*- Design and Building Science*
*- Contracts, Liability, and Risk Management*
*- Marketing and Sales*
*- Project Management and Scheduling*
*- The Michigan Residential Code*
*- MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards*
*- Trade-Specific Professional Knowledge (Carpentry, Concrete, Roofing, Masonry, Waterproofing)*
Introduction
This assessment evaluates comprehensive knowledge required for Michigan Maintenance & Alteration
Contractor licensure. The exam measures competency in business management, building science, contract
law, risk management, project scheduling, Michigan Residential Code compliance, and occupational safety
standards. Questions are presented in multiple-choice and scenario-based formats emphasizing real-world
application and professional decision-making. Candidates must demonstrate ability to apply regulatory
requirements, interpret technical specifications, evaluate safety protocols, and make sound judgments in
residential maintenance and alteration contexts. Successful performance indicates readiness to practice
responsibly within Michigan's licensing framework.
Section One: Questions 1–100
,Question 1
Which Michigan agency issues the Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) contractor license?
A. Michigan Department of Transportation
B. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
C. Michigan Environmental Protection Agency
D. Michigan Department of Natural Resources
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: The Bureau of Consumer Services within LARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs) administers contractor licensing including the Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license in
Michigan.
Question 2
How many hours of approved prelicensure education must an M&A contractor complete before taking the
examination?
A. 30 hours
B. 45 hours
C. 60 hours
D. 75 hours
🟢 Correct answer: C
,🔴 RATIONALE: Michigan requires 60 hours of approved prelicensure education with at least 6 hours in each
of seven required subject areas prior to applying for the M&A contractor license.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven required 6-hour subject areas for M&A prelicensure education?
A. Business Management, Estimating, and Job Costing
B. Design and Building Science
C. Green Energy Certification
D. The Michigan Residential Code
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Green Energy Certification is not a required subject. The seven required areas are: Business
Management/Estimating/Job Costing, Design/Building Science, Contracts/Liability/Risk Management,
Marketing/Sales, Project Management/Scheduling, Michigan Residential Code, and MIOSHA Safety Standards.
Question 4
An M&A contractor licensed in carpentry wants to perform electrical work on a residential project. Is this
permitted?
A. Yes, if the work is minor
B. Yes, with a special permit
C. No, an individual licensed as an M&A contractor cannot do mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work
D. Yes, with customer approval
, 🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Michigan law explicitly prohibits M&A contractors from performing mechanical, electrical, or
plumbing work. These require separate specialized licenses.
Question 5
What is the passing score requirement for each section of the M&A contractor exam?
A. 60% minimum
B. 70% minimum
C. 75% minimum
D. 80% minimum
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: A passing score of 70% minimum on each section (business/law and trade) is required for
M&A contractor licensing in Michigan.
Question 6
Which trade requires exactly 40 questions on its M&A exam with a passing score of 35?
A. Carpentry
B. Basement Waterproofing
C. Concrete
D. Roofing
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |STUDY GUIDE|
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Core Domains
*- Business Management, Estimating, and Job Costing*
*- Design and Building Science*
*- Contracts, Liability, and Risk Management*
*- Marketing and Sales*
*- Project Management and Scheduling*
*- The Michigan Residential Code*
*- MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards*
*- Trade-Specific Professional Knowledge (Carpentry, Concrete, Roofing, Masonry, Waterproofing)*
Introduction
This assessment evaluates comprehensive knowledge required for Michigan Maintenance & Alteration
Contractor licensure. The exam measures competency in business management, building science, contract
law, risk management, project scheduling, Michigan Residential Code compliance, and occupational safety
standards. Questions are presented in multiple-choice and scenario-based formats emphasizing real-world
application and professional decision-making. Candidates must demonstrate ability to apply regulatory
requirements, interpret technical specifications, evaluate safety protocols, and make sound judgments in
residential maintenance and alteration contexts. Successful performance indicates readiness to practice
responsibly within Michigan's licensing framework.
Section One: Questions 1–100
,Question 1
Which Michigan agency issues the Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) contractor license?
A. Michigan Department of Transportation
B. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
C. Michigan Environmental Protection Agency
D. Michigan Department of Natural Resources
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: The Bureau of Consumer Services within LARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs) administers contractor licensing including the Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license in
Michigan.
Question 2
How many hours of approved prelicensure education must an M&A contractor complete before taking the
examination?
A. 30 hours
B. 45 hours
C. 60 hours
D. 75 hours
🟢 Correct answer: C
,🔴 RATIONALE: Michigan requires 60 hours of approved prelicensure education with at least 6 hours in each
of seven required subject areas prior to applying for the M&A contractor license.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven required 6-hour subject areas for M&A prelicensure education?
A. Business Management, Estimating, and Job Costing
B. Design and Building Science
C. Green Energy Certification
D. The Michigan Residential Code
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Green Energy Certification is not a required subject. The seven required areas are: Business
Management/Estimating/Job Costing, Design/Building Science, Contracts/Liability/Risk Management,
Marketing/Sales, Project Management/Scheduling, Michigan Residential Code, and MIOSHA Safety Standards.
Question 4
An M&A contractor licensed in carpentry wants to perform electrical work on a residential project. Is this
permitted?
A. Yes, if the work is minor
B. Yes, with a special permit
C. No, an individual licensed as an M&A contractor cannot do mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work
D. Yes, with customer approval
, 🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Michigan law explicitly prohibits M&A contractors from performing mechanical, electrical, or
plumbing work. These require separate specialized licenses.
Question 5
What is the passing score requirement for each section of the M&A contractor exam?
A. 60% minimum
B. 70% minimum
C. 75% minimum
D. 80% minimum
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: A passing score of 70% minimum on each section (business/law and trade) is required for
M&A contractor licensing in Michigan.
Question 6
Which trade requires exactly 40 questions on its M&A exam with a passing score of 35?
A. Carpentry
B. Basement Waterproofing
C. Concrete
D. Roofing
