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Michigan Builders License Exam
Questions And Answers 2026
True. - - correct-answer-You may bulldoze, grade and remove tree stumps in a
wetland as long as you have a permit.
True. - - correct-answer-Current code requires that the lowest floors in newly
constructed buildings in flood hazard areas not located in designated Coastal A
Zones, must have the lowest floors elevated to or above the 100-year design
flood elevation. T or F
Cohesive, granular, organic. - - correct-answer-What are the three basic soil
types?
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Reduce settling
Provide stability
Increase load-bearing capacity - - correct-answer-The principal reasons to
understand soil composition are to:
150 yards - - correct-answer-If a excavating company needs to haul away 125
yards of bank soil that will swell 20% how many yards of loose soil will they haul
away?
Setback. - - correct-answer-The exact location of property lines should be
determined early in the design phase in order to comply with __________
requirements.
True. - - correct-answer-A garden shed over 200 square feet will require a
permit.code T or F
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Bulldozer. - - correct-answer-What tool would you use to peel back topsoil?
Cutting into
Piling soil over
Compacting - - correct-answer-_________ the root system of a tree during
construction can potentially kill it.
Builders level. - - correct-answer-You would use a ________ to determine a floor
is level, but this tool would not help determine if a wall is plumb.
1/2 inch. - - correct-answer-The condition of erosion control devices must be
checked after a rainfall event of _______ or more within a 24 hour period.
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15 feet from the property line. - - correct-answer-A side yard easement of 15 feet
means your building structure must be:
Who set the monument
When was it set
Where was it set - - correct-answer-You can identify survey monuments by the
following
Easements. - - correct-answer-Public _________ provide utilities access to run
lines or pipes across or under your property.
Fill. - - correct-answer-A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means is
called
Michigan Builders License Exam
Questions And Answers 2026
True. - - correct-answer-You may bulldoze, grade and remove tree stumps in a
wetland as long as you have a permit.
True. - - correct-answer-Current code requires that the lowest floors in newly
constructed buildings in flood hazard areas not located in designated Coastal A
Zones, must have the lowest floors elevated to or above the 100-year design
flood elevation. T or F
Cohesive, granular, organic. - - correct-answer-What are the three basic soil
types?
,2|Page
Reduce settling
Provide stability
Increase load-bearing capacity - - correct-answer-The principal reasons to
understand soil composition are to:
150 yards - - correct-answer-If a excavating company needs to haul away 125
yards of bank soil that will swell 20% how many yards of loose soil will they haul
away?
Setback. - - correct-answer-The exact location of property lines should be
determined early in the design phase in order to comply with __________
requirements.
True. - - correct-answer-A garden shed over 200 square feet will require a
permit.code T or F
,3|Page
Bulldozer. - - correct-answer-What tool would you use to peel back topsoil?
Cutting into
Piling soil over
Compacting - - correct-answer-_________ the root system of a tree during
construction can potentially kill it.
Builders level. - - correct-answer-You would use a ________ to determine a floor
is level, but this tool would not help determine if a wall is plumb.
1/2 inch. - - correct-answer-The condition of erosion control devices must be
checked after a rainfall event of _______ or more within a 24 hour period.
, 4|Page
15 feet from the property line. - - correct-answer-A side yard easement of 15 feet
means your building structure must be:
Who set the monument
When was it set
Where was it set - - correct-answer-You can identify survey monuments by the
following
Easements. - - correct-answer-Public _________ provide utilities access to run
lines or pipes across or under your property.
Fill. - - correct-answer-A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means is
called
