Michigan Builder General Contractor Test
The builder or contractor shall deliver to the customer, Fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications
when construction is involved?
1. specifications for the job
2.all necessary permits
3.both plans and specifications
4. Fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans
and specifications
Whitie Nowak built a house in January. It was sold in builder
February and Renfru Zetz moved in at completion in
September of the same year. The following year in
December the pipes froze. Who is responsible for the
damage?
1. plumber
2. builder
3. heating contractor
4. homeowner
Notes:
The builder is responsible for faulty workmanship for a
period of 18 months. Starting from the date of purchase,
completion or occupancy which ever occurs last.
Which is not a requirement to obtain a builder's taking a builder's course and a one year apprenticeship
license?
1. taking a builder's course and a one year apprenticeship
2.taking and passing the residential builder's examination
3.paying the required license fee
4.completion of 60 hrs. of required study
A proper notification of change of address must be 30 days
made within:
1. 10 days
2. 30 days
3. 45 days
4. 60 days
What is the first step the Department will take to hold an informal conference
resolve a complaint between a buyer and builder?
1. file a cease and desist order against the builder
2. file a summary suspension of the builder's license
3. hold an informal conference
4. hold a contested case hearing
At what point after a completed contract will the 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs later
Department not investigate a complaint?
1. a certificate of occupancy is issued
2. a purchase agreement is signed
3. the building is occupied
4. 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase,
whichever occurs later
A license can be revoked without a hearing: true
1. true
2. false
3. not if the builder shows good faith
4. if the builder is from another state
A father is the only qualified builder in a partnership complete the license application procedure, including taking and passing the exam
he has with his son. The father dies. In order for the
son to continue with the business, the son must:
1. deliver to the Department a copy of the death certificate
2. request that the license be transferred to the son's name
3. complete the license application procedure, including
taking and passing the exam
4. claims residential inheritance
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If the license of the qualified officer, partner, trustee, be suspended
director, officer, member, or person exercising control
of the corporation, partnership, or other association is
revoked, or denied, the license of the corporation,
partnership or other association shall:
1. be suspended
2. remain in effect for 30 days
3. be issued under an assumed name (d.b.a.)
4. lapse at the end of the month
The phrase "good moral character" typically means: the person is honest and fair
1. person has no bankruptcies
2. strong religious convictions
3. person is honest and fair
4. person has never been incarcerated
An applicant operating as a corporation must submit all of the above
which of the following to the Department?
1. copy of the articles of incorporation
2. certified copy of sales tax license number
3. names and addresses of corporation board members
4. all of the above
If, as a licensed builder, you file for bankruptcy, you: are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any one of the several penalties
1. are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any
one of the several penalties
2. must post bond with the Bureau
3. can continue to operate for not more than 90 days
4. none of the above
What is a change in specifications prior to bidding change in specifications
called?
1. a completed application
2. change order
3. addition to the contract
4. change in specifications
A licensee found guilty of one Article 6 violation may suspended, revoked, censured, placed on probation, and/or fined
be:
1. suspended, revoked, censured, or placed on probation
2. suspended, revoked, censured, placed on probation,
and/or fined
3. suspended or reprimanded by the Labor Bureau
4. suspended, or placed on probation
A person who has had a limitation placed on a license 30 days
may petition the Department, in writing, for a review of
the decision to place the limitation. The licensee has
how many days to file this petition?
1. 5 days
2. 15 days
3. 30 days
4. 60 days
An unlicensed builder, Mr. Spencer, contracts to add a has no recourse
room on to homeowner Jones' house. Upon
completion, Mr. Jones refuses to pay builder Spencer
for his services. Mr. Spencer:
1. can tear down the room
2. can record a lien on Mr. Jones' property
3. can sue Mr. Jones for his fee, plus court costs
4. has no recourse
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According to the Occupational Code, the following is one who works for an hourly wage for his labor in building a house
not a residential builder:
1. one who demolishes houses
2. one who works for an hourly wage for his labor in
building a house
3. one who assembles prefabricated housing
4. one who provides plans, labor and materials for the
building of a house
The board member who has participated in an must not
investigation on a complaint filed with the Department,
or who has attended an informal conference, _______
participate in making the final decision on that
complaint.
1. must
2. must not
3. may arbitrate to
4. may be appointed to
A residential builder or maintenance and alteration you are an officer of a court acting within the terms of the officer's office
contractor license is not required if:
1. you contract to build a house as an electrician
2. you build homes part-time
3. you are an officer of a court acting within the terms of
the officer's office
4. you work for a non-profit organization
A license may be revoked for (mark incorrect answer): both spouses not signing the contract
1. a violation of a building code
2. disregarding blueprints and specifications
3. mishandling deposit money
4. both spouses not signing the contract
The law regulating licensing of the building trades is both A and B
known as:
1. Occupational Code of 1980
2. Public Act 299 of 1980
3. Michigan Builders License Law
4. both A and B
A salesperson cannot start selling until he receives license and pocket ID card
his:
1. license and pocket ID card
2. admittance letter for the examination
3. OK from the builder
4. until he or she sends in the application for the
examination
When a builder or contractor wants to advertise in the both a and b
media, he must:
1. furnish his license number before any advertising begins
2. furnish his license name and address
3. both a and b
4. neither, if he's just in town for a while
What is considered a legitimate place of business for a an actual established, physical location from which the builder can and does
licensed builder? conduct business and where books and records are kept
1. a post office box number
2. a telephone answering service
3. an actual established, physical location from which the
builder can and does conduct business and where books
and records are kept
4. the residential construction site
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The builder or contractor shall deliver to the customer, Fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans and specifications
when construction is involved?
1. specifications for the job
2.all necessary permits
3.both plans and specifications
4. Fully executed copies of all agreements, including plans
and specifications
Whitie Nowak built a house in January. It was sold in builder
February and Renfru Zetz moved in at completion in
September of the same year. The following year in
December the pipes froze. Who is responsible for the
damage?
1. plumber
2. builder
3. heating contractor
4. homeowner
Notes:
The builder is responsible for faulty workmanship for a
period of 18 months. Starting from the date of purchase,
completion or occupancy which ever occurs last.
Which is not a requirement to obtain a builder's taking a builder's course and a one year apprenticeship
license?
1. taking a builder's course and a one year apprenticeship
2.taking and passing the residential builder's examination
3.paying the required license fee
4.completion of 60 hrs. of required study
A proper notification of change of address must be 30 days
made within:
1. 10 days
2. 30 days
3. 45 days
4. 60 days
What is the first step the Department will take to hold an informal conference
resolve a complaint between a buyer and builder?
1. file a cease and desist order against the builder
2. file a summary suspension of the builder's license
3. hold an informal conference
4. hold a contested case hearing
At what point after a completed contract will the 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase, whichever occurs later
Department not investigate a complaint?
1. a certificate of occupancy is issued
2. a purchase agreement is signed
3. the building is occupied
4. 18 months after completion, occupancy, or purchase,
whichever occurs later
A license can be revoked without a hearing: true
1. true
2. false
3. not if the builder shows good faith
4. if the builder is from another state
A father is the only qualified builder in a partnership complete the license application procedure, including taking and passing the exam
he has with his son. The father dies. In order for the
son to continue with the business, the son must:
1. deliver to the Department a copy of the death certificate
2. request that the license be transferred to the son's name
3. complete the license application procedure, including
taking and passing the exam
4. claims residential inheritance
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, Michigan Builder General Contractor Test
If the license of the qualified officer, partner, trustee, be suspended
director, officer, member, or person exercising control
of the corporation, partnership, or other association is
revoked, or denied, the license of the corporation,
partnership or other association shall:
1. be suspended
2. remain in effect for 30 days
3. be issued under an assumed name (d.b.a.)
4. lapse at the end of the month
The phrase "good moral character" typically means: the person is honest and fair
1. person has no bankruptcies
2. strong religious convictions
3. person is honest and fair
4. person has never been incarcerated
An applicant operating as a corporation must submit all of the above
which of the following to the Department?
1. copy of the articles of incorporation
2. certified copy of sales tax license number
3. names and addresses of corporation board members
4. all of the above
If, as a licensed builder, you file for bankruptcy, you: are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any one of the several penalties
1. are in violation of the Code and may be subject to any
one of the several penalties
2. must post bond with the Bureau
3. can continue to operate for not more than 90 days
4. none of the above
What is a change in specifications prior to bidding change in specifications
called?
1. a completed application
2. change order
3. addition to the contract
4. change in specifications
A licensee found guilty of one Article 6 violation may suspended, revoked, censured, placed on probation, and/or fined
be:
1. suspended, revoked, censured, or placed on probation
2. suspended, revoked, censured, placed on probation,
and/or fined
3. suspended or reprimanded by the Labor Bureau
4. suspended, or placed on probation
A person who has had a limitation placed on a license 30 days
may petition the Department, in writing, for a review of
the decision to place the limitation. The licensee has
how many days to file this petition?
1. 5 days
2. 15 days
3. 30 days
4. 60 days
An unlicensed builder, Mr. Spencer, contracts to add a has no recourse
room on to homeowner Jones' house. Upon
completion, Mr. Jones refuses to pay builder Spencer
for his services. Mr. Spencer:
1. can tear down the room
2. can record a lien on Mr. Jones' property
3. can sue Mr. Jones for his fee, plus court costs
4. has no recourse
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, Michigan Builder General Contractor Test
According to the Occupational Code, the following is one who works for an hourly wage for his labor in building a house
not a residential builder:
1. one who demolishes houses
2. one who works for an hourly wage for his labor in
building a house
3. one who assembles prefabricated housing
4. one who provides plans, labor and materials for the
building of a house
The board member who has participated in an must not
investigation on a complaint filed with the Department,
or who has attended an informal conference, _______
participate in making the final decision on that
complaint.
1. must
2. must not
3. may arbitrate to
4. may be appointed to
A residential builder or maintenance and alteration you are an officer of a court acting within the terms of the officer's office
contractor license is not required if:
1. you contract to build a house as an electrician
2. you build homes part-time
3. you are an officer of a court acting within the terms of
the officer's office
4. you work for a non-profit organization
A license may be revoked for (mark incorrect answer): both spouses not signing the contract
1. a violation of a building code
2. disregarding blueprints and specifications
3. mishandling deposit money
4. both spouses not signing the contract
The law regulating licensing of the building trades is both A and B
known as:
1. Occupational Code of 1980
2. Public Act 299 of 1980
3. Michigan Builders License Law
4. both A and B
A salesperson cannot start selling until he receives license and pocket ID card
his:
1. license and pocket ID card
2. admittance letter for the examination
3. OK from the builder
4. until he or she sends in the application for the
examination
When a builder or contractor wants to advertise in the both a and b
media, he must:
1. furnish his license number before any advertising begins
2. furnish his license name and address
3. both a and b
4. neither, if he's just in town for a while
What is considered a legitimate place of business for a an actual established, physical location from which the builder can and does
licensed builder? conduct business and where books and records are kept
1. a post office box number
2. a telephone answering service
3. an actual established, physical location from which the
builder can and does conduct business and where books
and records are kept
4. the residential construction site
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