Michigan Builders License Exam
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What act was created to collect fees for the regulation of certain occupations and
professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds; and
to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments? -
ANSWER State License Fee Act
What is the "Occupational License For Former Offenders Act" - ANSWER an act to
encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in
the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship
According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined as -
ANSWER when a contractor, or any subcontractor, appropriates moneys to his/her self
for building operations BEFORE the payment by him of all moneys due or so to become
due laborers, subcontractors, materialmen or others entitled to payment
What is the name of the department that regulates your license? - ANSWER LARA
According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by owner, General
Contractor, Sub-Contractor, or Supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy
by anyone entitled to a copy? - ANSWER notice of commencement
The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within ___ days of LAST furnishing labor or
materials for a project. - ANSWER 90 days
Proceedings to foreclose must take place within ____ of the date that the claim lien was
recorded. - ANSWER 1 year
According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your
protection? - ANSWER never use your assets to complete someones project
get sufficient down payments and/or obtain sufficient progress payments as the
job progresses
have well defined contracts which include rights and responsibilities of binding parties
Which document lists each subcontractor, supplier and laborer, for whom payment of
wages or fringe benefits and withholdings is due but unpaid, with whom the
(contractor)(subcontractor) has (contracted)(subcontracted) for performance under the
contract with the owner or lessee, and the amounts due to the persons as of the date
of the statement? - ANSWER the sworn statement
,A claim of lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job site?
- ANSWER 90 days
If after filing a claim of lien, you DO get paid before the lawsuit, what form must you
complete? - ANSWER discharge of construction lien
What is the maximum amount you can collect through a judgment in the small claims
division of the district court using the small claims form DC84? - ANSWER $6,000
After Mr. Jones receives a sworn statement that he owes ABC framing $40,000, how
does Mr. Jones know that ABC framing was ever on the jobsite? - ANSWER the proof
of service of notice of furnishing
According to the State Construction Code Act, how often will the state code be
updated by the Construction Code Commission? - ANSWER every 3 years
The Uniform Commercial Code states that a contract for the sale of goods for the price
of $1,000.00 or more must be - ANSWER in writing sufficient to indicate a sale
between parties and signed
According to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is NOT
true? - ANSWER employees are allowed to require a medical exam before making a job
offer
Minimum Wage Law states - ANSWER an employer shall not discriminate based on sex
when paying employees for the same work requirement
after 40 hours in any one work week, compensation is 1 1/2 times the regular rate
Who is covered by the Employing Minors Youth Employment Standards Act? -
ANSWER ages 14, 15, 16, and 17
he Family Medical Leave Act states - ANSWER employees may receive unpaid leave
for certain reasons
employees may receive up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12 month period
this law pertains to employers with 50 or more employees engaged in commerce or
affecting commerce
Which of the following is true in regard to employing minors? - ANSWER a minor shall
not work more than 6 days a week
every 5 hours of work requires a 30 minute break
, Which is NOT an advantage of sole proprietorship? - ANSWER owner is liable for all
debts
Which is NOT an advantage of a general partnership? - ANSWER each partner is
liable for the business debts of the other partner
What allows an individual to invest in a general partnership but have no input to how
the partnership is operated? - ANSWER limited partnership
What is it called when several business members come together to form a new
business entity larger and financially stronger than if they acted alone? - ANSWER joint
venture
How many days after notification of a complaint does the respondent have to respond? -
ANSWER 15 days
Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do they verify the legitimacy of the
complaint with? - ANSWER the building inspector of the local jurisdiction (city building
department)
If the dispute cannot be resolved at the informal conference, where does it go next? -
ANSWER the administrative law hearing examiner (also known as hearing
officer/presiding officer)
The findings/penalty of the Administrative Law Hearing Examiner are reported to -
ANSWER the respondent and claiment
the board
the investigative unit
In reference of the lien law, what is the FIRST document that has to be filled out
to continue the lien process? - ANSWER the notice of commencement
Homes built prior to what year require at least 1 smoke detector? - ANSWER 1974
What STATE law regulates discrimination on the jobsite? - ANSWER The Elliott-Larsen
Civil Rights Act
A contract is not required if the job is under - ANSWER $1,000.00
Within how many days of being on the jobsite must the I9 form be completed?
- ANSWER 3 days
What act requires prevailing wages to be paid out? - ANSWER The Davis-Bacon Act
|Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
What act was created to collect fees for the regulation of certain occupations and
professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds; and
to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments? -
ANSWER State License Fee Act
What is the "Occupational License For Former Offenders Act" - ANSWER an act to
encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in
the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship
According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined as -
ANSWER when a contractor, or any subcontractor, appropriates moneys to his/her self
for building operations BEFORE the payment by him of all moneys due or so to become
due laborers, subcontractors, materialmen or others entitled to payment
What is the name of the department that regulates your license? - ANSWER LARA
According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by owner, General
Contractor, Sub-Contractor, or Supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy
by anyone entitled to a copy? - ANSWER notice of commencement
The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within ___ days of LAST furnishing labor or
materials for a project. - ANSWER 90 days
Proceedings to foreclose must take place within ____ of the date that the claim lien was
recorded. - ANSWER 1 year
According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your
protection? - ANSWER never use your assets to complete someones project
get sufficient down payments and/or obtain sufficient progress payments as the
job progresses
have well defined contracts which include rights and responsibilities of binding parties
Which document lists each subcontractor, supplier and laborer, for whom payment of
wages or fringe benefits and withholdings is due but unpaid, with whom the
(contractor)(subcontractor) has (contracted)(subcontracted) for performance under the
contract with the owner or lessee, and the amounts due to the persons as of the date
of the statement? - ANSWER the sworn statement
,A claim of lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job site?
- ANSWER 90 days
If after filing a claim of lien, you DO get paid before the lawsuit, what form must you
complete? - ANSWER discharge of construction lien
What is the maximum amount you can collect through a judgment in the small claims
division of the district court using the small claims form DC84? - ANSWER $6,000
After Mr. Jones receives a sworn statement that he owes ABC framing $40,000, how
does Mr. Jones know that ABC framing was ever on the jobsite? - ANSWER the proof
of service of notice of furnishing
According to the State Construction Code Act, how often will the state code be
updated by the Construction Code Commission? - ANSWER every 3 years
The Uniform Commercial Code states that a contract for the sale of goods for the price
of $1,000.00 or more must be - ANSWER in writing sufficient to indicate a sale
between parties and signed
According to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is NOT
true? - ANSWER employees are allowed to require a medical exam before making a job
offer
Minimum Wage Law states - ANSWER an employer shall not discriminate based on sex
when paying employees for the same work requirement
after 40 hours in any one work week, compensation is 1 1/2 times the regular rate
Who is covered by the Employing Minors Youth Employment Standards Act? -
ANSWER ages 14, 15, 16, and 17
he Family Medical Leave Act states - ANSWER employees may receive unpaid leave
for certain reasons
employees may receive up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12 month period
this law pertains to employers with 50 or more employees engaged in commerce or
affecting commerce
Which of the following is true in regard to employing minors? - ANSWER a minor shall
not work more than 6 days a week
every 5 hours of work requires a 30 minute break
, Which is NOT an advantage of sole proprietorship? - ANSWER owner is liable for all
debts
Which is NOT an advantage of a general partnership? - ANSWER each partner is
liable for the business debts of the other partner
What allows an individual to invest in a general partnership but have no input to how
the partnership is operated? - ANSWER limited partnership
What is it called when several business members come together to form a new
business entity larger and financially stronger than if they acted alone? - ANSWER joint
venture
How many days after notification of a complaint does the respondent have to respond? -
ANSWER 15 days
Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do they verify the legitimacy of the
complaint with? - ANSWER the building inspector of the local jurisdiction (city building
department)
If the dispute cannot be resolved at the informal conference, where does it go next? -
ANSWER the administrative law hearing examiner (also known as hearing
officer/presiding officer)
The findings/penalty of the Administrative Law Hearing Examiner are reported to -
ANSWER the respondent and claiment
the board
the investigative unit
In reference of the lien law, what is the FIRST document that has to be filled out
to continue the lien process? - ANSWER the notice of commencement
Homes built prior to what year require at least 1 smoke detector? - ANSWER 1974
What STATE law regulates discrimination on the jobsite? - ANSWER The Elliott-Larsen
Civil Rights Act
A contract is not required if the job is under - ANSWER $1,000.00
Within how many days of being on the jobsite must the I9 form be completed?
- ANSWER 3 days
What act requires prevailing wages to be paid out? - ANSWER The Davis-Bacon Act
