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MICHIGAN MAINTENANCE & ALTERATION
CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
ALL 300 QUESTIONS and CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What is the approximate optimum hourly production rate for a wheeled backhoe
filling hauling units? Struck capacity for the bucket is 6 loose cubic feet and the bucket fill factor
is 110%. The cycle time is 2 minutes, the soil type is moist loam with a 25% swell factor. -
ANSWER-6 BCY
QUESTION: Where is temporary horizontal bracing attached when erecting
trusses? - ANSWER-Near the ridge line of the truss
QUESTION: What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the
top of a masonry partition wall? - ANSWER-16 inches
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QUESTION: What size hinges are typically used when two hinges are used to hang a 1 3/8-inch
interior door? - ANSWER-3 1/2 inches
QUESTION: A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent
grade? - ANSWER-9%
QUESTION: When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney? - ANSWER-When the chimney is
greater than 30 inches wide
QUESTION: What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8-inch drywall installed on a
wall at right angles to framing members? - ANSWER-24 inches
Q; All of the following are benefits of platform construction as
compared to balloon construction EXCEPT - ANSWER-Easier installation of plumbing and wiring
QUESTION: What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? - ANSWER-Load-bearing
headers
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QUESTION: What can be used to collect information on labor, materials, equipment, and
overhead costs used during the performance of a job? - ANSWER-A job cost system
QUESTION: What is the MAXIMUM spacing for masonry veneer to supporting wall anchors in
non-seismic locales? - ANSWER-24 inches on center horizontally and shall support not more
than 2.67 square feet of wall area
QUESTION: What is the reason for storing wood flooring in the home where it is to be installed?
- ANSWER-to permit acclimation
QUESTION: What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen roofing? -
ANSWER-1/4 inch in 12
QUESTION: Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated? - ANSWER-In
case of expansion and contraction
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QUESTION: What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor
slabs? - ANSWER-4 inches
QUESTION: Air-entrained concrete MUST be used for all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-
Interior slabs on grade
QUESTION: On a project, labor cost is $4,000; materials are $9,500; equipment rentals are
$1,200; superintendent's annual salary is $36,000; office rent is $800 per month; and office
utilities are $375 per month. What is the total project overhead for this project that had these
costs and lasted 3 months? - ANSWER-Less than $12,000
QUESTION: What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a
bathtub? - ANSWER-6 feet
QUESTION: Equipment needs for a project are best estimated by which of the following? -
ANSWER-Calculating the number of hours or days it is
needed
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MICHIGAN MAINTENANCE & ALTERATION
CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
ALL 300 QUESTIONS and CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What is the approximate optimum hourly production rate for a wheeled backhoe
filling hauling units? Struck capacity for the bucket is 6 loose cubic feet and the bucket fill factor
is 110%. The cycle time is 2 minutes, the soil type is moist loam with a 25% swell factor. -
ANSWER-6 BCY
QUESTION: Where is temporary horizontal bracing attached when erecting
trusses? - ANSWER-Near the ridge line of the truss
QUESTION: What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the
top of a masonry partition wall? - ANSWER-16 inches
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QUESTION: What size hinges are typically used when two hinges are used to hang a 1 3/8-inch
interior door? - ANSWER-3 1/2 inches
QUESTION: A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent
grade? - ANSWER-9%
QUESTION: When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney? - ANSWER-When the chimney is
greater than 30 inches wide
QUESTION: What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8-inch drywall installed on a
wall at right angles to framing members? - ANSWER-24 inches
Q; All of the following are benefits of platform construction as
compared to balloon construction EXCEPT - ANSWER-Easier installation of plumbing and wiring
QUESTION: What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls? - ANSWER-Load-bearing
headers
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QUESTION: What can be used to collect information on labor, materials, equipment, and
overhead costs used during the performance of a job? - ANSWER-A job cost system
QUESTION: What is the MAXIMUM spacing for masonry veneer to supporting wall anchors in
non-seismic locales? - ANSWER-24 inches on center horizontally and shall support not more
than 2.67 square feet of wall area
QUESTION: What is the reason for storing wood flooring in the home where it is to be installed?
- ANSWER-to permit acclimation
QUESTION: What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen roofing? -
ANSWER-1/4 inch in 12
QUESTION: Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated? - ANSWER-In
case of expansion and contraction
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QUESTION: What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor
slabs? - ANSWER-4 inches
QUESTION: Air-entrained concrete MUST be used for all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-
Interior slabs on grade
QUESTION: On a project, labor cost is $4,000; materials are $9,500; equipment rentals are
$1,200; superintendent's annual salary is $36,000; office rent is $800 per month; and office
utilities are $375 per month. What is the total project overhead for this project that had these
costs and lasted 3 months? - ANSWER-Less than $12,000
QUESTION: What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a
bathtub? - ANSWER-6 feet
QUESTION: Equipment needs for a project are best estimated by which of the following? -
ANSWER-Calculating the number of hours or days it is
needed
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