MICHIGAN MAINTENANCE & ALTERATION
CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST
RELEASED
Exam Coverage
1. Business Management and Construction Law – Contracts, liens, estimating, insurance,
taxes, financial management, labor laws, and dispute resolution.
2. Construction Safety Standards – OSHA requirements, hazard communication, PPE,
fall protection, electrical safety, excavation, scaffolding, and emergency procedures.
3. Building Codes and Permit Requirements – Michigan Residential Code, permit
processes, inspections, zoning, occupancy requirements, and code enforcement.
4. Carpentry and Structural Repairs – Framing, doors, windows, trim, flooring, roofing
repairs, fastening systems, and material selection.
5. Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Basics – Safe practices, code limitations, trade
coordination, and recognizing work requiring licensed specialists.
6. Concrete, Masonry, and Exterior Improvements – Foundations, sidewalks, masonry
repairs, waterproofing, drainage, and exterior maintenance.
7. Painting, Drywall, and Interior Finishes – Surface preparation, moisture control,
finishing techniques, coatings, and repair methods.
8. Tools, Equipment, and Material Handling – Safe operation, maintenance, ladders,
power tools, lifting practices, and storage requirements.
9. Professional Ethics and Customer Relations – Communication, documentation,
warranties, workmanship standards, environmental compliance, and professional
responsibility.
,Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License Examination
Questions 1–50
1.
Which action should a Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor take
before beginning a remodeling project requiring municipal approval to ensure
compliance with applicable state laws, local ordinances, and inspection
requirements?
A. Begin work immediately and obtain permits after framing is complete
B. Obtain all required permits before construction begins
C. Wait until the customer requests an inspection
D. Only notify neighboring property owners
Answer: B
Rationale: Required permits must generally be secured before construction begins,
ensuring inspections occur at the proper stages and reducing risks of violations,
stop-work orders, penalties, and costly corrective work.
2.
Which document provides the most reliable written description of work
responsibilities, payment terms, project scope, completion expectations, and
dispute resolution procedures between a contractor and property owner?
A. Verbal agreement
B. Business card
,C. Written construction contract
D. Product brochure
Answer: C
Rationale: A detailed written contract protects both parties by clearly
documenting obligations, payment schedules, project scope, warranties, changes,
and legal responsibilities if disagreements occur.
3.
Before using a portable extension ladder to reach a residential roof for maintenance
work, what safety practice best reduces the likelihood of falls and ladder
movement?
A. Place the ladder on loose gravel
B. Secure the ladder and maintain the proper climbing angle
C. Stand on the top cap
D. Lean the ladder against a window
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper ladder angle, stable footing, and securing the ladder
significantly reduce fall hazards while complying with accepted construction safety
practices.
4.
, Which statement best explains why personal protective equipment should always
be selected according to the specific hazards present during a maintenance and
alteration project?
A. PPE is only required during inspections
B. PPE requirements depend on the weather
C. Different hazards require different protective equipment
D. One type of PPE protects against every hazard
Answer: C
Rationale: Safety equipment should match workplace hazards because eye,
hearing, respiratory, head, hand, and foot protection each address different risks.
5.
During demolition of interior wall finishes in an older residence, what should a
contractor do before disturbing materials that may contain hazardous substances?
A. Remove materials immediately
B. Test or evaluate for hazardous materials when appropriate
C. Burn debris outside
D. Ignore possible contamination
Answer: B
CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST
RELEASED
Exam Coverage
1. Business Management and Construction Law – Contracts, liens, estimating, insurance,
taxes, financial management, labor laws, and dispute resolution.
2. Construction Safety Standards – OSHA requirements, hazard communication, PPE,
fall protection, electrical safety, excavation, scaffolding, and emergency procedures.
3. Building Codes and Permit Requirements – Michigan Residential Code, permit
processes, inspections, zoning, occupancy requirements, and code enforcement.
4. Carpentry and Structural Repairs – Framing, doors, windows, trim, flooring, roofing
repairs, fastening systems, and material selection.
5. Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Basics – Safe practices, code limitations, trade
coordination, and recognizing work requiring licensed specialists.
6. Concrete, Masonry, and Exterior Improvements – Foundations, sidewalks, masonry
repairs, waterproofing, drainage, and exterior maintenance.
7. Painting, Drywall, and Interior Finishes – Surface preparation, moisture control,
finishing techniques, coatings, and repair methods.
8. Tools, Equipment, and Material Handling – Safe operation, maintenance, ladders,
power tools, lifting practices, and storage requirements.
9. Professional Ethics and Customer Relations – Communication, documentation,
warranties, workmanship standards, environmental compliance, and professional
responsibility.
,Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License Examination
Questions 1–50
1.
Which action should a Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor take
before beginning a remodeling project requiring municipal approval to ensure
compliance with applicable state laws, local ordinances, and inspection
requirements?
A. Begin work immediately and obtain permits after framing is complete
B. Obtain all required permits before construction begins
C. Wait until the customer requests an inspection
D. Only notify neighboring property owners
Answer: B
Rationale: Required permits must generally be secured before construction begins,
ensuring inspections occur at the proper stages and reducing risks of violations,
stop-work orders, penalties, and costly corrective work.
2.
Which document provides the most reliable written description of work
responsibilities, payment terms, project scope, completion expectations, and
dispute resolution procedures between a contractor and property owner?
A. Verbal agreement
B. Business card
,C. Written construction contract
D. Product brochure
Answer: C
Rationale: A detailed written contract protects both parties by clearly
documenting obligations, payment schedules, project scope, warranties, changes,
and legal responsibilities if disagreements occur.
3.
Before using a portable extension ladder to reach a residential roof for maintenance
work, what safety practice best reduces the likelihood of falls and ladder
movement?
A. Place the ladder on loose gravel
B. Secure the ladder and maintain the proper climbing angle
C. Stand on the top cap
D. Lean the ladder against a window
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper ladder angle, stable footing, and securing the ladder
significantly reduce fall hazards while complying with accepted construction safety
practices.
4.
, Which statement best explains why personal protective equipment should always
be selected according to the specific hazards present during a maintenance and
alteration project?
A. PPE is only required during inspections
B. PPE requirements depend on the weather
C. Different hazards require different protective equipment
D. One type of PPE protects against every hazard
Answer: C
Rationale: Safety equipment should match workplace hazards because eye,
hearing, respiratory, head, hand, and foot protection each address different risks.
5.
During demolition of interior wall finishes in an older residence, what should a
contractor do before disturbing materials that may contain hazardous substances?
A. Remove materials immediately
B. Test or evaluate for hazardous materials when appropriate
C. Burn debris outside
D. Ignore possible contamination
Answer: B
