Michigan Builder's License (General Knowledge) Exam Questions With Correct Answers

Tool used to determine concrete slab grade - Answer strike-off bar What does a plywood span rating of 24/16 mean. - Answer Max span of 24" for a roof and 16" for a floor What is the best material to use for repairing cracks in a foundation? - Answer hydraulic cement Vegetation such as trees and roots left over after construction - Answer Must be disposed off off site. Which tool would be most appropriate for determining grade for a slab? - Answer strike-off bar Select the best drainage material to be used around drain tiles from the list below. - Answer gravel From the answers below, select the best piece of equipment to move topsoil that is being replaced after construction of a building. - Answer Grade-all. What do soil borings determine? - Answer Determine type of bearing material. You are responsible for selecting the proper grade of plywood for a project. What does the span rating number 24/16 stamped on a sheet of plywood mean? - Answer Can span up to 16" when used for flooring; up to 24" when used for roof sheathing. What material is most suitable for repairing cracks on exterior block basement walls? - Answer hydraulic cement On a new, free-standing masonry wall, wind pressure will exert the greatest stress on the ___________. - Answer along the bottom of the wall. You are beginning the initial stages of excavating for the foundation. What type of soil has the greatest chance of shifting during excavation? - Answer Sand. Another name for this basic type of framing also called western framing is - Answer platform In reference to partition support floor joists that are spaced to allow for plumbing, solid blocking should be installed - Answer 4 ft. on center Plywood roof deck sheathing should be spaced from each other sheet by - Answer 1/8" The most common spacing for wall studs is - Answer 16" on center The main purpose of the top plate is to - Answer tie in partitions and intersecting walls The 2 main purposes of house wrap is to - Answer prevent air and moisture from infiltrating the home 2" wide by 18 to 20 gage strap bracing with a 3/8 center rib would be used in what location? - Answer As wind bracing at outside corners In what location would a strongback be used? - Answer On the attic side of long ceiling joists If a roof rises at the rate of 4 inches for each 12 inches of run the roof has a _______ slope. - Answer 4/12 At what location would Collar beams be found? - Answer Conventional roof framing