Michigan Builder 2 Residential Contractors License
Study Exam
An attached garage shall be separated from all habitable rooms above the garage with not less
than - (ANSWERS)5/8 of an inch gypsum board
A structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing is considered to be a
swimming pool if it contains water over - (ANSWERS)24 inches
What type of fastener do you use to install cabinets? - (ANSWERS)Truss head wood screws
The process of preparing sand underneath a concrete slab requires sand to be -
(ANSWERS)Compacted
Habitable space in a basement shall have an emergency rescue opening with a minimum net
clear opening of 5.7 square feet and a sill height if not more than - (ANSWERS)44 inches
The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than - (ANSWERS)6 feet 8
inches
The minimum tread depth shall be - (ANSWERS)9 inches
When feasible, a ramp shall have a maximum slope of - (ANSWERS)1:12
When adding a second level on a house that includes 3 bedrooms and a hall wall, the number
of smoke alarms must be at least - (ANSWERS)4
For a basement wall subject to severe weather, the compressive strength of concrete shall not
be less than - (ANSWERS)2,500 PSI
All exterior footing and foundation systems shall extend at least - (ANSWERS)42 inches
Anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6ft on center and shall be - (ANSWERS)½ inch in
diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into concrete
Except for concrete mixtures that are resistant to segregation, a slump of concrete placed in
removable forms shall not exceed - (ANSWERS)6 inches
Drains that are installed around concrete and masonry foundations must be covered with
crushed stones with minimum thickness of - (ANSWERS)6 inches
A concrete mix of 1:2:4 means - (ANSWERS)1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts aggregate
, Michigan Builder 2 Residential Contractors License
Study Exam
Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties
embedded in water and extending into the veneer a minimum of - (ANSWERS)1 1/2 inches
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized or stainless steel with a minimum 12 gage
shank and it must be of a length that penetrates a minimum of ______ into the roof sheathing -
(ANSWERS)¾ inch
An ice barrier shall consist of at least 2 layers of underlayment cemented together and shall
extend at least ____ inside the exterior wall line of the building - (ANSWERS)24 inches
An employer who willfully violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(MIOSHA) rules for the second time and which violation causes death to an employee shall be
fined the following - (ANSWERS)Not more than $20,000 or three years in prison or both
According to MIOSHA, when an employee may be exposed to electrical shock of more than 600
volts, a helmet must be worn with the following classification - (ANSWERS)Class B
According to MIOSHA, with regards to excavation of trench all of the following is applicable
except - (ANSWERS)In the event of a cave-in, an inspection must be conducted no later than 72
hours after the incident.
According to MIOSHA, an excavation that an employee is required to enter shall be excavated
and the material stored and retained not less than - (ANSWERS)2 feet from the excavation edge
MIOSHA requires an excavation that is more than ______ deep shall be sloped or supported -
(ANSWERS)5 feet
According to MIOSHA, which of the following with regards to metal portable ladders? -
(ANSWERS)The minimum distance must be at least 20 feet between the ladder and power
transmission
According to MIOSHA, when scaffolding is made of wood, the framing members shall have a
minimum fiber stress value of - (ANSWERS)1,500 PSI
According to MIOSHA, before a scaffold is erected within _______ of an electrical line, the utility
or property owner shall be consulted. What is that critical distance? - (ANSWERS)10 feet
According to MIOSHA, how large of a gap is considered to be a hole? - (ANSWERS)2 inches or
more
Study Exam
An attached garage shall be separated from all habitable rooms above the garage with not less
than - (ANSWERS)5/8 of an inch gypsum board
A structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing is considered to be a
swimming pool if it contains water over - (ANSWERS)24 inches
What type of fastener do you use to install cabinets? - (ANSWERS)Truss head wood screws
The process of preparing sand underneath a concrete slab requires sand to be -
(ANSWERS)Compacted
Habitable space in a basement shall have an emergency rescue opening with a minimum net
clear opening of 5.7 square feet and a sill height if not more than - (ANSWERS)44 inches
The minimum headroom in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than - (ANSWERS)6 feet 8
inches
The minimum tread depth shall be - (ANSWERS)9 inches
When feasible, a ramp shall have a maximum slope of - (ANSWERS)1:12
When adding a second level on a house that includes 3 bedrooms and a hall wall, the number
of smoke alarms must be at least - (ANSWERS)4
For a basement wall subject to severe weather, the compressive strength of concrete shall not
be less than - (ANSWERS)2,500 PSI
All exterior footing and foundation systems shall extend at least - (ANSWERS)42 inches
Anchor bolts are spaced no more than 6ft on center and shall be - (ANSWERS)½ inch in
diameter and shall extend a minimum of 7 inches into concrete
Except for concrete mixtures that are resistant to segregation, a slump of concrete placed in
removable forms shall not exceed - (ANSWERS)6 inches
Drains that are installed around concrete and masonry foundations must be covered with
crushed stones with minimum thickness of - (ANSWERS)6 inches
A concrete mix of 1:2:4 means - (ANSWERS)1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 4 parts aggregate
, Michigan Builder 2 Residential Contractors License
Study Exam
Masonry veneer shall be anchored to the supporting wall with corrosion-resistant metal ties
embedded in water and extending into the veneer a minimum of - (ANSWERS)1 1/2 inches
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be galvanized or stainless steel with a minimum 12 gage
shank and it must be of a length that penetrates a minimum of ______ into the roof sheathing -
(ANSWERS)¾ inch
An ice barrier shall consist of at least 2 layers of underlayment cemented together and shall
extend at least ____ inside the exterior wall line of the building - (ANSWERS)24 inches
An employer who willfully violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(MIOSHA) rules for the second time and which violation causes death to an employee shall be
fined the following - (ANSWERS)Not more than $20,000 or three years in prison or both
According to MIOSHA, when an employee may be exposed to electrical shock of more than 600
volts, a helmet must be worn with the following classification - (ANSWERS)Class B
According to MIOSHA, with regards to excavation of trench all of the following is applicable
except - (ANSWERS)In the event of a cave-in, an inspection must be conducted no later than 72
hours after the incident.
According to MIOSHA, an excavation that an employee is required to enter shall be excavated
and the material stored and retained not less than - (ANSWERS)2 feet from the excavation edge
MIOSHA requires an excavation that is more than ______ deep shall be sloped or supported -
(ANSWERS)5 feet
According to MIOSHA, which of the following with regards to metal portable ladders? -
(ANSWERS)The minimum distance must be at least 20 feet between the ladder and power
transmission
According to MIOSHA, when scaffolding is made of wood, the framing members shall have a
minimum fiber stress value of - (ANSWERS)1,500 PSI
According to MIOSHA, before a scaffold is erected within _______ of an electrical line, the utility
or property owner shall be consulted. What is that critical distance? - (ANSWERS)10 feet
According to MIOSHA, how large of a gap is considered to be a hole? - (ANSWERS)2 inches or
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