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1
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In regard to moving personal items, it is best if _____.

A

you do not move them and you give written notice to neighbors if work will include any major vibrations that could cause items to fall

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While on the job site, when is it important to take pictures and keep photo records?

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before work begins
after work completion
at various stages during the work

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What things should be included in a log book?

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weather conditions
what subcontractors are on-site
various levels of progress/times

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As a general contractor, what must you always have on-site?

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a competent employee with a first aid card

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5
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Who is responsible for temporary power?

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whoever is stated in the contract

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According to the Construction Lien Act, what must the owner, General Contractor, Subcontractor, or Supplier supply within 10 days of being asked for a copy by anyone entitled to a copy?

A

notice of commencement

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7
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The “Claim of Lien” must be filed within ___ days of LAST furnishing labor or materials for a project.

A

90 days

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8
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Proceedings to foreclose must occur within ____ of the date the claim lien was recorded.

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1 year

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9
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According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your protection?

A

Never use your assets to complete someone’s project.

Get sufficient down payments and/or obtain sufficient progress payments as the job progresses.

Have well-defined contracts that include the rights and responsibilities of binding parties.

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10
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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?

A

the sworn statement

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11
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A claim of lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job site?

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90 days

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12
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If you DO get paid before the lawsuit after filing a lien claim, what form must you complete?

A

discharge of construction lien

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13
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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?

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$6,000

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14
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After Mr. Jones receives a sworn statement that he owes ABC Framing $40,000, how does he know that ABC Framing was ever on the job site?

A

the proof of service of notice of furnishing

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15
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According to the State Construction Code Act, how often will the Construction Code Commission update the state code?

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every 3 years

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16
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The Uniform Commercial Code states that a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $1,000.00 or more must be ______.

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in writing sufficient to indicate a sale between parties and signed

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17
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According to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is NOT true?

A) The law applies to employers with 15 or more employees.

B) Employees are allowed to require a medical exam before making a job offer.

C) The first violation results in a $55,000 fine.

D) ADA requirements are enforceable only through the U.S. Department of Justice.

A

B

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18
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Minimum Wage Law states ____.

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after 40 hours in any one work week, compensation is 1 1/2 times the regular rate

an employer shall not discriminate based on sex when paying employees for the same work requirement

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19
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Who is covered by the Employing Minors Youth Employment Standards Act?

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ages 14, 15, 16, and 17

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20
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What act states:
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

A

The Family Medical Leave Act states ____.

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21
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Which of the following is true regarding employing minors?

A) A minor shall not work more than 6 days a week.

B) Every 5 hours of work requires a 30-minute break.

C) Both A and B.

D) 14 and 15-year-olds may work during school hours if

A

C

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22
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The owner is liable for all debts in what type of legal business entity?

A

sole proprietorship?

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23
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Which is NOT an advantage of a general partnership?

A) It merges the assets, credit, equipment, and talents of the partners.

B) All partners share in decision-making and profits.

C) Each partner is liable for the business debts of the other partner.

D) It increases the capacity for bonding and bidding.

A

C

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24
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What business entity allows an individual to invest in a general partnership without input on how the partnership is operated?

A

limited partnership

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25
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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?

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joint venture

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26
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How many days after notification of a complaint does the respondent have to respond?

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15 days

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27
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Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do they verify the legitimacy of the complaint with?

A

the building inspector of the local jurisdiction (city building department)

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28
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If the dispute cannot be resolved at the informal conference, where does it go next?

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the administrative law hearing examiner (also known as hearing officer/presiding officer)

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29
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The findings/penalty of the Administrative Law Hearing Examiner are reported to _____.

A

the respondent and claiment
the board
the investigative unit

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30
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Regarding the lien law, what is the FIRST document that must be filled out to continue the lien process?

A

the notice of commencement

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31
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Homes built before what year require at least one smoke detector?

A

1974

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32
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What STATE law regulates discrimination on the job site?

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The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act

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33
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A contract is not required if the job is under what amount?

A

$1,000.00

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34
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Within how many days of being on the job site must the I-9 Form be completed?

A

3 days

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35
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What act requires prevailing wages to be paid out?

A

The Davis-Bacon Act

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36
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What is the most common type of contract used in residential construction?

A

lump sum contract

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37
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What should you be sure to include in your contracts?

A

change orders
weather/ground conditions
buried debris

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38
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What is true regarding a cost plus/fee contract (Construction Management)?

A) the total construction costs are unknown to the owner

B) the contractor provides a target estimate

C) you must have written agreement concerning payment of contractor fees

D) all of the above

A

D

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39
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What type of contract is used when the scope of work is poorly defined and/or to cover emergency repairs and renovations to occupied facilities?

A

cost plus percentage of cost contract (Time and Materials)

40
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What type of contract requires the owner/architect to compile a list of total quantities and the contractor to provide the cost per unit to supply and install?

A

unit price contract

41
Q

When having a contract signed, what should you be sure to verify first online or at the assessor’s office?

A

legal ownership

42
Q

When asking a customer for a certain percentage of money after a section(s) of a job is completed, it is called _____.

A

progress payments

43
Q

What is it called when you walk through with a customer at the end of a job and check off any needed repairs or discuss work to be redone?

A

a final punch list

44
Q

What are 2 items suggested to avoid in your contracts?

A

start and completion dates

45
Q

Kitchen cabinet layouts from the kitchen designer are an example of what?

A

shop drawings

46
Q

Change in conditions should be the responsibility of _____.

A

the owner

47
Q

What should be included in close-out documents?

A

owner/operator manuals
copies of all warranties
check off list from mechanical contractors

48
Q

With a permit, when should the final payment be due?

A

upon final inspection

49
Q

In a contract, it is wise to include that the care and maintenance of the owner’s pet(s) is the responsibility of _____.

A

the owner only

50
Q

What are you required to have on new construction sites for everyone onsite?

A

toilet facilities

51
Q

In regard to moving personal items, it is best if _____.

A

you do not move them
you give written notice to neighbors

if work will include any major vibrations that could cause items to fall

52
Q

According to the video “Lead Paint: A Toxic Legacy,” what possible effects can lead paint have on children?

A

brain damage
behavioral problems
propensity to violence and aggression

53
Q

How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint?

A

the early 1900s

54
Q

According to the video “Don’t Spread Lead,” if a house was built before what year, you should assume the home has lead paint as a safety precaution.

A

1978

55
Q

What should you do to protect yourself from lead dust and debris?

A

wear safety glasses
wear disposable coveralls and shoe covers
wear a respirator

56
Q

When working with lead paint ____.

A

work wet and clean

57
Q

Which of the following statements about lead exposure are true?

A

Lead stays in the bloodstream for approximately 30 days.

Lead stays in the soft organs for 6 to 8 months.

58
Q

What current techniques are there to identify lead paint?

A

x-ray fluorescence
laboratory analysis
3rd party inspections (risk assessment)

59
Q

What are the controls for lead-based paint?

A

Removal of LBP through safe work practices.
Enclosure/encapsulation

60
Q

Contractors are not required to be “certified renovators” of asbestos if they do the following:

A

demolition of unoccupied structures.
MIOSHA Part 603 Rules are still applicable.

61
Q

Lead dust breathed in by adults can create disorders, including:

A

kidney and brain damage.

62
Q

What type of insurance provides added risk protection to an employer who has an employee injured or killed in a related construction accident? This is over and above the worker’s compensation insurance.

A

employer’s liability insurance

63
Q

Who has the obligation to ask for and receive copies of all required insurance policies from the subcontractor’s insurance provider?

A

the general contractor

64
Q

What are key ideas for developing a marketing plan essential for a company’s growth?

A

Determine your personal strengths and weaknesses and those of your business.
Provide a method of establishing trust in the company for both clients and employees.
Provide a portion of resources to promote your plan

65
Q

How can you promote the name of your company to the public?

A

job site signs
vehicle signage
brochures and mailers

66
Q

What type of bond guarantees that the contractor will complete the contracted project for the estimated sum? This bond is usually for 100% of the contract sum. Should the contractor default, the bonding company will provide for the completion of the project.

A

performance bond

67
Q

How do you establish trust with a client?

A

by doing what you say you will do

68
Q

How do you establish trust with your employees?

A

ask for input
pay them on time
value their feedback

69
Q

What are the resources you have to promote your business?

A

time
money

70
Q

Which type of mortar has high compression strength, is very good for below-grade use, foundations, sewers, and retention walls, and maintains strength in severe frost, wind, and soil pressure?

A

Type M

71
Q

Placement of mortar should be done during temperatures between ____ degrees and ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

A

70/100

72
Q

With regard to mortar, the addition of sand ________ compression strength.

A

Increases

73
Q

In mortar construction, how many standard bricks are required to cover 1 square foot of wall area?

A

7

74
Q

MIOSHA Part 2 deals with the rules related to masonry walls exposed to winds. Which of the following is required?

A

Restricted zones for walls greater than 8 feet (height of wall + 4 feet).
Written certification of employee training.
Warning signage.

75
Q

Approximately how much does one cubic foot of concrete weigh?

A

150lbs

76
Q

The plans/code will tell what measurement slump should be, but in residential work, it is generally between ____ and ____ inches.

A

4 and 6

77
Q

When the forms are not vibrated when pouring concrete, the result is ___.

A

a bugout or honeycombing (air voids in the concrete)

78
Q

What is a darby?

A

A tool that consists of two handles on a flat plate with slightly lipped edges, similar to a float, except larger.

79
Q

How long is a cement block?

A

16”

80
Q

How tall is a cement block in inches?

A

8inches

81
Q

How many standard bricks in 1 cubic foot

A

7

82
Q

An example of prestressed concrete is __.

A

a double T as used in parking garages

83
Q

Of the 5 types of cement, which is the most commonly used?

A

type 1 for general use

84
Q

What is generally the maximum size in coarse aggregate such as pea stone and gravel that ranges in size due to required specifications?

A

1 1/2 inches or less

85
Q

Ready-mixed concrete should be totally discharged from the truck within _____ hours of being mixed.

A

1 1/2 hours

86
Q

What type of footing is used over the soil with poor load-bearing capacity and will generally cover the entire footprint of the structure?

A

a mat footing

87
Q

Splices in rebar should not have overlaps of less than ____.

A

12 inches

88
Q

In concrete, saw-cut control joints should be made within ______ hours of placement.

A

4 to 12 hours

89
Q

The temperature of concrete should be maintained at ____ degrees for 5 days in cold weather conditions.

A

50

90
Q

Space trusses to within + or - ____.

A

1/4 inch

91
Q

Lateral bracing (long 2x4 12 footers) is supposed to be located in ____.

A

the upper 1/3 of the truss area

92
Q

What is the act to prescribe and regulate working conditions: to prescribe the duties of employers and employees as to places and conditions of employment?

A

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act 154 of 1974

93
Q

It is the duty of the employer to ___.

A

recognized hazards likely to cause death and/or serious harm

94
Q

Who shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act?

A

The Department of Labor (LARA)

95
Q

An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $_________ for each violation.

A

$124,709.00

96
Q
A

Residential Builder License (12 decks)

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