A Set of All possible Questions Michigan Builders License QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CORRECT GUARANTEE PASS 100%
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A Set of All possible Questions Michigan Builders License
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Bugle Phillips screws or type S drywall screws When using metal studs, how are the wall
sheathing/surface materials attached to the studs?
start in one of the corners How should base cabi...
A Set of All possible Questions Michigan Builders License
QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS CORRECT
GUARANTEE PASS 100%
Bugle Phillips screws or type S drywall screws When using metal studs, how are the wall
sheathing/surface materials attached to the studs?
start in one of the corners How should base cabinets be installed properly?
A Which of the following is the highest grade of veneer in plywood?
Jamb What is the frame that surrounds an interior door called?
S4S What is the abbreviation for lumber that has been surfaced on all four sides?
Determine height of ceiling and install level perimeter molding What is the first step when
installing a drop ceiling?
1 3/8" Most interior doors are manufactured in a thickness of _______________.
reveal The setback of door casing from the face of the jamb is often referred to as the
__________.
6' When installing ceramic tile in a shower stall, tiles should be a minimum of ___________
above the shower floor or 6" above the shower head, whichever is higher.
landingThe floor at the top or bottom of each story where the flight of stairs ends or begins is a
____________.
1/2" When gypsum wallboard is used for a draftstop, it must be a minimum of ___________
thick.
3/8" What is the maximum height variation between all risers on a stairway?
Insufficient or overly thin compound used under the tape What would be the likely cause of
blisters in wallboard tape?
Sash brush What type of paintbrush would be best for painting interior trim
3" When installing the grid system for a suspended ceiling, the top edge must be at least 3"
below the bottom of the joist:
Quarter sawn The method used to saw a log has an effect on how stable the lumber will be.
Which method provides the most table lumber?
Bow
Crook
Cup If a board is warped, it has this defect.
Find the highest part of the floor and use that point to establish your layout line 34 1/2" from the
floor. When installing base cabinets, the first step is to:
Four - Two through the upper rail and two through the lower rail When installing wall cabinets,
a minimum of __________ #10 round headed wood screws should be used for each cabinet.
12" In kitchens that have a soffit above the cabinets, the soffit is usually ________ below the
rest of an 8' ceiling.
True When laying strip wood flooring, it is preferred to lay the flooring perpendicular to the
floor joist below. T F
,open If hardwood flooring has a higher moisture content than the building it is being installed
in, it will develop _____________ joints after installation.
8 1/4 inches What is the maximum height of risers in a set of steps?
9 inches What is the minimum tread depth in a set of steps?
chair rail A __________ is a molding that runs horizontally across walls at 3' to 4' from the
floor.
5.0 square feet
R310.1.1 A sleeping room window on the ground level floor shall have a minimum opening
of:
pocket door A door that slides into the wall is called a __________________.
a net clear opening of 5 square feet
a minimum net clear opening of 20" width and 24" height
a sill no more than 44" above the floor A bedroom window on the first floor must have:
5.7 square feet
R310.1.1 A bedroom on the third floor must have an egress window with a net clear
opening of
two standard panes with 1/4" dead air spaceThe most energy efficient type of glazing is:
11" What is the recommended distance from the bottom of the door to the bottom of the
bottom hinge?
7" What is the recommended distance from the top of the door to the top of the top hinge?
36" to 38" What is the recommended height of the door knob off the floor?
6'8" The height of a standard residential door is ______________?
1 1/2" The large egress door must have a landing on the exterior side. This landing shall not be
more than ________________ below the top of the threshold.
2 Where there is a stairway with _____ or fewer risers located on an exterior side of a
door, a landing is not required (with the exception of the large egress door).
7 3/4" Other than the large egress door, landings or risers cannot exceed _______ rise to the
threshold.
7 3/4" Other than the large exit door, landings or risers cannot exceed
____________________ rise to the threshold.
egress The main reason for properly sized windows in a bedroom area is:
a net clear opening of 5.7 sq. ft.
a minimum net clear opening of 20" width or 24" height
a sill height not more than 44 inches above the floor or ground
R310.1.1,R310.1.2,R310.1.3 All egress windows above the first floor must have:
True
R311.2 The large egress door must provide a minimum of a 32" wide opening when measured
from the face of the door when the door is open 90 degrees to the door stop. T F
Yes
R311.7.5 Can there be a door at the top of a stair run if the door does not swing over the
stairs?
8
R303.1In habitable rooms glazing (window area) must be not less than what percent of the floor
area?
,No
R310.1.1 An egress window has an opening 20 inches wide by 24 inches high with the
bottom of the opening 44 inches above the floor. Does this window meet code for the first floor?
fixed and ventilating What are the two basic types of skylights?
True On a roof slope facing south or west, the skylight may permit a maximum of "solar heat
and radiation gain", which can increase room temperatures and fade rugs and furniture. Placing
the unit on an east or north slope will give you adequate light but less direct sunshine. T F
bottom hinged window A hopper window is a ___________________.
casing The trim that is installed around windows and doors is called __________________.
have 3 hinges Solid core doors should:
pocket This type of door should have the track installed before the drywall is hung.
in the direction of egress All stairway means of egress doors shall swing
_____________________.
jamb What is the frame that surrounds the door on three sides called?
The carpenter stands with his back to the hinge side of the door jamb and if the door swings left
it is a left hand door When the finish carpenter hangs a door, how does he know if it is a left or
right hand door?
sash The part of the window that holds the glass is called the __________________.
safety glazing All doors ingress and egress including storm doors must have
_____________________.
4.34
To figure R-Value, divide 1 by the U-Value: 1 divided by .23 = What would be the R-Value
of a window rated U 0.23?
two square How many squares of vinyl siding are in a carton?
1024 How many square feet of siding will the builder need to cover a house that has 8 ft. walls
and is 28 ft. X 36 ft.? Do not account for any window or door openings.
excessive moisture in the house The most common cause of outside paint blistering is:
3 days Newly applied stucco should be shaded and kept moist for ______.
plywood
Celotex
Thermax Aluminum siding may be installed over:
it dents easily when struck by any hard object What is the principal disadvantage of
aluminum siding?
1/4"
3/8" when installing in temps below 40 degrees Where vinyl siding meets the accessories,
you should always leave an expansion gap of:
8' The standard length for shingle panels is:
7 1/4" The standard face width of 8 inch beveled siding is:
24" When horizontal siding is applied over sheathing that consists of solid plywood or
fiberboard, the nails can be spaced (horizontally) about how far apart?
1 1/2 inch Plain beveled siding is lapped so it will provide a tight exterior wall covering. In
standard installation, 10 inch beveled siding is lapped about ___________.
True Siding needs to be flashed and caulked. T F
, butt tip coursing Wood shingles used for siding can be installed by several methods, which
choice below isn't a method.
in the center of the batten When batten boards are nailed over vertical siding, they are
nailed:
from any front corner Where would you start when installing vinyl siding to minimize the number
of joints?
6" From grade, untreated siding must be a minimum of:
True When installing horizontal wood siding a siding gauge can be use to accurately mark
siding pieces that must fit against vertical surfaces. T F
1" The 6' beveled siding should be lapped:
level from the lowest point How would you level siding when you start?
water proof covers When applying new siding over existing siding, electrical boxes should be
covered using:
any corrosion resistant nail On wood siding, what kind of nail would you use?
before the carpenter installs the siding Two outside walls meet at a corner. When or where
does the carpenter install the corner boards?
scratch, brown and finish What are the names of the three layer of traditional stucco?
Yes When siding a residential structure using horizontal wood siding with batten boards or
panel siding with shiplap joints, is it required by code that house wrap or felt paper be used? T F
False Vinyl siding is a waterproof barrier. T F
One nail at each stud. The nail should be just above the top of the lower board. When
applying horizontal beveled siding, how should the siding be nailed?
2 The minimum number of nails for a shingle used for siding is:
F channel When applying vinyl siding on a vertical wall, what is used to hold the aluminum
soffit in place?
2 1/2 inch What size nail do you use for vinyl siding with a 1 inch backer?
overlap When using reverse board and batten plywood, how are the seams sealed?
Copper When installing aluminum siding it should not be in contact with?
7 1/2 inches When applying 16 inch wood shingles what is the recommended maximum
exposure?
8 1/2 inches When applying 18 inch wood shingles, what is the recommended maximum
exposure?
11 1/2 inches When applying 24 inch wood shingles, what is the maximum exposure?
just under 1/2 of its total length Normal siding practice dictates that the exposure of any
wood shingle is:
screw driver What tool would you NOT use to install vinyl siding?
12 Wood siding, at the time of installation, should have a moisture content of
about_____________% with the exception in extremely dry climates in the southwestern states.
battens Square edge vertical siding requires the joints to be covered with slender pieces
of solid wood called __________________.
clap board siding Horizontal siding requires a lap of at least 1 inch, unless rabbeted. When
rabbeted it is 1/2 inch. Plain beveled siding is also called ___________________.
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