Michigan LARA license exam · given by PSI

Ductwork practice test

Practice for the Michigan Ductwork mechanical contractor exam: duct construction, installation and support, system design, plenums, exhaust systems, and chimneys and vents. (80 questions total: 10 free + 70 in the paid pass.)

55questions
60minutes
75%to pass
Open bookLARA reference list

Exam format from the PSI candidate bulletin. Exam fee: $50.

Practice the Ductwork exam

Topic drills (pass required)

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Review status: pending licensed mechanical contractor review. These are original questions written to the PSI content outline and referenced to the Michigan mechanical code and LARA’s reference list. Calculations were checked by script, but no licensed mechanical contractor has reviewed them yet, so we don’t claim they are expert-reviewed. Spot an error? Use “Report this question” on any item.

What’s on the exam

TopicOur estimated weightIn our mockBank
Michigan law (PA 407 Article 8, PA 230)
  • Licensing (PA 407)
  • Permits (PA 230)
  • Local registration (PA 407)
  • Penalties (PA 230)
  • Complaints (PA 407)
9%57
Duct construction and materials
  • Duct materials
  • Underground ducts
  • Pressure classes
  • Seams and joints
20%1115
Duct installation, support, sealing, and insulation
  • Supports
  • Condensation
  • Insulation
  • Clearances
  • Access
  • Registers
  • Testing
  • Installation
16%912
Duct design and sizing (Manual D)
  • Airflow math
  • Fan laws
  • Manual D
  • Air changes
  • Static pressure
16%913
Plenums, fire/smoke dampers, and smoke detection
  • Plenums
  • Smoke detection
  • Fire dampers
  • Smoke dampers
13%711
Exhaust systems (dryer, environmental, kitchen)
  • Dryer exhaust
  • Exhaust termination
  • Kitchen exhaust
14%812
Chimneys, vents, and vent connectors
  • Chimney height
  • Gas vents
  • Vent connectors
  • Common venting
  • Vent terminals
12%610

About the weights: PSI doesn’t publish topic weights. These are our estimate.

Test-day facts

Sources: PSI Candidate Information Bulletin 5421 (mechanical, effective Aug 20, 2026) · LARA mechanical exam reference materials (PDF). Checked October 30, 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with LARA and PSI before you apply.

Ductwork exam FAQ

How many questions are on the Ductwork exam?

PSI’s bulletin lists 55 questions in 60 minutes, open book, with 75% to pass.

What does it cost?

PSI lists $50.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. MI Trade Prep questions are original practice items written to PSI’s published content outline. They are not actual exam questions, and MI Trade Prep is not affiliated with LARA or PSI.

Study guide: Michigan Ductwork exam guide