NYC Home Improvement EXAM 2026
Questions and Correct Answers||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) -CORRECTANSWER the
construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or
addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? -CORRECTANSWER Any part of the home
OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios,
porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) -CORRECTANSWER Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? -CORRECTANSWER Construction of a new home or
building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of or application of
goods or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or controlled by the state or
municipality
, When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered
H.I.? -CORRECTANSWER When there is painting work being done as part of other
home improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT
considered H.I.? -CORRECTANSWER When it is a standalone job not part of of other
home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? -CORRECTANSWER Anyone who owns, operates, maintains,
conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and undertakes or
agrees to perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? -CORRECTANSWER A contractor may
be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? -CORRECTANSWER An agreement between a contractor and
a consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? -CORRECTANSWER All labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.
Questions and Correct Answers||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) -CORRECTANSWER the
construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or
addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? -CORRECTANSWER Any part of the home
OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios,
porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) -CORRECTANSWER Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? -CORRECTANSWER Construction of a new home or
building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of or application of
goods or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or controlled by the state or
municipality
, When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered
H.I.? -CORRECTANSWER When there is painting work being done as part of other
home improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT
considered H.I.? -CORRECTANSWER When it is a standalone job not part of of other
home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? -CORRECTANSWER Anyone who owns, operates, maintains,
conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and undertakes or
agrees to perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? -CORRECTANSWER A contractor may
be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? -CORRECTANSWER An agreement between a contractor and
a consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? -CORRECTANSWER All labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.
