Suffolk County Home Improvement
License Exam Study Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
1. 563-1 - ANSWER Legislative Findings
2. 563-1 Legislative Findings - ANSWER The County Legislature finds and
determines that the health, safety and general welfare of the consumers of
Suffolk County will be enhanced if provision is made for the licensing of
persons engaged in home improvement.
3. 563-10 Prohibited Acts - ANSWER abandonment or willful failure to
perform any contract engaged in by a licensee. willful deviation from
contract specifications or estimates in any material respect without the
consent of the contracting party. engaging in deceptive or unconscionable
trade practices in the solicitation or procurement of a contract. directly or
indirectly publishing any false, deceptive or misleading advertisements.
Discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment with
respect to the recruiting, hiring or discharge of such employee because of
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, sexual
orientation, military status, marital status, or citizenship status.
4. 563-11 - ANSWER Powers of Director; disposition of fees; liability
5. Public Liability Insurance - ANSWER Insurance that protects the contractor
against claims of injury or damage to third parties.
,6. Property Damage Insurance - ANSWER Insurance that covers damage to
property caused by the contractor's operations.
7. Workers' Compensation - ANSWER Insurance that provides wage
replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of
employment.
8. Residential Property - ANSWER Property that is used for residential
purposes, including homes and apartments.
9. Landscaping - ANSWER The process of modifying the visible features of
an area of land, including living elements, such as flora and fauna, or the
addition of objects.
10.Arboriculture - ANSWER The cultivation, management, and study of
individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
11.Swimming Pools - ANSWER Structures designed for swimming, which
may be portable or permanent.
12.Portable Spas - ANSWER Movable hot tubs that are designed for relaxation
and hydrotherapy.
13.Permanent Spas - ANSWER Hot tubs that are built into the structure of a
home or property and are not designed to be moved.
14.Waterproofing - ANSWER The process of making an object or structure
water-resistant or impervious to water.
,15.Masonry - ANSWER The building of structures from individual units,
which are often laid in and bound together by mortar.
16.Is there a fee for applying for a salesman's identification card? - ANSWER
No fee shall be charged for an application for a salesman's identification
card.
17.What is the fee for additional identification cards for salesmen engaged by
multiple licensees? - ANSWER $50 per annum for each additional card and
for renewal.
18.What is the reduced license fee for applicants qualifying under specific
provisions? - ANSWER The license fee is 1/2 of the standard fee as set
forth for renewals.
19.What additional insurance is required for home improvement contractors
performing elevating services? - ANSWER They must obtain insurance
coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence, including a riggers liability
extension endorsement, with an aggregate limit of at least $2,000,000.
20.563-11 Powers of Director; disposition of fees; liability - ANSWER
Director has the power to keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or
revoked and all fines adjudged. Issue temporary licenses, require any
applicant for a license, require reasonable information of an applicant or
licensee.
21.563-12 - ANSWER Penalties for offenses
22.563-12 Penalties for offenses - ANSWER If found guilty, a person will
have a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not
, more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Each
such violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
23.563-13 - ANSWER Injunctive relief
24.563-13 Injunctive relief - ANSWER upon application of the Director, the
County Attorney or the District Attorney may commence an action in the
name of the County to restrain, prevent and enjoin a violation of this chapter
or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder or any continuance of such
violation.
25.563-14 - ANSWER Effect on existing licenses
26.563-14 Effect on existing licenses - ANSWER a license issued by any
governmental agency prior to the effective date of the appropriate article of
this chapter shall continue to remain in full force and effect until its
expiration or termination unless sooner revoked or suspended for cause.
27.563-15 - ANSWER Review of administrative determinations
28.563-15 Review of administrative determinations - ANSWER The action of
the Director in adjudging fines or suspending, revoking or refusing to issue
or renew a license may be reviewed by a proceeding brought under and
pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of
New York.
29.Establishment - ANSWER any shop, residence, place or premises from
which a home improvement contracting business is transacted.
License Exam Study Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
1. 563-1 - ANSWER Legislative Findings
2. 563-1 Legislative Findings - ANSWER The County Legislature finds and
determines that the health, safety and general welfare of the consumers of
Suffolk County will be enhanced if provision is made for the licensing of
persons engaged in home improvement.
3. 563-10 Prohibited Acts - ANSWER abandonment or willful failure to
perform any contract engaged in by a licensee. willful deviation from
contract specifications or estimates in any material respect without the
consent of the contracting party. engaging in deceptive or unconscionable
trade practices in the solicitation or procurement of a contract. directly or
indirectly publishing any false, deceptive or misleading advertisements.
Discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment with
respect to the recruiting, hiring or discharge of such employee because of
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, sexual
orientation, military status, marital status, or citizenship status.
4. 563-11 - ANSWER Powers of Director; disposition of fees; liability
5. Public Liability Insurance - ANSWER Insurance that protects the contractor
against claims of injury or damage to third parties.
,6. Property Damage Insurance - ANSWER Insurance that covers damage to
property caused by the contractor's operations.
7. Workers' Compensation - ANSWER Insurance that provides wage
replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of
employment.
8. Residential Property - ANSWER Property that is used for residential
purposes, including homes and apartments.
9. Landscaping - ANSWER The process of modifying the visible features of
an area of land, including living elements, such as flora and fauna, or the
addition of objects.
10.Arboriculture - ANSWER The cultivation, management, and study of
individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
11.Swimming Pools - ANSWER Structures designed for swimming, which
may be portable or permanent.
12.Portable Spas - ANSWER Movable hot tubs that are designed for relaxation
and hydrotherapy.
13.Permanent Spas - ANSWER Hot tubs that are built into the structure of a
home or property and are not designed to be moved.
14.Waterproofing - ANSWER The process of making an object or structure
water-resistant or impervious to water.
,15.Masonry - ANSWER The building of structures from individual units,
which are often laid in and bound together by mortar.
16.Is there a fee for applying for a salesman's identification card? - ANSWER
No fee shall be charged for an application for a salesman's identification
card.
17.What is the fee for additional identification cards for salesmen engaged by
multiple licensees? - ANSWER $50 per annum for each additional card and
for renewal.
18.What is the reduced license fee for applicants qualifying under specific
provisions? - ANSWER The license fee is 1/2 of the standard fee as set
forth for renewals.
19.What additional insurance is required for home improvement contractors
performing elevating services? - ANSWER They must obtain insurance
coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence, including a riggers liability
extension endorsement, with an aggregate limit of at least $2,000,000.
20.563-11 Powers of Director; disposition of fees; liability - ANSWER
Director has the power to keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or
revoked and all fines adjudged. Issue temporary licenses, require any
applicant for a license, require reasonable information of an applicant or
licensee.
21.563-12 - ANSWER Penalties for offenses
22.563-12 Penalties for offenses - ANSWER If found guilty, a person will
have a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not
, more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. Each
such violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
23.563-13 - ANSWER Injunctive relief
24.563-13 Injunctive relief - ANSWER upon application of the Director, the
County Attorney or the District Attorney may commence an action in the
name of the County to restrain, prevent and enjoin a violation of this chapter
or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder or any continuance of such
violation.
25.563-14 - ANSWER Effect on existing licenses
26.563-14 Effect on existing licenses - ANSWER a license issued by any
governmental agency prior to the effective date of the appropriate article of
this chapter shall continue to remain in full force and effect until its
expiration or termination unless sooner revoked or suspended for cause.
27.563-15 - ANSWER Review of administrative determinations
28.563-15 Review of administrative determinations - ANSWER The action of
the Director in adjudging fines or suspending, revoking or refusing to issue
or renew a license may be reviewed by a proceeding brought under and
pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of
New York.
29.Establishment - ANSWER any shop, residence, place or premises from
which a home improvement contracting business is transacted.
