VIRGINIA HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTING PRACTICE PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool?
Answer: Yes
◉Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order
to preserve your lien rights? Answer: Yes
◉A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a
contractor to get authorization from an official in that city to be able
to contract in that municipality. Answer: Cannot
◉A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the
character, performance and quality of home improvement. Answer:
Can
◉How many members are there in the Maryland Home
Improvement Commission? Answer: 9
◉Of the 9 members on the Commission, how many are experienced
in home improvement? Answer: 4
,◉What is the term of a member on the Commission? Answer: 4 yrs.
◉How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland
before they can be appointed to the Commission? Answer: 5 yrs.
◉It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any
compensation from a person regulated by the Commission. Answer:
True
◉How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum?
Answer: 6 times a year
◉The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. Answer:
Executive Director
◉People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement
projects work under: Answer: the Director of the Commission
◉If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe
that the contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they
can sue for: Answer: -injunctive relief against the conduct,
-an order for satisfactory completion of the project,
-restitution.
,◉Can the Commission request financial records at any time?
Answer: Yes
◉The following are exempt from licensure requirements: Answer: -
employees for labor services
-employees for clerical work
◉What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?
Answer: $50,000
◉An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or
comparable educational training. Answer: True
◉The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the
applicant's... Answer: -character
-experience
-financial stability
◉The financial information provided by an applicant is public
information. Answer: No
, ◉If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a
hearing within ______________ after the notice of denial is mailed.
Answer: 10 days
◉A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson
becomes employed or contractually involved with a licensed
contractor. Answer: True
◉How many contractors may a salesperson represent? Answer: 2
◉Jim Smith is a Sales Representative for ABC Construction. Can he
accept a position as a Sales Representative for Top Notch
Construction without first informing ABC Construction of his
intentions and also informing Top Notch Construction of his existing
situation with ABC Construction? Answer: No
◉When a sales person is no longer associated with a company they
represented, the contractor must: Answer: give the commission
written notice
◉The Commission may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:
Answer: -lies on their application
-practices fraud while being licensed
-is convicted of a felony
CONTRACTING PRACTICE PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool?
Answer: Yes
◉Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order
to preserve your lien rights? Answer: Yes
◉A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a
contractor to get authorization from an official in that city to be able
to contract in that municipality. Answer: Cannot
◉A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the
character, performance and quality of home improvement. Answer:
Can
◉How many members are there in the Maryland Home
Improvement Commission? Answer: 9
◉Of the 9 members on the Commission, how many are experienced
in home improvement? Answer: 4
,◉What is the term of a member on the Commission? Answer: 4 yrs.
◉How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland
before they can be appointed to the Commission? Answer: 5 yrs.
◉It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any
compensation from a person regulated by the Commission. Answer:
True
◉How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum?
Answer: 6 times a year
◉The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. Answer:
Executive Director
◉People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement
projects work under: Answer: the Director of the Commission
◉If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe
that the contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they
can sue for: Answer: -injunctive relief against the conduct,
-an order for satisfactory completion of the project,
-restitution.
,◉Can the Commission request financial records at any time?
Answer: Yes
◉The following are exempt from licensure requirements: Answer: -
employees for labor services
-employees for clerical work
◉What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?
Answer: $50,000
◉An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or
comparable educational training. Answer: True
◉The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the
applicant's... Answer: -character
-experience
-financial stability
◉The financial information provided by an applicant is public
information. Answer: No
, ◉If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a
hearing within ______________ after the notice of denial is mailed.
Answer: 10 days
◉A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson
becomes employed or contractually involved with a licensed
contractor. Answer: True
◉How many contractors may a salesperson represent? Answer: 2
◉Jim Smith is a Sales Representative for ABC Construction. Can he
accept a position as a Sales Representative for Top Notch
Construction without first informing ABC Construction of his
intentions and also informing Top Notch Construction of his existing
situation with ABC Construction? Answer: No
◉When a sales person is no longer associated with a company they
represented, the contractor must: Answer: give the commission
written notice
◉The Commission may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:
Answer: -lies on their application
-practices fraud while being licensed
-is convicted of a felony
