Maryland Home Improvement SALESPERSON Exam With
100 Exam Prep Questions and Correct Answers
What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total contract price of
$1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANSWER-$500
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an individual's
application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANSWER-60 DAYS AFTER THE HEARING
What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales
Act?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANSWER-$1,000
What is the MAXIMUM amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a homeowner for
referring a client to the contractor?
A. $100
B. $500
C. $1,000
,D. The contractor is NOT permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals - ANSWER-THE
CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO COMPENSATE THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
A Home Improvement Contractor is a person who offers to
A. Perform repairs for a homeowner
B. Sell home improvement goods
C. Provide consultation for home improvement
D. All of the above - ANSWER-PERFORM REPAIRS FOR A HOMEOWNER
All door-to-door sales contracts MUST include
A. The name and address of the seller
B. The buyer's social security number
C. A detailed list of materials to be used
D. The buyer's bank account details - ANSWER-THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SELLER
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee about a hearing on
disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days - ANSWER-10 DAYS
A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license MUST wait a
MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER-1 YEAR
Who investigates complaints against Home Improvement licensees?
A. Local Police
, B. Investigative staff of the Home Improvement Commission
C. Federal Trade Commission
D. Better Business Bureau - ANSWER-INVESTIGATIVE STAFF OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION
The official recordkeeper of the Home Improvement Commission shall be the
A. Secretary of the Commission
B. Executive Director of the Commission
C. Chairman of the Commission
D. Treasurer of the Commission - ANSWER-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMISSION
The office of the Home Improvement Commission is located in
A. Annapolis
B. Baltimore
C. Rockville
D. Frederick - ANSWER-BALTIMORE
A local county or municipality may
A. Regulate the quality of home improvements
B. Issue Home Improvement licenses
C. Overrule the Home Improvement Commission
D. None of the above - ANSWER-REGULATE THE QUALITY OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS
All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
B. Painting a room
C. Installing a new roof
D. Building a deck - ANSWER-REPAIRS TO AN HVAC SYSTEM
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months of the license
expiration date?
100 Exam Prep Questions and Correct Answers
What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total contract price of
$1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANSWER-$500
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an individual's
application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANSWER-60 DAYS AFTER THE HEARING
What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales
Act?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANSWER-$1,000
What is the MAXIMUM amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a homeowner for
referring a client to the contractor?
A. $100
B. $500
C. $1,000
,D. The contractor is NOT permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals - ANSWER-THE
CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO COMPENSATE THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
A Home Improvement Contractor is a person who offers to
A. Perform repairs for a homeowner
B. Sell home improvement goods
C. Provide consultation for home improvement
D. All of the above - ANSWER-PERFORM REPAIRS FOR A HOMEOWNER
All door-to-door sales contracts MUST include
A. The name and address of the seller
B. The buyer's social security number
C. A detailed list of materials to be used
D. The buyer's bank account details - ANSWER-THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SELLER
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee about a hearing on
disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 30 days - ANSWER-10 DAYS
A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license MUST wait a
MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER-1 YEAR
Who investigates complaints against Home Improvement licensees?
A. Local Police
, B. Investigative staff of the Home Improvement Commission
C. Federal Trade Commission
D. Better Business Bureau - ANSWER-INVESTIGATIVE STAFF OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION
The official recordkeeper of the Home Improvement Commission shall be the
A. Secretary of the Commission
B. Executive Director of the Commission
C. Chairman of the Commission
D. Treasurer of the Commission - ANSWER-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMISSION
The office of the Home Improvement Commission is located in
A. Annapolis
B. Baltimore
C. Rockville
D. Frederick - ANSWER-BALTIMORE
A local county or municipality may
A. Regulate the quality of home improvements
B. Issue Home Improvement licenses
C. Overrule the Home Improvement Commission
D. None of the above - ANSWER-REGULATE THE QUALITY OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS
All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
B. Painting a room
C. Installing a new roof
D. Building a deck - ANSWER-REPAIRS TO AN HVAC SYSTEM
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months of the license
expiration date?
