NEW YORK HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
New York Home
Improvement Contractor
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Contractor Test
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
77 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 77 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on home
improvement contractor regulations and practices. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding
the essentials of home improvement work in New York. This material is suitable for study, review, and
certification preparation, ensuring contractors are well-informed and ready for the exam.
CONTENTS
Home Improvement Basics Q1–Q13
Contractor Licensing Q14–Q28
Home Improvement Contracts Q29–Q42
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Q43–Q55
Advertising and Sales Practices Q56–Q66
Permits and Compliance Q67–Q77
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 77
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)?
CORRECT ANSWER
construction, repair, replacement, remodeling, alteration, conversion, rehabilitation, renovation, modernization,
improvement, or addition to any land or building or any part of the land or building used or designed to be used as a
residence or dwelling place, including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 77
What parts of a home can a H.I. include?
CORRECT ANSWER
Any part of the home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 77
Home improvement (HI systems) includes, among other things, installation of
CORRECT ANSWER
Central heating/air conditioning
Central vacuum cleaning system
Storm windows
Awnings
Communication systems
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 77
What is NOT considered H.I.?
CORRECT ANSWER
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
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, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 77
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered H.I.?
CORRECT ANSWER
When there is painting work being done as part of other home improvement work.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 77
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT considered H.I.?
CORRECT ANSWER
When it is a standalone job not part of of other home improvement work.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 77
Who is a "salesperson"?
CORRECT ANSWER
Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from
an owner or tenant.
- Local Law 31 of 2020 repealed the licensing requirement for Home Improvement Salespersons, individuals who
solicit or negotiate contracts on behalf of contractors. As of August 9, 2020, DCWP no longer licenses Home
Improvement Salespersons.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 77
You can apply for a new license in:
CORRECT ANSWER
In person by appointment only at the DCWP Licensing Center (42 Broadway, New York, NY 10004) or NYC Small
Business Support Center (90-27 Sutphin Blvd., 4th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435) OR
Online at nyc.gov/BusinessToolbox
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 77
What becomes of the contract entered into after misrepresentations?
CORRECT ANSWER
It may be declared null and void, and contractor may be ordered to pay restitution to the consumer.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
New York Home
Improvement Contractor
Exam Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated
Contractor Test
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
77 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 77 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on home
improvement contractor regulations and practices. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding
the essentials of home improvement work in New York. This material is suitable for study, review, and
certification preparation, ensuring contractors are well-informed and ready for the exam.
CONTENTS
Home Improvement Basics Q1–Q13
Contractor Licensing Q14–Q28
Home Improvement Contracts Q29–Q42
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Q43–Q55
Advertising and Sales Practices Q56–Q66
Permits and Compliance Q67–Q77
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 77
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)?
CORRECT ANSWER
construction, repair, replacement, remodeling, alteration, conversion, rehabilitation, renovation, modernization,
improvement, or addition to any land or building or any part of the land or building used or designed to be used as a
residence or dwelling place, including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 77
What parts of a home can a H.I. include?
CORRECT ANSWER
Any part of the home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 77
Home improvement (HI systems) includes, among other things, installation of
CORRECT ANSWER
Central heating/air conditioning
Central vacuum cleaning system
Storm windows
Awnings
Communication systems
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 77
What is NOT considered H.I.?
CORRECT ANSWER
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
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, Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 77
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered H.I.?
CORRECT ANSWER
When there is painting work being done as part of other home improvement work.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 77
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT considered H.I.?
CORRECT ANSWER
When it is a standalone job not part of of other home improvement work.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 77
Who is a "salesperson"?
CORRECT ANSWER
Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from
an owner or tenant.
- Local Law 31 of 2020 repealed the licensing requirement for Home Improvement Salespersons, individuals who
solicit or negotiate contracts on behalf of contractors. As of August 9, 2020, DCWP no longer licenses Home
Improvement Salespersons.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 77
You can apply for a new license in:
CORRECT ANSWER
In person by appointment only at the DCWP Licensing Center (42 Broadway, New York, NY 10004) or NYC Small
Business Support Center (90-27 Sutphin Blvd., 4th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435) OR
Online at nyc.gov/BusinessToolbox
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 77
What becomes of the contract entered into after misrepresentations?
CORRECT ANSWER
It may be declared null and void, and contractor may be ordered to pay restitution to the consumer.
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