MHIC HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 202… 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
MHIC Home Improvement
Contractor Exam Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Maryland Licensing Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
121 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 121 verified questions along with correct answers, specifically tailored for the
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor licensing exam for 2026-2027. It covers essential aspects of
home improvement contracting, ensuring comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations and
practices. This resource is ideal for study, review, and certification preparation, enabling candidates to
confidently grasp the necessary knowledge to succeed in their licensing journey.
CONTENTS
• Home Improvement Basics • Licensing and Exemptions
• Guaranty Fund and Claims • Contract Requirements
• Sales and Advertising Regulations • Penalties and Violations
• Safety and Compliance • Business and Financial Management
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 121
Home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
the addition to or alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair, or replacement of a
building or part of the building
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 121
Excluded (is not a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
new home construction or work done to comply with the guarantee of completion for a new building
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 121
Excluded (is not a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
sale of materials, if the seller does not arrange to perform, or does not perform, either directly or indirectly, the
installation of the materials
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 121
Included (is a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
construction, improvement, or replacement on the land adjacent to the residents of a driveway, fallout shelter,
fence, garage, landscaping, deck, pier, porch or swimming pool
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 121
Included (is a) home improvement
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, CORRECT ANSWER
installation in the residence of an awning, fire alarm, or storm window
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 121
Excluded (is not a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
work done on commonly owned areas of condominiums
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 121
Home improvement contract
CORRECT ANSWER
an agreement between a homeowner in a contractor to perform a home improvement
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 121
Handyman licensing
CORRECT ANSWER
is required to hold a MHIC license, no matter how small the contract.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 121
License renewal time frame
CORRECT ANSWER
every two years the licensee must apply
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 121
Licensing exemption
CORRECT ANSWER
an employee of a contractor who is not a salesperson
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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
MHIC Home Improvement
Contractor Exam Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Maryland Licensing Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
121 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 121 verified questions along with correct answers, specifically tailored for the
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor licensing exam for 2026-2027. It covers essential aspects of
home improvement contracting, ensuring comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations and
practices. This resource is ideal for study, review, and certification preparation, enabling candidates to
confidently grasp the necessary knowledge to succeed in their licensing journey.
CONTENTS
• Home Improvement Basics • Licensing and Exemptions
• Guaranty Fund and Claims • Contract Requirements
• Sales and Advertising Regulations • Penalties and Violations
• Safety and Compliance • Business and Financial Management
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 121
Home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
the addition to or alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair, or replacement of a
building or part of the building
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 121
Excluded (is not a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
new home construction or work done to comply with the guarantee of completion for a new building
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 121
Excluded (is not a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
sale of materials, if the seller does not arrange to perform, or does not perform, either directly or indirectly, the
installation of the materials
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 121
Included (is a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
construction, improvement, or replacement on the land adjacent to the residents of a driveway, fallout shelter,
fence, garage, landscaping, deck, pier, porch or swimming pool
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 121
Included (is a) home improvement
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
installation in the residence of an awning, fire alarm, or storm window
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 121
Excluded (is not a) home improvement
CORRECT ANSWER
work done on commonly owned areas of condominiums
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 121
Home improvement contract
CORRECT ANSWER
an agreement between a homeowner in a contractor to perform a home improvement
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 121
Handyman licensing
CORRECT ANSWER
is required to hold a MHIC license, no matter how small the contract.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 121
License renewal time frame
CORRECT ANSWER
every two years the licensee must apply
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 121
Licensing exemption
CORRECT ANSWER
an employee of a contractor who is not a salesperson
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