NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam
Study guide Questions and Answers
Question 1
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's
license?
Correct Answer
If they are physically performing H.I. functions outside the scope of an architect or
engineer.
Question 2
What information should be at the heading of a H.I. contract?
Correct Answer
contractor's name, office address, telephone number, and DCA license number and
the salesperson's name and DCA license number.
Question 3
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I)
Correct Answer
the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation,
improvement, or addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling
place.
Question 4
What must all advertising and sales literature contain?
Correct Answer
DCA Home Improvement Contractor license number.
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, Question 5
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
Question 6
When must the consumer receive a completed, legible copy of the H.I. contract?
Correct Answer
At the time of signing and before any work is done.
Question 7
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be
reported to DCA within how many days?
Correct Answer
10 days
Question 8
Must a contractor or salesperson inform the consumer orally of the consumer's right
to cancel?
Correct Answer
Yes, verbally and written notice.
Question 9
What is the prosecution and fine penalties for engaging in unlicensed activity or
aiding and abetting the operation of an unlicensed person or business?
Correct Answer
civil prosecution and $100 day fine.
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Study guide Questions and Answers
Question 1
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's
license?
Correct Answer
If they are physically performing H.I. functions outside the scope of an architect or
engineer.
Question 2
What information should be at the heading of a H.I. contract?
Correct Answer
contractor's name, office address, telephone number, and DCA license number and
the salesperson's name and DCA license number.
Question 3
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I)
Correct Answer
the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation,
improvement, or addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling
place.
Question 4
What must all advertising and sales literature contain?
Correct Answer
DCA Home Improvement Contractor license number.
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, Question 5
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
Question 6
When must the consumer receive a completed, legible copy of the H.I. contract?
Correct Answer
At the time of signing and before any work is done.
Question 7
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be
reported to DCA within how many days?
Correct Answer
10 days
Question 8
Must a contractor or salesperson inform the consumer orally of the consumer's right
to cancel?
Correct Answer
Yes, verbally and written notice.
Question 9
What is the prosecution and fine penalties for engaging in unlicensed activity or
aiding and abetting the operation of an unlicensed person or business?
Correct Answer
civil prosecution and $100 day fine.
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