NYC Home Improvement Question and Answer 2027 - A+ Verified Updated - Most Tested

NYC Home Improvement Question and Answer 2027 - A+
Verified Updated - Most Tested

Question 1.
Contractor

Correct Answer: Anyone who owns, operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or
transacts a home improvement business, or solicits a home improvement
contract.


Question 2.
Home improvement contract

Correct Answer: An agreement between a contractor and an owner or tenant
for performance of a home improvement, including all labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.


Question 3.
Who must have a DCWP license?

Correct Answer: Any person who solicits, canvasses, sells, performs, or
obtains a home improvement contract as a contractor.


Question 4.
Who does not require a DCWP license?

Correct Answer: An individual employee working for the contractor, a person
performing a home improvement job less than $200, plumbers and
electricians acting within their licensed craft, architects and engineers acting
exclusively within their scope.


Question 5.
Local Law 31 of 2020

Correct Answer: Repealed the licensing requirement for Home Improvement
Salespersons, effective August 9, 2020.


Question 6.
DCWP

Correct Answer: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.


Question 7.
DOB

,Correct Answer: Department of Buildings.


Question 8.
DOT

Correct Answer: Department of Transportation.


Question 9.
Consumer Protection Law

Correct Answer: A law that licensees must comply with, alongside all relevant
laws and rules.


Question 10.
Installation examples of home improvement

Correct Answer: Includes installation of central heating/air conditioning,
central vacuum cleaning systems, storm windows, awnings, and
communication systems.


Question 11.
Home Improvement Salespersons

Correct Answer: Individuals who solicit or negotiate contracts on behalf of
contractors, no longer licensed by DCWP as of August 9, 2020.


Question 12.
Home Improvement Contractor license

Correct Answer: A license that must be posted by contractors.
• Qualifying home improvement work -✓✓Work that requires a contractor's
license and passing an examination by DCWP.


Question 13.
Examination purpose

Correct Answer: To test understanding of the law related to home
improvement.


Question 14.
Relevant laws and rules

Correct Answer: Laws and rules that licensees must know and comply with,
accessible at nyc.gov/BusinessToolbox.

,Question 15.
General Industry and Business Knowledge

Correct Answer: One of the topics covered in the home improvement
examination.


Question 16.
Advertising and Selling Practices

Correct Answer: Another topic covered in the home improvement examination.


Question 17.
Contracts and Cancellations

Correct Answer: One of the subjects tested in the home improvement
examination.


Question 18.
The Basics of the City's Home Improvement Business Law

Correct Answer: The foundational knowledge required for the home
improvement examination.


Question 19.
Home improvement business

Correct Answer: A business that engages in home improvement activities,
requiring a contractor's license.


Question 20.
Home improvement job under $200

Correct Answer: A job that does not require a DCWP license.


Question 21.
Architects and engineers

Correct Answer: Professionals who do not require a DCWP license when acting
within their scope.


Question 22.
Home improvement work

Correct Answer: Includes various activities related to improving residential
properties.

, Question 23.
License Posting Requirement

Correct Answer: You must post your license in your office where all consumers
can see it or show it to consumers upon request.


Question 24.
Notification of Business Changes

Correct Answer: At least 10 days before a change to your business trade name
or address, you must notify DCWP.


Question 25.
Change of Ownership Notification

Correct Answer: You must notify DCWP in advance to get approval for a
change of ownership (management).


Question 26.
License Application Process

Correct Answer: You must submit an application to DCWP for a new or
renewed license.
• Home Improvement Contractor License -✓✓A separate Home Improvement
Contractor license is required for each place of business.


Question 27.
Applying for a New License

Correct Answer: You can apply for a new license in person by appointment
only at the DCWP Licensing Center or NYC Small Business Support Center, or
online at nyc.gov/BusinessToolbox.


Question 28.
License Renewal Notification

Correct Answer: About three months before your license expires, DCWP will
mail you a license renewal package.


Question 29.
Renewal Methods

Correct Answer: You can renew by mail, in person at the DCWP Licensing
Center or NYC Small Business Support Center, or online at
nyc.gov/BusinessToolbox.