,MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
Yes -ANSWER Does home improvement include work done on an individual
condominium unit?
Yes -ANSWER Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool?
Yes -ANSWER Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to
preserve your lien rights?
Subcontractors -ANSWER Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a
subcontractor are:
Cannot -ANSWER A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a
contractor to get authorization from an official in that city to be able to contract in that
municipality.
Can -ANSWER A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the
character, performance and quality of home improvement.
7 -ANSWER How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement
Commission?
3 -ANSWER Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in
home improvement?
4 Years -ANSWER What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers
5 years -ANSWER How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland
before they can be appointed to the Commission?
True -ANSWER It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any
compensation from a person regulated by the Commission.
, 12 times a year -ANSWER How often does the Commission hold meetings at a
minimum?
yes -ANSWER Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their
license on inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license?
yes -ANSWER Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive
license?
10 days -ANSWER How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of
change in control in ownership, management, address or trade name?
2 -ANSWER How many contractors may a salesperson represent?
both a and b -ANSWER The following are exempt from licensure requirements:
Associated Answers
1 employees for labor services
2 employees for clerical work
3 Salespersons
4 both a and b
$50,000 -ANSWER What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?
true -ANSWER An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or
comparable educational training.
$250 -ANSWER What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement
contractors' license?
All of the above -ANSWER The Commission can ask an applicant for information about
the applicant's...
1 character
2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above
No -ANSWER The financial information provided by an applicant is public information.
10 days -ANSWER If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a
hearing within ______________ after the notice of denial is mailed.
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
Yes -ANSWER Does home improvement include work done on an individual
condominium unit?
Yes -ANSWER Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool?
Yes -ANSWER Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to
preserve your lien rights?
Subcontractors -ANSWER Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a
subcontractor are:
Cannot -ANSWER A county or municipality in Maryland _____________ require a
contractor to get authorization from an official in that city to be able to contract in that
municipality.
Can -ANSWER A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the
character, performance and quality of home improvement.
7 -ANSWER How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement
Commission?
3 -ANSWER Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in
home improvement?
4 Years -ANSWER What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers
5 years -ANSWER How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland
before they can be appointed to the Commission?
True -ANSWER It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any
compensation from a person regulated by the Commission.
, 12 times a year -ANSWER How often does the Commission hold meetings at a
minimum?
yes -ANSWER Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their
license on inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license?
yes -ANSWER Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive
license?
10 days -ANSWER How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of
change in control in ownership, management, address or trade name?
2 -ANSWER How many contractors may a salesperson represent?
both a and b -ANSWER The following are exempt from licensure requirements:
Associated Answers
1 employees for labor services
2 employees for clerical work
3 Salespersons
4 both a and b
$50,000 -ANSWER What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?
true -ANSWER An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or
comparable educational training.
$250 -ANSWER What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement
contractors' license?
All of the above -ANSWER The Commission can ask an applicant for information about
the applicant's...
1 character
2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above
No -ANSWER The financial information provided by an applicant is public information.
10 days -ANSWER If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a
hearing within ______________ after the notice of denial is mailed.
