NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam
Study guide Question and answers
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What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - correct answers the
construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation,
improvement, or addition to any land or building used as a residence or
dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - correct answers Any part of the
home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages,
landscaping, patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - correct answers Central
heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - correct answers 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
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment
considered H.I.? - correct answers When there is painting work being done as
part of other home improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment
NOT considered H.I.? - correct answers When it is a standalone job not part
of of other home improvement work.
, Who is a "contractor"? - correct answers Anyone who owns, operates,
maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and
undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - correct answers A contractor
may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - correct answers An agreement between a contractor
and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - correct answers All labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - correct answers Someone who negotiates a H.I.
contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract
from an owner or tenant.
Who must have a DCA license? - correct answers Any person who solicits,
canvasses, sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or
salesperson must have a DCA license.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate
contracts, need to be licensed? - correct answers No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed
contractor? - correct answers $200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade
need a H.I. license? - correct answers No, they have their own trade licenses.
Study guide Question and answers
100% correct
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - correct answers the
construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation,
improvement, or addition to any land or building used as a residence or
dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - correct answers Any part of the
home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages,
landscaping, patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - correct answers Central
heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - correct answers 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
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment
considered H.I.? - correct answers When there is painting work being done as
part of other home improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment
NOT considered H.I.? - correct answers When it is a standalone job not part
of of other home improvement work.
, Who is a "contractor"? - correct answers Anyone who owns, operates,
maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and
undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - correct answers A contractor
may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - correct answers An agreement between a contractor
and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - correct answers All labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - correct answers Someone who negotiates a H.I.
contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract
from an owner or tenant.
Who must have a DCA license? - correct answers Any person who solicits,
canvasses, sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or
salesperson must have a DCA license.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate
contracts, need to be licensed? - correct answers No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed
contractor? - correct answers $200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade
need a H.I. license? - correct answers No, they have their own trade licenses.
