MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025 ( A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED)
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?
Executive Director - ANSWER- The _______________ is a full time employee of the
State.
, the Director of the Commission - ANSWER- People hired to investigate complaints
about home improvement projects work under:
1. injunctive relief against the conduct
2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution - ANSWER- If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they
believe that the contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for:
yes - ANSWER- Can the Commission request financial records at any time?
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.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025 ( A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED)
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?
Executive Director - ANSWER- The _______________ is a full time employee of the
State.
, the Director of the Commission - ANSWER- People hired to investigate complaints
about home improvement projects work under:
1. injunctive relief against the conduct
2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution - ANSWER- If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they
believe that the contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for:
yes - ANSWER- Can the Commission request financial records at any time?
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.
