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MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW (Latest
Update) Questions and Verified Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A+
Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit?
- ..(ANSWER)...Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? -
..(ANSWER)...Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve
your lien rights? - ..(ANSWER)...Yes
Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: -
..(ANSWER)...Subcontractors
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. - ..(ANSWER)...Cannot
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character,
performance and quality of home improvement. - ..(ANSWER)...Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission?
- ..(ANSWER)...7
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Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home
improvement? - ..(ANSWER)...3
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers - ..(ANSWER)...4 Years
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be
appointed to the Commission? - ..(ANSWER)...5 years
It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a
person regulated by the Commission. - ..(ANSWER)...True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - ..(ANSWER)...12
times a year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. -
..(ANSWER)...Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work
under: - ..(ANSWER)...the Director of the Commission
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: -
..(ANSWER)...1. injunctive relief against the conduct
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2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - ..(ANSWER)...yes
Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on
inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license? - ..(ANSWER)...yes
Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? -
..(ANSWER)...yes
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in
control in ownership, management, address or trade name? - ..(ANSWER)...10
days
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - ..(ANSWER)...2
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 - ..(ANSWER)...both a and b
MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW (Latest
Update) Questions and Verified Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A+
Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit?
- ..(ANSWER)...Yes
Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool? -
..(ANSWER)...Yes
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve
your lien rights? - ..(ANSWER)...Yes
Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are: -
..(ANSWER)...Subcontractors
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. - ..(ANSWER)...Cannot
A county or municipality in Maryland _______________ regulate the character,
performance and quality of home improvement. - ..(ANSWER)...Can
How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission?
- ..(ANSWER)...7
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Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home
improvement? - ..(ANSWER)...3
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
Associated Answers - ..(ANSWER)...4 Years
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be
appointed to the Commission? - ..(ANSWER)...5 years
It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a
person regulated by the Commission. - ..(ANSWER)...True
How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum? - ..(ANSWER)...12
times a year
The _______________ is a full time employee of the State. -
..(ANSWER)...Executive Director
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work
under: - ..(ANSWER)...the Director of the Commission
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: -
..(ANSWER)...1. injunctive relief against the conduct
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2. an order for satisfactory completion
3. restitution
Can the Commission request financial records at any time? - ..(ANSWER)...yes
Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on
inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license? - ..(ANSWER)...yes
Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license? -
..(ANSWER)...yes
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in
control in ownership, management, address or trade name? - ..(ANSWER)...10
days
How many contractors may a salesperson represent? - ..(ANSWER)...2
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 - ..(ANSWER)...both a and b
