MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE
ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
Define home improvement - (ANSWER)The addition, alteration, conversion,
improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or
part of a building that is used or was designed to be used as a residence or
dwelling place or structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land
adjacent to that building
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home
Improvement? - (ANSWER)Yes
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home
improvement? - (ANSWER)No
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? -
(ANSWER)Yes
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home
improvement? - (ANSWER)Yes
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - (ANSWER)No
,Define contractor - (ANSWER)A person who performs or offers or agrees to
perform a home improvement for an owner
Define Subcontractor - (ANSWER)A subcontractor enters into contracts with
contractors or other subcontractors to perform home improvement. A
subcontractor is not authorized to enter into agreement directly with the owner
Define salesperson - (ANSWER)A person who sells a home improvement
Define Home Improvement contract - (ANSWER)An agrement between a
homeowner and a contractor to perform a home improvement. The law requires
contracts to be in writing and be signed by the parties to the agreement.
Define Owner - (ANSWER)Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person
authorized to enter into a home improvement contract
Define license - (ANSWER)is either a contractor or salesperson license that is
issued by the Home Improvement Commission.
Does a handyman need a license? - (ANSWER)Yes
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a
government agency - (ANSWER)True
,Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing
requirements - (ANSWER)True
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - (ANSWER)No, only
MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell,
or perform home improvement services in Maryland
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree
to ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement? - (ANSWER)No, waiver
is prohibited
When was the commission established? - (ANSWER)1962
How Many commissioners are there? - (ANSWER)9 (4 must have experience in
the business of home improvement; 4 are members of the general public that
represent cosumers; and 1 must have experience in banking and finance)
What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - (ANSWER)To
promulgate regulations for the Commission. These regulations help the public
better understand the Home Improvement Law and the Commission's policies
How often are the meetings? - (ANSWER)bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the
public.
, What is the requirement for Commissioners? - (ANSWER)Must be a resident of
MD for at least 5 years
How long if the Commissioner's term? - (ANSWER)4 years
Where is the Commission's office? - (ANSWER)Baltimore, MD
Who appoints the Executive Director? - (ANSWER)The Secretary of Department
of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - (ANSWER)the daily operations
of the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status
of individuals for court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible for
compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current regulations
What do investigators do? - (ANSWER)The Commission also employs
investigators that review the complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are
received by the Commission. The investigators review complaints against licensed
and unlicensed contractors and salespersons.
If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can
the Commission take? - (ANSWER)The Commission may take disciplinary action
which may include reprimand, monetary fine or suspension or revocation of the
license.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE
ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
Define home improvement - (ANSWER)The addition, alteration, conversion,
improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or
part of a building that is used or was designed to be used as a residence or
dwelling place or structure adjacent to that building or an improvement to land
adjacent to that building
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home
Improvement? - (ANSWER)Yes
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home
improvement? - (ANSWER)No
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? -
(ANSWER)Yes
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home
improvement? - (ANSWER)Yes
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - (ANSWER)No
,Define contractor - (ANSWER)A person who performs or offers or agrees to
perform a home improvement for an owner
Define Subcontractor - (ANSWER)A subcontractor enters into contracts with
contractors or other subcontractors to perform home improvement. A
subcontractor is not authorized to enter into agreement directly with the owner
Define salesperson - (ANSWER)A person who sells a home improvement
Define Home Improvement contract - (ANSWER)An agrement between a
homeowner and a contractor to perform a home improvement. The law requires
contracts to be in writing and be signed by the parties to the agreement.
Define Owner - (ANSWER)Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person
authorized to enter into a home improvement contract
Define license - (ANSWER)is either a contractor or salesperson license that is
issued by the Home Improvement Commission.
Does a handyman need a license? - (ANSWER)Yes
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a
government agency - (ANSWER)True
,Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing
requirements - (ANSWER)True
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - (ANSWER)No, only
MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell,
or perform home improvement services in Maryland
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree
to ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement? - (ANSWER)No, waiver
is prohibited
When was the commission established? - (ANSWER)1962
How Many commissioners are there? - (ANSWER)9 (4 must have experience in
the business of home improvement; 4 are members of the general public that
represent cosumers; and 1 must have experience in banking and finance)
What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - (ANSWER)To
promulgate regulations for the Commission. These regulations help the public
better understand the Home Improvement Law and the Commission's policies
How often are the meetings? - (ANSWER)bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the
public.
, What is the requirement for Commissioners? - (ANSWER)Must be a resident of
MD for at least 5 years
How long if the Commissioner's term? - (ANSWER)4 years
Where is the Commission's office? - (ANSWER)Baltimore, MD
Who appoints the Executive Director? - (ANSWER)The Secretary of Department
of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - (ANSWER)the daily operations
of the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status
of individuals for court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible for
compiling and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current regulations
What do investigators do? - (ANSWER)The Commission also employs
investigators that review the complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are
received by the Commission. The investigators review complaints against licensed
and unlicensed contractors and salespersons.
If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can
the Commission take? - (ANSWER)The Commission may take disciplinary action
which may include reprimand, monetary fine or suspension or revocation of the
license.
