Maryland Home Improvement Test
Maryland Home Improvement Test
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Define home improvement
Correct 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
Question 2
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home Improvement?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 3
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home
improvement?
Correct Answer
No
Question 4
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement?
Correct Answer
Yes
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Question 5
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home
improvement?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 6
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement?
Correct Answer
No
Question 7
Define contractor
Correct Answer
A person who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement for an
owner
Question 8
Define Subcontractor
Correct 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
Question 9
Define salesperson
Correct Answer
A person who sells a home improvement
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Question 10
Define Home Improvement contract
Correct 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.
Question 11
Define Owner
Correct Answer
Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person authorized to enter into a home
improvement contract
Question 12
Define license
Correct Answer
is either a contractor or salesperson license that is issued by the Home
Improvement Commission.
Question 13
Does a handyman need a license?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 14
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a
government agency
Correct Answer
True
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Question 15
Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing requirements
Correct Answer
True
Question 16
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses
Correct Answer
No, only MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to
solicit, sell, or perform home improvement services in Maryland
Question 17
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to
ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement?
Correct Answer
No, waiver is prohibited
Question 18
When was the commission established?
Correct Answer
1962
Question 19
How Many commissioners are there?
Correct 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)
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Maryland Home Improvement Test
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Define home improvement
Correct 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
Question 2
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home Improvement?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 3
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home
improvement?
Correct Answer
No
Question 4
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement?
Correct Answer
Yes
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Question 5
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home
improvement?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 6
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement?
Correct Answer
No
Question 7
Define contractor
Correct Answer
A person who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home improvement for an
owner
Question 8
Define Subcontractor
Correct 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
Question 9
Define salesperson
Correct Answer
A person who sells a home improvement
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Question 10
Define Home Improvement contract
Correct 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.
Question 11
Define Owner
Correct Answer
Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person authorized to enter into a home
improvement contract
Question 12
Define license
Correct Answer
is either a contractor or salesperson license that is issued by the Home
Improvement Commission.
Question 13
Does a handyman need a license?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 14
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a
government agency
Correct Answer
True
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Question 15
Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing requirements
Correct Answer
True
Question 16
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses
Correct Answer
No, only MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to
solicit, sell, or perform home improvement services in Maryland
Question 17
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to
ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement?
Correct Answer
No, waiver is prohibited
Question 18
When was the commission established?
Correct Answer
1962
Question 19
How Many commissioners are there?
Correct 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)
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