NY HOME IMPROVEMENT & CONTRACTOR
EXAM VERIFIED ANSWERS .GUARATEED PASS
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication
systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - ANSWER-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.? - ANSWER-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.? - ANSWER-When it is a standalone job not part of of other home
improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-A contractor may be
an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
, What is a H.I. contract? - ANSWER-An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - ANSWER-All labor, services, and materials to
be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed
contractor? - ANSWER-$200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a
H.I. license? - ANSWER-No, they have their own trade licenses.
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a
contractor's license? - ANSWER-If they are physically performing H.I. functions
outside the scope of an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - ANSWER-Yes, it must be posted in the
Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be
reported to DCA within how many days? - ANSWER-10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - ANSWER-
One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
EXAM VERIFIED ANSWERS .GUARATEED PASS
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication
systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - ANSWER-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.? - ANSWER-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.? - ANSWER-When it is a standalone job not part of of other home
improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-A contractor may be
an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
, What is a H.I. contract? - ANSWER-An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - ANSWER-All labor, services, and materials to
be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed
contractor? - ANSWER-$200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a
H.I. license? - ANSWER-No, they have their own trade licenses.
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a
contractor's license? - ANSWER-If they are physically performing H.I. functions
outside the scope of an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - ANSWER-Yes, it must be posted in the
Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be
reported to DCA within how many days? - ANSWER-10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - ANSWER-
One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
