Maryland Home Improvement Salesperson
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1. What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a
total contract price of $1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANSWER $500
2. The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status
of an individual's application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify
the applicant of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANSWER 60 DAYS AFTER THE
HEARING
3. The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a
licensee about a hearing on disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days - ANSWER 10 DAYS
4. A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many
months of the license expiration date?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
, C. 3 months
D. 6 months - ANSWER 1 MONTH
5. All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
B. Installing a new roof
C. Painting the exterior of a house
D. Replacing windows - ANSWER REPAIRS TO AN HVAC SYSTEM
6. A local county or municipality may
A. Regulate the quality of home improvements
B. Issue home improvement licenses
C. Override state regulations
D. None of the above - ANSWER REGULATE THE QUALITY OF
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
7. The office of the Home Improvement Commission is located in
A. Annapolis
B. Baltimore
C. Rockville
D. Frederick - ANSWER BALTIMORE
8. The official recordkeeper of the Home Improvement Commission shall be
the
A. Secretary of the Commission
B. Executive Director of the Commission
C. Chairman of the Commission
D. Treasurer of the Commission - ANSWER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OF THE COMMISSION
9. What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the
Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act?
, A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANSWER $1,000
10.What is the maximum imprisonment for willfully violating any provision of
the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER 1 YEAR
11.Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to
the time period allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
A. Columbus Day
B. Veteran's Day
C. Election Day
D. Washington's Birthday - ANSWER ELECTION DAY
12.A home improvement contract must contain the approximate dates when the
performance of the home improvement will begin and when it will be
A. Partially completed
B. Substantially completed
C. Fully completed
D. Inspected - ANSWER SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
13.What is the maximum amount that a home improvement contractor may pay
to a homeowner for referring a client to the contractor?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $200
, D. The contractor is not permitted to compensate the homeowner for
referrals - ANSWER THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED
TO COMPENSATE THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
14.A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement
license MUST wait a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a
license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER 1 YEAR
15.Who investigates complaints against Home Improvement licensees?
A. Local Police
B. Investigative staff of the Home Improvement Commission
C. State Attorney's Office
D. Federal Trade Commission - ANSWER INVESTIGATIVE STAFF
OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
All of the following activities are grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee
EXCEPT
A. Issuing a promissory note for the home improvement
B. Failing to complete work on time
C. Misrepresenting the cost of materials
D. Violating building codes - ANSWER ISSUING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE HOME IMPROVEMENT
A homeowner cancels a $1,000 door-to-door contract 2 days after signing the
contract. The MAXIMUM service fee that may be collected by the contractor is
A. $50
Complete Exam Study Questions with
100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
1. What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a
total contract price of $1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANSWER $500
2. The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status
of an individual's application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify
the applicant of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANSWER 60 DAYS AFTER THE
HEARING
3. The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a
licensee about a hearing on disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days - ANSWER 10 DAYS
4. A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many
months of the license expiration date?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
, C. 3 months
D. 6 months - ANSWER 1 MONTH
5. All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
B. Installing a new roof
C. Painting the exterior of a house
D. Replacing windows - ANSWER REPAIRS TO AN HVAC SYSTEM
6. A local county or municipality may
A. Regulate the quality of home improvements
B. Issue home improvement licenses
C. Override state regulations
D. None of the above - ANSWER REGULATE THE QUALITY OF
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
7. The office of the Home Improvement Commission is located in
A. Annapolis
B. Baltimore
C. Rockville
D. Frederick - ANSWER BALTIMORE
8. The official recordkeeper of the Home Improvement Commission shall be
the
A. Secretary of the Commission
B. Executive Director of the Commission
C. Chairman of the Commission
D. Treasurer of the Commission - ANSWER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OF THE COMMISSION
9. What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the
Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act?
, A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANSWER $1,000
10.What is the maximum imprisonment for willfully violating any provision of
the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER 1 YEAR
11.Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to
the time period allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
A. Columbus Day
B. Veteran's Day
C. Election Day
D. Washington's Birthday - ANSWER ELECTION DAY
12.A home improvement contract must contain the approximate dates when the
performance of the home improvement will begin and when it will be
A. Partially completed
B. Substantially completed
C. Fully completed
D. Inspected - ANSWER SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
13.What is the maximum amount that a home improvement contractor may pay
to a homeowner for referring a client to the contractor?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $200
, D. The contractor is not permitted to compensate the homeowner for
referrals - ANSWER THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED
TO COMPENSATE THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
14.A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement
license MUST wait a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a
license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER 1 YEAR
15.Who investigates complaints against Home Improvement licensees?
A. Local Police
B. Investigative staff of the Home Improvement Commission
C. State Attorney's Office
D. Federal Trade Commission - ANSWER INVESTIGATIVE STAFF
OF THE HOME IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
All of the following activities are grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee
EXCEPT
A. Issuing a promissory note for the home improvement
B. Failing to complete work on time
C. Misrepresenting the cost of materials
D. Violating building codes - ANSWER ISSUING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE HOME IMPROVEMENT
A homeowner cancels a $1,000 door-to-door contract 2 days after signing the
contract. The MAXIMUM service fee that may be collected by the contractor is
A. $50
