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NY HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR PRACTICE COMPREHESIVE
EXAMINATION ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27 QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWER AND RATIONALES
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a
contractor's license? - ✓✓If they are physically performing H.I. functions
outside the scope of an
architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - ✓✓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? - ✓✓10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? -
✓✓One. A
seperate license is required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - ✓✓About
three months
before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be
renewed by mail,
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online, or in person at the DCA Licensing Center.
May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or
C/O to the home owner (customer)? - ✓✓No, The prime contractor must
secure all necessary permits,
licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete
the contract
in accordance with state and local building laws.
How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts,
books of account,
and other records reflecting all transactions related to the home
improvement business?
NY HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR PRACTICE COMPREHESIVE
EXAMINATION ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-27 QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWER AND RATIONALES
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a
contractor's license? - ✓✓If they are physically performing H.I. functions
outside the scope of an
architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - ✓✓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? - ✓✓10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? -
✓✓One. A
seperate license is required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - ✓✓About
three months
before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be
renewed by mail,
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online, or in person at the DCA Licensing Center.
May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or
C/O to the home owner (customer)? - ✓✓No, The prime contractor must
secure all necessary permits,
licenses, Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete
the contract
in accordance with state and local building laws.
How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts,
books of account,
and other records reflecting all transactions related to the home
improvement business?
