MHIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS AND
NEWEST 2026-2027 | ALREADY GRADED A+
What does MHIC mean? - ANSWER-Maryland Home Improvement
Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC? - ANSWER-To protect the health and
safety of the general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? - ANSWER-
Contractor and salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: - ANSWER-contractor,
subcontractor, and salesperson
Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement
License. He took the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be
able to retake his exam? - ANSWER-30 days
When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement
Law and Regulations exam? - ANSWER-Never
John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not
have the two years work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can
he still apply? - ANSWER-Yes, if he can prove that he has the amount of
, education and training that regulations adopted by the commission established
as being equal or comparable to two years work experience
Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for
and obtaining the Contractor's license:
A) To Pass the test and pay fees
B) To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field C) To
maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to
demonstrate financial solvency
D) All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? - ANSWER-The
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six
months, and she wants to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she
become a member? - ANSWER-No, she has to wait one year and six months
When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it for? -
ANSWER-It begins on the 1st of July and the term is for one year
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? - ANSWER-The
secretary of the labor department
During a project in a new home, the contractor decides to build a new swimming
pool in the property. Which of the following activities would be exempt from the
Home Improvement Law?
A) The care of plants
B) Installing the heater of the swimming pool
C) The recreational area for children
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS AND
NEWEST 2026-2027 | ALREADY GRADED A+
What does MHIC mean? - ANSWER-Maryland Home Improvement
Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC? - ANSWER-To protect the health and
safety of the general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? - ANSWER-
Contractor and salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: - ANSWER-contractor,
subcontractor, and salesperson
Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement
License. He took the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be
able to retake his exam? - ANSWER-30 days
When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement
Law and Regulations exam? - ANSWER-Never
John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not
have the two years work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can
he still apply? - ANSWER-Yes, if he can prove that he has the amount of
, education and training that regulations adopted by the commission established
as being equal or comparable to two years work experience
Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for
and obtaining the Contractor's license:
A) To Pass the test and pay fees
B) To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field C) To
maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to
demonstrate financial solvency
D) All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? - ANSWER-The
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six
months, and she wants to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she
become a member? - ANSWER-No, she has to wait one year and six months
When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it for? -
ANSWER-It begins on the 1st of July and the term is for one year
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? - ANSWER-The
secretary of the labor department
During a project in a new home, the contractor decides to build a new swimming
pool in the property. Which of the following activities would be exempt from the
Home Improvement Law?
A) The care of plants
B) Installing the heater of the swimming pool
C) The recreational area for children
