MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT LATEST ACTUAL 150 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A

MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT LATEST
ACTUAL 150 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A

QUESTION: Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? -
ANSWER-Yes



QUESTION: Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home
improvement? - ANSWER-Yes



QUESTION: Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - ANSWER-No



QUESTION: Define contractor - ANSWER-A person who performs or offers or agrees to
perform a home improvement for an owner

Define home improvement - 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: Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home
Improvement? - ANSWER-Yes



QUESTION: Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home
improvement? - ANSWER-No




QUESTION: Define Subcontractor - 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: Define salesperson - ANSWER-A person who sells a home improvement



QUESTION: Define Home Improvement contract - 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: Define Owner - ANSWER-Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person
authorized to enter into a home improvement contract



QUESTION: Define license - ANSWER-is either a contractor or salesperson license that is
issued by the Home Improvement Commission.



QUESTION: Does a handyman need a license? - ANSWER-Yes



QUESTION: True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a
government agency - ANSWER-True



QUESTION: Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing
requirements - ANSWER-True



QUESTION: Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - ANSWER-No, only
MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell, or perform
home improvement services in Maryland



QUESTION: Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to
ignore the Home Improvement licensing requirement? - ANSWER-No, waiver is prohibited

,QUESTION: When was the commission established? - ANSWER-1962



QUESTION: How Many commissioners are there? - 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)



QUESTION: What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - ANSWER-To promulgate
regulations for the Commission. These regulations help the public better understand the Home
Improvement Law and the Commission's policies



QUESTION: How often are the meetings? - ANSWER-bi-monthly. Meetings are open to the
public.



QUESTION: What is the requirement for Commissioners? - ANSWER-Must be a resident of
MD for at least 5 years



QUESTION: How long if the Commissioner's term? - ANSWER-4 years



QUESTION: Where is the Commission's office? - ANSWER-Baltimore, MD



QUESTION: Who appoints the Executive Director? - ANSWER-The Secretary of Department of
Labor, Licensing and Regulation



QUESTION: What is the Executive Director responsible for? - ANSWER-the daily operations of
the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status of individuals for
court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible for compiling and maintaining a
copy of the Commission's current regulations

, QUESTION: What do investigators do? - ANSWER-The Commission also employs
investigators that review the complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are received by the
Commission. The investigators review complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors
and salespersons.



QUESTION: If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can
the Commission take? - ANSWER-The Commission may take disciplinary action which may
include reprimand, monetary fine or suspension or revocation of the license.



QUESTION: True or False: An individual who holds a home improvement license as a
contractor is NOT required to obtain a construction license from the Circuit Courts - ANSWER-
True



QUESTION: How long are exams valid for? - ANSWER-2 years



QUESTION: If a candidate fails the exam, how long must he/she wait before retaking it? -
ANSWER-30 days the first time. After each subsequent failure a candidate must wait 60 days.



QUESTION: What is the insurance requirement for contractor? - ANSWER-General Liability at
least $50,000



QUESTION: What is the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund? - ANSWER-One of the
Commissions most important function is to administer the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund.
The fund compensates homeowners for the actual loss caused by the acts or omissions of a
licensed contractor.



QUESTION: True or False: Is a homeowner hires an unlicensed contractor he/she is eligible to
collect money from the fund? - ANSWER-FALSE - if a homeowner hires an unlicensed
contractor, the homeowner will NOT be eligible to collect money from the Fund.