MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT SALESPERSON
EXAM PREP Complete Solutions New Update
When must a contractor's home improvement license be renewed? - Correct Answer - By
June 30th- every 2 years
What is the initial assessment for the home improvement guaranty fund of every home
improvement contractor? - Correct Answer - $100
Requirement of a home improvement contract - Correct Answer - The customer is given a
signed copy of the contract before work begins
What is the maximum deposit a contractor may require to build a deck attached to a house
if the total contract if for $5400 - Correct Answer - $1800
A contractor specializes in building decks. What is the most important item in his
advertising? - Correct Answer - His name and license number
An applicant for or holder of a subcontractor license must have general liability insurance
of not less than what amount? - Correct Answer - $50,000
What is the license application fee for a salesperson license? - Correct Answer - $120
Which person is required to obtain a Maryland home improvement license? - Correct
Answer - A contractor who works in Maryland but whos principal place of business is not
in Maryland.
, A home improvement contractor has contracted for and constructed a garbage. The roof
failed to support the snow load the following winter, damaging both rood and the owner
car. The contractor repaired the roof, but refuses to pay for repairs to the car. How much
may the property owner recover from the home improvement guaranty fund for repairs to
his car? - Correct Answer - Nothing
A successful salesperson for a single contractor wants to expand his income by
representing additional contractors. How many additional contractors may he represent. -
Correct Answer - 1
The Home Improvement Commission has issued a proposed order to pay a claim of $2,000
against a contractor, with a copy delivered to the contractor. The contractor is required to
respond within what period of time if he wishes to appeal or contest the award. - Correct
Answer - 21 days
A salesperson currently working for two contractors resigns from one of his employers to
accept employment with another contractor. Who is responsible for notifying the Maryland
home improvement commission of his resignation? - Correct Answer - The former
employer
When may a permit for a home improvement be issued without including the license
number of a license contractor? - Correct Answer - When the home improvement will be
performed by the property owner
What is not required in an advertisement offering a specific home improvement at a sale of
temporarily reduced price? - Correct Answer - A guaranty or warranty
A salesperson has obtained a signed contract and a deposit for a building a deck, subject to
acceptance by the contractor. The contractor elects not to accept the contract. When must
he return the deposit to the owner. - Correct Answer - Within 10 working days of the date
of the contract
EXAM PREP Complete Solutions New Update
When must a contractor's home improvement license be renewed? - Correct Answer - By
June 30th- every 2 years
What is the initial assessment for the home improvement guaranty fund of every home
improvement contractor? - Correct Answer - $100
Requirement of a home improvement contract - Correct Answer - The customer is given a
signed copy of the contract before work begins
What is the maximum deposit a contractor may require to build a deck attached to a house
if the total contract if for $5400 - Correct Answer - $1800
A contractor specializes in building decks. What is the most important item in his
advertising? - Correct Answer - His name and license number
An applicant for or holder of a subcontractor license must have general liability insurance
of not less than what amount? - Correct Answer - $50,000
What is the license application fee for a salesperson license? - Correct Answer - $120
Which person is required to obtain a Maryland home improvement license? - Correct
Answer - A contractor who works in Maryland but whos principal place of business is not
in Maryland.
, A home improvement contractor has contracted for and constructed a garbage. The roof
failed to support the snow load the following winter, damaging both rood and the owner
car. The contractor repaired the roof, but refuses to pay for repairs to the car. How much
may the property owner recover from the home improvement guaranty fund for repairs to
his car? - Correct Answer - Nothing
A successful salesperson for a single contractor wants to expand his income by
representing additional contractors. How many additional contractors may he represent. -
Correct Answer - 1
The Home Improvement Commission has issued a proposed order to pay a claim of $2,000
against a contractor, with a copy delivered to the contractor. The contractor is required to
respond within what period of time if he wishes to appeal or contest the award. - Correct
Answer - 21 days
A salesperson currently working for two contractors resigns from one of his employers to
accept employment with another contractor. Who is responsible for notifying the Maryland
home improvement commission of his resignation? - Correct Answer - The former
employer
When may a permit for a home improvement be issued without including the license
number of a license contractor? - Correct Answer - When the home improvement will be
performed by the property owner
What is not required in an advertisement offering a specific home improvement at a sale of
temporarily reduced price? - Correct Answer - A guaranty or warranty
A salesperson has obtained a signed contract and a deposit for a building a deck, subject to
acceptance by the contractor. The contractor elects not to accept the contract. When must
he return the deposit to the owner. - Correct Answer - Within 10 working days of the date
of the contract
