Maryland Home Improvement
Salesperson 150 Exam Practice
Failure to Comply: According to Section 8-616, what is the penalty for failing to
comply with a lawful order or requirement of the Commission?
A) No penalty
B) Civil penalty not exceeding $5,000
C) Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months
D) Revocation of license - ✔ ✔ Answer: The section does not specify a
penalty for failing to comply with a lawful order or requirement of the
Commission according to Section 8-616.
Payment Before Contract: Per Section 8-617, what is prohibited concerning
payment for a home improvement?
A) Receiving any payment before the contract is signed
,B) Receiving a deposit of more than one-third of the contract price
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B - ✔ ✔ Answer: Both receiving any payment before the
contract is signed and receiving a deposit of more than one-third of the contract
price are prohibited according to Section 8-617.
Civil Penalties: According to Section 8-620, what is the maximum civil penalty
that the Commission may impose for a violation?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000 - ✔ ✔ Answer: The maximum civil penalty that the Commission
may impose for a violation is $5,000 according to Section 8-620.
General Criminal Penalty: Per Section 8-623, what is the maximum fine for a
misdemeanor under this title if no greater penalty is provided?
,A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,000
D) $5,000 - ✔ ✔ Answer: The maximum fine for a misdemeanor under this
title is $1,000 if no greater penalty is provided according to Section 8-623.
Salesperson Representation: According to Section 8-502, can a salesperson
represent more than one contractor concurrently?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only if the contractors are related
D) Only if the homeowner agrees - ✔ ✔ Answer: A salesperson cannot
represent more than one contractor concurrently according to Section 8-502.
Inducements to Owners: Per Section 8-503, can a salesperson offer a cash loan
as an inducement to make a home improvement contract?
, A) Yes
B) No
C) Only if it's less than $100
D) Only if it's more than $100 - ✔ ✔ Answer: A salesperson cannot offer a
cash loan as an inducement to make a home improvement contract according to
Section 8-503.
Misrepresentation: According to Section 8-607, what is a person prohibited
from making when obtaining a home improvement contract?
A) A substantial misrepresentation
B) A minor misrepresentation
C) A true statement
D) A suggestion - ✔ ✔ Answer: A person is prohibited from making a
substantial misrepresentation when obtaining a home improvement contract
according to Section 8-607.
Salesperson 150 Exam Practice
Failure to Comply: According to Section 8-616, what is the penalty for failing to
comply with a lawful order or requirement of the Commission?
A) No penalty
B) Civil penalty not exceeding $5,000
C) Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months
D) Revocation of license - ✔ ✔ Answer: The section does not specify a
penalty for failing to comply with a lawful order or requirement of the
Commission according to Section 8-616.
Payment Before Contract: Per Section 8-617, what is prohibited concerning
payment for a home improvement?
A) Receiving any payment before the contract is signed
,B) Receiving a deposit of more than one-third of the contract price
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B - ✔ ✔ Answer: Both receiving any payment before the
contract is signed and receiving a deposit of more than one-third of the contract
price are prohibited according to Section 8-617.
Civil Penalties: According to Section 8-620, what is the maximum civil penalty
that the Commission may impose for a violation?
A) $1,000
B) $2,500
C) $5,000
D) $10,000 - ✔ ✔ Answer: The maximum civil penalty that the Commission
may impose for a violation is $5,000 according to Section 8-620.
General Criminal Penalty: Per Section 8-623, what is the maximum fine for a
misdemeanor under this title if no greater penalty is provided?
,A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,000
D) $5,000 - ✔ ✔ Answer: The maximum fine for a misdemeanor under this
title is $1,000 if no greater penalty is provided according to Section 8-623.
Salesperson Representation: According to Section 8-502, can a salesperson
represent more than one contractor concurrently?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only if the contractors are related
D) Only if the homeowner agrees - ✔ ✔ Answer: A salesperson cannot
represent more than one contractor concurrently according to Section 8-502.
Inducements to Owners: Per Section 8-503, can a salesperson offer a cash loan
as an inducement to make a home improvement contract?
, A) Yes
B) No
C) Only if it's less than $100
D) Only if it's more than $100 - ✔ ✔ Answer: A salesperson cannot offer a
cash loan as an inducement to make a home improvement contract according to
Section 8-503.
Misrepresentation: According to Section 8-607, what is a person prohibited
from making when obtaining a home improvement contract?
A) A substantial misrepresentation
B) A minor misrepresentation
C) A true statement
D) A suggestion - ✔ ✔ Answer: A person is prohibited from making a
substantial misrepresentation when obtaining a home improvement contract
according to Section 8-607.
