HOME IMPROVEMENT SALESPERSON MARYLAND
EXAM 100+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total
contract price of $1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANSWER-$500
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an
individual's application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant
of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANSWER-60 DAYS AFTER THE HEARING
What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland
Door-to-Door Sales Act?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANSWER-$1,000
,What is the maximum imprisonment for willfully violating any provision of the
Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER-1 YEAR
Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to the
time period allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
A. Columbus Day
B. Veteran's Day
C. Election Day
D. Washington's Birthday - ANSWER-ELECTION DAY
A home improvement contract must contain the approximate dates when the
performance of the home improvement will begin and when it will be
A. Partially completed
B. Substantially completed
C. Fully completed
D. Inspected - ANSWER-SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
What is the maximum amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a
homeowner for referring a client to the contractor?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $200
, D. The contractor is not permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals -
ANSWER-THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO COMPENSATE
THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license
MUST wait a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER-1 YEAR
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee
about a hearing on disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days - ANSWER-10 DAYS
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months
of the license expiration date?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 6 months - ANSWER-1 MONTH
All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
EXAM 100+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
What is the maximum deposit a contractor can accept for a project with a total
contract price of $1,500?
A. $150
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500 - ANSWER-$500
The Home Improvement Commission holds a hearing to determine the status of an
individual's application for licensure. The Commission MUST notify the applicant
of its decision within
A. 30 days after the hearing
B. 60 days after the hearing
C. 90 days after the hearing
D. 120 days after the hearing - ANSWER-60 DAYS AFTER THE HEARING
What is the maximum fine for willfully violating any provision of the Maryland
Door-to-Door Sales Act?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000
D. $5,000 - ANSWER-$1,000
,What is the maximum imprisonment for willfully violating any provision of the
Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER-1 YEAR
Which of the following holidays is considered a business day with regard to the
time period allowed for cancellation of a door-to-door sales contract?
A. Columbus Day
B. Veteran's Day
C. Election Day
D. Washington's Birthday - ANSWER-ELECTION DAY
A home improvement contract must contain the approximate dates when the
performance of the home improvement will begin and when it will be
A. Partially completed
B. Substantially completed
C. Fully completed
D. Inspected - ANSWER-SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED
What is the maximum amount that a home improvement contractor may pay to a
homeowner for referring a client to the contractor?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $200
, D. The contractor is not permitted to compensate the homeowner for referrals -
ANSWER-THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT PERMITTED TO COMPENSATE
THE HOMEOWNER FOR REFERRALS
A person who is convicted of acting without a required Home Improvement license
MUST wait a MINIMUM of what time period before being issued a license?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years - ANSWER-1 YEAR
The Commission MUST give a MINIMUM of how many days notice to a licensee
about a hearing on disciplinary action against the licensee?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 15 days
D. 20 days - ANSWER-10 DAYS
A renewal notice MUST be mailed by the Commission within how many months
of the license expiration date?
A. 1 month
B. 2 months
C. 3 months
D. 6 months - ANSWER-1 MONTH
All of the following are considered home improvements EXCEPT
A. Repairs to an HVAC system
