NYC Home Improvement Exam (Latest
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What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - correct answer the
construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or
addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - correct answer Any part of the home OR
land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - correct answer Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - correct answer Construction of a new home or building,
Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of or application of goods
or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or controlled by the state or
municipality
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered
H.I.? - correct answer When there is painting work being done as part of other home
improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT
considered H.I.? - correct answer When it is a standalone job not part of of other home
improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - correct answer Anyone who owns, operates, maintains,
conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and undertakes or
agrees to perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - correct answer A contractor may be
an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - correct answer An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - correct answer All labor, services, and materials to
be furnished and performed.
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Who is a "salesperson"? - correct answer Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with
a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from an owner or
tenant.
Who must have a DCA license? - correct answer Any person who solicits, canvasses,
sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or salesperson must have a
DCA license.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate
contracts, need to be licensed? - correct answer No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor? -
correct answer $200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I.
license? - correct answer No, they have their own trade licenses.
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's
license? - correct answer If they are physically performing H.I. functions outside the
scope of an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - correct answer Yes, it must be posted in the
Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be
reported to DCA within how many days? - correct answer 10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - correct answer
One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - correct answer About
three months before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be
renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA Licensing Center.
May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or C/O to the
home owner (customer)? - correct answer No, The prime contractor must secure all
Update ) Examination Guide
Questions with Verified Answers 100%
Correct [Grade A] 100% Correct
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - correct answer the
construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or
addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include? - correct answer Any part of the home OR
land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping, patios, porches,
sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4) - correct answer Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - correct answer Construction of a new home or building,
Sale of goods or materials in connection with the installation of or application of goods
or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or controlled by the state or
municipality
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered
H.I.? - correct answer When there is painting work being done as part of other home
improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT
considered H.I.? - correct answer When it is a standalone job not part of of other home
improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - correct answer Anyone who owns, operates, maintains,
conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement business and undertakes or
agrees to perform any home improvement.
What legal entity is a contractor required to be? - correct answer A contractor may be
an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - correct answer An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - correct answer All labor, services, and materials to
be furnished and performed.
, NYC Home Improvement Exam (Latest
Update ) Examination Guide
Questions with Verified Answers 100%
Correct [Grade A] 100% Correct
Who is a "salesperson"? - correct answer Someone who negotiates a H.I. contract with
a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement contract from an owner or
tenant.
Who must have a DCA license? - correct answer Any person who solicits, canvasses,
sells, performs, or obtains a H.I. contract as a contractor or salesperson must have a
DCA license.
Does an individual employee of a contractor, who does not solicit or negotiate
contracts, need to be licensed? - correct answer No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor? -
correct answer $200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their trade need a H.I.
license? - correct answer No, they have their own trade licenses.
When would an architect or engineer involved with an H.I. project need a contractor's
license? - correct answer If they are physically performing H.I. functions outside the
scope of an architect or engineer.
Must a H.I. Contractor license be posted? - correct answer Yes, it must be posted in the
Contractor's office where all consumers can see it, or show it to consumers upon
request.
Change of business address, ownership, management, or trade name must be
reported to DCA within how many days? - correct answer 10 days
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - correct answer
One. A seperate license is required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - correct answer About
three months before license expiration, DCA will mail a renewal package. It can be
renewed by mail, online, or in person at the DCA Licensing Center.
May a H.I. Contractor assign the task of getting permits, exemptions or C/O to the
home owner (customer)? - correct answer No, The prime contractor must secure all
