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NYC Home Improvement EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ GRADED
| ALREADY PASSED!! 2026
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - 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? - 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) - ANSWER -Central
heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings,
and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - 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.? - ANSWER -When there is painting work
being done as part of other home improvement work.
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When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or
apartment NOT considered H.I.? - ANSWER -When it is a standalone job
not part of of other home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - 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? - ANSWER -A
contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a
corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - ANSWER -An agreement between a
contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home
improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - ANSWER -All labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - ANSWER -Someone who negotiates a H.I.
contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement
contract from an owner or tenant.
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Who must have a DCA license? - 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? - ANSWER -No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a
licensed contractor? - ANSWER -$200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their
trade need a H.I. license? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER -10 days
NYC Home Improvement EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) A+ GRADED
| ALREADY PASSED!! 2026
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - 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? - 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) - ANSWER -Central
heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings,
and Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - 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.? - ANSWER -When there is painting work
being done as part of other home improvement work.
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When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or
apartment NOT considered H.I.? - ANSWER -When it is a standalone job
not part of of other home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - 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? - ANSWER -A
contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a
corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - ANSWER -An agreement between a
contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home
improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - ANSWER -All labor, services, and
materials to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - ANSWER -Someone who negotiates a H.I.
contract with a consumer or tenant, or solicits a home improvement
contract from an owner or tenant.
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Who must have a DCA license? - 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? - ANSWER -No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a
licensed contractor? - ANSWER -$200
Do plumbers and electricians who do not perform work outside their
trade need a H.I. license? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER -10 days
