MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT STUDY GUIDE EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Permit Requirement - ✔✔Local authority approval
✔✔Building Codes - ✔✔Must follow
✔✔Inspection Approval - ✔✔Before closing walls
✔✔Zoning Regulations - ✔✔Local use rules
✔✔Environmental Compliance - ✔✔Waste disposal rules
✔✔Waste Management - ✔✔Proper disposal
✔✔Recycling Rules - ✔✔Local compliance
✔✔Project Scheduling - ✔✔Timeline planning
✔✔Critical Path - ✔✔Longest task chain
✔✔Delay Causes - ✔✔Weather, labor, materials
✔✔Weather Delays - ✔✔May justify extension
✔✔Site Supervision - ✔✔Contractor duty
✔✔Quality Control - ✔✔Meets standards
✔✔Punch List - ✔✔Final corrections
✔✔Substantial Completion - ✔✔Mostly finished
✔✔Final Inspection - ✔✔Project closeout
✔✔Customer Walkthrough - ✔✔Client review
✔✔Dispute Resolution - ✔✔Mediation/arbitration
✔✔Small Claims Court - ✔✔Low-dollar disputes
✔✔Civil Lawsuit - ✔✔Higher claims
, ✔✔Breach of Contract - ✔✔Failure to perform
✔✔Negligence - ✔✔Failure of care
✔✔Fraud - ✔✔Intentional deception
✔✔Insurance Claim - ✔✔Loss reporting
✔✔Risk Management - ✔✔Loss prevention
✔✔Business Plan - ✔✔Company strategy
✔✔Marketing Plan - ✔✔Customer acquisition
✔✔Online Advertising - ✔✔Must list license
✔✔Vehicle Lettering - ✔✔Include license number
✔✔Customer References - ✔✔Past clients
✔✔Professional Conduct - ✔✔Ethical behavior
✔✔Continuing Education - ✔✔Ongoing learning
✔✔Open Book Exam - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Exam Format - ✔✔Multiple choice
✔✔Exam Length - ✔✔About 2.5 hours
✔✔Passing Score - ✔✔About 70%
✔✔Test Strategy - ✔✔Know where answers are
✔✔Reference Manual - ✔✔Primary study tool
✔✔Index Usage - ✔✔Find info fast
✔✔Time Management - ✔✔Pace yourself
✔✔Flag Questions - ✔✔Return later
✔✔Guess Strategy - ✔✔Eliminate wrong answers
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Permit Requirement - ✔✔Local authority approval
✔✔Building Codes - ✔✔Must follow
✔✔Inspection Approval - ✔✔Before closing walls
✔✔Zoning Regulations - ✔✔Local use rules
✔✔Environmental Compliance - ✔✔Waste disposal rules
✔✔Waste Management - ✔✔Proper disposal
✔✔Recycling Rules - ✔✔Local compliance
✔✔Project Scheduling - ✔✔Timeline planning
✔✔Critical Path - ✔✔Longest task chain
✔✔Delay Causes - ✔✔Weather, labor, materials
✔✔Weather Delays - ✔✔May justify extension
✔✔Site Supervision - ✔✔Contractor duty
✔✔Quality Control - ✔✔Meets standards
✔✔Punch List - ✔✔Final corrections
✔✔Substantial Completion - ✔✔Mostly finished
✔✔Final Inspection - ✔✔Project closeout
✔✔Customer Walkthrough - ✔✔Client review
✔✔Dispute Resolution - ✔✔Mediation/arbitration
✔✔Small Claims Court - ✔✔Low-dollar disputes
✔✔Civil Lawsuit - ✔✔Higher claims
, ✔✔Breach of Contract - ✔✔Failure to perform
✔✔Negligence - ✔✔Failure of care
✔✔Fraud - ✔✔Intentional deception
✔✔Insurance Claim - ✔✔Loss reporting
✔✔Risk Management - ✔✔Loss prevention
✔✔Business Plan - ✔✔Company strategy
✔✔Marketing Plan - ✔✔Customer acquisition
✔✔Online Advertising - ✔✔Must list license
✔✔Vehicle Lettering - ✔✔Include license number
✔✔Customer References - ✔✔Past clients
✔✔Professional Conduct - ✔✔Ethical behavior
✔✔Continuing Education - ✔✔Ongoing learning
✔✔Open Book Exam - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Exam Format - ✔✔Multiple choice
✔✔Exam Length - ✔✔About 2.5 hours
✔✔Passing Score - ✔✔About 70%
✔✔Test Strategy - ✔✔Know where answers are
✔✔Reference Manual - ✔✔Primary study tool
✔✔Index Usage - ✔✔Find info fast
✔✔Time Management - ✔✔Pace yourself
✔✔Flag Questions - ✔✔Return later
✔✔Guess Strategy - ✔✔Eliminate wrong answers
