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MHIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What does MHIC mean? - ANS Maryland Home Improvement Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC? - ANS To protect the health and safety of the
general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? - ANS Contractor and
salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: - ANS contractor, subcontractor, and
salesperson
Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement License. He took
the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be able to retake his exam? -
ANS 30 days
When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and
Regulations exam? - ANS Never
John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not have the two years
work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can he still apply? - ANS Yes, if he can
prove that he has the amount of education and training that regulations adopted by the
commission established as being equal or comparable to two years work experience
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Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for and obtaining
the Contractor's license:
A) To Pass the test and pay fees
B) To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field
C) To maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to demonstrate financial
solvency
D) All of the above - ANS All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? - ANS The Maryland Home
Improvement Commission
Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six months, and she
wants to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she become a member? - ANS No, she
has to wait one year and six months
When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it for? - ANS It begins on the
1st of July and the term is for one year
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? - ANS The secretary of the labor
department
During a project in a new home, the contractor decides to build a new swimming pool in the
property. Which of the following activities would be exempt from the Home Improvement Law?
A) The care of plants
B) Installing the heater of the swimming pool
C) The recreational area for children
MHIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What does MHIC mean? - ANS Maryland Home Improvement Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC? - ANS To protect the health and safety of the
general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? - ANS Contractor and
salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: - ANS contractor, subcontractor, and
salesperson
Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement License. He took
the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be able to retake his exam? -
ANS 30 days
When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and
Regulations exam? - ANS Never
John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not have the two years
work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can he still apply? - ANS Yes, if he can
prove that he has the amount of education and training that regulations adopted by the
commission established as being equal or comparable to two years work experience
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Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for and obtaining
the Contractor's license:
A) To Pass the test and pay fees
B) To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field
C) To maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to demonstrate financial
solvency
D) All of the above - ANS All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? - ANS The Maryland Home
Improvement Commission
Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six months, and she
wants to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she become a member? - ANS No, she
has to wait one year and six months
When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it for? - ANS It begins on the
1st of July and the term is for one year
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? - ANS The secretary of the labor
department
During a project in a new home, the contractor decides to build a new swimming pool in the
property. Which of the following activities would be exempt from the Home Improvement Law?
A) The care of plants
B) Installing the heater of the swimming pool
C) The recreational area for children
