NY HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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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.
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.
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
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - (ANSWER)One. A
seperate license is required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - (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)? - (ANSWER)No, The prime contractor must secure all necessary permits, licenses,
Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with
state and local building laws.
How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts, books of account, and
other records reflecting all transactions related to the home improvement business? -
(ANSWER)Six (6) years or the length of time of any contractual guarantee, whichever is longer.
|2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY
GRADED A+
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.
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.
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
How many business locations can a H.I. Contractor's license cover? - (ANSWER)One. A
seperate license is required for each place of business.
When and how does a H.I. Contractor's license get renewed? - (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)? - (ANSWER)No, The prime contractor must secure all necessary permits, licenses,
Certificates of Occupancy, or exemptions necessary to complete the contract in accordance with
state and local building laws.
How many years must a H.I. Contractor maintain copies of contracts, books of account, and
other records reflecting all transactions related to the home improvement business? -
(ANSWER)Six (6) years or the length of time of any contractual guarantee, whichever is longer.
