NYC Home Improvement Exam (Latest
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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.
Update ) Examination Guide
Questions with Verified Answers | Grade A |
100% Correct
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.
