NY Home ImprovemeNt CoNtraCtor exam StudYguIde NeweSt
2025/2026 wItH Complete QueStIoNS aNd CorreCt aNSwerS
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What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt 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) - CorreCt aNSwer-Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication
systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - CorreCt 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.? - CorreCt 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.? - CorreCt aNSwer-When it is a standalone job not part of of other
home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt aNSwer-A contractor may
be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - CorreCt aNSwer-An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - CorreCt aNSwer-All labor, services, and materials
to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt aNSwer-No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor?
- CorreCt aNSwer-$200
2025/2026 wItH Complete QueStIoNS aNd CorreCt aNSwerS
|alreadY graded a+||BraNd New verSIoN!
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I) - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt 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) - CorreCt aNSwer-Central heating/air
conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and Communication
systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.? - CorreCt 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.? - CorreCt 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.? - CorreCt aNSwer-When it is a standalone job not part of of other
home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt aNSwer-A contractor may
be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract? - CorreCt aNSwer-An agreement between a contractor and a
consumer or tenant for performance of a home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail? - CorreCt aNSwer-All labor, services, and materials
to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt 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? - CorreCt aNSwer-No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed contractor?
- CorreCt aNSwer-$200
