Maryland Home Improvement Test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Maryland home improvement
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Maryland Home Improvement
Maryland Home Improvement Test
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Define home improvement - CORRECT ANSWER- The addition, alteration, conversion,
improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a
building that is used or was designed to ...
Maryland Home Improvement Test
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Define home improvement - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The addition, alteration, conversion,
improvement, modernization, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a
building that is used or was designed to be used as a residence or dwelling place or structure
adjacent to that building or an improvement to land adjacent to that building
Is a building of a swimming pool, deck, pier or porch included in Home Improvement? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Yes
Is work done on apartment complexes of more than 4 units considered home improvement? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No
Is work done on individual condominium units considered home improvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Yes
Is installation in a residence of alarm, awning or fire alarm considered home improvement? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Yes
Is now removal or grass cutting home improvement? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No
Define contractor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A person who performs or offers or agrees to
perform a home improvement for an owner
Define Subcontractor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A subcontractor enters into contracts with
contractors or other subcontractors to perform home improvement. A subcontractor is not
authorized to enter into agreement directly with the owner
Define salesperson - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A person who sells a home improvement
,Define Home Improvement contract - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- An agrement between a
homeowner and a contractor to perform a home improvement. The law requires contracts to
be in writing and be signed by the parties to the agreement.
Define Owner - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Owner, owner's agent , tenant or other person
authorized to enter into a home improvement contract
Define license - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- is either a contractor or salesperson license that
is issued by the Home Improvement Commission.
Does a handyman need a license? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Yes
True or False: Home Improvement law does not apply if one of the parties is a government
agency - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
Work done a residence inside a military base is excluded from licensing requirements -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
Can local jurisdictions issue home improvement lincenses - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No,
only MD Home Improvement Commission is authorized to issue a license to solicit, sell, or
perform home improvement services in Maryland
Can two or more individuals (such as homeowner and contractor) lawfully agree to ignore the
Home Improvement licensing requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No, waiver is
prohibited
When was the commission established? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1962
How Many commissioners are there? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 9 (4 must have
experience in the business of home improvement; 4 are members of the general public that
represent cosumers; and 1 must have experience in banking and finance)
, What is the most important role of the Commissioners? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- To
promulgate regulations for the Commission. These regulations help the public better
understand the Home Improvement Law and the Commission's policies
How often are the meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- bi-monthly. Meetings are open to
the public.
What is the requirement for Commissioners? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Must be a resident
of MD for at least 5 years
How long if the Commissioner's term? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 4 years
Where is the Commission's office? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Baltimore, MD
Who appoints the Executive Director? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The Secretary of
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
What is the Executive Director responsible for? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the daily
operations of the Commission and signs under the seal letters affirming the licensing status of
individuals for court proceedings. The Executive director is also responsible for compiling
and maintaining a copy of the Commission's current regulations
What do investigators do? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The Commission also employs
investigators that review the complaints and Guaranty Fund claims that are received by the
Commission. The investigators review complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors
and salespersons.
If an investigator determines that a violation may have occurred, what actions can the
Commission take? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The Commission may take disciplinary
action which may include reprimand, monetary fine or suspension or revocation of the
license.
True or False: An individual who holds a home improvement license as a contractor is NOT
required to obtain a construction license from the Circuit Courts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
True
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