MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM 2
PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS WITH RATIONALES
2026
◉ What is the primary function of the MHIC? Answer: To protect the
health and safety of the general public
◉ What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland?
Answer: Contractor and salesperson
◉ The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: Answer:
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? Answer: 30 days
◉ When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home
Improvement Law and Regulations exam? Answer: 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? Answer: 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
◉ 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 Answer: All of the above
◉ Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland?
Answer: 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? Answer: No, she has to wait one
year and six months
◉ When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it
for? Answer: It begins on the 1st of July and the term is for one year
PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS WITH RATIONALES
2026
◉ What is the primary function of the MHIC? Answer: To protect the
health and safety of the general public
◉ What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland?
Answer: Contractor and salesperson
◉ The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: Answer:
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? Answer: 30 days
◉ When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home
Improvement Law and Regulations exam? Answer: 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? Answer: 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
◉ 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 Answer: All of the above
◉ Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland?
Answer: 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? Answer: No, she has to wait one
year and six months
◉ When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it
for? Answer: It begins on the 1st of July and the term is for one year
