MHIC Exam Practice Questions
Answered Correctly (Qs) 2026 update
What does MHIC mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS Maryland Home Improvement Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC? - CORRECT ANSWERS To protect the health and
safety of the general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Contractor and salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
30 days
When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and Regulations
exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
No, she has to wait one year and six months
When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it for? - CORRECT ANSWERS
It begins on the 1st of July and the term is for one year
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? - CORRECT ANSWERS The secretary
of the labor department
During a project in a new home, the contractor decides to build a new swimming pool in the property.
Which of the following activities would be exempt from the Home Improvement Law?
A) The care of plants
B) Installing the heater of the swimming pool
C) The recreational area for children
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
How many members are there in the hearing board? - CORRECT ANSWERS 3
Answered Correctly (Qs) 2026 update
What does MHIC mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS Maryland Home Improvement Commission
What is the primary function of the MHIC? - CORRECT ANSWERS To protect the health and
safety of the general public
What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Contractor and salesperson
The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
30 days
When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and Regulations
exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
No, she has to wait one year and six months
When does the term of the commissioner begin and how long is it for? - CORRECT ANSWERS
It begins on the 1st of July and the term is for one year
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? - CORRECT ANSWERS The secretary
of the labor department
During a project in a new home, the contractor decides to build a new swimming pool in the property.
Which of the following activities would be exempt from the Home Improvement Law?
A) The care of plants
B) Installing the heater of the swimming pool
C) The recreational area for children
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
How many members are there in the hearing board? - CORRECT ANSWERS 3
