MHIC EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS-2026 LATEST
UPDATE
What does MHIC mean? -ANSWER-Maryland Home Improvement Commission
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
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? -ANSWER-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 -ANSWER-All of the above
How many members are there in the hearing board? -ANSWER-3
After a license is denied, how long does the applicant have to wait to re-apply? -ANSWER-
180 days
UPDATE
What does MHIC mean? -ANSWER-Maryland Home Improvement Commission
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
Who shall appoint the Commission's Executive Director? -ANSWER-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 -ANSWER-All of the above
How many members are there in the hearing board? -ANSWER-3
After a license is denied, how long does the applicant have to wait to re-apply? -ANSWER-
180 days
