NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam Study guide
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What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I)
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?
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)
Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.?
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.?
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.?
When it is a standalone job not part of of other home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"?
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?
A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract?
An agreement between a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a
home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail?
All labor, services, and materials to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"?
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?
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?
No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed
contractor?
$200
Questions and Answers 100% Solved correctly
What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I)
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?
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)
Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
What is NOT considered H.I.?
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.?
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.?
When it is a standalone job not part of of other home improvement work.
Who is a "contractor"?
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?
A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract?
An agreement between a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a
home improvement
What must a H.I. contract detail?
All labor, services, and materials to be furnished and performed.
Who is a "salesperson"?
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?
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?
No
What is the maximum amount an H.I. job can be to not require a licensed
contractor?
$200
