NY Home Improvement Contractor Exam Study guide with 100% correct answers

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