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MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Terms in this set (169)
Yes Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit?
Yes Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool?
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your
Yes
lien rights?
Subcontractors Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are:
A county or municipality in Maryland__________require a contractor to get
Cannot
authorization from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality.
A county or municipality in Maryland___________regulate the character, performance
Can
and quality of home improvement.
7 How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission?
Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home
3
improvement?
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
4 Years
Associated Answers
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be
5 years
appointed to the Commission?
It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a
True
person regulated by the Commission.
12 times a year How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum?
Executive Director The___________is a full time employee of the State.
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work
the Director of the Commission
under:
1. injunctive relief against the conduct If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe that the
2.an order for satisfactory completion contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for:
3.restitution
yes Can the Commission request financial records at any time?
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Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on
yes
inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license?
yes Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license?
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control
10 days
in ownership, management, address or trade name?
2 How many contractors may a salesperson represent?
The following are exempt from licensure requirements:
Associated Answers
1 employees for labor services
both a and b 2 employees for clerical work
3 Salespersons
4 both a and b
$50,000 What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable
true
educational training.
What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement contractors'
$250
license?
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's...
1 character
All of the above 2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above
No The financial information provided by an applicant is public information.
If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a hearing within
10 days
__________after the notice of denial is mailed.
A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson becomes employed
True
or contractually involved with a licensed contractor.
no more than $50 What is the fee to place a license on inactive status?
A person whose license is put on inactive status...
1 must return their license to the State.
All of the above
2 doesn't have to maintain the required liability insurance coverage.
3 must not do any contracting.
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MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Terms in this set (169)
Yes Does home improvement include work done on an individual condominium unit?
Yes Does home improvement include work done on a swimming pool?
Does a home improvement contract HAVE to be in writing in order to preserve your
Yes
lien rights?
Subcontractors Contractors who can only contract with a contractor or a subcontractor are:
A county or municipality in Maryland__________require a contractor to get
Cannot
authorization from an official in that city to be able to contract in that municipality.
A county or municipality in Maryland___________regulate the character, performance
Can
and quality of home improvement.
7 How many members are there in the Maryland Home Improvement Commission?
Of the 7 members on the Commission, how many are experienced in home
3
improvement?
What is the term of a member on the Commission?
4 Years
Associated Answers
How long must a person be a citizen and member of Maryland before they can be
5 years
appointed to the Commission?
It is illegal for a member of the Commission to receive any compensation from a
True
person regulated by the Commission.
12 times a year How often does the Commission hold meetings at a minimum?
Executive Director The___________is a full time employee of the State.
People hired to investigate complaints about home improvement projects work
the Director of the Commission
under:
1. injunctive relief against the conduct If the Commission decides to sue a contractor because they believe that the
2.an order for satisfactory completion contractor has or will cause harm to another person, they can sue for:
3.restitution
yes Can the Commission request financial records at any time?
1/
10
, 3/18/25, 8:02 MHIC NASCLA CONTRACTORS EXAM REVIEW Flashcards |
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Must a contractor, sub-contractor, or salesperson who places their license on
yes
inactive status pay a fee to renew an inactive license?
yes Can the Commission take disciplinary action against an inactive license?
How many days does a licensee have to notify the Commission of change in control
10 days
in ownership, management, address or trade name?
2 How many contractors may a salesperson represent?
The following are exempt from licensure requirements:
Associated Answers
1 employees for labor services
both a and b 2 employees for clerical work
3 Salespersons
4 both a and b
$50,000 What is the minimum amount of liability insurance needed?
An applicant for licensure must have 2 years trade experience or comparable
true
educational training.
What is the cost of the initial application fee for a home improvement contractors'
$250
license?
The Commission can ask an applicant for information about the applicant's...
1 character
All of the above 2 experience
3 financial stability
4 all of the above
No The financial information provided by an applicant is public information.
If an application for a license is denied, the applicant can request a hearing within
10 days
__________after the notice of denial is mailed.
A salesperson will not be issued a license until the salesperson becomes employed
True
or contractually involved with a licensed contractor.
no more than $50 What is the fee to place a license on inactive status?
A person whose license is put on inactive status...
1 must return their license to the State.
All of the above
2 doesn't have to maintain the required liability insurance coverage.
3 must not do any contracting.
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10
