Which Ohio agency issues home improvement contractor licenses?
A. Ohio Department of Labor
B. Ohio Construction Licensing Board
C. Local municipalities (city or county level)
D. Federal Trade Commission
1. What is typically the minimum liability insurance coverage required for
home improvement contractors in Ohio?
A. $10,000
B. $100,000
C. $500,000
D. $1,000,000
2. A written contract is required for Ohio home improvement jobs
exceeding:
A. $100
B. $250
C. $1,000
D. $5,000
3. What is the minimum age to obtain a home improvement contractor
license in Ohio?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
4. How long must contracts be retained by Ohio home improvement
contractors?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
,5. Which of the following is considered a home improvement?
A. Installing a new roof
B. Painting a car
C. Building a highway
D. Cleaning office buildings
6. What document must a contractor give the homeowner before beginning
work?
A. Copy of the signed contract
B. Blueprint of the house
C. Lease agreement
D. Zoning permit
7. What is a "mechanic’s lien"?
A. Tax deduction for contractors
B. Legal claim against a property for unpaid work
C. Insurance policy for mechanics
D. Plumbing permit
8. A contractor must notify the customer of their right to cancel a home
improvement contract within how many days?
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 30 days
9. When must a contractor provide a written estimate in Ohio?
A. Never required
B. Always before starting work
C. Only if the job is over $10,000
D. Only upon request
10.What must be included in a written contract?
A. Contractor’s birthday
B. Total price, start and completion date, scope of work
C. Homeowner’s employment history
D. Materials supplier
11.Which of the following would require a permit in most Ohio
jurisdictions?
A. Electrical rewiring
B. Changing curtains
, C. Mowing the lawn
D. Painting a mailbox
12.Failure to renew your registration may result in:
A. Tax refund
B. Suspension of contracting privileges
C. Bonus license
D. Equipment seizure
13.Who can file a complaint against a contractor in Ohio?
A. Only police
B. Only lawyers
C. Any consumer or client
D. Only the contractor’s employer
14.The Ohio Home Solicitation Sales Act allows how long for cancellation
of certain contracts?
A. 24 hours
B. 3 business days
C. 5 business days
D. 10 calendar days
15.What should a contractor do if unexpected work arises that wasn't
included in the contract?
A. Do it anyway
B. Wait for payment
C. Execute a written change order
D. Ignore it
16.In Ohio, which body generally inspects construction projects for code
compliance?
A. State Fire Marshal
B. Local building department
C. OSHA
D. U.S. Army Corps
17.Which of the following is NOT considered home improvement?
A. Building a deck
B. Installing new siding
C. Tuning up a car
D. Remodeling a kitchen
18.How much can a contractor legally ask for as a deposit in Ohio before
starting work?
, A. 80%
B. No more than 10% or $1,000, whichever is less
C. 100%
D. No deposit allowed
19.Which of the following actions could lead to license suspension?
A. Advertising online
B. Hiring subcontractors
C. Fraudulent practices or unsafe work
D. Refusing to work Sundays
20.What should be done before demolishing a structure?
A. Notify utility companies and get permits
B. Call the police
C. Paint the area
D. Hire a roofer
21.A contractor has how long to respond to a consumer complaint from the
Better Business Bureau?
A. No time frame
B. 10-14 business days
C. 1 month
D. 90 days
22.If asbestos is encountered during a job, the contractor must:
A. Remove it immediately
B. Stop work and notify proper environmental authorities
C. Ignore it
D. Cover it with plastic
23.If a customer cancels a contract within 3 days, what must the contractor
do?
A. Charge a 50% fee
B. Return any deposit within 10 days
C. Refuse refund
D. Delay refund for 60 days
24.Which of the following is true about subcontractors?
A. They don’t need licenses
B. They must be licensed if required by local laws
C. Homeowner hires them
D. They don’t need to be insured
A. Ohio Department of Labor
B. Ohio Construction Licensing Board
C. Local municipalities (city or county level)
D. Federal Trade Commission
1. What is typically the minimum liability insurance coverage required for
home improvement contractors in Ohio?
A. $10,000
B. $100,000
C. $500,000
D. $1,000,000
2. A written contract is required for Ohio home improvement jobs
exceeding:
A. $100
B. $250
C. $1,000
D. $5,000
3. What is the minimum age to obtain a home improvement contractor
license in Ohio?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
4. How long must contracts be retained by Ohio home improvement
contractors?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
,5. Which of the following is considered a home improvement?
A. Installing a new roof
B. Painting a car
C. Building a highway
D. Cleaning office buildings
6. What document must a contractor give the homeowner before beginning
work?
A. Copy of the signed contract
B. Blueprint of the house
C. Lease agreement
D. Zoning permit
7. What is a "mechanic’s lien"?
A. Tax deduction for contractors
B. Legal claim against a property for unpaid work
C. Insurance policy for mechanics
D. Plumbing permit
8. A contractor must notify the customer of their right to cancel a home
improvement contract within how many days?
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 7 days
D. 30 days
9. When must a contractor provide a written estimate in Ohio?
A. Never required
B. Always before starting work
C. Only if the job is over $10,000
D. Only upon request
10.What must be included in a written contract?
A. Contractor’s birthday
B. Total price, start and completion date, scope of work
C. Homeowner’s employment history
D. Materials supplier
11.Which of the following would require a permit in most Ohio
jurisdictions?
A. Electrical rewiring
B. Changing curtains
, C. Mowing the lawn
D. Painting a mailbox
12.Failure to renew your registration may result in:
A. Tax refund
B. Suspension of contracting privileges
C. Bonus license
D. Equipment seizure
13.Who can file a complaint against a contractor in Ohio?
A. Only police
B. Only lawyers
C. Any consumer or client
D. Only the contractor’s employer
14.The Ohio Home Solicitation Sales Act allows how long for cancellation
of certain contracts?
A. 24 hours
B. 3 business days
C. 5 business days
D. 10 calendar days
15.What should a contractor do if unexpected work arises that wasn't
included in the contract?
A. Do it anyway
B. Wait for payment
C. Execute a written change order
D. Ignore it
16.In Ohio, which body generally inspects construction projects for code
compliance?
A. State Fire Marshal
B. Local building department
C. OSHA
D. U.S. Army Corps
17.Which of the following is NOT considered home improvement?
A. Building a deck
B. Installing new siding
C. Tuning up a car
D. Remodeling a kitchen
18.How much can a contractor legally ask for as a deposit in Ohio before
starting work?
, A. 80%
B. No more than 10% or $1,000, whichever is less
C. 100%
D. No deposit allowed
19.Which of the following actions could lead to license suspension?
A. Advertising online
B. Hiring subcontractors
C. Fraudulent practices or unsafe work
D. Refusing to work Sundays
20.What should be done before demolishing a structure?
A. Notify utility companies and get permits
B. Call the police
C. Paint the area
D. Hire a roofer
21.A contractor has how long to respond to a consumer complaint from the
Better Business Bureau?
A. No time frame
B. 10-14 business days
C. 1 month
D. 90 days
22.If asbestos is encountered during a job, the contractor must:
A. Remove it immediately
B. Stop work and notify proper environmental authorities
C. Ignore it
D. Cover it with plastic
23.If a customer cancels a contract within 3 days, what must the contractor
do?
A. Charge a 50% fee
B. Return any deposit within 10 days
C. Refuse refund
D. Delay refund for 60 days
24.Which of the following is true about subcontractors?
A. They don’t need licenses
B. They must be licensed if required by local laws
C. Homeowner hires them
D. They don’t need to be insured
