Free MHIC Licensing Test 1

Question 1

When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement Law and Regulations exam?

Accepted Answer

Never

Answer

Once

Answer

Sometimes

Answer

Always

Question 2

After someone is convicted, how long does he/she have to wait to be able to apply for a license?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

30 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

6months

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

The care of plants

Answer

Installing the heater of the swimming pool

Answer

The recreational area for children

Question 4

Who regulates Home Improvement business in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

The Maryland Home Improvement Commission

Answer

The secretary of the labor  department

Answer

The Members Of The Commission

Answer

The Commission Must Reschedule A Meeting With All Its Members Within 15 Days

Question 5

The commission may deny a license because the applicant:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Committed fraud by making false representations in the application to obtain their license

Answer

Frequently or deceptive uses a license

Answer

Falsifies an account

Question 6

The mold remediation services subtitle of the Maryland Home Improvement Law does not apply to the performance of mold remediation in areas less than _______ square feet?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

10 days

Answer

2

Answer

$1,000,000

Question 7

What is the penalty for accepting a false completion certification?

Accepted Answer

A fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years

Answer

Public shaming in the town square

Answer

Loss of voting rights for 5 years

Answer

Mandatory attendance at a workshop

Question 8

Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for and obtaining the Contractor's License:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

To Pass the test and pay fees

Answer

To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field

Answer

To maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to demonstrate financial solvency

Question 9

The parties shall affix their initials and date immediately adjacent to any mandatory arbitration clause in a home improvement contract:

Accepted Answer

At the time of the execution of the contract

Answer

When bot the licensed contractor and the home owner sign the contract.

Answer

Suspend the license

Answer

3 years from the date of the home improvement contract

Question 10

Upon conviction, what is the criminal penalty or advertising without a MHIC License number?

Accepted Answer

A fine to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months

Answer

A fine of $500 and 1 month imprisonment

Answer

A warning and probation

Answer

Suspension of professional license