Free MHIC Education Test 1

Question 1

A mold remediation is completed by the residential owner. The are is more the 10 sqt. Does the homeowner need a mold remediation license?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

A foreman or supervisor on a home improvement project is responsible for executing the plans as outlined in the contract. Any significant changes to the project scope or plans must be approved by the licensed contractor, not unilaterally decided by a foreman. This ensures that all modifications are properly documented, meet contractual obligations, and comply with regulations.

Question 2

A foreman/supervisor is working at the site of a project, and sees that the plans of the contract can change to finish earlier. What must he do now?

Accepted Answer

Do not change the plans, only the contractor can change the plans

Answer

The statement that a person who violates a contractor license is subject to a fine of $2,000 and 6 months in jail is false. While violations do carry penalties, the specific fines and imprisonment terms for contractor license violations in Maryland differ from these exact figures, particularly for a first offense.

Question 3

A person who's violets a contractor license is subject to a fine of $2.000 and 6 months in jail.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

A Maryland Home Improvement Contractor (MHIC) license provides broad authorization within the home improvement industry. It permits an individual or entity to act as a contractor, perform work as a subcontractor, and engage in the sale of home improvement contracts, covering various essential roles.

Question 4

A contractor license authorities the use of what type of license?

Accepted Answer

Contractor, subcontractor and to sale a home improvement contract

Answer

Operating as an unlicensed home improvement contractor in Maryland carries specific penalties. For a first offense, the penalty includes a fine of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, underscoring the seriousness of conducting regulated work without proper licensure.

Question 5

If you are conduct home improvement without a license on the first offense, what is the penalty?

Accepted Answer

$1000 fine, and not exceeding 6 months of prison

Answer

Maryland's Door-to-Door Sales Act typically grants consumers three *business* days to cancel a contract, with 'business day' excluding Sundays and federal holidays. However, the provided answer 'Until Sunday at 12am' implies a different interpretation, possibly counting three *calendar* days from the signing date (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or a specific contractual clause that allows for this shorter, weekend-inclusive cancellation period.

(MHIC) Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Practice Test

(MHIC) Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Practice Test

Free MHIC Education Test 1