QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND

MHIC EXAM -

QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND

VERIFIED ANSWERS/ MARYLAND HOME

IMPROVEMENT EAM /A+ GRADE

What does MHIC mean? CORRECT ANS :->> Maryland Home Improvement

Commission

What is the primary function of the MHIC? CORRECT ANS:->> To protect the

health and safety of the general public What type of home improvement licenses are there in Maryland? CORRECT

ANS:->> Contractor and salesperson

The contractors license enables the licensee to work as: CORRECT ANS:->> contractor, subcontractor, and salesperson

Don smith is applying with the commission to obtain his Home Improvement License. He took the exam and failed on his first try. When will Mr.Smithh be

able to retake his exam? CORRECT ANS:->> 30 days

When is an MHIC license applicant exempt from taking the Home Improvement

Law and Regulations exam? CORRECT ANS:->> Never

John Thompson wants to apply for the Contractor's License, but he does not have 1 / 2

the two years work experience in construction required by the MHIC. Can he still apply? CORRECT ANS:->> Yes, if he can prove that he has the amount of education and training that regulations adopted by the commission established as being equal or comparable to two years work experience

Of the following, which are requirements that MUST be met when applying for and

obtaining the Contractor's license:

• To Pass the test and pay fees
• To prove two years worth of work experience in the construction field
• To maintain a general liability insurance of at least $50,000 and to

demonstrate financial solvency

D) All of the above CORRECT ANS:->> All of the above

Who regulates Home Improvement businesses in Maryland? CORRECT

ANS:->> The Maryland Home Improvement Commission

Paula Johnson has resided in the state of Maryland for three years and six months, and she wants to become a commissioner with the MHIC. Can she become a member?CORRECT ANS:->> No, she has to wait one year and six months

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