HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
What does CFR stand for? - ANS Code of Federal Regulations
A building which as a subsidy attached to it is called what? - ANS Project-based subsidy
Subsidy where families can choose their unit is called what? - ANS Tenant-based subsidy
What does ACC stand for? - ANS Annual Contributions Contract (between HUD & PHA)
True or False: Administrative Plan must be approved by HUD - ANS False, only must be
available for audit
What does HAP stand for? - ANS Housing Assistance Payment
Who is the HAP contract executed between? - ANS PHA & Owner
True or False: The HAP contract term is the same as the lease. - ANS True
True or False: The HAP contact must be in the form required by HUD. - ANS True
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,True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to maintain the waiting list for HCV's. -
ANS False, it is the PHA's responsibility
True or False: The PHA does not need to verify evidence of citizenship and eligible immigration
status. - ANS False, PHA's need to verify these things
How often do assisted units have to be inspected? - ANS Biennially
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to determine if the rent is reasonable or not. -
ANS False: This is a PHA duty
True or False: The PHA must establish and adjust PHA utility allowances. - ANS True
True or False: It is not the duty of the PHA to enforce owner compliance with the HAP contract. -
ANS False, it is the PHA's duty to do this.
True or False: It is the duty of the PHA to conduct hearings/reviews and process appeals -
ANS True
True or False: It is the duty of the PHA to provide sound financial management of housing
programs including engaging independent public accountants to conduct audits. - ANS True
True or False: The Tenant must electronically submit form HUD-50058 - ANS False, this is the
PHA's duty
True or False: The screening and selection for a unit is the PHA's duty. - ANS False, this is the
owner's duty
The owner must maintain the unit to what standards? - ANS Housing Quality Standards
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, True or False: The owner is not responsible for a breach of the HQS for which the family is
responsible. - ANS True
The family responsibilities are located in which 3 places? - ANS 1.) The Federal Regulations
2.) The Voucher (HUD-52646)
3.) The Lease & HUD tenancy addendum
What does Notice PIH 2002-7 state? - ANS Spells out sanctions for noncompliance with HQS
What 3 types of inspections are PHA's required to conduct? - ANS Initial, Biennial or Annual,
and Special
What are the 3 ratings an inspection can produce? - ANS Pass, Fail, Inconclusive
How long does the PHA have to complete an Initial inspection after a request? - ANS 15 Days
True or False: There is a fee for the PHA to conduct an inspection. - ANS False
True or False: Initial inspection must include a detailed report on # of room and what type, unit
age and quality and location, present condition of the unit, census tract number, etc. -
ANS True
What does HOTMA stand for? - ANS Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of
2016
How long does the PHA have to inspect the unit after receiving the RFTA? - ANS 15 Days
Life-threatening deficiencies must be corrected within what timeframe? - ANS 24 Hours
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
What does CFR stand for? - ANS Code of Federal Regulations
A building which as a subsidy attached to it is called what? - ANS Project-based subsidy
Subsidy where families can choose their unit is called what? - ANS Tenant-based subsidy
What does ACC stand for? - ANS Annual Contributions Contract (between HUD & PHA)
True or False: Administrative Plan must be approved by HUD - ANS False, only must be
available for audit
What does HAP stand for? - ANS Housing Assistance Payment
Who is the HAP contract executed between? - ANS PHA & Owner
True or False: The HAP contract term is the same as the lease. - ANS True
True or False: The HAP contact must be in the form required by HUD. - ANS True
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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,True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to maintain the waiting list for HCV's. -
ANS False, it is the PHA's responsibility
True or False: The PHA does not need to verify evidence of citizenship and eligible immigration
status. - ANS False, PHA's need to verify these things
How often do assisted units have to be inspected? - ANS Biennially
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to determine if the rent is reasonable or not. -
ANS False: This is a PHA duty
True or False: The PHA must establish and adjust PHA utility allowances. - ANS True
True or False: It is not the duty of the PHA to enforce owner compliance with the HAP contract. -
ANS False, it is the PHA's duty to do this.
True or False: It is the duty of the PHA to conduct hearings/reviews and process appeals -
ANS True
True or False: It is the duty of the PHA to provide sound financial management of housing
programs including engaging independent public accountants to conduct audits. - ANS True
True or False: The Tenant must electronically submit form HUD-50058 - ANS False, this is the
PHA's duty
True or False: The screening and selection for a unit is the PHA's duty. - ANS False, this is the
owner's duty
The owner must maintain the unit to what standards? - ANS Housing Quality Standards
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, True or False: The owner is not responsible for a breach of the HQS for which the family is
responsible. - ANS True
The family responsibilities are located in which 3 places? - ANS 1.) The Federal Regulations
2.) The Voucher (HUD-52646)
3.) The Lease & HUD tenancy addendum
What does Notice PIH 2002-7 state? - ANS Spells out sanctions for noncompliance with HQS
What 3 types of inspections are PHA's required to conduct? - ANS Initial, Biennial or Annual,
and Special
What are the 3 ratings an inspection can produce? - ANS Pass, Fail, Inconclusive
How long does the PHA have to complete an Initial inspection after a request? - ANS 15 Days
True or False: There is a fee for the PHA to conduct an inspection. - ANS False
True or False: Initial inspection must include a detailed report on # of room and what type, unit
age and quality and location, present condition of the unit, census tract number, etc. -
ANS True
What does HOTMA stand for? - ANS Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of
2016
How long does the PHA have to inspect the unit after receiving the RFTA? - ANS 15 Days
Life-threatening deficiencies must be corrected within what timeframe? - ANS 24 Hours
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