HQS INSPECTION DATA OVERVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
Housing Quality Standards - ANS Criteria for decent, safe, sanitary housing
PHA - ANS Public Housing Authority
HUD - ANS Department of Housing and Urban Development
Administrative Plan - ANS Document outlining HQS requirements and local code comparison
HAP Contract - ANS Housing Assistance Payments Contract
Pass Status - ANS Unit meets requirements, HAP Contract executed
Fail Status - ANS Unit deficiencies noted, repairs and reinspection required
Performance Standard Goal - ANS Requirement for room inspection
Acceptability Criteria - ANS Item needed to meet Performance Standard
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, Tenant Preference - ANS Tenant's choice regarding unit features
Hazard - ANS Threat to health and safety
Other Rooms Inspection Form - ANS Used for bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, etc.
Quality Control Inspections - ANS Conducted per SEMAP formula
Electricity Requirements - ANS Specified outlets and fixtures per room
Electrical Hazards - ANS Examples include exposed wires, overloaded circuits
Romex or NM Wiring - ANS Acceptable in areas not easily damaged
Space and Security Standards - ANS Minimum required rooms, lockable openings
Chain Latch Acceptance - ANS Chain latch alone not acceptable as lock
Sliding Bolt Lock Approval - ANS Acceptable on second door to unit
Bedroom Size Requirements - ANS No specific size requirements
Smoke Detector Placement - ANS Required on every level except non-living areas
Maximum Occupancy - ANS Two persons per sleeping area
Window Requirements - ANS Varied by room, openability, and condition
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
Housing Quality Standards - ANS Criteria for decent, safe, sanitary housing
PHA - ANS Public Housing Authority
HUD - ANS Department of Housing and Urban Development
Administrative Plan - ANS Document outlining HQS requirements and local code comparison
HAP Contract - ANS Housing Assistance Payments Contract
Pass Status - ANS Unit meets requirements, HAP Contract executed
Fail Status - ANS Unit deficiencies noted, repairs and reinspection required
Performance Standard Goal - ANS Requirement for room inspection
Acceptability Criteria - ANS Item needed to meet Performance Standard
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
1
, Tenant Preference - ANS Tenant's choice regarding unit features
Hazard - ANS Threat to health and safety
Other Rooms Inspection Form - ANS Used for bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, etc.
Quality Control Inspections - ANS Conducted per SEMAP formula
Electricity Requirements - ANS Specified outlets and fixtures per room
Electrical Hazards - ANS Examples include exposed wires, overloaded circuits
Romex or NM Wiring - ANS Acceptable in areas not easily damaged
Space and Security Standards - ANS Minimum required rooms, lockable openings
Chain Latch Acceptance - ANS Chain latch alone not acceptable as lock
Sliding Bolt Lock Approval - ANS Acceptable on second door to unit
Bedroom Size Requirements - ANS No specific size requirements
Smoke Detector Placement - ANS Required on every level except non-living areas
Maximum Occupancy - ANS Two persons per sleeping area
Window Requirements - ANS Varied by room, openability, and condition
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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