HQS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS 2026/2027
What does HQS stand for - ANS Housing Quality Standards
What year started the Housing and Community Act? and purpose? - ANS 1971 to provide
Safe , decent and sanitary housing to low income residents
What year was the Conforming Rule implemented and published - ANS 1995
What year was the Lead Based Paint rule? - ANS 1999 with 1 year delay in implementation
What year was the Housing Choice Voucher Handbook created? - ANS 2001
3 major types of inspection? and 1 thats not too important - ANS initial
annual- every year, units must be in compliance Responsibility= conformity rule which
determines if it's regular weare and tear or tenant damage.
complain (special)- scheduled ASAP anyone who has knowledge of the unit can make the
complaint
not as important is the Quality Control inspection through HUD
Which document decides responsibility - ANS The Conforming Rule
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, What's important about quality control? - ANS Primary purpose is to check the quality of the
inspectors work. Must be done within 60 days or original inspection, it's not based on a % but
rather the table.
Which inspections give results to whom? - ANS Complaint + annual - to owner and resident
initial- results only to owner
What are the 2 local codes that all inspectors should follow - ANS Advocacy of
what are the 3 stages of an inspection - ANS pre-inspection (year unit was built and how
many 6 yr old children)
site inspection
post inspection with results
Why do we use local codes - ANS to raise the standard
Who can approve HQS changes - ANS HUD office
Explain Fail, Pass / Comment, Inconclusive - ANS Fail- if one item fails, the entire inspection
fails
Pass/ Comment- when they meet HQS requirements but conditions are less than perfect
Inconclusive-when you are not sure if an item passes and you need more information.
Inconclusive items must be resolved before the inspection can be closed
When can windows be nailed shut? - ANS if they're not for ventilation and if there is an
alternate exit from the building
Lead based Paint and child under 6 - ANS must used "safe work practices" to correct
defective paint
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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100% PASS 2026/2027
What does HQS stand for - ANS Housing Quality Standards
What year started the Housing and Community Act? and purpose? - ANS 1971 to provide
Safe , decent and sanitary housing to low income residents
What year was the Conforming Rule implemented and published - ANS 1995
What year was the Lead Based Paint rule? - ANS 1999 with 1 year delay in implementation
What year was the Housing Choice Voucher Handbook created? - ANS 2001
3 major types of inspection? and 1 thats not too important - ANS initial
annual- every year, units must be in compliance Responsibility= conformity rule which
determines if it's regular weare and tear or tenant damage.
complain (special)- scheduled ASAP anyone who has knowledge of the unit can make the
complaint
not as important is the Quality Control inspection through HUD
Which document decides responsibility - ANS The Conforming Rule
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
1
, What's important about quality control? - ANS Primary purpose is to check the quality of the
inspectors work. Must be done within 60 days or original inspection, it's not based on a % but
rather the table.
Which inspections give results to whom? - ANS Complaint + annual - to owner and resident
initial- results only to owner
What are the 2 local codes that all inspectors should follow - ANS Advocacy of
what are the 3 stages of an inspection - ANS pre-inspection (year unit was built and how
many 6 yr old children)
site inspection
post inspection with results
Why do we use local codes - ANS to raise the standard
Who can approve HQS changes - ANS HUD office
Explain Fail, Pass / Comment, Inconclusive - ANS Fail- if one item fails, the entire inspection
fails
Pass/ Comment- when they meet HQS requirements but conditions are less than perfect
Inconclusive-when you are not sure if an item passes and you need more information.
Inconclusive items must be resolved before the inspection can be closed
When can windows be nailed shut? - ANS if they're not for ventilation and if there is an
alternate exit from the building
Lead based Paint and child under 6 - ANS must used "safe work practices" to correct
defective paint
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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