HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM
HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
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
,HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM
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
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to maintain the
waiting list for HCVs. 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
, HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM
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
HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
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
,HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM
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
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to maintain the
waiting list for HCVs. 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
, HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM
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
