HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
What does CFR stand for? - Answers Code of Federal Regulations
A building which as a subsidy attached to it is called what? - Answers Project-based subsidy
Subsidy where families can choose their unit is called what? - Answers Tenant-based subsidy
What does ACC stand for? - Answers Annual Contributions Contract (between HUD & PHA)
True or False: Administrative Plan must be approved by HUD - Answers False, only must be available
for audit
What does HAP stand for? - Answers Housing Assistance Payment
Who is the HAP contract executed between? - Answers PHA & Owner
True or False: The HAP contract term is the same as the lease. - Answers True
True or False: The HAP contact must be in the form required by HUD. - Answers True
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to maintain the waiting list for HCV's. - Answers False,
it is the PHA's responsibility
True or False: The PHA does not need to verify evidence of citizenship and eligible immigration status.
- Answers False, PHA's need to verify these things
How often do assisted units have to be inspected? - Answers Biennially
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to determine if the rent is reasonable or not. - Answers
False: This is a PHA duty
True or False: The PHA must establish and adjust PHA utility allowances. - Answers True
True or False: It is not the duty of the PHA to enforce owner compliance with the HAP contract. -
Answers 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 - Answers
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. - Answers True
True or False: The Tenant must electronically submit form HUD-50058 - Answers False, this is the
PHA's duty
True or False: The screening and selection for a unit is the PHA's duty. - Answers False, this is the
owner's duty
The owner must maintain the unit to what standards? - Answers Housing Quality Standards
True or False: The owner is not responsible for a breach of the HQS for which the family is
responsible. - Answers True
The family responsibilities are located in which 3 places? - Answers 1.) The Federal Regulations
2.) The Voucher (HUD-52646)
3.) The Lease & HUD tenancy addendum
What does Notice PIH 2002-7 state? - Answers Spells out sanctions for noncompliance with HQS
What 3 types of inspections are PHA's required to conduct? - Answers Initial, Biennial or Annual, and
Special
What are the 3 ratings an inspection can produce? - Answers Pass, Fail, Inconclusive
How long does the PHA have to complete an Initial inspection after a request? - Answers 15 Days
True or False: There is a fee for the PHA to conduct an inspection. - Answers 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. - Answers True
What does HOTMA stand for? - Answers Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016
How long does the PHA have to inspect the unit after receiving the RFTA? - Answers 15 Days
Life-threatening deficiencies must be corrected within what timeframe? - Answers 24 Hours
Non-life threatening deficiencies must be corrected within what timeframe? - Answers 30 days
PHA's are required to inspect each unit at least once every (how long)? - Answers 24 months
When a complaint is made what type of inspection is done? - Answers Special Unit Inspection
True or False: Both the family and the owner must be notified of the results of a special unit
inspection - Answers True
True or False: The PHA may deny approval of a lease with an owner that has a history of
noncompliance with HQS or a practice of renting units that fail to meet code? - Answers True
True or False: The PHA does not have to abate (stop) HAP or terminate the HAP contract if repairs are
not made in a timely manner - Answers False: PHA must abate or terminate if repairs are not made in
a timely manner
, True or False: If the family fails to make required repairs for any family caused HQS deficiencies in a
timely manner, the PHA must promptly and vigorously enforce the family obligations under the
program? - Answers True
True or False: The PHA may establish a fee for re-inspections if the owner notifies a repair was made
and inspection proves otherwise. - Answers True
True or False: The PHA may establish a fee if the allotted time period for a repair was lapsed and
reinspection shows the repair was not made - Answers True
True or False: PHA's can use more restrictive variations on the types of rental housing available under
fair market rents that would otherwise meet the standards? - Answers False
How many outlets is a living room required to have? - Answers 2 outlets or 1 with a permanent
ceiling or wall light fixture
How many outlets are required in a kitchen? - Answers 1 outlet and one permanent wall or ceiling
light fixture.
How many outlets are required in a bathroom - Answers Only one permanent light fixture is required.
How many outlets are required for rooms used for sleeping? - Answers 2 outlets, or 1 outlet and 1
permanent light fixture.
Outlets can only be permanently installed in which 3 areas? - Answers Baseboard, Wall, or floor.
If an outlet has two receptacles is it counted as one outlet or 2? - Answers 1. Duh.
Are special purpose outlets (like for an AC) counted in the outlet count? - Answers No
If electric is temporarily disconnected check "______" if electric bill is in residents name or check
"_____" if bill is in owner's name. - Answers Inconclusive ; Fail
Name the 6 electrical hazards - Answers 1. Frayed wires
2. Exposed metal or copper wires
3.) Loose connections
4. Fixture hanging from wires
5. Cracked switch or outlet cover
6. Exposed fuse box connector
True or False: The acceptability of the location of outlets and fixtures is a tenant preference. -
Answers True
What lighting is required for non code-1 rooms? - Answers Means of natural or artificial illumination
Units must have which 3 designated rooms? - Answers Living room, kitchen area, bathroom
What needs to be lockable on a unit? - Answers Exterior doors and accessible windows
True or False: Accessible windows requiring a lock do not include fire escape windows - Answers
False. People can access windows by fire escapes therefore they must lock from the inside
True or False: A chain lock will suffice for the exterior door locking requirement - Answers False
True or False: A bolt lock will not suffice for the exterior door locking requirement - Answers True
True or False: Splits, cracks, and holes in a door will not pass - Answers True
True or False: Best practice is to have the PHA's admin plan write a clarification on the prohibiting of
double-keyed deadbolt locks - Answers True
True or False: Living room windows not connected to a fire escape do not have to be openable -
Answers True
True or False: If a bedroom/sleep room window is designed to be openable it must be able to be
opened. - Answers True
True or False: Windows without a tight seal that may let a significant draft in will fail inspection. -
Answers True
True or False: A kitchen can be a separate room or part of a larger room - Answers True
True or False: A bedroom that contains a refrigerator can be defined as a kitchen. - Answers False
How many outlets does a kitchen need? - Answers 1 outlet and 1 permanently installed light fixture
True or False: A window or a kitchen vent is required in a kitchen. - Answers False, a kitchen requires
neither
True or False: Tenant-owned microwave ovens may be substituted for a tenant-supplied oven -
Answers True
Do owner-supplied items such as a microwave need to be present during inspection? - Answers Yes
What rating is given if a tenant-supplied microwave is not present during inspection? - Answers
Inconclusive
Are hotplates acceptable replacements for a microwave or stove? - Answers No
What does CFR stand for? - Answers Code of Federal Regulations
A building which as a subsidy attached to it is called what? - Answers Project-based subsidy
Subsidy where families can choose their unit is called what? - Answers Tenant-based subsidy
What does ACC stand for? - Answers Annual Contributions Contract (between HUD & PHA)
True or False: Administrative Plan must be approved by HUD - Answers False, only must be available
for audit
What does HAP stand for? - Answers Housing Assistance Payment
Who is the HAP contract executed between? - Answers PHA & Owner
True or False: The HAP contract term is the same as the lease. - Answers True
True or False: The HAP contact must be in the form required by HUD. - Answers True
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to maintain the waiting list for HCV's. - Answers False,
it is the PHA's responsibility
True or False: The PHA does not need to verify evidence of citizenship and eligible immigration status.
- Answers False, PHA's need to verify these things
How often do assisted units have to be inspected? - Answers Biennially
True or False: It is not the PHA's responsibility to determine if the rent is reasonable or not. - Answers
False: This is a PHA duty
True or False: The PHA must establish and adjust PHA utility allowances. - Answers True
True or False: It is not the duty of the PHA to enforce owner compliance with the HAP contract. -
Answers 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 - Answers
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. - Answers True
True or False: The Tenant must electronically submit form HUD-50058 - Answers False, this is the
PHA's duty
True or False: The screening and selection for a unit is the PHA's duty. - Answers False, this is the
owner's duty
The owner must maintain the unit to what standards? - Answers Housing Quality Standards
True or False: The owner is not responsible for a breach of the HQS for which the family is
responsible. - Answers True
The family responsibilities are located in which 3 places? - Answers 1.) The Federal Regulations
2.) The Voucher (HUD-52646)
3.) The Lease & HUD tenancy addendum
What does Notice PIH 2002-7 state? - Answers Spells out sanctions for noncompliance with HQS
What 3 types of inspections are PHA's required to conduct? - Answers Initial, Biennial or Annual, and
Special
What are the 3 ratings an inspection can produce? - Answers Pass, Fail, Inconclusive
How long does the PHA have to complete an Initial inspection after a request? - Answers 15 Days
True or False: There is a fee for the PHA to conduct an inspection. - Answers 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. - Answers True
What does HOTMA stand for? - Answers Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016
How long does the PHA have to inspect the unit after receiving the RFTA? - Answers 15 Days
Life-threatening deficiencies must be corrected within what timeframe? - Answers 24 Hours
Non-life threatening deficiencies must be corrected within what timeframe? - Answers 30 days
PHA's are required to inspect each unit at least once every (how long)? - Answers 24 months
When a complaint is made what type of inspection is done? - Answers Special Unit Inspection
True or False: Both the family and the owner must be notified of the results of a special unit
inspection - Answers True
True or False: The PHA may deny approval of a lease with an owner that has a history of
noncompliance with HQS or a practice of renting units that fail to meet code? - Answers True
True or False: The PHA does not have to abate (stop) HAP or terminate the HAP contract if repairs are
not made in a timely manner - Answers False: PHA must abate or terminate if repairs are not made in
a timely manner
, True or False: If the family fails to make required repairs for any family caused HQS deficiencies in a
timely manner, the PHA must promptly and vigorously enforce the family obligations under the
program? - Answers True
True or False: The PHA may establish a fee for re-inspections if the owner notifies a repair was made
and inspection proves otherwise. - Answers True
True or False: The PHA may establish a fee if the allotted time period for a repair was lapsed and
reinspection shows the repair was not made - Answers True
True or False: PHA's can use more restrictive variations on the types of rental housing available under
fair market rents that would otherwise meet the standards? - Answers False
How many outlets is a living room required to have? - Answers 2 outlets or 1 with a permanent
ceiling or wall light fixture
How many outlets are required in a kitchen? - Answers 1 outlet and one permanent wall or ceiling
light fixture.
How many outlets are required in a bathroom - Answers Only one permanent light fixture is required.
How many outlets are required for rooms used for sleeping? - Answers 2 outlets, or 1 outlet and 1
permanent light fixture.
Outlets can only be permanently installed in which 3 areas? - Answers Baseboard, Wall, or floor.
If an outlet has two receptacles is it counted as one outlet or 2? - Answers 1. Duh.
Are special purpose outlets (like for an AC) counted in the outlet count? - Answers No
If electric is temporarily disconnected check "______" if electric bill is in residents name or check
"_____" if bill is in owner's name. - Answers Inconclusive ; Fail
Name the 6 electrical hazards - Answers 1. Frayed wires
2. Exposed metal or copper wires
3.) Loose connections
4. Fixture hanging from wires
5. Cracked switch or outlet cover
6. Exposed fuse box connector
True or False: The acceptability of the location of outlets and fixtures is a tenant preference. -
Answers True
What lighting is required for non code-1 rooms? - Answers Means of natural or artificial illumination
Units must have which 3 designated rooms? - Answers Living room, kitchen area, bathroom
What needs to be lockable on a unit? - Answers Exterior doors and accessible windows
True or False: Accessible windows requiring a lock do not include fire escape windows - Answers
False. People can access windows by fire escapes therefore they must lock from the inside
True or False: A chain lock will suffice for the exterior door locking requirement - Answers False
True or False: A bolt lock will not suffice for the exterior door locking requirement - Answers True
True or False: Splits, cracks, and holes in a door will not pass - Answers True
True or False: Best practice is to have the PHA's admin plan write a clarification on the prohibiting of
double-keyed deadbolt locks - Answers True
True or False: Living room windows not connected to a fire escape do not have to be openable -
Answers True
True or False: If a bedroom/sleep room window is designed to be openable it must be able to be
opened. - Answers True
True or False: Windows without a tight seal that may let a significant draft in will fail inspection. -
Answers True
True or False: A kitchen can be a separate room or part of a larger room - Answers True
True or False: A bedroom that contains a refrigerator can be defined as a kitchen. - Answers False
How many outlets does a kitchen need? - Answers 1 outlet and 1 permanently installed light fixture
True or False: A window or a kitchen vent is required in a kitchen. - Answers False, a kitchen requires
neither
True or False: Tenant-owned microwave ovens may be substituted for a tenant-supplied oven -
Answers True
Do owner-supplied items such as a microwave need to be present during inspection? - Answers Yes
What rating is given if a tenant-supplied microwave is not present during inspection? - Answers
Inconclusive
Are hotplates acceptable replacements for a microwave or stove? - Answers No
