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MULTIFAMILY HOUSING SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION (MHS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FROM NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES
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Rental assistance under the project-based Section 8 program is tied to:
a. The resident
b. The project
Ans: a. The project
No new project-based Section 8 HAP contracts may be executed by HUD with
the exception of contracts executed under the RAD PBRA program
a. True
b. False
Ans: a. True
CAs and PBCAs typically perform all of the following functions except:
a. Processing monthly TRACS and voucher submissions
b. Reviewing and following up on certain REAC inspection findings
c. Updating program regulations
d. Managing annual utility allowance analysis and rent increases
Ans: a. Updating program regulations
The owner and the management agent must be the same business entity
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a. True
b. False
Ans: b. False
Which party's major responsibilities include allocating and monitoring funds?
a. HUD
b. The O/A
c. Congress
d. PBCAs and CAs
Ans: a. HUD
How often does HUD update the HUD Handbook 4350.3?
a. Monthly
b. Annually
c. Biennially
d. From time to time as needed
Ans: d. From time to time as needed
Housing notices (H-notices) are: (Select all that apply)
a. Mandatory while current
b. Guidance once they expire as long as a new notice has not superseded them
c. Discretionary since they are not part of the CFRs
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Ans: a. Mandatory while current
b. Guidance once they expire as long as a new notice has not superseded them
All multifamily requirements apply uniformly to all properties and residents,
including properties assisted under multiple programs
a. True
b. False
Ans: b. False
Which of the following is NOT true about the HUD Handbook 4350.3?
a. It contains rules governing eligibility and occupancy requirements
b. It provides HUD's interpretations of mandatory rules and regulations, and
advisory guidance
c. It only applies to a few programs under the multifamily umbrella
d. It is organized by program function
Ans: c. It only applies to a few programs under the multifamily umbrella
The Code of Federal Regulations Parts 88-, 881, 883, and 884 are all relevant to
multifamily housing programs
a. True
b. False
Ans: a. True
When converting public housing units to Section 8 HAP contracts under RAD,
the PHA may select to convert units to:
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a. Low-income housing tax credits
b. Project-based rental assistance (PBRA) only
c. Project-based vouchers (PBVs)
d. Either project-based vouchers (PBVs) or project-based rental assistance (PBRA)
Ans: d. Either project-based vouchers (PBVs) or project-based rental assistance
(PBRA)
What office within HUD oversees the project-based Section 8 (PBRA) program?
a. Multifamily
b. Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
c. Community Planning and Development (CPD)
d. Office of Inspector General
Ans: a. Multifamily
There are no differences between the requirements for running a standard PBRA
project vs. a RAD PBRA project
a. True
b. False
Ans: b. False
HUD launched RAD to assess the effectiveness of converting public housing,
moderate rehabilitation properties and units under rent supplement and rental
assistance payments programs to long-term project-based Section 8
a. True
b. False
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MULTIFAMILY HOUSING SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION (MHS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FROM NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES
CERTIFICATION COURSEWORK SCORED A+
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Rental assistance under the project-based Section 8 program is tied to:
a. The resident
b. The project
Ans: a. The project
No new project-based Section 8 HAP contracts may be executed by HUD with
the exception of contracts executed under the RAD PBRA program
a. True
b. False
Ans: a. True
CAs and PBCAs typically perform all of the following functions except:
a. Processing monthly TRACS and voucher submissions
b. Reviewing and following up on certain REAC inspection findings
c. Updating program regulations
d. Managing annual utility allowance analysis and rent increases
Ans: a. Updating program regulations
The owner and the management agent must be the same business entity
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a. True
b. False
Ans: b. False
Which party's major responsibilities include allocating and monitoring funds?
a. HUD
b. The O/A
c. Congress
d. PBCAs and CAs
Ans: a. HUD
How often does HUD update the HUD Handbook 4350.3?
a. Monthly
b. Annually
c. Biennially
d. From time to time as needed
Ans: d. From time to time as needed
Housing notices (H-notices) are: (Select all that apply)
a. Mandatory while current
b. Guidance once they expire as long as a new notice has not superseded them
c. Discretionary since they are not part of the CFRs
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Ans: a. Mandatory while current
b. Guidance once they expire as long as a new notice has not superseded them
All multifamily requirements apply uniformly to all properties and residents,
including properties assisted under multiple programs
a. True
b. False
Ans: b. False
Which of the following is NOT true about the HUD Handbook 4350.3?
a. It contains rules governing eligibility and occupancy requirements
b. It provides HUD's interpretations of mandatory rules and regulations, and
advisory guidance
c. It only applies to a few programs under the multifamily umbrella
d. It is organized by program function
Ans: c. It only applies to a few programs under the multifamily umbrella
The Code of Federal Regulations Parts 88-, 881, 883, and 884 are all relevant to
multifamily housing programs
a. True
b. False
Ans: a. True
When converting public housing units to Section 8 HAP contracts under RAD,
the PHA may select to convert units to:
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a. Low-income housing tax credits
b. Project-based rental assistance (PBRA) only
c. Project-based vouchers (PBVs)
d. Either project-based vouchers (PBVs) or project-based rental assistance (PBRA)
Ans: d. Either project-based vouchers (PBVs) or project-based rental assistance
(PBRA)
What office within HUD oversees the project-based Section 8 (PBRA) program?
a. Multifamily
b. Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
c. Community Planning and Development (CPD)
d. Office of Inspector General
Ans: a. Multifamily
There are no differences between the requirements for running a standard PBRA
project vs. a RAD PBRA project
a. True
b. False
Ans: b. False
HUD launched RAD to assess the effectiveness of converting public housing,
moderate rehabilitation properties and units under rent supplement and rental
assistance payments programs to long-term project-based Section 8
a. True
b. False
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