NSPIRE Test Questions with Correct
Answers Latest Update 2026 Graded A+
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - ANSWER-HUD and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? - ANSWER-It provides funding for the PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - ANSWER-the HAP contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - ANSWER-the voucher
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - ANSWER-National Standards for the Physical
Inspection of Real Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - ANSWER-Safe and Habitable Dwellings
What is an ACC? - ANSWER-Annual Contributions Contract
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - ANSWER-October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - ANSWER-Yes
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - ANSWER-1. the Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - ANSWER-No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? - ANSWER-Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? - ANSWER-No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? - ANSWER-
October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? -
ANSWER-50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - ANSWER-Bathroom and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a
deficiency? - ANSWER-50%
, Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property in
total? - ANSWER-Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system can
be? - ANSWER-six inches
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-two inches
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable even if daylight is visible from
the outisde? - ANSWER-no
Is it acceptable for a gas dryer to vent into a water reservoir? - ANSWER-no
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water reservoir? - ANSWER-yes
If an electric dryer vents into a water reservoir what should be inspected for? -
ANSWER-water
Can a microwave be a primary cooking source? - ANSWER-Yes
If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior installation of a stove can a
microwave be a primary cooking source? - ANSWER-No
What size hole in an entryway door is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-quarter inch
Can multiple locks be installed on an entryway door? - ANSWER-Yes - as long as the
primary deadbolt lock is functional
How can a fire-label door be identified? - ANSWER-It has a fire label
What size hole is acceptable in a fire label door? - ANSWER-none
Are non-passage doors part of the NSPIRE inspection? - ANSWER-yes
What are some examples of passage doors? - ANSWER-bedroom, bathroom, walk in
closet, walk in pantry
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking a window considered to be a
deficiency? - ANSWER-3rd floor or below
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-half inch
What is the distance from a source of water than an outlet can be before requiring a
GFI? - ANSWER-six feet
Answers Latest Update 2026 Graded A+
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - ANSWER-HUD and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? - ANSWER-It provides funding for the PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - ANSWER-the HAP contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - ANSWER-the voucher
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - ANSWER-National Standards for the Physical
Inspection of Real Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - ANSWER-Safe and Habitable Dwellings
What is an ACC? - ANSWER-Annual Contributions Contract
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - ANSWER-October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - ANSWER-Yes
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - ANSWER-1. the Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - ANSWER-No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? - ANSWER-Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? - ANSWER-No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? - ANSWER-
October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? -
ANSWER-50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - ANSWER-Bathroom and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a
deficiency? - ANSWER-50%
, Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property in
total? - ANSWER-Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system can
be? - ANSWER-six inches
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-two inches
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable even if daylight is visible from
the outisde? - ANSWER-no
Is it acceptable for a gas dryer to vent into a water reservoir? - ANSWER-no
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water reservoir? - ANSWER-yes
If an electric dryer vents into a water reservoir what should be inspected for? -
ANSWER-water
Can a microwave be a primary cooking source? - ANSWER-Yes
If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior installation of a stove can a
microwave be a primary cooking source? - ANSWER-No
What size hole in an entryway door is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-quarter inch
Can multiple locks be installed on an entryway door? - ANSWER-Yes - as long as the
primary deadbolt lock is functional
How can a fire-label door be identified? - ANSWER-It has a fire label
What size hole is acceptable in a fire label door? - ANSWER-none
Are non-passage doors part of the NSPIRE inspection? - ANSWER-yes
What are some examples of passage doors? - ANSWER-bedroom, bathroom, walk in
closet, walk in pantry
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking a window considered to be a
deficiency? - ANSWER-3rd floor or below
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-half inch
What is the distance from a source of water than an outlet can be before requiring a
GFI? - ANSWER-six feet
