NSPIRE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - ANS National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real
Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - ANS Safe and Habitable Dwellings
What is an ACC? - ANS Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - ANS HUD and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? - ANS It provides funding for the PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - ANS the HAP contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - ANS the voucher
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - ANS October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - ANS Yes
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, What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - ANS 1. the Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - ANS No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? - ANS Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? - ANS No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? - ANS October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? - ANS 50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - ANS Bathroom and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a deficiency? -
ANS 50%
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property in total? -
ANS Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system can be? -
ANS six inches
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? - ANS two inches
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable even if daylight is visible from the
outisde? - ANS no
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - ANS National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real
Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - ANS Safe and Habitable Dwellings
What is an ACC? - ANS Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - ANS HUD and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? - ANS It provides funding for the PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - ANS the HAP contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - ANS the voucher
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - ANS October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - ANS Yes
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - ANS 1. the Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - ANS No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? - ANS Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? - ANS No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? - ANS October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? - ANS 50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - ANS Bathroom and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a deficiency? -
ANS 50%
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property in total? -
ANS Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system can be? -
ANS six inches
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? - ANS two inches
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable even if daylight is visible from the
outisde? - ANS no
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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