MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
(MHS) EXAM
After transmission, MAT files are either returned containing an error
message or TRACS generates a transmission confirmation if there are
no errors
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
If an owner submits a voucher in March, for which month are they
billing HUD for HAP for the property?
a. February
b. March
c. April
d. May - ANSWERS-c. April
The voucher must be sent to HUD/CA no later than the 15th of each
month
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
,For repayment agreements, the owner enters each payment on the
voucher as the resident makes payments. This means that is the
resident has multiple agreements, multiple records are submitted
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
How many days does the owner have from the date the vacant unit
was rent-ready to submit claims?
a. 30
b. 60
c. 120
d. 180 - ANSWERS-d. 180
Special claims are optional
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
Owners making vacancy loss claims are eligible to receive which of
the following?
a. 80 percent of the contract rent for up to 60 calendar days for each
vacant unit
b. 80 percent of the contract rent for as long as the unit is vacant
c. 100 percent of the contract rent for up to 60 calendar days for each
vacant unit
,d. 80 percent of the contract rent for up to 90 calendar days for each
vacant unit - ANSWERS-a. 80 percent of the contract rent for up to
60 calendar days for each vacant unit
The unit ready date for vacancy claims is the day after all of the work
is completed in the unit
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
If the owner did not collect the correct security deposit from the
resident, the owner is still eligible for the full unpaid rent claim,
including the amount of the security deposit that should have been
collected
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
Legal fees are an allowable "other charge" due under the lease that
can be included with unpaid rent
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
Neither vacancy claims nor special claims for damages are required to
be filed by the owner
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
, Rental assistance under the project-based Section 8 program is tied to:
a. The resident
b. The project - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-a. Updating program regulations
The owner and the management agent must be the same business
entity
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
Which party's major responsibilities include allocating and monitoring
funds?
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
(MHS) EXAM
After transmission, MAT files are either returned containing an error
message or TRACS generates a transmission confirmation if there are
no errors
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
If an owner submits a voucher in March, for which month are they
billing HUD for HAP for the property?
a. February
b. March
c. April
d. May - ANSWERS-c. April
The voucher must be sent to HUD/CA no later than the 15th of each
month
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
,For repayment agreements, the owner enters each payment on the
voucher as the resident makes payments. This means that is the
resident has multiple agreements, multiple records are submitted
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
How many days does the owner have from the date the vacant unit
was rent-ready to submit claims?
a. 30
b. 60
c. 120
d. 180 - ANSWERS-d. 180
Special claims are optional
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
Owners making vacancy loss claims are eligible to receive which of
the following?
a. 80 percent of the contract rent for up to 60 calendar days for each
vacant unit
b. 80 percent of the contract rent for as long as the unit is vacant
c. 100 percent of the contract rent for up to 60 calendar days for each
vacant unit
,d. 80 percent of the contract rent for up to 90 calendar days for each
vacant unit - ANSWERS-a. 80 percent of the contract rent for up to
60 calendar days for each vacant unit
The unit ready date for vacancy claims is the day after all of the work
is completed in the unit
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
If the owner did not collect the correct security deposit from the
resident, the owner is still eligible for the full unpaid rent claim,
including the amount of the security deposit that should have been
collected
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
Legal fees are an allowable "other charge" due under the lease that
can be included with unpaid rent
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
Neither vacancy claims nor special claims for damages are required to
be filed by the owner
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-a. True
, Rental assistance under the project-based Section 8 program is tied to:
a. The resident
b. The project - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-a. Updating program regulations
The owner and the management agent must be the same business
entity
a. True
b. False - ANSWERS-b. False
Which party's major responsibilities include allocating and monitoring
funds?
