,Nan McKay HCV Specialist Exam - COMPLETE Q&A BANK
(Questions 1-250)
Question 1:
A PHA is conducting an HQS inspection and finds a small section of peeling
lead-based paint on a window sill in a unit occupied by a family with a child
under 6 years old. What is the PHA's obligation?
A. Pass the unit and document the finding for the next inspection
B. Fail the unit and require the owner to correct the violation within 24
hours
C. Pass the unit if the paint is not chipping or flaking
D. Fail the unit and terminate the HAP contract immediately
Answer: B. Fail the unit and require the owner to correct the violation
within 24 hours
Rationale: Lead-based paint hazards in units occupied by children under 6
are a life-threatening condition under HQS. The PHA must fail the inspection
and require emergency repair within 24 hours. The unit cannot be passed (A)
if peeling paint is present. Termination (D) is not the first course of action .
Question 2:
A family reports that their income has decreased significantly due to a job
loss. They request an interim recertification. What is the PHA's obligation?
A. Deny the request and wait for the annual recertification
B. Process the interim recertification if the change is expected to last for at
least 30 days
,C. Require the family to provide 6 months of bank statements
D. Reduce the family's rent immediately without verification
Answer: B. Process the interim recertification if the change is expected
to last for at least 30 days
Rationale: PHAs are required to process interim recertifications for income
changes that are expected to last at least 30 days. The PHA must verify the
change before adjusting the rent. Immediate reduction without verification
(D) is not allowed .
Question 3:
Under the HCV program, which of the following is considered income from
assets?
A. Child support payments
B. Unemployment compensation
C. Interest earned on a savings account
D. Social Security disability benefits
Answer: C. Interest earned on a savings account
Rationale: Interest earned on savings accounts is considered income from
assets. Child support (A), unemployment (B), and Social Security disability (D)
are all counted as income but are not asset income; they are classified as
earned or unearned income .
Question 4:
A family with a voucher wishes to move to a unit in another PHA's
jurisdiction. The receiving PHA's payment standard is lower than the initial
PHA's. How is the family's assistance calculated?
A. The initial PHA's payment standard applies
B. The receiving PHA's payment standard applies
, C. The higher of the two payment standards applies
D. HUD determines the payment standard for portability cases
Answer: B. The receiving PHA's payment standard applies
Rationale: When a family ports, the receiving PHA's payment standard and
policies apply to the family once they are in the receiving PHA's jurisdiction.
The initial PHA's payment standard is no longer used .
Question 5:
Which of the following is an appropriate reason for a PHA to deny a
family's request for a reasonable accommodation?
A. The accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the
program
B. The family did not provide medical documentation
C. The accommodation is not necessary for the family member's disability
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: A PHA may deny a reasonable accommodation request if it would
fundamentally alter the program (A), if the family fails to provide required
documentation (B), or if the accommodation is not necessary (C). All are
legitimate reasons for denial .
Question 6:
A PHA is processing a family's annual recertification. The family reports that
a live-in aide has moved into the unit. How does this affect the family's
income calculation?
A. The live-in aide's income is counted as household income
B. The live-in aide's income is excluded from household income
(Questions 1-250)
Question 1:
A PHA is conducting an HQS inspection and finds a small section of peeling
lead-based paint on a window sill in a unit occupied by a family with a child
under 6 years old. What is the PHA's obligation?
A. Pass the unit and document the finding for the next inspection
B. Fail the unit and require the owner to correct the violation within 24
hours
C. Pass the unit if the paint is not chipping or flaking
D. Fail the unit and terminate the HAP contract immediately
Answer: B. Fail the unit and require the owner to correct the violation
within 24 hours
Rationale: Lead-based paint hazards in units occupied by children under 6
are a life-threatening condition under HQS. The PHA must fail the inspection
and require emergency repair within 24 hours. The unit cannot be passed (A)
if peeling paint is present. Termination (D) is not the first course of action .
Question 2:
A family reports that their income has decreased significantly due to a job
loss. They request an interim recertification. What is the PHA's obligation?
A. Deny the request and wait for the annual recertification
B. Process the interim recertification if the change is expected to last for at
least 30 days
,C. Require the family to provide 6 months of bank statements
D. Reduce the family's rent immediately without verification
Answer: B. Process the interim recertification if the change is expected
to last for at least 30 days
Rationale: PHAs are required to process interim recertifications for income
changes that are expected to last at least 30 days. The PHA must verify the
change before adjusting the rent. Immediate reduction without verification
(D) is not allowed .
Question 3:
Under the HCV program, which of the following is considered income from
assets?
A. Child support payments
B. Unemployment compensation
C. Interest earned on a savings account
D. Social Security disability benefits
Answer: C. Interest earned on a savings account
Rationale: Interest earned on savings accounts is considered income from
assets. Child support (A), unemployment (B), and Social Security disability (D)
are all counted as income but are not asset income; they are classified as
earned or unearned income .
Question 4:
A family with a voucher wishes to move to a unit in another PHA's
jurisdiction. The receiving PHA's payment standard is lower than the initial
PHA's. How is the family's assistance calculated?
A. The initial PHA's payment standard applies
B. The receiving PHA's payment standard applies
, C. The higher of the two payment standards applies
D. HUD determines the payment standard for portability cases
Answer: B. The receiving PHA's payment standard applies
Rationale: When a family ports, the receiving PHA's payment standard and
policies apply to the family once they are in the receiving PHA's jurisdiction.
The initial PHA's payment standard is no longer used .
Question 5:
Which of the following is an appropriate reason for a PHA to deny a
family's request for a reasonable accommodation?
A. The accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the
program
B. The family did not provide medical documentation
C. The accommodation is not necessary for the family member's disability
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: A PHA may deny a reasonable accommodation request if it would
fundamentally alter the program (A), if the family fails to provide required
documentation (B), or if the accommodation is not necessary (C). All are
legitimate reasons for denial .
Question 6:
A PHA is processing a family's annual recertification. The family reports that
a live-in aide has moved into the unit. How does this affect the family's
income calculation?
A. The live-in aide's income is counted as household income
B. The live-in aide's income is excluded from household income
