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Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
Practice Exam- Key Regulations And
Procedures |Actual Q&A 2026
VAWA compliance documentation - correct-answer-Form 5380 (Notice of Rights)
and Form 5382 (Self-Certification) ensure compliance with VAWA protections.
HUD-9887/9887A form signing - correct-answer-These forms allow HUD and the
property to verify income and must be signed at application and annually.
EIV report review frequency - correct-answer-EIV reports are required at each
initial and annual certification to verify income data.
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Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) - correct-answer-TSPs outline policies for application
intake, screening, waiting list management, and tenant selection.
Reasonable accommodation - correct-answer-A modification or adjustment to a
rule, policy, practice, or service that allows a person with a disability equal
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
Reasonable accommodations - correct-answer-Changes in rules or policies to
allow a person with a disability equal access.
Fair Housing Act - correct-answer-Requires reasonable accommodations to
ensure equal housing opportunities.
Recertification verification - correct-answer-Must verify lease agreement,
household composition and income, rent history, and age of the building.
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Annual verification - correct-answer-Household income and composition changes
must be verified annually to maintain compliance.
Excluded income from HUD calculations - correct-answer-Income received for
foster care is excluded from the tenant's annual income.
Interim recertification - correct-answer-Any change in income must be processed
via an interim recertification to adjust rent appropriately.
Assets exceeding $5,000 - correct-answer-If total assets exceed $5,000, HUD
requires imputed income to be calculated using the passbook rate.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)
Practice Exam- Key Regulations And
Procedures |Actual Q&A 2026
VAWA compliance documentation - correct-answer-Form 5380 (Notice of Rights)
and Form 5382 (Self-Certification) ensure compliance with VAWA protections.
HUD-9887/9887A form signing - correct-answer-These forms allow HUD and the
property to verify income and must be signed at application and annually.
EIV report review frequency - correct-answer-EIV reports are required at each
initial and annual certification to verify income data.
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Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) - correct-answer-TSPs outline policies for application
intake, screening, waiting list management, and tenant selection.
Reasonable accommodation - correct-answer-A modification or adjustment to a
rule, policy, practice, or service that allows a person with a disability equal
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
Reasonable accommodations - correct-answer-Changes in rules or policies to
allow a person with a disability equal access.
Fair Housing Act - correct-answer-Requires reasonable accommodations to
ensure equal housing opportunities.
Recertification verification - correct-answer-Must verify lease agreement,
household composition and income, rent history, and age of the building.
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Annual verification - correct-answer-Household income and composition changes
must be verified annually to maintain compliance.
Excluded income from HUD calculations - correct-answer-Income received for
foster care is excluded from the tenant's annual income.
Interim recertification - correct-answer-Any change in income must be processed
via an interim recertification to adjust rent appropriately.
Assets exceeding $5,000 - correct-answer-If total assets exceed $5,000, HUD
requires imputed income to be calculated using the passbook rate.
