HCV Specialist Exam 2025 update|comprehensive
questions and verified answers (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS|GRADE A+!!
Handicap is defined as .. - ans -physical, mental or emotional impairment that
limits a person's major life activities.
What can a PHA not ask about disability? - ans --The nature/extent of the
disability
-Whether any family member has a disability
The relationship or connection between the person's disability and the barrier to
housing is known as the ... - ans -nexus
What is a live-in and what do they do? - ans -Lives in the unit to care for the
disabled family member or the family member 50 yrs old
Can a live-in aide live in the unit if they were NOT providing support to a family
member(s)? - ans -No
What are other ways to verify SSD/SSI income? - ans --Original notice confirming
payments
-Verification from a qualified professional
-Doctor's statements
If a disability is obvious, is there a need for a 3rd party verification? - ans -No, it's
obvious. If unknown, then send out.
The 's definition of "disability" is much more for
purposes of reasonable accommodation. - ans -ADA; broad
's definition of "disability" is much more for purposes
of who is eligible as a disabled family for deductions and allowances. - ans -HUD;
narrow
, What's the purpose of VAWA? - ans -To reduce domestic violence, sexual assault,
stalking, and prevent homelessness.
Individuals requesting protection cannot be required to provide additional third
party documentation although a PHA may require documentation if more than
one applicant or tenant provides documentation - ans -True
The written contract between HUD and the PHA UBER which HUD agrees to
provide funding for the program, and the PHA agrees to comply with HUD
requirements - ans -Annual Contributions Contract (ACC)
A HUD required written plan that establishes local PHA policies for administering
the HCV program - ans -Administrative Plan
HUD definition of disability - ans -Narrower definition of a person with disabilities
used for purposes of receiving preferences and deductions
ADA/504/HFA definition of disability - ans -Broader definition of disability for
purposes of granting a reasonable accommodation request
Tenant based-assistance - ans -Type of assistance where tenant choose their units
Project based-assistance - ans -Type of assistance where families live in a building
with a subsidy attached to it
What is the correct governing order of housing? - ans -Congress
Department of HUD
What is the maximum amount of time allowed to report a VAWA incident? - ans -
90 days
Are PHA's allowed to demand proof of a VAWA incident? - ans -No, a statement
alone is acceptable
What are (2) forms of acceptable documentation for a PHA that requests VAWA
documentation? - ans --Signed HUD-5382
-Court Records
questions and verified answers (complete solutions)
ASSURED SUCCESS|GRADE A+!!
Handicap is defined as .. - ans -physical, mental or emotional impairment that
limits a person's major life activities.
What can a PHA not ask about disability? - ans --The nature/extent of the
disability
-Whether any family member has a disability
The relationship or connection between the person's disability and the barrier to
housing is known as the ... - ans -nexus
What is a live-in and what do they do? - ans -Lives in the unit to care for the
disabled family member or the family member 50 yrs old
Can a live-in aide live in the unit if they were NOT providing support to a family
member(s)? - ans -No
What are other ways to verify SSD/SSI income? - ans --Original notice confirming
payments
-Verification from a qualified professional
-Doctor's statements
If a disability is obvious, is there a need for a 3rd party verification? - ans -No, it's
obvious. If unknown, then send out.
The 's definition of "disability" is much more for
purposes of reasonable accommodation. - ans -ADA; broad
's definition of "disability" is much more for purposes
of who is eligible as a disabled family for deductions and allowances. - ans -HUD;
narrow
, What's the purpose of VAWA? - ans -To reduce domestic violence, sexual assault,
stalking, and prevent homelessness.
Individuals requesting protection cannot be required to provide additional third
party documentation although a PHA may require documentation if more than
one applicant or tenant provides documentation - ans -True
The written contract between HUD and the PHA UBER which HUD agrees to
provide funding for the program, and the PHA agrees to comply with HUD
requirements - ans -Annual Contributions Contract (ACC)
A HUD required written plan that establishes local PHA policies for administering
the HCV program - ans -Administrative Plan
HUD definition of disability - ans -Narrower definition of a person with disabilities
used for purposes of receiving preferences and deductions
ADA/504/HFA definition of disability - ans -Broader definition of disability for
purposes of granting a reasonable accommodation request
Tenant based-assistance - ans -Type of assistance where tenant choose their units
Project based-assistance - ans -Type of assistance where families live in a building
with a subsidy attached to it
What is the correct governing order of housing? - ans -Congress
Department of HUD
What is the maximum amount of time allowed to report a VAWA incident? - ans -
90 days
Are PHA's allowed to demand proof of a VAWA incident? - ans -No, a statement
alone is acceptable
What are (2) forms of acceptable documentation for a PHA that requests VAWA
documentation? - ans --Signed HUD-5382
-Court Records
