HUD Inspection Procedures 3

Question 1

Under REAC inspection protocols, which property type is inspected using the UPCS rather than HQS?

Accepted Answer

Public Housing units and HUD-insured multifamily properties

Answer

UPCS is used specifically for public housing authority properties and HUD-insured or HUD-assisted multifamily properties, which are inspected by REAC.

Question 2

During a HQS reinspection following owner-reported corrections, the inspector finds that only some deficiencies were corrected. What happens?

Accepted Answer

The unit fails reinspection; remaining deficiencies continue the abatement or may result in HAP contract termination

Answer

A unit must meet all HQS requirements to pass reinspection. Partial correction does not result in a pass, and HAP abatement continues for any outstanding deficiencies.

Question 3

A REAC inspector identifies a Level 2 deficiency in a building's common area. How does this affect the property's overall REAC score?

Accepted Answer

Level 2 deficiencies reduce the property score less than Level 3 but more than Level 1 deficiencies

Answer

REAC's scoring algorithm weighs deficiencies by severity level. Level 3 deficiencies have the greatest negative impact, followed by Level 2, then Level 1.

Question 4

During a HQS inspection, how should an inspector verify whether the unit's hot water is adequate?

Accepted Answer

Run the hot water tap for several minutes and confirm hot water is produced at an adequate temperature

Answer

The inspector should physically verify hot water availability by running the tap and confirming that hot water is actually produced at an adequate and safe temperature.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of HUD's REAC inspection program?

Accepted Answer

To ensure HUD-assisted housing maintains decent, safe, and sanitary conditions

Answer

REAC's mission is to ensure that HUD-assisted housing is maintained in decent, safe, and sanitary condition, protecting residents and HUD's financial interests in the properties.

(HUD) Certified Housing and Urban Development Inspector Practice Test

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HUD Inspection Procedures 3