National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Practice Exam

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• Which scenario would be categorized as a severe deficiency?
• For a landlord-owned, non-rechargeable fire extinguisher, what is inspected to determine compliance?
• Which is an example of the unit inspectable area?
• Which statement best defines a moderate deficiency?
• Are tenant-owned extinguishers included in NSPIRE inspections?
• SEMAP stands for what?
• Does HUD'S NSPIRE software have to be used?
• What amount of mold like substance is considered a deficiency?
• Are public roads included in an NSPIRE inspection?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the NSPIRE inspectable areas?
• Which deficiency has no specified repair timeline?
• Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection?
• What is the level of severity for a sharp edge?
• What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is considered a deficiency?
• The voucher is between which parties?
• SEMAP is the management assessment program for which HUD program?
• Are all units required to be inspected at least bi-annually?
• If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior installation of a stove can a microwave be a primary cooking source?
• The Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) is between which entities?
• Which is an example of the inside inspectable area?
• Is daylight visible from outside through a ceiling hole that is one inch in diameter acceptable?
• If an electric dryer vents into a water reservoir what should be inspected for?
• Which of the following lists are examples of components inspected for lead-based paint in a target home?
• What size hole in an entryway door is considered a deficiency?
• Under NSPIRE, is pass/fail determined by state or local code?
• Below what temperature is life threatening during heat testing?
• Does inspecting for trash/litter include the inside of the unit?
• Which of the following indicates a door is fire-rated?
• Which statement describes the impact of a severe deficiency on safety or health?
• If a utility fence is unlocked, NSPIRE considers it a deficiency.
• The enforceability year for affirmative habitability requirements is?
• What is the minimum lighting and electrical requirement for a habitable room?
• If a service panel is locked in a closet and inaccessible is this a deficiency?
• Is the 2 square foot lead based paint de minimus requirement in a target home per room or cumulative for the entire unit?
• What is the definition of the outside inspectable area?
• Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE inspection?
• Are passage doors part of the NSPIRE inspection?
• Which term describes a deficiency that is critical to habitability but does not present substantive health or safety risk to residents?
• Which is an outside inspectable area example?
• What is the vertical drop height that triggers a guardrail requirement?
• According to NSPIRE, how much rebar exposure is permitted?
• How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency?
• Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE?
• What height difference between an elevator cart and the entrance (kick test) is considered a deficiency?
• Which of the following is a unit inspectable area item?
• In NSPIRE inspections, are public roads included as part of the inspected property?
• Do exterior photo-electric lights need to be tested for functionality during NSPIRE inspection?
• Which description matches a low deficiency?
• Are cosmetic issues included in NSPIRE inspection?
• Which of the following is an inside area example?
• Which scenario would be considered the most severe in terms of risk to residents?
• Which types of fire extinguishers are not included in NSPIRE inspections?
• What is the maximum age allowed for a landlord-owned, non-rechargeable extinguisher to be considered compliant?
• Are grab bars required in every bathroom under NSPIRE?
• Are non-passage doors part of the NSPIRE inspection?
• If two more live mice are observed inside a unit during an inspection, the finding is described as which level?
• Is daylight visible from outside through a ceiling hole smaller than two inches acceptable?
• What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency?
• What is the distance from a water source to an outlet before requiring a GFI?
• What is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system can be?
• If spall/stucco defect is 12x12 inches with depth 3/4 inches, how is it categorized?
• If a garage door opens but will not close, is this considered a deficiency?
• Is there a defined minimum internal temperature requirement for refrigerators under NSPIRE?
• In NSPIRE practice, which temperature range is classified as severe?
• Which of the following is an inside area example?
• Can a retaining wall lean toward the fill-side?
• What exterior trash condition constitutes a deficiency under NSPIRE?
• Which statement best defines a severe deficiency?
• Which statement about exterior lighting is correct?
• Does chipping, chalking, and peeling paint below de minimus on the outside of a home need to be repaired?
• Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE?
• What does natural gas typically smell like?
• Can a microwave be a primary cooking source?
• Which contract provides funding for the PHA?
• The NSPIRE motto for housing is what?
• Which statement correctly describes the permissible hole size in a fire-label door?
• If a drop is 29 inches, is a guardrail required?
• Do NSPIRE inspections require a sink in kitchen and bathroom?
• Which of the following is an outside area example?
• How big does a pothole need to be to be considered a deficiency?
• What is the NSPIRE motto?
• Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property in total?
• What does ACC stand for?
• If 0% cabinets damaged, is there a deficiency for cabinets?
• What date range is used to determine heat testing?
• The HAP contract is between which parties?
• Is it permissible to drill a hole in a clean-out cap to make sewer access more accessible?
• Which scenario best describes a target home?
• What percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a deficiency?
• What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a property?
• Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water reservoir?
• What does NSPIRE stand for?
• Which document is described as the day-to-day policy guide for a Housing Authority?
• If the amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint is above lead based paint de minimus what must be done?
• Which exterior trash quantity is considered a deficiency?
• Which statement about enforceability of affirmative habitability requirements is true today?
• Is it acceptable for a gas dryer to vent into a water reservoir?
• Which option lists components that are inspected for lead-based paint in a target home?
• How many NSPIRE inspectable areas exist?
• Which statement correctly assigns a repair time to a deficiency level?
• What agreement exists between the PHA and the tenant?
• Which of the following is an example of the unit inspectable area?
• Blocking a window on the 4th floor is a deficiency?
• Which two rooms require a permanent light fixture?
• A pothole that is 6 inches deep and 8 inches long is considered a deficiency?
• Which extinguishers are inspected under NSPIRE?
• Are all units inspected at least bi-annually under NSPIRE guidelines?
• What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency?
• Can one issue be noted under multiple deficiencies?
• What agreement exists between the PHA and the landlord?
• If exterior paint chipping covers 25 square feet, is that above de minimus and requires repair?
• Does HUD need to review all Admin plans?
• What percentage of a component must show chipping, chalking, and peeling to be considered a deficiency?
• When is NSPIRE fully implemented?
• What is the unit inspectable area?
• What size crack in a foundation is considered a deficiency?
• What two rooms require safe drinking water?
• If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior installation of a stove, can a microwave be a primary cooking source?
• A ramp has a rise of 7 inches and a length of 80 inches. How many handrails are required?
• Which term best describes a situation where multiple live mice are present inside a unit during inspection?
• NSPIRE's scope includes which housing programs?
• Discoloration in a ceiling that is no longer wet should be considered a deficiency?
• What is the purpose of an ACC?
• At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a heating system or fuel burning water heater?
• A ramp has a rise of 4 inches and a length of 60 inches. How many handrails are required?
• Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable?
• What is the minimum height for a guardrail?
• How many risers on a set of stairs require a handrail?
• A live rat seen inside a unit during an inspection is considered which level of evidence?
• Would a large trashed-out appliance left in an area not intended for garbage be considered a deficiency?
• What size hole is acceptable in a fire label door?
• Are utility fences required to be properly locked?
• What amount of wiggle is allowed on a grab bar?
• How can a fire-label door be identified?
• When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable?
• Which deficiency is described as not presenting substantive health or safety risk but affecting habitability?
• Which statement best defines a moderate deficiency?
• NSPIRE applies to which HUD housing programs?
• A live mouse seen inside a unit during an inspection is considered which level of evidence?
• NSPIRE applies to which housing types?
• What is the repair time for a moderate deficiency?
• What amount of interior chipping, chalking, and peeling paint is considered above de minimis?
• Discoloration in a ceiling that is no longer wet is considered a deficiency?
• Which statement about blocking a window on the 3rd floor or below is true?
• What is the severity designation for a sharp edge that must be corrected?
• The day-to-day policies guiding a Housing Authority are contained in which document?
• During NSPIRE inspection, a live mouse is observed inside a unit. Which level of evidence does this represent?
• Which statement about guardrail height is correct?
• When are two handrails required on a ramp?
• What is the definition of the inside inspectable area?
• If a room has 60% cabinets damaged, is it a deficiency?
• SEMAP is associated with which HUD program?
• Is it acceptable to have a missing roof shingle under NSPIRE standards?
• Severe deficiency correction timeframe is what?
• Does the combustible materials storage requirement of a 3 foot distance apply to electric water heaters?
• In a target home, does the 2 square foot lead-based paint de minimus threshold apply per room or for the entire unit?
• Which statement is accurate regarding repair times for deficiency levels?
• How often do rechargeable fire extinguishers need to be re-inspected?
• What is a target home defined as?
• Can multiple locks be installed on an entryway door?
• Which set correctly lists the three NSPIRE inspectable areas?
• What is the allowed amount of rebar exposure in NSPIRE standards?
• What percentage of substrate exposure (food prep area) is a deficiency?
• If mold-like substance measures 5 square inches, is it a deficiency?
• If a foundation crack measures 1/4 inch by 12 inches, how is it categorized?
• What is the repair time for a low deficiency?
• What amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint on the exterior of a target home is above de minimus?
• Which deficiency category is described as critical to habitability but not presenting substantive health or safety risk?
• The cabinet deficiency is assessed in which manner?
• What percentage of sub floor exposure is a deficiency?
• What is the minimum internal temperature requirement for a refrigerator in NSPIRE standards?
• Life-threatening deficiency must be corrected within how long?
• Is it acceptable to have a missing shingle on the roof?
• Blocking a landlord's window on which floor is considered a deficiency?
• What is the wording for identifying a sharp edge hazard?
• Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable?
• Can multiple locks be installed on an entryway door?