AIRS Study Guide 2026

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📋 AIRS Exam Format at a Glance

110

Questions

130 min

Time Limit

70.00%

Passing Score

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📚 AIRS Topics to Study (61)

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✍️ Sample AIRS Questions & Answers

1. Which situation most clearly justifies breaking confidentiality during an I&R contact?

✓ The inquirer discloses imminent intent to seriously harm another identified person

Imminent danger to self or others, or legally mandated reporting, is a recognized exception to I&R confidentiality.

2. A specialist promises a caller they will definitely receive rental assistance from a program. Why is this problematic?

✓ Specialists cannot guarantee eligibility decisions made by other providers

Specialists should give honest information and not make promises about outcomes controlled by other agencies.

3. A caller asks the I&R specialist which of three local food pantries is 'the best one.' What is the most ethical response?

✓ Describe each pantry's eligibility, hours, and services so the caller can choose

I&R ethics call for impartial information that supports the inquirer's own informed choice rather than personal endorsements.

4. What is the main purpose of follow-up in I&R service delivery?

✓ To check whether the inquirer's needs were met and whether the referrals worked

Follow-up confirms outcomes, catches barriers, and improves the quality of the resource database.

5. What is the primary purpose of a resource database in I&R services?

✓ To link clients to relevant services

The primary purpose of a resource database in I&R services is to efficiently link clients to relevant and appropriate services. It acts as a comprehensive, organized repository of information about community resources, programs, and organizations. This enables I&R specialists to quickly identify and recommend suitable options based on client needs, streamlining the referral process.

6. What does "empowerment" mean in the context of I&R service?

✓ Encouraging inquirers to act on their own behalf to the extent they are able

Empowerment supports inquirers' independence while offering help as needed.

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