PA PERSONAL CARE HOME (PCH) ADMINISTRATOR
EXAM 2026–2027 COMPLETE PRACTICE TEST BANK —
EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS & EXPERT
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, DEFINITIONS & LICENSING (Q1–Q50)
Q1. According to Pennsylvania regulations, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of
a Personal Care Home Administrator?
A) To maximize profits and reduce operational costs
B) To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all residents while maintaining
regulatory compliance
C) To hire and fire staff without documentation
D) To manage the facility's budget exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose of Chapter 2600 is to protect the health, safety and
well-being of PCH residents. The administrator's primary duty is resident
welfare, not profit, staffing, or finance alone.
Q2. Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, a Personal Care Home (PCH) is defined as a
premise where accommodations are provided for a fee to how many or more
adults?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
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, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation specifically defines a PCH as serving four or more
adults who are not relatives of the operator.
Q3. What is the maximum civil penalty for operating a PCH without a valid
license?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unlicensed operation carries a fine of up to $10,000 per violation.
Q4. Which state agency is primarily responsible for licensing and inspecting PCHs?
A) PA Department of Health
B) PA Department of Human Services (DHS)
C) PA Department of Aging
D) PA Department of Labor & Industry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DHS is the licensing agency for PCHs.
Q5. A PCH license must be renewed how often?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
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, D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Q6. According to Chapter 2600, which of the following is NOT considered a
"resident"?
A) A person who pays a fee for room and board
B) A person who receives assistance with medications
C) A person who is the spouse of the administrator
D) A person who needs help with bathing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The definition excludes relatives of the operator or administrator.
Q7. What is the minimum age requirement for a PCH Administrator under §
2600.64?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No minimum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The regulation explicitly requires administrators to be at least 21.
Q8. How many hours of DHS-approved training must be completed before the
exam?
A) 40 hours
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, B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 100 hours
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: § 2600.64 requires 100 hours of DHS-approved training.
Q9. What is the minimum passing score on the PCH Administrator competency
exam?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation requires a score of at least 80%.
Q10. How many annual continuing education (CE) hours are required?
A) 12 hours
B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 30 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: § 2600.64 mandates 24 hours of CE each year.
Q11. An administrator serving ≤8 residents may qualify with HS diploma + how
many
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EXAM 2026–2027 COMPLETE PRACTICE TEST BANK —
EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS & EXPERT
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, DEFINITIONS & LICENSING (Q1–Q50)
Q1. According to Pennsylvania regulations, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of
a Personal Care Home Administrator?
A) To maximize profits and reduce operational costs
B) To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all residents while maintaining
regulatory compliance
C) To hire and fire staff without documentation
D) To manage the facility's budget exclusively
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose of Chapter 2600 is to protect the health, safety and
well-being of PCH residents. The administrator's primary duty is resident
welfare, not profit, staffing, or finance alone.
Q2. Under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, a Personal Care Home (PCH) is defined as a
premise where accommodations are provided for a fee to how many or more
adults?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
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, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation specifically defines a PCH as serving four or more
adults who are not relatives of the operator.
Q3. What is the maximum civil penalty for operating a PCH without a valid
license?
A) $1,000
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unlicensed operation carries a fine of up to $10,000 per violation.
Q4. Which state agency is primarily responsible for licensing and inspecting PCHs?
A) PA Department of Health
B) PA Department of Human Services (DHS)
C) PA Department of Aging
D) PA Department of Labor & Industry
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DHS is the licensing agency for PCHs.
Q5. A PCH license must be renewed how often?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
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, D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Q6. According to Chapter 2600, which of the following is NOT considered a
"resident"?
A) A person who pays a fee for room and board
B) A person who receives assistance with medications
C) A person who is the spouse of the administrator
D) A person who needs help with bathing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The definition excludes relatives of the operator or administrator.
Q7. What is the minimum age requirement for a PCH Administrator under §
2600.64?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No minimum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The regulation explicitly requires administrators to be at least 21.
Q8. How many hours of DHS-approved training must be completed before the
exam?
A) 40 hours
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, B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 100 hours
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: § 2600.64 requires 100 hours of DHS-approved training.
Q9. What is the minimum passing score on the PCH Administrator competency
exam?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation requires a score of at least 80%.
Q10. How many annual continuing education (CE) hours are required?
A) 12 hours
B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 30 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: § 2600.64 mandates 24 hours of CE each year.
Q11. An administrator serving ≤8 residents may qualify with HS diploma + how
many
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