NJ CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING ADMINISTRATOR (CALA)
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 400 REAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
|GUARANTEED SUCCESS |NJ CALA EXAM LATEST UPDATE |
[BRAND NEW!!]
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSURE (Q1–Q50)
1. Which state agency has primary authority for licensing, inspecting, and
regulating Assisted Living Residences in New Jersey?
A) New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS)
B) New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
C) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
D) New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
Answer: B — New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
Rationale: NJAC 8:36 grants the DOH sole authority over assisted living licensing,
inspection, and enforcement. The DHS handles Medicaid and ombudsman
services but not licensure. The DCA covers building codes, not healthcare
operations.
2. Which section of the New Jersey Administrative Code contains the licensing
standards for Assisted Living Residences (ALR)?
A) NJAC 8:36
B) NJAC 10:37
C) NJAC 8:39
D) NJAC 10:45
Answer: A — NJAC 8:36
Rationale: NJAC 8:36 is the specific chapter titled "Assisted Living Residences" and
contains all comprehensive regulatory standards for licensing, operations, and
resident care.
3. An Assisted Living Residence in New Jersey must be licensed as:
A) A health care facility
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,B) A residential health care facility
C) An assisted living residence or comprehensive personal care home
D) A nursing home with limited beds
Answer: C — An assisted living residence or comprehensive personal care home
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-2.1 defines these two licensure categories; both must meet
the same core standards of care and safety. Nursing homes are licensed under a
different chapter.
4. How often must the New Jersey Department of Health conduct an
unannounced on‑site inspection of an assisted living residence?
A) At least once every 12 months
B) At least once every 18 months
C) At least once every 24 months
D) At least once every 36 months
Answer: A — At least once every 12 months
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-3.2 requires the DOH to make at least one unannounced
inspection annually to ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety
standards.
5. Which of the following is NOT a required component of the assisted living
residence's license application?
A) Floor plans of the building
B) Staffing plan with job descriptions
C) Certificate of Need from the Department of Health
D) Policies and procedures manual
Answer: C — Certificate of Need from the Department of Health
Rationale: New Jersey does not require a Certificate of Need for assisted living
residences; the application requires items A, B, and D per NJAC 8:36-3.1.
6. The "Resident Bill of Rights" in New Jersey assisted living facilities is found in:
A) NJAC 8:36-5.1
B) NJAC 8:36-6.1
C) NJAC 8:36-7.1
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,D) NJAC 8:36-8.1
Answer: A — NJAC 8:36-5.1
Rationale: Section 5.1 specifically enumerates the rights of assisted living
residents, including privacy, dignity, and participation in care planning.
7. A change in ownership of an assisted living residence requires:
A) A new license application and inspection within 90 days
B) A transfer of license without new application if no changes are made
C) Only a letter of notification to the DOH
D) Re‑licensing only if the new owner changes the services
Answer: A — A new license application and inspection within 90 days
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-3.7 requires any change of ownership to file a new
application and undergo an inspection within 90 days.
8. The maximum capacity of an assisted living residence in New Jersey is
determined by:
A) The number of beds requested by the applicant
B) The square footage of the building and local zoning
C) The DOH based on the physical plant and staffing capability
D) The fire marshal's approval
Answer: C — The DOH based on the physical plant and staffing capability
Rationale: The DOH reviews all factors and sets the licensed bed capacity per
NJAC 8:36-3.3.
9. Which of the following is an unlicensed category of housing that is NOT
regulated as an assisted living residence?
A) Comprehensive personal care home
B) Assisted living residence
C) Boarding home
D) Residential health care facility
Answer: C — Boarding home
Rationale: Boarding homes are not licensed under NJAC 8:36; they are separate
and not subject to assisted living regulations.
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, 10. The administrator of an assisted living residence must be at least how old?
A) 18 years of age
B) 21 years of age
C) 25 years of age
D) No age requirement specified
Answer: D — No age requirement specified
Rationale: NJAC 8:36 requires specific education, experience, and certification but
does not specify a minimum age.
11. A provisional license may be issued when:
A) The residence has minor violations that can be corrected
B) The administrator is temporarily unavailable
C) The residence is newly constructed and awaiting final inspection
D) The residence is understaffed
Answer: A — The residence has minor violations that can be corrected
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-3.11 allows provisional licensure for up to 12 months to
correct minor deficiencies.
12. The fee for an initial assisted living license in New Jersey is:
A) Set annually by the DOH and published in the register
B) A flat $500 fee
C) Based on the number of beds
D) Waived for non‑profit facilities
Answer: A — Set annually by the DOH and published in the register
Rationale: The fee schedule is updated each year and can be found in the New
Jersey Register.
13. A complaint regarding an assisted living residence must be investigated by the
DOH within:
A) 5 business days
B) 10 calendar days
C) 15 business days
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ACTUAL EXAM WITH 400 REAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
|GUARANTEED SUCCESS |NJ CALA EXAM LATEST UPDATE |
[BRAND NEW!!]
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSURE (Q1–Q50)
1. Which state agency has primary authority for licensing, inspecting, and
regulating Assisted Living Residences in New Jersey?
A) New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS)
B) New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
C) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
D) New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
Answer: B — New Jersey Department of Health (DOH)
Rationale: NJAC 8:36 grants the DOH sole authority over assisted living licensing,
inspection, and enforcement. The DHS handles Medicaid and ombudsman
services but not licensure. The DCA covers building codes, not healthcare
operations.
2. Which section of the New Jersey Administrative Code contains the licensing
standards for Assisted Living Residences (ALR)?
A) NJAC 8:36
B) NJAC 10:37
C) NJAC 8:39
D) NJAC 10:45
Answer: A — NJAC 8:36
Rationale: NJAC 8:36 is the specific chapter titled "Assisted Living Residences" and
contains all comprehensive regulatory standards for licensing, operations, and
resident care.
3. An Assisted Living Residence in New Jersey must be licensed as:
A) A health care facility
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,B) A residential health care facility
C) An assisted living residence or comprehensive personal care home
D) A nursing home with limited beds
Answer: C — An assisted living residence or comprehensive personal care home
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-2.1 defines these two licensure categories; both must meet
the same core standards of care and safety. Nursing homes are licensed under a
different chapter.
4. How often must the New Jersey Department of Health conduct an
unannounced on‑site inspection of an assisted living residence?
A) At least once every 12 months
B) At least once every 18 months
C) At least once every 24 months
D) At least once every 36 months
Answer: A — At least once every 12 months
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-3.2 requires the DOH to make at least one unannounced
inspection annually to ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety
standards.
5. Which of the following is NOT a required component of the assisted living
residence's license application?
A) Floor plans of the building
B) Staffing plan with job descriptions
C) Certificate of Need from the Department of Health
D) Policies and procedures manual
Answer: C — Certificate of Need from the Department of Health
Rationale: New Jersey does not require a Certificate of Need for assisted living
residences; the application requires items A, B, and D per NJAC 8:36-3.1.
6. The "Resident Bill of Rights" in New Jersey assisted living facilities is found in:
A) NJAC 8:36-5.1
B) NJAC 8:36-6.1
C) NJAC 8:36-7.1
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,D) NJAC 8:36-8.1
Answer: A — NJAC 8:36-5.1
Rationale: Section 5.1 specifically enumerates the rights of assisted living
residents, including privacy, dignity, and participation in care planning.
7. A change in ownership of an assisted living residence requires:
A) A new license application and inspection within 90 days
B) A transfer of license without new application if no changes are made
C) Only a letter of notification to the DOH
D) Re‑licensing only if the new owner changes the services
Answer: A — A new license application and inspection within 90 days
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-3.7 requires any change of ownership to file a new
application and undergo an inspection within 90 days.
8. The maximum capacity of an assisted living residence in New Jersey is
determined by:
A) The number of beds requested by the applicant
B) The square footage of the building and local zoning
C) The DOH based on the physical plant and staffing capability
D) The fire marshal's approval
Answer: C — The DOH based on the physical plant and staffing capability
Rationale: The DOH reviews all factors and sets the licensed bed capacity per
NJAC 8:36-3.3.
9. Which of the following is an unlicensed category of housing that is NOT
regulated as an assisted living residence?
A) Comprehensive personal care home
B) Assisted living residence
C) Boarding home
D) Residential health care facility
Answer: C — Boarding home
Rationale: Boarding homes are not licensed under NJAC 8:36; they are separate
and not subject to assisted living regulations.
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, 10. The administrator of an assisted living residence must be at least how old?
A) 18 years of age
B) 21 years of age
C) 25 years of age
D) No age requirement specified
Answer: D — No age requirement specified
Rationale: NJAC 8:36 requires specific education, experience, and certification but
does not specify a minimum age.
11. A provisional license may be issued when:
A) The residence has minor violations that can be corrected
B) The administrator is temporarily unavailable
C) The residence is newly constructed and awaiting final inspection
D) The residence is understaffed
Answer: A — The residence has minor violations that can be corrected
Rationale: NJAC 8:36-3.11 allows provisional licensure for up to 12 months to
correct minor deficiencies.
12. The fee for an initial assisted living license in New Jersey is:
A) Set annually by the DOH and published in the register
B) A flat $500 fee
C) Based on the number of beds
D) Waived for non‑profit facilities
Answer: A — Set annually by the DOH and published in the register
Rationale: The fee schedule is updated each year and can be found in the New
Jersey Register.
13. A complaint regarding an assisted living residence must be investigated by the
DOH within:
A) 5 business days
B) 10 calendar days
C) 15 business days
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