,Minnesota Assisted Living Director (ALD) Licensing
Exam
250 Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales
Section 1: Licensure Requirements & Application Process
(Questions 1–25)
Question 1:
An applicant for ALD licensure submits their application to BELTSS on March 1. Within
how many days from the date of hire must an individual file a completed licensure
application?
A) 14 days
B) 30 days
C) 6 months (180 days)
D) 1 year
Correct Answer: C. 6 months (180 days)
Rationale: According to BELTSS requirements, an individual must file a completed
application with BELTSS before or within six months of hire. Options A (14 days) and
B (30 days) are incorrect timeframes. Option D (1 year) exceeds the allowable window.
Question 2:
Which Minnesota board has exclusive authority to determine the qualifications of an
Assisted Living Director?
,A) Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
B) Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
C) Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
D) Minnesota Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: C. Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports
(BELTSS)
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statutes, the Board of Executives for Long Term Services
and Supports (BELTSS) has exclusive authority to determine qualifications for assisted
living directors. MDH oversees facility licensure but not director qualifications. The
Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Practice regulate clinical professionals, not ALD
licensure
Question 3:
What is the minimum age required to be licensed as an Assisted Living Director in
Minnesota?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
Correct Answer: B. 21
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for ALD licensure in
Minnesota. Option A (18) is below the minimum. Options C (25) and D (30) are incorrect
age requirements.
Question 4:
An applicant for ALD licensure is completing the required course of study. What is
the minimum number of hours required by Minnesota Rules 6400.7020?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
, C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
Correct Answer: C. 40 hours
Rationale: Minnesota Rules 6400.7020 require a course of study with a minimum of 40
hours in subjects necessary to perform the duties of an assisted living director. Options
A (20 hours) and B (30 hours) are below the minimum. Option D (50 hours) exceeds the
minimum requirement.
Question 5:
Which of the following education and work experience pathways qualifies an individual
for ALD licensure in Minnesota?
A) High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of work experience in long-term
services and supports, including one year in management
B) Associate degree plus one year of work experience, including six months in
management
C) Bachelor's degree or higher plus six months of management experience in long-term
services and supports
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: BELTSS accepts multiple education pathways: (A) high school diploma + 2
years LTSS experience (1 year management); (B) associate degree + 1 year LTSS
experience (6 months management); or (C) bachelor's degree + 6 months management
experience in LTSS. All three pathways are valid.
Question 6:
How often must an assisted living facility license be renewed in Minnesota?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
Exam
250 Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Rationales
Section 1: Licensure Requirements & Application Process
(Questions 1–25)
Question 1:
An applicant for ALD licensure submits their application to BELTSS on March 1. Within
how many days from the date of hire must an individual file a completed licensure
application?
A) 14 days
B) 30 days
C) 6 months (180 days)
D) 1 year
Correct Answer: C. 6 months (180 days)
Rationale: According to BELTSS requirements, an individual must file a completed
application with BELTSS before or within six months of hire. Options A (14 days) and
B (30 days) are incorrect timeframes. Option D (1 year) exceeds the allowable window.
Question 2:
Which Minnesota board has exclusive authority to determine the qualifications of an
Assisted Living Director?
,A) Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
B) Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
C) Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
D) Minnesota Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: C. Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports
(BELTSS)
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statutes, the Board of Executives for Long Term Services
and Supports (BELTSS) has exclusive authority to determine qualifications for assisted
living directors. MDH oversees facility licensure but not director qualifications. The
Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Practice regulate clinical professionals, not ALD
licensure
Question 3:
What is the minimum age required to be licensed as an Assisted Living Director in
Minnesota?
A) 18
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
Correct Answer: B. 21
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for ALD licensure in
Minnesota. Option A (18) is below the minimum. Options C (25) and D (30) are incorrect
age requirements.
Question 4:
An applicant for ALD licensure is completing the required course of study. What is
the minimum number of hours required by Minnesota Rules 6400.7020?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
, C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
Correct Answer: C. 40 hours
Rationale: Minnesota Rules 6400.7020 require a course of study with a minimum of 40
hours in subjects necessary to perform the duties of an assisted living director. Options
A (20 hours) and B (30 hours) are below the minimum. Option D (50 hours) exceeds the
minimum requirement.
Question 5:
Which of the following education and work experience pathways qualifies an individual
for ALD licensure in Minnesota?
A) High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of work experience in long-term
services and supports, including one year in management
B) Associate degree plus one year of work experience, including six months in
management
C) Bachelor's degree or higher plus six months of management experience in long-term
services and supports
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: BELTSS accepts multiple education pathways: (A) high school diploma + 2
years LTSS experience (1 year management); (B) associate degree + 1 year LTSS
experience (6 months management); or (C) bachelor's degree + 6 months management
experience in LTSS. All three pathways are valid.
Question 6:
How often must an assisted living facility license be renewed in Minnesota?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
