CALIFORNIA ARF ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM
2026 EDITION | 80 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Based on Title 22, Division 6, California Code of Regulations
Primary Reference:** California Department of Social Services
(CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) - Title 22
Regulations
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QUESTION 1
Which agency issues licenses for Adult Residential Facilities in
California?
A. Department of Public Health
B. Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Division
C. California Department of Aging
D. Department of Developmental Services
**Correct Answer: B**
,**Rationale:** ARFs are licensed and regulated by the
California Department of Social Services (CDSS), specifically
the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). This
department oversees community care facilities to ensure they
meet state health and safety standards as outlined in Title 22
regulations.
### QUESTION 2
What is the minimum age required to be an ARF
administrator?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** According to Title 22 regulations (85064(c)), an
ARF administrator must be at least 21 years of age. This
ensures a minimum level of maturity and responsibility for
managing a residential care facility.
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,### QUESTION 3
What is the minimum age for persons providing direct
resident care in an ARF?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** A person who provides any element of
resident care in an ARF shall be at least 18 years old.
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### QUESTION 4
What is the minimum education requirement for an
administrator of an 8-bed ARF?
A. No formal education required
B. Associate's degree
C. High school diploma or GED
, D. Bachelor's degree
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Title 22 (85064(d)) specifies that an
administrator of a facility with 1-15 beds must have at least a
high school diploma or GED. Larger facilities may have
additional educational requirements.
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### QUESTION 5
How often must ARF administrator certificates be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** ARF administrator certificates must be
renewed every 2 years.
2026 EDITION | 80 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Based on Title 22, Division 6, California Code of Regulations
Primary Reference:** California Department of Social Services
(CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) - Title 22
Regulations
---
QUESTION 1
Which agency issues licenses for Adult Residential Facilities in
California?
A. Department of Public Health
B. Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Division
C. California Department of Aging
D. Department of Developmental Services
**Correct Answer: B**
,**Rationale:** ARFs are licensed and regulated by the
California Department of Social Services (CDSS), specifically
the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). This
department oversees community care facilities to ensure they
meet state health and safety standards as outlined in Title 22
regulations.
### QUESTION 2
What is the minimum age required to be an ARF
administrator?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** According to Title 22 regulations (85064(c)), an
ARF administrator must be at least 21 years of age. This
ensures a minimum level of maturity and responsibility for
managing a residential care facility.
---
,### QUESTION 3
What is the minimum age for persons providing direct
resident care in an ARF?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** A person who provides any element of
resident care in an ARF shall be at least 18 years old.
---
### QUESTION 4
What is the minimum education requirement for an
administrator of an 8-bed ARF?
A. No formal education required
B. Associate's degree
C. High school diploma or GED
, D. Bachelor's degree
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Title 22 (85064(d)) specifies that an
administrator of a facility with 1-15 beds must have at least a
high school diploma or GED. Larger facilities may have
additional educational requirements.
---
### QUESTION 5
How often must ARF administrator certificates be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** ARF administrator certificates must be
renewed every 2 years.
