ARIZONA ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
MANAGER PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the minimum age required to be licensed as an Assisted Living
Facility Manager in Arizona?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Rationale: Arizona regulations require a facility manager to be at least 21
years old to be licensed.
2. Which agency oversees licensure of Assisted Living Facility Managers in
Arizona?
A. Arizona Medical Board
B. Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators
,and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board)
C. Arizona Department of Economic Security
D. Arizona Department of Insurance
Rationale: The NCIA Board is responsible for regulating and licensing
assisted living facility managers in Arizona.
3. How often must an Assisted Living Facility Manager renew their license
in Arizona?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Rationale: Arizona requires license renewal every 3 years with continuing
education requirements.
4. What is the minimum number of CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
required for license renewal?
A. 10
B. 24
C. 30
D. 40
Rationale: Managers must complete 24 hours of continuing education
within the three-year renewal period.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for initial licensure as an ALFM
in Arizona?
, A. Bachelor's degree
B. Prior experience in hospital management
C. Completion of manager training program and passing state exam
D. Certification in physical therapy
Rationale: Arizona requires completion of an approved training program
and passing the NCIA Board exam.
6. An Assisted Living Facility must notify the Department of Health Services
of a manager change within:
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 10 working days
D. 30 days
Rationale: State law mandates notification within 10 working days of a
change in manager.
7. The purpose of a service plan is to:
A. Inform the public about rates
B. Ensure billing accuracy
C. Address the resident’s individual care needs
D. Assist with marketing
Rationale: The service plan is developed to identify and address the
individual needs of the resident.
8. A resident's service plan must be updated at minimum:
A. Every 2 years
MANAGER PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the minimum age required to be licensed as an Assisted Living
Facility Manager in Arizona?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Rationale: Arizona regulations require a facility manager to be at least 21
years old to be licensed.
2. Which agency oversees licensure of Assisted Living Facility Managers in
Arizona?
A. Arizona Medical Board
B. Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators
,and Assisted Living Facility Managers (NCIA Board)
C. Arizona Department of Economic Security
D. Arizona Department of Insurance
Rationale: The NCIA Board is responsible for regulating and licensing
assisted living facility managers in Arizona.
3. How often must an Assisted Living Facility Manager renew their license
in Arizona?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Rationale: Arizona requires license renewal every 3 years with continuing
education requirements.
4. What is the minimum number of CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
required for license renewal?
A. 10
B. 24
C. 30
D. 40
Rationale: Managers must complete 24 hours of continuing education
within the three-year renewal period.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for initial licensure as an ALFM
in Arizona?
, A. Bachelor's degree
B. Prior experience in hospital management
C. Completion of manager training program and passing state exam
D. Certification in physical therapy
Rationale: Arizona requires completion of an approved training program
and passing the NCIA Board exam.
6. An Assisted Living Facility must notify the Department of Health Services
of a manager change within:
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 10 working days
D. 30 days
Rationale: State law mandates notification within 10 working days of a
change in manager.
7. The purpose of a service plan is to:
A. Inform the public about rates
B. Ensure billing accuracy
C. Address the resident’s individual care needs
D. Assist with marketing
Rationale: The service plan is developed to identify and address the
individual needs of the resident.
8. A resident's service plan must be updated at minimum:
A. Every 2 years
