ALF CORE TRAINING TEST 3 – FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY CORE COMPETENCY EXAM – COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT]
CORE DOMAINS
• Florida Statutes Chapter 429 and Administrative Code Chapter 59A-36
• ALF Licensing, Regulation, and AHCA Oversight
• Resident Rights, Admission, and Discharge
• Medication Management and Assistance with Self-Administration
• Nutrition, Food Service, and Dietary Standards
• Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety
• Special Needs Populations (Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities,
Alzheimer's)
• Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living, and Resident Safety
• Recordkeeping, Documentation, and Administrative Responsibilities
• Staffing, Training, and Continuing Education Requirements
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate the knowledge and
competency of individuals preparing to take the Florida Assisted Living Facility
Core Competency Examination. It assesses mastery of foundational concepts,
applied professional knowledge, regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and
real-world decision-making required for ALF administrators and managers. The
exam employs multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to simulate the
complexities of operating an assisted living facility in Florida. Emphasis is placed
on critical thinking, resident safety, regulatory adherence, and prioritization—
skills essential for the transition from trainee to practicing ALF administrator. This
,tool aims to identify areas of strength and opportunities for remediation, ensuring
readiness for professional practice and licensure.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–300
1. Which Florida statute serves as the primary statutory authority governing
assisted living facilities?
A. Chapter 400, Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes
C. Chapter 59A-36, Florida Administrative Code
D. Chapter 468, Part II, Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes
RATIONALE: Chapter 429, Part I, F.S. is the Assisted Living Facilities Act and
serves as the primary statutory authority governing ALFs. Chapter 59A-36, F.A.C.
contains the administrative rules, while Chapter 468 governs nursing home
administrators.
2. What is the minimum number of core training hours required for ALF
administrators and managers before taking the competency test?
A. 12 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 26 hours
D. 26 hours
RATIONALE: Florida's ALF core training requirements specify a minimum of 26
hours of training plus a competency test. The 26-hour requirement should not be
confused with continuing education or preservice orientation requirements.
3. What is the minimum passing score for the Florida ALF core competency
test?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
, C. 75%
RATIONALE: Rule 59A-36.011 establishes a minimum passing score of 75
percent for the ALF core competency test. Passing the competency test is part of
successful completion of core training requirements.
4. A facility administrator must complete the required core training, including
the competency test, within how many days after the date of employment
as an administrator?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
C. 90 days
RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52 requires a facility administrator to
complete the required core training, including the competency test, within 90
days after becoming employed as an administrator. Failure to do so is a violation
subject to administrative fines.
5. Each new ALF employee who has not previously completed core training
must receive a preservice orientation of at least how many hours before
interacting with residents?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
B. 2 hours
RATIONALE: Florida law requires a preservice orientation of at least 2 hours
for new ALF employees who have not previously completed core training. The
orientation must occur before the employee interacts with residents.
6. Which two subjects must specifically be included in the ALF preservice
orientation for new employees?
A. Accounting and marketing
B. Dietary budgeting and payroll
, C. Resident rights and the facility's license type and services offered
D. Advanced pharmacology and wound care
C. Resident rights and the facility's license type and services offered
RATIONALE: The preservice orientation must cover resident rights and the
facility's license type and services offered, in addition to other subjects selected
by the administrator.
7. Which agency is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living
facilities in Florida?
A. Department of Elder Affairs
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
C. Department of Health
D. Local fire marshal
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
RATIONALE: AHCA licenses and inspects ALFs under Florida Statute Chapter
429. The Department of Elder Affairs serves an advocacy role, while the
Department of Health handles general public health matters.
8. How many hours of continuing education must ALF administrators
complete every 2 years?
A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 16 hours
C. 12 hours
RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52 requires administrators to participate in
continuing education for a minimum of 12 contact hours every 2 years. This is
separate from the initial 26-hour core training requirement.
9. Which specialty license permits an ALF to provide extended congregate
care services?
A. ECC
B. LMH
FACILITY CORE COMPETENCY EXAM – COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT]
CORE DOMAINS
• Florida Statutes Chapter 429 and Administrative Code Chapter 59A-36
• ALF Licensing, Regulation, and AHCA Oversight
• Resident Rights, Admission, and Discharge
• Medication Management and Assistance with Self-Administration
• Nutrition, Food Service, and Dietary Standards
• Emergency Preparedness and Fire Safety
• Special Needs Populations (Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities,
Alzheimer's)
• Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living, and Resident Safety
• Recordkeeping, Documentation, and Administrative Responsibilities
• Staffing, Training, and Continuing Education Requirements
INTRODUCTION
This comprehensive assessment is designed to evaluate the knowledge and
competency of individuals preparing to take the Florida Assisted Living Facility
Core Competency Examination. It assesses mastery of foundational concepts,
applied professional knowledge, regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and
real-world decision-making required for ALF administrators and managers. The
exam employs multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to simulate the
complexities of operating an assisted living facility in Florida. Emphasis is placed
on critical thinking, resident safety, regulatory adherence, and prioritization—
skills essential for the transition from trainee to practicing ALF administrator. This
,tool aims to identify areas of strength and opportunities for remediation, ensuring
readiness for professional practice and licensure.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–300
1. Which Florida statute serves as the primary statutory authority governing
assisted living facilities?
A. Chapter 400, Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes
C. Chapter 59A-36, Florida Administrative Code
D. Chapter 468, Part II, Florida Statutes
B. Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes
RATIONALE: Chapter 429, Part I, F.S. is the Assisted Living Facilities Act and
serves as the primary statutory authority governing ALFs. Chapter 59A-36, F.A.C.
contains the administrative rules, while Chapter 468 governs nursing home
administrators.
2. What is the minimum number of core training hours required for ALF
administrators and managers before taking the competency test?
A. 12 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 26 hours
D. 26 hours
RATIONALE: Florida's ALF core training requirements specify a minimum of 26
hours of training plus a competency test. The 26-hour requirement should not be
confused with continuing education or preservice orientation requirements.
3. What is the minimum passing score for the Florida ALF core competency
test?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
, C. 75%
RATIONALE: Rule 59A-36.011 establishes a minimum passing score of 75
percent for the ALF core competency test. Passing the competency test is part of
successful completion of core training requirements.
4. A facility administrator must complete the required core training, including
the competency test, within how many days after the date of employment
as an administrator?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
C. 90 days
RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52 requires a facility administrator to
complete the required core training, including the competency test, within 90
days after becoming employed as an administrator. Failure to do so is a violation
subject to administrative fines.
5. Each new ALF employee who has not previously completed core training
must receive a preservice orientation of at least how many hours before
interacting with residents?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
B. 2 hours
RATIONALE: Florida law requires a preservice orientation of at least 2 hours
for new ALF employees who have not previously completed core training. The
orientation must occur before the employee interacts with residents.
6. Which two subjects must specifically be included in the ALF preservice
orientation for new employees?
A. Accounting and marketing
B. Dietary budgeting and payroll
, C. Resident rights and the facility's license type and services offered
D. Advanced pharmacology and wound care
C. Resident rights and the facility's license type and services offered
RATIONALE: The preservice orientation must cover resident rights and the
facility's license type and services offered, in addition to other subjects selected
by the administrator.
7. Which agency is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living
facilities in Florida?
A. Department of Elder Affairs
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
C. Department of Health
D. Local fire marshal
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
RATIONALE: AHCA licenses and inspects ALFs under Florida Statute Chapter
429. The Department of Elder Affairs serves an advocacy role, while the
Department of Health handles general public health matters.
8. How many hours of continuing education must ALF administrators
complete every 2 years?
A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 16 hours
C. 12 hours
RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52 requires administrators to participate in
continuing education for a minimum of 12 contact hours every 2 years. This is
separate from the initial 26-hour core training requirement.
9. Which specialty license permits an ALF to provide extended congregate
care services?
A. ECC
B. LMH
