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Florida ALF Core Training Test 3 — Comprehensive Assessment (100 Questions & Answers)
Section 1: State Law, Rules & Licensing (Questions 1–20)
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for licensing and regulatory inspections of Assisted
Living Facilities?
A) Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)
B) Department of Health (DOH)
C) Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
D) Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Answer: C. AHCA is the primary regulatory agency for ALFs under Chapter 429, F.S., and
Chapter 59A-36, F.A.C.
2. What is the minimum number of core training hours required for ALF administrators
before taking the competency exam?
A) 12 hours
B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 26 hours
Answer: D. Florida law requires a minimum of 26 hours of core training plus the competency
test .
3. Within how many days after employment must an ALF administrator complete core
training and the competency test?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
Answer: C. Administrators must complete core training, including the competency test,
within 90 days of employment .
4. What is the minimum passing score for the Florida ALF core competency test?
A) 70%
B) 72%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: C. Rule 59A-36.011 establishes a minimum passing score of 75% .
5. Which Florida Statutes chapter is the primary statutory authority governing assisted
living facilities?
A) Chapter 400
B) Chapter 429
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C) Chapter 408
D) Chapter 394
Answer: B. Chapter 429, Florida Statutes, is the primary statutory authority for ALFs .
6. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter contains the specific licensing and
operational standards for ALFs?
A) 59A-4
B) 58A-5 (now 59A-36)
C) 59A-35
D) 64B-8
Answer: B. Chapter 59A-36 (formerly 58A-5) contains ALF-specific regulations .
7. A new owner plans to continue operating an ALF under the same license number after a
change of ownership. What action is required?
A) No action if the physical plant is unchanged
B) The previous owner's license automatically transfers after 30 days
C) Only a local business tax receipt needs updating
D) The new owner must apply for a change of ownership and obtain AHCA approval before
assuming control
Answer: D. Licenses do not automatically transfer; AHCA approval is required before the
new owner may operate .
8. How often must ALF administrators complete continuing education?
A) 6 hours every year
B) 12 hours every 2 years
C) 16 hours every 3 years
D) 20 hours every 5 years
Answer: B. Administrators must complete a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing
education every 2 years .
9. What is the minimum age requirement for an ALF administrator in Florida?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No age requirement
Answer: B. Florida law requires ALF administrators to be at least 21 years of age .
10. Operating an ALF without a valid license is classified as what level of offense?
A) Misdemeanor of the second degree
B) Misdemeanor of the first degree
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C) Felony of the third degree
D) Felony of the second degree
Answer: C. Operating an ALF without a license is a felony of the third degree under Chapter
429, F.S. .
11. All advertisements for an ALF must include which of the following?
A) The facility's daily rate schedule
B) The words "Assisted Living Facility" and the facility's license number
C) The administrator's name and credentials
D) A list of all services provided
Answer: B. All ALF advertisements must include the words "Assisted Living Facility" and the
license number .
12. What type of license may be issued when a facility has uncorrected violations that
have not yet had a chance to be corrected?
A) Standard license
B) Conditional license
C) Provisional license
D) Temporary license
Answer: B. A conditional license may be issued for uncorrected violations .
13. Which license category authorizes an ALF to provide limited nursing services?
A) Standard license
B) Limited Nursing Services (LNS) license
C) Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license
D) Limited Mental Health (LMH) license
Answer: B. LNS authorization allows specific nursing services beyond standard ALF scope .
14. Which license category authorizes an ALF to provide extended congregate care
services?
A) Standard license
B) LNS license
C) ECC license
D) LMH license
Answer: C. ECC authorization allows services for residents requiring more intensive care .
15. How long must ALF inspection reports and regulatory documents typically be retained?
A) 30 days after survey
B) At least the period required by rule (commonly 2–5 years or as specified)
C) Only until next license renewal
D) May be discarded immediately after surveyor leaves
Florida ALF Core Training Test 3 — Comprehensive Assessment (100 Questions & Answers)
Section 1: State Law, Rules & Licensing (Questions 1–20)
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for licensing and regulatory inspections of Assisted
Living Facilities?
A) Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)
B) Department of Health (DOH)
C) Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
D) Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Answer: C. AHCA is the primary regulatory agency for ALFs under Chapter 429, F.S., and
Chapter 59A-36, F.A.C.
2. What is the minimum number of core training hours required for ALF administrators
before taking the competency exam?
A) 12 hours
B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 26 hours
Answer: D. Florida law requires a minimum of 26 hours of core training plus the competency
test .
3. Within how many days after employment must an ALF administrator complete core
training and the competency test?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 180 days
Answer: C. Administrators must complete core training, including the competency test,
within 90 days of employment .
4. What is the minimum passing score for the Florida ALF core competency test?
A) 70%
B) 72%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Answer: C. Rule 59A-36.011 establishes a minimum passing score of 75% .
5. Which Florida Statutes chapter is the primary statutory authority governing assisted
living facilities?
A) Chapter 400
B) Chapter 429
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C) Chapter 408
D) Chapter 394
Answer: B. Chapter 429, Florida Statutes, is the primary statutory authority for ALFs .
6. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter contains the specific licensing and
operational standards for ALFs?
A) 59A-4
B) 58A-5 (now 59A-36)
C) 59A-35
D) 64B-8
Answer: B. Chapter 59A-36 (formerly 58A-5) contains ALF-specific regulations .
7. A new owner plans to continue operating an ALF under the same license number after a
change of ownership. What action is required?
A) No action if the physical plant is unchanged
B) The previous owner's license automatically transfers after 30 days
C) Only a local business tax receipt needs updating
D) The new owner must apply for a change of ownership and obtain AHCA approval before
assuming control
Answer: D. Licenses do not automatically transfer; AHCA approval is required before the
new owner may operate .
8. How often must ALF administrators complete continuing education?
A) 6 hours every year
B) 12 hours every 2 years
C) 16 hours every 3 years
D) 20 hours every 5 years
Answer: B. Administrators must complete a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing
education every 2 years .
9. What is the minimum age requirement for an ALF administrator in Florida?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No age requirement
Answer: B. Florida law requires ALF administrators to be at least 21 years of age .
10. Operating an ALF without a valid license is classified as what level of offense?
A) Misdemeanor of the second degree
B) Misdemeanor of the first degree
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C) Felony of the third degree
D) Felony of the second degree
Answer: C. Operating an ALF without a license is a felony of the third degree under Chapter
429, F.S. .
11. All advertisements for an ALF must include which of the following?
A) The facility's daily rate schedule
B) The words "Assisted Living Facility" and the facility's license number
C) The administrator's name and credentials
D) A list of all services provided
Answer: B. All ALF advertisements must include the words "Assisted Living Facility" and the
license number .
12. What type of license may be issued when a facility has uncorrected violations that
have not yet had a chance to be corrected?
A) Standard license
B) Conditional license
C) Provisional license
D) Temporary license
Answer: B. A conditional license may be issued for uncorrected violations .
13. Which license category authorizes an ALF to provide limited nursing services?
A) Standard license
B) Limited Nursing Services (LNS) license
C) Extended Congregate Care (ECC) license
D) Limited Mental Health (LMH) license
Answer: B. LNS authorization allows specific nursing services beyond standard ALF scope .
14. Which license category authorizes an ALF to provide extended congregate care
services?
A) Standard license
B) LNS license
C) ECC license
D) LMH license
Answer: C. ECC authorization allows services for residents requiring more intensive care .
15. How long must ALF inspection reports and regulatory documents typically be retained?
A) 30 days after survey
B) At least the period required by rule (commonly 2–5 years or as specified)
C) Only until next license renewal
D) May be discarded immediately after surveyor leaves
