ALF CORE EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of
at least:- when they are awake
CORRECT ANSWER
an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
Question 2
During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside?
During the day?
CORRECT ANSWER
68 degrees
72 degrees
Question 3
When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day?
CORRECT ANSWER
81.
Question 4
1
,What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not
comprised of apartments?
CORRECT ANSWER
35 sq ft
Question 5
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of
living space per adult day care client? true or false
CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 6
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you
have?
CORRECT ANSWER
extra 35 sq ft
Question 7
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
single occupancy?
CORRECT ANSWER
80sq ft
Question 8
2
,how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
double occupancy?
CORRECT ANSWER
60 sq ft per person
Question 9
how many toilets,sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person must there be for all
residents, live in staff and family members. FOR A ALF and ECC
CORRECT ANSWER
1 per 6 people
1 per 4 people
Question 10
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to maintain an accessible telephone in
each building, have job descriptions or have staff awake at night ?
CORRECT ANSWER
No you do not
Question 11
if we furnish an apartment, it must have the following:
CORRECT ANSWER
bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet or place to hang clothes, a
table or nightstand, lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
3
, Question 12
how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do
CORRECT ANSWER
2
Question 13
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with reisdents residing in secured areas
must complete what level of training?
CORRECT ANSWER
Level 1 Alzheimer's training
Question 14
If you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have a accessible phone, job descriptions
or staff up at night?
CORRECT ANSWER
NO
Question 15
when should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed?
CORRECT ANSWER
with in 6 months after the date of licensure
Question 16
how often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority?
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of
at least:- when they are awake
CORRECT ANSWER
an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
Question 2
During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside?
During the day?
CORRECT ANSWER
68 degrees
72 degrees
Question 3
When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day?
CORRECT ANSWER
81.
Question 4
1
,What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not
comprised of apartments?
CORRECT ANSWER
35 sq ft
Question 5
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of
living space per adult day care client? true or false
CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 6
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you
have?
CORRECT ANSWER
extra 35 sq ft
Question 7
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
single occupancy?
CORRECT ANSWER
80sq ft
Question 8
2
,how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a
double occupancy?
CORRECT ANSWER
60 sq ft per person
Question 9
how many toilets,sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person must there be for all
residents, live in staff and family members. FOR A ALF and ECC
CORRECT ANSWER
1 per 6 people
1 per 4 people
Question 10
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to maintain an accessible telephone in
each building, have job descriptions or have staff awake at night ?
CORRECT ANSWER
No you do not
Question 11
if we furnish an apartment, it must have the following:
CORRECT ANSWER
bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet or place to hang clothes, a
table or nightstand, lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
3
, Question 12
how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do
CORRECT ANSWER
2
Question 13
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with reisdents residing in secured areas
must complete what level of training?
CORRECT ANSWER
Level 1 Alzheimer's training
Question 14
If you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have a accessible phone, job descriptions
or staff up at night?
CORRECT ANSWER
NO
Question 15
when should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed?
CORRECT ANSWER
with in 6 months after the date of licensure
Question 16
how often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority?
4
