CALIFORNIA ARF ADMINISTRATOR EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
• The licensing agency shall conduct an inspection of a newly licensed
facility within how many days of issuance of a license. Answer: 60 days
• Each applicant shall submit a financial plan of operation that shall
document the availability of start-up funds to finance the first Answer: 3
months of operation
• All community care facilities shall be inspected and evaluated for
quality of care by licensing agency personnel at least Answer: Twice per
year
• In facilities with a licensed capacity of 16 or more clients, a food
service employee shall be designated with the following experiences
Answer: On-the-job training or related experience evidenced by safe and
effective 50 performance
• All persons providing care and supervision to residential care clients
shall have Answer: Submitted fingerprints for criminal record clearance
to the Department of Justice prior to having any client contact.
, • The licensing agency may issue a provisional license for a maximum
of Answer: 60 days.
• When a complete facility application has been received, the licensing
agency shall notify the applicant that it has either been approved or
denied within Answer: 60 days.
• When a licensee agrees to safeguard $750 or less per month, they must
have on file a bond issued by a surety company to the State of California
as principal in the amount of Answer: $1000.
• Which of the following is required:
• At least one toilet and washbasin shall be maintained for every 10
persons residing in the facility, including clients, family and personnel.
(your response)
• At least one bathtub or shower shall be maintained for every 20
persons residing in the facility.
• Toilets and bathrooms shall be located near client bedrooms.
• None of the above. (correct answer) Answer: None of the above.
• Which of the following bedroom furniture is not required:
• Full-length mirror
• Chair
• Night stand
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
• The licensing agency shall conduct an inspection of a newly licensed
facility within how many days of issuance of a license. Answer: 60 days
• Each applicant shall submit a financial plan of operation that shall
document the availability of start-up funds to finance the first Answer: 3
months of operation
• All community care facilities shall be inspected and evaluated for
quality of care by licensing agency personnel at least Answer: Twice per
year
• In facilities with a licensed capacity of 16 or more clients, a food
service employee shall be designated with the following experiences
Answer: On-the-job training or related experience evidenced by safe and
effective 50 performance
• All persons providing care and supervision to residential care clients
shall have Answer: Submitted fingerprints for criminal record clearance
to the Department of Justice prior to having any client contact.
, • The licensing agency may issue a provisional license for a maximum
of Answer: 60 days.
• When a complete facility application has been received, the licensing
agency shall notify the applicant that it has either been approved or
denied within Answer: 60 days.
• When a licensee agrees to safeguard $750 or less per month, they must
have on file a bond issued by a surety company to the State of California
as principal in the amount of Answer: $1000.
• Which of the following is required:
• At least one toilet and washbasin shall be maintained for every 10
persons residing in the facility, including clients, family and personnel.
(your response)
• At least one bathtub or shower shall be maintained for every 20
persons residing in the facility.
• Toilets and bathrooms shall be located near client bedrooms.
• None of the above. (correct answer) Answer: None of the above.
• Which of the following bedroom furniture is not required:
• Full-length mirror
• Chair
• Night stand
