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ALF CORE TRAINING TEST – FLORIDA 2026
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This test bank covers the full scope of Florida's Assisted Living Facility Core Training
requirements. Work through each question carefully, review every RATIONALE, and
focus on questions you get wrong — repeat those sections until every answer feels
automatic.
QUESTIONS
1. What is the primary purpose of an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida?
A. To provide acute medical care to residents
B. To offer a home-like setting with support for daily living activities
C. To serve as a step-down unit from a hospital
D. To provide skilled nursing care exclusively
E. To house individuals with severe psychiatric disorders only
CORRECT ANSWER: B. To offer a home-like setting with support for daily
living activities
RATIONALE: Florida law defines ALFs as residential settings that provide or
arrange for housing, meals, and personal care services. They are not acute care or
skilled nursing facilities — their core mission is supporting daily living in a home-like
environment.
2. Under Florida law, which agency licenses and regulates Assisted Living
Facilities?
A. Florida Department of Education
,B. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
C. Florida Department of Children and Families
D. Florida Board of Medicine
E. Florida Department of Elder Affairs
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA)
RATIONALE: AHCA is the primary licensing and regulatory authority for ALFs in
Florida under Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes. They conduct inspections, issue
licenses, and enforce compliance.
3. How often must an ALF administrator complete continuing education in
Florida?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 5 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Once at initial hire only
E. Annually
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Every 2 years
RATIONALE: Florida requires ALF administrators to complete continuing education
every two years as part of their license renewal process to ensure they stay current with
regulations and best practices.
4. What is the minimum number of hours required for Core Training for ALF staff
in Florida?
A. 10 hours
B. 26 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 16 hours
E. 8 hours
, CORRECT ANSWER: B. 26 hours
RATIONALE: Florida Administrative Code requires a minimum of 26 hours of core
training for ALF staff, covering topics such as resident rights, safety, nutrition, and
emergency procedures.
5. A resident has the right to refuse treatment in an ALF. This right is protected
under:
A. The Florida Building Code
B. OSHA regulations
C. The Florida Food Safety Act
D. Florida Statutes Chapter 429 and the Resident Bill of Rights
E. The Florida Mental Health Act only
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Florida Statutes Chapter 429 and the Resident Bill
of Rights
RATIONALE: The Resident Bill of Rights under Chapter 429 guarantees residents
the right to refuse treatment or services. ALF staff must respect this right and document
accordingly.
6. Which of the following best describes "personal care services" in an ALF?
A. Administering IV medications
B. Performing surgical procedures
C. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing
D. Providing dialysis treatment
E. Conducting laboratory tests
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Assistance with activities of daily living such as
bathing and dressing
RATIONALE: Personal care services in ALFs refer to non-medical assistance with
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and
ambulation.
, 7. When must a new ALF resident have a face-to-face health assessment
completed by a physician or ARNP?
A. Within 60 days of admission
B. Within 6 months of admission
C. Before or within 30 days of admission
D. Within 90 days of admission
E. Only if the resident requests it
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Before or within 30 days of admission
RATIONALE: Florida law requires that a physician, ARNP, or PA complete a face-to-
face health assessment before admission or within 30 days of admission to ensure
appropriate placement and care planning.
8. Which of the following is a key component of the ALF Resident Bill of Rights?
A. Residents must follow all staff instructions without question
B. Residents may be restrained for staff convenience
C. Residents have the right to privacy and dignity
D. Residents forfeit financial decision-making rights upon admission
E. Residents cannot have visitors after 5 PM
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Residents have the right to privacy and dignity
RATIONALE: The Resident Bill of Rights explicitly protects each resident's right to
privacy, dignity, and respectful treatment. ALF staff are legally obligated to uphold these
rights at all times.
9. What action should an ALF staff member take if they suspect a resident is
being abused?
A. Wait for the next shift supervisor to handle it
B. Discuss it privately with the alleged abuser