ALF//EDU/staff/Competence Questions
with Correct Answers 2026/2027
What is the minimum passing score for the ALF core competency test? - CORRECT ANSWER -
75%
Staff who provide direct care to residents, other than nurses, certified nursing assistants, or ho
me health aides must receive a minimum of one hour in-
service training in infection control, including universal precautions, and facility sanitation proc
edures - CORRECT ANSWER -Before providing personal care to residents
Staff who provided direct care to residents must receive a minimum of one hour in-
service training within 30 days of employment that covers the following subjects -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Resident rights, abuse, neglect, and exploitation and reporting major incidents, reporting adve
rse incidents, and a facility emergency procedures
Unlicensed person who will be providing assistance with self administered medications must t
ake the required training - CORRECT ANSWER -Prior to assuming responsibilities
Unlicensed person who provide assistance with self administered medications and have succes
sfully completed the initial four hours training must obtain - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of two hours of continuing education training on the subject every year
What is the continuing education requirement for the administrator and extended congregate
care supervisor, if different from the administrator - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of four hours of continuing education every two years and topics related to the ph
ysical, psychological, or social needs of frail elderly and disabled persons, or persons with Alzh
eimer's disease or related disorders
, What is the minimum passing score for the ALF core competency test - CORRECT ANSWER -
75%
The administrators, managers and staff, who have Direct contact with mental health residence
in a license limited mental health facility, must receive - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of three hours of continuing education
How often must an existing unsprinkler ALF conduct fire exit drills - CORRECT ANSWER -
Every month
How often must facilities have an elopement drills - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of two resident elopement prevention and response drills per year
When there is a change of ownership of an assisted living facility, you have 45 days prior to th
e change to inform the agencies central office - CORRECT ANSWER -
False: you have to write them a letter and informed them of the change in ownership 60 days
prior to the transfer of ownership
Every facility should be under the supervision of an administrator who is at least 18 years of a
ge - CORRECT ANSWER -False: administrators must be at least 21 years of age
Administrators who supervise more than one facility shall appoint in writing a separate manag
er for each facility - CORRECT ANSWER -True -
they must appoint a separate manager in writing for each facility
Managers do not need to complete the court training requirement pursuant to rule 58A-
5.0191, F.A.C. as long as they are supervised by a licensed administrator - CORRECT ANSWER -
False managers must complete the court training requirement
with Correct Answers 2026/2027
What is the minimum passing score for the ALF core competency test? - CORRECT ANSWER -
75%
Staff who provide direct care to residents, other than nurses, certified nursing assistants, or ho
me health aides must receive a minimum of one hour in-
service training in infection control, including universal precautions, and facility sanitation proc
edures - CORRECT ANSWER -Before providing personal care to residents
Staff who provided direct care to residents must receive a minimum of one hour in-
service training within 30 days of employment that covers the following subjects -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Resident rights, abuse, neglect, and exploitation and reporting major incidents, reporting adve
rse incidents, and a facility emergency procedures
Unlicensed person who will be providing assistance with self administered medications must t
ake the required training - CORRECT ANSWER -Prior to assuming responsibilities
Unlicensed person who provide assistance with self administered medications and have succes
sfully completed the initial four hours training must obtain - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of two hours of continuing education training on the subject every year
What is the continuing education requirement for the administrator and extended congregate
care supervisor, if different from the administrator - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of four hours of continuing education every two years and topics related to the ph
ysical, psychological, or social needs of frail elderly and disabled persons, or persons with Alzh
eimer's disease or related disorders
, What is the minimum passing score for the ALF core competency test - CORRECT ANSWER -
75%
The administrators, managers and staff, who have Direct contact with mental health residence
in a license limited mental health facility, must receive - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of three hours of continuing education
How often must an existing unsprinkler ALF conduct fire exit drills - CORRECT ANSWER -
Every month
How often must facilities have an elopement drills - CORRECT ANSWER -
A minimum of two resident elopement prevention and response drills per year
When there is a change of ownership of an assisted living facility, you have 45 days prior to th
e change to inform the agencies central office - CORRECT ANSWER -
False: you have to write them a letter and informed them of the change in ownership 60 days
prior to the transfer of ownership
Every facility should be under the supervision of an administrator who is at least 18 years of a
ge - CORRECT ANSWER -False: administrators must be at least 21 years of age
Administrators who supervise more than one facility shall appoint in writing a separate manag
er for each facility - CORRECT ANSWER -True -
they must appoint a separate manager in writing for each facility
Managers do not need to complete the court training requirement pursuant to rule 58A-
5.0191, F.A.C. as long as they are supervised by a licensed administrator - CORRECT ANSWER -
False managers must complete the court training requirement
