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CALIFORNIA ARF ADMINISTRATOR
EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PREMIUM PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK
2026/2027 EDITION – VERIFIED FOR THE
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
ALIGNED WITH TITLE 22, DIVISION 6,
CHAPTER 6 – CDSS/CCLD STANDARDS
ITSJEREGUIDES
# SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
## 1.1 Regulatory Authority & Code Citations
**Question 1**
Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) in California are regulated under which section of the
California Code of Regulations?
A) Title 17, Division 5, Chapter 3
B) Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6
C) Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 1
D) Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 2
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**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** ARFs in California are governed by Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6 of the
California Code of Regulations. Title 22 contains the regulations for social services, with
Division 6 addressing community care facilities and Chapter 6 specifically covering Adult
Residential Facilities. This is the primary regulatory framework that ARF administrators must
master for the certification examination.
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**Question 2**
Which state department is responsible for licensing and regulating ARFs in California?
A) California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
B) California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division
(CCLD)
C) California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
D) California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), specifically through its
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), is the regulatory authority responsible for
licensing and oversight of ARFs. CDPH licenses skilled nursing facilities and hospitals, DHCS
administers Medi-Cal, and DDS oversees regional centers for developmental disabilities—none
of these are the licensing authority for ARFs.
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**Question 3**
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The Administrator Certification Exam is administered by which CDSS entity?
A) Office of Human Rights
B) Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB)
C) Quality Assurance Division
D) Licensing and Certification Program
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB) within CDSS is responsible for
administering the Administrator Certification Examination. The ACB manages exam registration,
scheduling, proctoring, and scoring. Candidates must register directly with the ACB, not through
their ICTP vendor.
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**Question 4**
What is the minimum passing score required on the ARF Administrator Certification Exam?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Candidates must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the Administrator
Certification Exam. This passing standard is set by CDSS and applies uniformly across all
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facility types (ARF, RCFE, GH, STRTP). The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions,
meaning candidates must correctly answer at least 53 questions.
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**Question 5**
How many questions are on the ARF Administrator Certification Exam, and what is the time
limit?
A) 50 questions, 60 minutes
B) 75 questions, 90 minutes
C) 100 questions, 120 minutes
D) 60 questions, 75 minutes
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The ARF Administrator Certification Exam consists of 75 multiple-choice
questions with a 90-minute time limit. The exam is administered via web conferencing through
Blackboard and is open-book. The 90-minute time allotment averages to approximately 1.2
minutes per question.
---
**Question 6**
Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for taking the ARF Administrator Certification
Exam?
A) Completion of the 35-hour Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)
B) Criminal record clearance
CALIFORNIA ARF ADMINISTRATOR
EXAMINATION
COMPLETE PREMIUM PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK
2026/2027 EDITION – VERIFIED FOR THE
2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
ALIGNED WITH TITLE 22, DIVISION 6,
CHAPTER 6 – CDSS/CCLD STANDARDS
ITSJEREGUIDES
# SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
## 1.1 Regulatory Authority & Code Citations
**Question 1**
Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs) in California are regulated under which section of the
California Code of Regulations?
A) Title 17, Division 5, Chapter 3
B) Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6
C) Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 1
D) Title 9, Division 4, Chapter 2
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**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** ARFs in California are governed by Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6 of the
California Code of Regulations. Title 22 contains the regulations for social services, with
Division 6 addressing community care facilities and Chapter 6 specifically covering Adult
Residential Facilities. This is the primary regulatory framework that ARF administrators must
master for the certification examination.
---
**Question 2**
Which state department is responsible for licensing and regulating ARFs in California?
A) California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
B) California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division
(CCLD)
C) California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
D) California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), specifically through its
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), is the regulatory authority responsible for
licensing and oversight of ARFs. CDPH licenses skilled nursing facilities and hospitals, DHCS
administers Medi-Cal, and DDS oversees regional centers for developmental disabilities—none
of these are the licensing authority for ARFs.
---
**Question 3**
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The Administrator Certification Exam is administered by which CDSS entity?
A) Office of Human Rights
B) Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB)
C) Quality Assurance Division
D) Licensing and Certification Program
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB) within CDSS is responsible for
administering the Administrator Certification Examination. The ACB manages exam registration,
scheduling, proctoring, and scoring. Candidates must register directly with the ACB, not through
their ICTP vendor.
---
**Question 4**
What is the minimum passing score required on the ARF Administrator Certification Exam?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Candidates must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the Administrator
Certification Exam. This passing standard is set by CDSS and applies uniformly across all
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facility types (ARF, RCFE, GH, STRTP). The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions,
meaning candidates must correctly answer at least 53 questions.
---
**Question 5**
How many questions are on the ARF Administrator Certification Exam, and what is the time
limit?
A) 50 questions, 60 minutes
B) 75 questions, 90 minutes
C) 100 questions, 120 minutes
D) 60 questions, 75 minutes
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The ARF Administrator Certification Exam consists of 75 multiple-choice
questions with a 90-minute time limit. The exam is administered via web conferencing through
Blackboard and is open-book. The 90-minute time allotment averages to approximately 1.2
minutes per question.
---
**Question 6**
Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for taking the ARF Administrator Certification
Exam?
A) Completion of the 35-hour Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)
B) Criminal record clearance
