NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Leisure - ANSWERS-Independent use of free time.
Recreation - ANSWERS-Activity that refreshes the body or mind -
structured and organized.
Continuum of Care - ANSWERS-Levels of care beginning with care and
support at home, care provided in
the community such as adult day centers and institutional care through
assisted living and
skilled nursing facilities.
Chain of Command - ANSWERS-A clear and distinct line of authority
among the positions in an organization.
Organizational Chart - ANSWERS-A visual picture of the organization
that identifies lines of communication
and authority.
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, NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Authority - ANSWERS-The power and right to make decisions.
Accountability - ANSWERS-To be responsible for something, to have
to answer to an authority.
Responsibility - ANSWERS-A duty that is assigned to an individual or a
duty one accepts.
Departmentalization - ANSWERS-Basis for grouping of positions into
departments and departments into the
organization.
Profession - ANSWERS-An individual with specialized skills and
abilities working in his or her area of
experience
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, NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Professionalism - ANSWERS-The qualities or traits that mark a person
working in a particular profession.
Certification - ANSWERS-A credential indicating specific training in a
career specialty. Certification of choice
for activity professionals is through NCCAP which is recognized in
many states and Federal
regulations.
professional organization - ANSWERS-Nonprofit organization that
works to improve the image, working
conditions, and skill levels of people in particular occupations.
advocacy - ANSWERS-To act, speak, or write in support of an issue.
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, NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
protesting - ANSWERS-To object, complain or disagree with something
activism - ANSWERS-The practice of pursuing political or other goals
through vigorous action, often
including protests and demonstrations.
regulatory requirements - ANSWERS-A rule or directive made and
maintained by an authority. State
regulations are in place for nursing homes, medical day care centers and
assisted living. Federal
regulations are in place for nursing homes only.
Interpretive Guidelines - ANSWERS-Publication to help nursing
facilities follows the law and aid surveyors
to enforce the law.
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DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Leisure - ANSWERS-Independent use of free time.
Recreation - ANSWERS-Activity that refreshes the body or mind -
structured and organized.
Continuum of Care - ANSWERS-Levels of care beginning with care and
support at home, care provided in
the community such as adult day centers and institutional care through
assisted living and
skilled nursing facilities.
Chain of Command - ANSWERS-A clear and distinct line of authority
among the positions in an organization.
Organizational Chart - ANSWERS-A visual picture of the organization
that identifies lines of communication
and authority.
END OF
PAGE
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, NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Authority - ANSWERS-The power and right to make decisions.
Accountability - ANSWERS-To be responsible for something, to have
to answer to an authority.
Responsibility - ANSWERS-A duty that is assigned to an individual or a
duty one accepts.
Departmentalization - ANSWERS-Basis for grouping of positions into
departments and departments into the
organization.
Profession - ANSWERS-An individual with specialized skills and
abilities working in his or her area of
experience
END OF
PAGE
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, NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Professionalism - ANSWERS-The qualities or traits that mark a person
working in a particular profession.
Certification - ANSWERS-A credential indicating specific training in a
career specialty. Certification of choice
for activity professionals is through NCCAP which is recognized in
many states and Federal
regulations.
professional organization - ANSWERS-Nonprofit organization that
works to improve the image, working
conditions, and skill levels of people in particular occupations.
advocacy - ANSWERS-To act, speak, or write in support of an issue.
END OF
PAGE
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, NCCAP ACTIVITIES LATEST
DIRECTOR STUDY
GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
protesting - ANSWERS-To object, complain or disagree with something
activism - ANSWERS-The practice of pursuing political or other goals
through vigorous action, often
including protests and demonstrations.
regulatory requirements - ANSWERS-A rule or directive made and
maintained by an authority. State
regulations are in place for nursing homes, medical day care centers and
assisted living. Federal
regulations are in place for nursing homes only.
Interpretive Guidelines - ANSWERS-Publication to help nursing
facilities follows the law and aid surveyors
to enforce the law.
END OF
PAGE
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