IDAHO RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING
ADMINISTRATOR QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
DOMAIN 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK – IDAPA 16.03.22 AND IDAHO
STATUTES
1. Which Idaho administrative rule specifically governs Residential Assisted
Living Facilities?
A) IDAPA 16.03.21
B) IDAPA 16.03.22
C) IDAPA 16.03.23
D) IDAPA 16.03.24
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IDAPA 16.03.22 is the specific Idaho Administrative Code section
governing Residential Assisted Living Facilities, as established by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare.
2. According to IDAPA 16.03.22.001, what is the purpose of a residential
assisted living facility?
A) To provide skilled nursing care 24 hours a day
B) To provide choice, dignity, and independence while maintaining a safe,
humane, and home-like living arrangement
,C) To serve only residents over age 65
D) To operate as a hospital alternative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose is to provide choice, dignity, and independence to
residents while maintaining a safe, humane, and home-like living arrangement
for individuals needing assistance.
3. Which Idaho statute specifically governs Residential Care or Assisted Living
Facilities?
A) IDAPA 16.02.01
B) IDAPA 16.03.22
C) IDAPA 15.04.10
D) IDAPA 18.01.05
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IDAPA 16.03.22 is the Idaho Administrative Code that outlines
licensing, standards, and operations for residential care and assisted living
facilities in Idaho.
4. What is the minimum age requirement to be admitted to the examination
for licensure as a residential care facility administrator under Idaho Code §
54-4206?
A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) No minimum age requirement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Idaho Code § 54-4206(1) explicitly states that the board shall admit
to examination any candidate who is at least twenty-one (21) years old.
,5. Under Idaho Code § 54-4206, which combination of education and
experience qualifies an applicant for the administrator examination?
A) High school diploma or equivalent and 1,000 hours of supervised
experience
B) Associate degree and 200 hours of supervised experience
C) Bachelor's degree and 200 hours of supervised experience
D) No education requirement if the applicant has 5 years of healthcare
experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statute provides three pathways: (a) high school diploma + 800
hours; (b) associate degree + 400 hours; or (c) bachelor's degree + 200 hours
of on-site experience under a licensed administrator.
6. Which state agency is responsible for the licensing and survey of Assisted
Living facilities in Idaho?
A) Bureau of Occupational Licenses
B) Department of Health and Welfare (DHW)
C) Idaho Board of Medicine
D) Department of Labor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, specifically the
Licensing and Certification unit, oversees facility compliance and inspections.
7. According to IDAPA 16.03.22, how often must a facility conduct fire drills?
A) Monthly
B) Every 60 days
, C) Quarterly
D) Semi-annually
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facilities are required to conduct fire drills at unannounced,
varying times at least once per quarter.
8. If an administrator leaves a facility, how long can the facility operate
without a licensed administrator before notifying the Department?
A) 24 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 10 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While a facility can function temporarily, the Board and
Department must be notified of a vacancy, and a new administrator must
typically be in place within 30 days unless an extension is granted.
9. Under IDAPA 16.03.22.100, who is defined as a "resident" in an assisted
living facility?
A) Any person age 65 or older
B) Any adult 18 years or older who receives personal care services
C) Any person requiring skilled nursing care
D) Any person with a diagnosed mental illness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IDAPA 16.03.22.100 defines a resident as an adult 18 years or older
who receives personal care services.
ADMINISTRATOR QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
DOMAIN 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK – IDAPA 16.03.22 AND IDAHO
STATUTES
1. Which Idaho administrative rule specifically governs Residential Assisted
Living Facilities?
A) IDAPA 16.03.21
B) IDAPA 16.03.22
C) IDAPA 16.03.23
D) IDAPA 16.03.24
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IDAPA 16.03.22 is the specific Idaho Administrative Code section
governing Residential Assisted Living Facilities, as established by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare.
2. According to IDAPA 16.03.22.001, what is the purpose of a residential
assisted living facility?
A) To provide skilled nursing care 24 hours a day
B) To provide choice, dignity, and independence while maintaining a safe,
humane, and home-like living arrangement
,C) To serve only residents over age 65
D) To operate as a hospital alternative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The purpose is to provide choice, dignity, and independence to
residents while maintaining a safe, humane, and home-like living arrangement
for individuals needing assistance.
3. Which Idaho statute specifically governs Residential Care or Assisted Living
Facilities?
A) IDAPA 16.02.01
B) IDAPA 16.03.22
C) IDAPA 15.04.10
D) IDAPA 18.01.05
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IDAPA 16.03.22 is the Idaho Administrative Code that outlines
licensing, standards, and operations for residential care and assisted living
facilities in Idaho.
4. What is the minimum age requirement to be admitted to the examination
for licensure as a residential care facility administrator under Idaho Code §
54-4206?
A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
D) No minimum age requirement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Idaho Code § 54-4206(1) explicitly states that the board shall admit
to examination any candidate who is at least twenty-one (21) years old.
,5. Under Idaho Code § 54-4206, which combination of education and
experience qualifies an applicant for the administrator examination?
A) High school diploma or equivalent and 1,000 hours of supervised
experience
B) Associate degree and 200 hours of supervised experience
C) Bachelor's degree and 200 hours of supervised experience
D) No education requirement if the applicant has 5 years of healthcare
experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statute provides three pathways: (a) high school diploma + 800
hours; (b) associate degree + 400 hours; or (c) bachelor's degree + 200 hours
of on-site experience under a licensed administrator.
6. Which state agency is responsible for the licensing and survey of Assisted
Living facilities in Idaho?
A) Bureau of Occupational Licenses
B) Department of Health and Welfare (DHW)
C) Idaho Board of Medicine
D) Department of Labor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, specifically the
Licensing and Certification unit, oversees facility compliance and inspections.
7. According to IDAPA 16.03.22, how often must a facility conduct fire drills?
A) Monthly
B) Every 60 days
, C) Quarterly
D) Semi-annually
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Facilities are required to conduct fire drills at unannounced,
varying times at least once per quarter.
8. If an administrator leaves a facility, how long can the facility operate
without a licensed administrator before notifying the Department?
A) 24 hours
B) 72 hours
C) 10 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While a facility can function temporarily, the Board and
Department must be notified of a vacancy, and a new administrator must
typically be in place within 30 days unless an extension is granted.
9. Under IDAPA 16.03.22.100, who is defined as a "resident" in an assisted
living facility?
A) Any person age 65 or older
B) Any adult 18 years or older who receives personal care services
C) Any person requiring skilled nursing care
D) Any person with a diagnosed mental illness
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IDAPA 16.03.22.100 defines a resident as an adult 18 years or older
who receives personal care services.
