Florida ALF Core Training Test (Assisted Living) Practice
Exam
1. In Florida, which agency is responsible for licensing assisted living facilities
(ALFs)?
A. Department of Revenue
B. Department of Transportation
C. Florida Bar Association
D. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AHCA licenses and regulates ALFs under Chapter 429, Florida Statutes;
the Department of Elder Affairs oversees core training.
2. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter contains the rules for assisted
living facilities?
A. Chapter 10D-1
B. Chapter 58A-5, F.A.C.
C. Chapter 33-601
D. Chapter 61G4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 58A-5 of the Florida Administrative Code sets ALF rules,
supporting Part I of Chapter 429, F.S.
3. An assisted living facility provides housing, meals, and one or more personal
services to how many or more adults who are not relatives of the owner?
A. Four
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By Florida definition, an ALF serves four or more adults who are not
relatives of the owner or administrator.
,4. Which agency approves and administers the ALF core training curriculum
and competency test?
A. Department of Education
B. Department of Corrections
C. Department of Elder Affairs
D. Department of Agriculture
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Florida Department of Elder Affairs oversees the core training program
and competency test.
5. What is the minimum passing score on the ALF core competency test?
A. 50 percent
B. 80 percent
C. 60 percent
D. 70 percent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Candidates must score at least 80 percent to pass the core competency
test.
6. Which of the following is a minimum requirement for an ALF administrator in
Florida?
A. At least 16 years old with no diploma
B. A nursing license
C. At least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
D. A law degree
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administrators must be at least 21, hold a high school diploma or GED,
and complete core training.
,7. Which type of background screening is required for ALF owners,
administrators, and direct care staff?
A. Level 0 screening
B. Credit check only
C. Social media review
D. Level 2 background screening
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level 2 screening includes fingerprinting and a criminal history check, and
it must be renewed every five years.
8. How often must Level 2 background screening be renewed?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every year
C. Every 2 years
D. Never
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Employees must be rescreened every five years under Florida law.
9. Which license designation allows an ALF to provide specific nursing
services beyond the standard license?
A. Basic Care License
B. Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
C. Day Care License
D. Retail License
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An LNS license allows the ALF to provide certain nursing services as
allowed by rule.
, 10. Which license allows an ALF to provide additional care so residents can age
in place longer?
A. Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
B. Limited Mental Health
C. Emergency Care
D. Short-Term Care
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ECC licensing permits a higher level of personal and nursing services than
a standard license.
11. A Limited Mental Health (LMH) license is required when an ALF serves:
A. No residents
B. Only veterans
C. Only children
D. Three or more mental health residents
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The LMH designation applies when three or more mental health residents
live in the facility.
12. Which document must a resident's physician complete to show a health
assessment for ALF admission?
A. IRS Form W-4
B. A voter registration card
C. AHCA Form 1823
D. Form I-9
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form 1823 documents the resident's medical examination and care needs.
Exam
1. In Florida, which agency is responsible for licensing assisted living facilities
(ALFs)?
A. Department of Revenue
B. Department of Transportation
C. Florida Bar Association
D. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AHCA licenses and regulates ALFs under Chapter 429, Florida Statutes;
the Department of Elder Affairs oversees core training.
2. Which Florida Administrative Code chapter contains the rules for assisted
living facilities?
A. Chapter 10D-1
B. Chapter 58A-5, F.A.C.
C. Chapter 33-601
D. Chapter 61G4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 58A-5 of the Florida Administrative Code sets ALF rules,
supporting Part I of Chapter 429, F.S.
3. An assisted living facility provides housing, meals, and one or more personal
services to how many or more adults who are not relatives of the owner?
A. Four
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By Florida definition, an ALF serves four or more adults who are not
relatives of the owner or administrator.
,4. Which agency approves and administers the ALF core training curriculum
and competency test?
A. Department of Education
B. Department of Corrections
C. Department of Elder Affairs
D. Department of Agriculture
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Florida Department of Elder Affairs oversees the core training program
and competency test.
5. What is the minimum passing score on the ALF core competency test?
A. 50 percent
B. 80 percent
C. 60 percent
D. 70 percent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Candidates must score at least 80 percent to pass the core competency
test.
6. Which of the following is a minimum requirement for an ALF administrator in
Florida?
A. At least 16 years old with no diploma
B. A nursing license
C. At least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
D. A law degree
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administrators must be at least 21, hold a high school diploma or GED,
and complete core training.
,7. Which type of background screening is required for ALF owners,
administrators, and direct care staff?
A. Level 0 screening
B. Credit check only
C. Social media review
D. Level 2 background screening
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level 2 screening includes fingerprinting and a criminal history check, and
it must be renewed every five years.
8. How often must Level 2 background screening be renewed?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every year
C. Every 2 years
D. Never
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Employees must be rescreened every five years under Florida law.
9. Which license designation allows an ALF to provide specific nursing
services beyond the standard license?
A. Basic Care License
B. Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
C. Day Care License
D. Retail License
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An LNS license allows the ALF to provide certain nursing services as
allowed by rule.
, 10. Which license allows an ALF to provide additional care so residents can age
in place longer?
A. Extended Congregate Care (ECC)
B. Limited Mental Health
C. Emergency Care
D. Short-Term Care
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ECC licensing permits a higher level of personal and nursing services than
a standard license.
11. A Limited Mental Health (LMH) license is required when an ALF serves:
A. No residents
B. Only veterans
C. Only children
D. Three or more mental health residents
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The LMH designation applies when three or more mental health residents
live in the facility.
12. Which document must a resident's physician complete to show a health
assessment for ALF admission?
A. IRS Form W-4
B. A voter registration card
C. AHCA Form 1823
D. Form I-9
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Form 1823 documents the resident's medical examination and care needs.
