FLORIDA ALF CORE TRAINING TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Core Domains
State Law and Rules Relating to Assisted Living Facilities
Resident Rights, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Special Needs of Elderly, Mental Illness and Developmental
Disabilities
Nutrition and Food Service
Medication Management and Assistance with Self-
Administration
Firesafety, Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Drills
Care of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Introduction
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the knowledge and
clinical judgment required of assisted living facility administrators
and managers in Florida. It assesses skills in state law and
administrative rules, resident rights, admission and retention
criteria, medication management, food service standards,
emergency procedures, and care of special populations. The
structure consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions designed to mirror the complexity of ALF operations.
Emphasis is placed on the application of Chapter 429, Florida
Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code 59A-36 to real-world
decision-making in assisted living settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
,1. Under Florida law, what is the minimum amount of core
training hours required before taking the ALF competency
examination?
A. 12 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 26 hours
D. 40 hours
🟢 Correct answer
C. 26 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida law requires a minimum of 26 hours of
core training before eligibility to take the competency test. This
curriculum covers state law, resident rights, special needs,
nutrition, medication management, fire safety, and Alzheimer's
care .
2. Which Florida agency is the primary licensing and regulatory
authority for assisted living facilities?
A. Department of Elder Affairs
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
C. Department of Children and Families
D. Department of Health
🟢 Correct answer
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
🔴 RATIONALE: AHCA is the primary licensing and regulatory
agency for assisted living facilities under Chapter 429, Florida
Statutes, and Chapter 59A-36, Florida Administrative Code .
3. A new owner wishes to continue operating an ALF under the
same license number after purchasing the facility. What action is
required?
,A. No action is needed if the physical plant remains unchanged
B. The license automatically transfers after 30 days
C. The new owner must apply for a change of ownership and
obtain AHCA approval before assuming control
D. Only a local business tax receipt needs updating
🟢 Correct answer
C. The new owner must apply for a change of ownership and
obtain AHCA approval before assuming control
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida law requires a change-of-ownership
application and AHCA approval before a new owner may operate
under an ALF license. Licenses do not automatically transfer .
4. What is the minimum age requirement for an ALF
administrator in Florida?
A. 18 years
B. 19 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
🟢 Correct answer
C. 21 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52 and Florida Administrative
Code 59A-36.010 require ALF administrators to be at least 21
years of age .
5. Within how many days after employment must an ALF
administrator complete the required core training and
competency test?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
, C. 90 days
D. 120 days
🟢 Correct answer
C. 90 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52(4) requires facility
administrators to complete the required core training, including
the competency test, within 90 days after the date of employment
as an administrator .
6. A resident's AHCA Form 1823 (Health Assessment) must be
completed no more than how many days prior to admission?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
🟢 Correct answer
B. 60 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.006 requires
the health assessment to be completed within 60 days before
admission. The form may alternatively be completed within 30
days after admission .
7. A prospective resident arrives with a Stage III pressure ulcer.
The facility does not have a Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
license. What is the correct action?
A. Admit the resident and refer to a wound care clinic
B. Deny admission to the facility
C. Admit only if the family signs a waiver
D. Admit and document the ulcer as a pre-existing condition
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
State Law and Rules Relating to Assisted Living Facilities
Resident Rights, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Special Needs of Elderly, Mental Illness and Developmental
Disabilities
Nutrition and Food Service
Medication Management and Assistance with Self-
Administration
Firesafety, Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Drills
Care of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Introduction
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the knowledge and
clinical judgment required of assisted living facility administrators
and managers in Florida. It assesses skills in state law and
administrative rules, resident rights, admission and retention
criteria, medication management, food service standards,
emergency procedures, and care of special populations. The
structure consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based
questions designed to mirror the complexity of ALF operations.
Emphasis is placed on the application of Chapter 429, Florida
Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code 59A-36 to real-world
decision-making in assisted living settings.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
,1. Under Florida law, what is the minimum amount of core
training hours required before taking the ALF competency
examination?
A. 12 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 26 hours
D. 40 hours
🟢 Correct answer
C. 26 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida law requires a minimum of 26 hours of
core training before eligibility to take the competency test. This
curriculum covers state law, resident rights, special needs,
nutrition, medication management, fire safety, and Alzheimer's
care .
2. Which Florida agency is the primary licensing and regulatory
authority for assisted living facilities?
A. Department of Elder Affairs
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
C. Department of Children and Families
D. Department of Health
🟢 Correct answer
B. Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
🔴 RATIONALE: AHCA is the primary licensing and regulatory
agency for assisted living facilities under Chapter 429, Florida
Statutes, and Chapter 59A-36, Florida Administrative Code .
3. A new owner wishes to continue operating an ALF under the
same license number after purchasing the facility. What action is
required?
,A. No action is needed if the physical plant remains unchanged
B. The license automatically transfers after 30 days
C. The new owner must apply for a change of ownership and
obtain AHCA approval before assuming control
D. Only a local business tax receipt needs updating
🟢 Correct answer
C. The new owner must apply for a change of ownership and
obtain AHCA approval before assuming control
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida law requires a change-of-ownership
application and AHCA approval before a new owner may operate
under an ALF license. Licenses do not automatically transfer .
4. What is the minimum age requirement for an ALF
administrator in Florida?
A. 18 years
B. 19 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
🟢 Correct answer
C. 21 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52 and Florida Administrative
Code 59A-36.010 require ALF administrators to be at least 21
years of age .
5. Within how many days after employment must an ALF
administrator complete the required core training and
competency test?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
, C. 90 days
D. 120 days
🟢 Correct answer
C. 90 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Statute 429.52(4) requires facility
administrators to complete the required core training, including
the competency test, within 90 days after the date of employment
as an administrator .
6. A resident's AHCA Form 1823 (Health Assessment) must be
completed no more than how many days prior to admission?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
🟢 Correct answer
B. 60 days
🔴 RATIONALE: Florida Administrative Code 59A-36.006 requires
the health assessment to be completed within 60 days before
admission. The form may alternatively be completed within 30
days after admission .
7. A prospective resident arrives with a Stage III pressure ulcer.
The facility does not have a Limited Nursing Services (LNS)
license. What is the correct action?
A. Admit the resident and refer to a wound care clinic
B. Deny admission to the facility
C. Admit only if the family signs a waiver
D. Admit and document the ulcer as a pre-existing condition
