California ARF Administrator Exam Questions and
Answers (2025) Updated (Verified Answers)
The department requires start up funds equal to ______ months operating expenses. (85018)(b)(1) -
ANSWER-3 months
No other person than the _____ shall alter the prescription label. (80075)(k)(4) - ANSWER-dispensing
pharmacist
Medication shall be centrally stored when...(80075)(j) - ANSWER-1. preservation of medication
requires refrigeration
2. medication is determined by the physician to be hazardous if kept by the resident
3. administrator/licensing determines the medication to be a safety hazard due to physical
arrangements and/or conditions/habits of persons in facility
Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of service
shall...(80075)(l) - ANSWER-be destroyed
What is required for all staff providing direct care, PRIOR to employment? - ANSWER-1. First Aid
training
2. TB test
3. background clearance
How long are client records retained? (80066)(d) - ANSWER-3 years
Modifications to the admissions agreement requires how much notice? (80068)(4) - ANSWER-30
*CALENDAR* days
Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within what time frame of
employment? (80019)(2)(e) - ANSWER-prior to employment
When is an employee fingerprinted? (80065) - ANSWER-prior to employment
The death of a client requires a written report submitted to CCLD within how many days? (80061)(b) -
ANSWER-7 WORKING days
What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures 125°F or above? (80088)(3)(b) -
ANSWER-a warning/cautious sign
What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets? - ANSWER-105°F -- 120°F
According to CCLD, what are employees providing night supervision from 10pm to 7am and who assist
with care and supervision required to have for emergencies? (85065.6)(b) - ANSWER-1. the facility's
planned emergency procedures
2. a first aide certificate
Any changes in the licensee's or applicants mailing address shall be submitted to CCLD within...
(80061)(c) - ANSWER-10 WORKING days
What are the time frames that a TB test must be performed on facility staff? (80065)(g)(1) - ANSWER-
no more than 1 year PRIOR TO or WITHIN 7 days after employment
,Except for children's residential facilities, the licensee may, upon 30 days written notice to the client
may only evict them for non-payment of the rate for basic services w/in how many days of the due
date? (80068.5)(a)(1) - ANSWER-10 days
If a licensee dies, an adult relative who has control of the property shall be allowed to continue the
operation of the facility under what approval? (80035)(b)(1) - ANSWER-emergency approval to
operate (for 60 days)
(a provisional license is granted for 12 months)
Example of proof of control of the facility property includes a: (80001)(17(a-c) - ANSWER-deed, estate
settlement, *or* lease
Casts and braces are examples of what? (80072)(8)(a) - ANSWER-postural supports
Licensing has the authority to inspect what part of the facility? (80044) - ANSWER-the entire facility
In lieu of locked storage of firearms, what can a licensee do? (80087)(2)(a) - ANSWER-use trigger locks
or remove the firing pin; ammo shall be stored and locked separately from firearms
What size facility shall post their license in a prominent location? (85009) - ANSWER-7 or larger
A supply of staple *nonperishable* food shall be maintained in the facility for a minimum of...
(85076)(d)(1) - ANSWER-One week/7 days
This temperature in a clients room shall be heated to at least... (80088)(a)(1) - ANSWER-68°F
What is the allowed temperature range for a client's room? - ANSWER-68°F-85°F
An *emergency approval to operate* means a temporary approval to operate a facility for no more
than how days pending the department's decision on whether to approve or deny a provisional
license? (80035)(3)(D) - ANSWER-60 days
What should be maintained in hallways and passages to non-private bathrooms? (85088)(E)(2) -
ANSWER-Nightlights
Admission agreements shall be signed by the clients no later than how many days after admission?
(80068)(E) - ANSWER-7 calendar days
Documentation of disaster drills shall be documented and maintained in the facility for how long?
(80023)(d) - ANSWER-12 months
How often are fire drills to be practiced? - ANSWER-once every 3 months
A conservator is... (80001)(15) - ANSWER-a person appointed by the court to care for the person, or
estate, or person and estate of another.
(conservators represent adults, guardians represent children)
What temperature should hot water controls be maintained at? (80061)(e)(1) - ANSWER-105°F -
120°F
(anything over 125°F requires a caution sign to be posted)
In addition to sending the report to licensing, who shall a report be submitted to if an epidemic
outbreak occurs? (80061)(2) - ANSWER-the local health department
A licensee may request a review of a notice of deficiency within how many days of receipt of such
notice? (80055)(a) - ANSWER-10 working days
, A verbal report (phone call) shall be made to the licensing agency within the agency's next working
day during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the specific information
shall be submitted to the licensing agency within how many days of the occurrences of any suspected
physical or psychological abuse of any client to licensing? (80061)(B)(F) - ANSWER-7 days
Refrigerators shall maintain a maximum temperature of what? (85076)(D)(3) - ANSWER-45°F
A dated employee time schedule shall document an employee's... (85066)(b)(3) - ANSWER-hours of
work
How long are menus to be kept on file in the facility? (80076)(5) - ANSWER-30 days
T/F: Admissions agreements are automatically terminated, after the date of the client death, and any
debts he/she accrued are stopped. (80068)(10)(h) - ANSWER-True
What size facility must have regular consultations with a nutritionist, dietician, or a home economist?
(85065)(E)(4) - ANSWER-50 or more clients
What cannot be used as a *beverage/drink*? (80076)(9) - ANSWER-powdered milk
however, powdered milk may be used in cooking
Fresh, perishable foods must be maintained for how long? (85076)(d)(1) - ANSWER-48 hours/2 days
A written relocation plan to move a client from the facility shall not exceed how many days?
(80078)(b)(1)(a) - ANSWER-30 days
How many clients are allowed per room? (85087)(1)(A) - ANSWER-No more than 2
Upon receipt of a complaint, licensing shall make an onsite inspection within how many days?
(80006)(1) - ANSWER-10 days
What size facility must have a reception area and a restroom facility designed for the use by visitors?
(85087) (d)(3) - ANSWER-16 or more clients
The maximum number of a person a facility is authorized to provide care for is referred to as the
_________? (80001)(c)(2) - ANSWER-Capacity
What type of bedrails are allowed only for assisting the client with mobility? (80072)(e)(1) - ANSWER-
Half rails, that extend from the head to half the length of the bed
A $2000.00 bond is necessary if the licensee safeguards how much money per month for all clients?
(80025)(c) - ANSWER-$751 to $1500
Where are soap, detergents and cleaning compounds stored? (80076)(16) - ANSWER-In areas that are
separate from food supplies
What should be provided for clients eating needs if *temporarily* he/she must dine in their room and
not in the facility's assigned dining area? (80076)(2) - ANSWER-Tray service for their meals
As recommended by the USDA basic food group plan what portion of serving shall be served at each
meal? (80076)(a)(1) - ANSWER-1/3 (protein, starch, and veg./fruit)
What is the maximum hours to elapse between the third meal (dinner) and first meal (breakfast) of
the day? (80076)(a)(2) - ANSWER-15 hours
Answers (2025) Updated (Verified Answers)
The department requires start up funds equal to ______ months operating expenses. (85018)(b)(1) -
ANSWER-3 months
No other person than the _____ shall alter the prescription label. (80075)(k)(4) - ANSWER-dispensing
pharmacist
Medication shall be centrally stored when...(80075)(j) - ANSWER-1. preservation of medication
requires refrigeration
2. medication is determined by the physician to be hazardous if kept by the resident
3. administrator/licensing determines the medication to be a safety hazard due to physical
arrangements and/or conditions/habits of persons in facility
Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of service
shall...(80075)(l) - ANSWER-be destroyed
What is required for all staff providing direct care, PRIOR to employment? - ANSWER-1. First Aid
training
2. TB test
3. background clearance
How long are client records retained? (80066)(d) - ANSWER-3 years
Modifications to the admissions agreement requires how much notice? (80068)(4) - ANSWER-30
*CALENDAR* days
Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) within what time frame of
employment? (80019)(2)(e) - ANSWER-prior to employment
When is an employee fingerprinted? (80065) - ANSWER-prior to employment
The death of a client requires a written report submitted to CCLD within how many days? (80061)(b) -
ANSWER-7 WORKING days
What is required for taps/faucets delivering water temperatures 125°F or above? (80088)(3)(b) -
ANSWER-a warning/cautious sign
What is the mandated water temperature range for taps/faucets? - ANSWER-105°F -- 120°F
According to CCLD, what are employees providing night supervision from 10pm to 7am and who assist
with care and supervision required to have for emergencies? (85065.6)(b) - ANSWER-1. the facility's
planned emergency procedures
2. a first aide certificate
Any changes in the licensee's or applicants mailing address shall be submitted to CCLD within...
(80061)(c) - ANSWER-10 WORKING days
What are the time frames that a TB test must be performed on facility staff? (80065)(g)(1) - ANSWER-
no more than 1 year PRIOR TO or WITHIN 7 days after employment
,Except for children's residential facilities, the licensee may, upon 30 days written notice to the client
may only evict them for non-payment of the rate for basic services w/in how many days of the due
date? (80068.5)(a)(1) - ANSWER-10 days
If a licensee dies, an adult relative who has control of the property shall be allowed to continue the
operation of the facility under what approval? (80035)(b)(1) - ANSWER-emergency approval to
operate (for 60 days)
(a provisional license is granted for 12 months)
Example of proof of control of the facility property includes a: (80001)(17(a-c) - ANSWER-deed, estate
settlement, *or* lease
Casts and braces are examples of what? (80072)(8)(a) - ANSWER-postural supports
Licensing has the authority to inspect what part of the facility? (80044) - ANSWER-the entire facility
In lieu of locked storage of firearms, what can a licensee do? (80087)(2)(a) - ANSWER-use trigger locks
or remove the firing pin; ammo shall be stored and locked separately from firearms
What size facility shall post their license in a prominent location? (85009) - ANSWER-7 or larger
A supply of staple *nonperishable* food shall be maintained in the facility for a minimum of...
(85076)(d)(1) - ANSWER-One week/7 days
This temperature in a clients room shall be heated to at least... (80088)(a)(1) - ANSWER-68°F
What is the allowed temperature range for a client's room? - ANSWER-68°F-85°F
An *emergency approval to operate* means a temporary approval to operate a facility for no more
than how days pending the department's decision on whether to approve or deny a provisional
license? (80035)(3)(D) - ANSWER-60 days
What should be maintained in hallways and passages to non-private bathrooms? (85088)(E)(2) -
ANSWER-Nightlights
Admission agreements shall be signed by the clients no later than how many days after admission?
(80068)(E) - ANSWER-7 calendar days
Documentation of disaster drills shall be documented and maintained in the facility for how long?
(80023)(d) - ANSWER-12 months
How often are fire drills to be practiced? - ANSWER-once every 3 months
A conservator is... (80001)(15) - ANSWER-a person appointed by the court to care for the person, or
estate, or person and estate of another.
(conservators represent adults, guardians represent children)
What temperature should hot water controls be maintained at? (80061)(e)(1) - ANSWER-105°F -
120°F
(anything over 125°F requires a caution sign to be posted)
In addition to sending the report to licensing, who shall a report be submitted to if an epidemic
outbreak occurs? (80061)(2) - ANSWER-the local health department
A licensee may request a review of a notice of deficiency within how many days of receipt of such
notice? (80055)(a) - ANSWER-10 working days
, A verbal report (phone call) shall be made to the licensing agency within the agency's next working
day during its normal business hours. In addition, a written report containing the specific information
shall be submitted to the licensing agency within how many days of the occurrences of any suspected
physical or psychological abuse of any client to licensing? (80061)(B)(F) - ANSWER-7 days
Refrigerators shall maintain a maximum temperature of what? (85076)(D)(3) - ANSWER-45°F
A dated employee time schedule shall document an employee's... (85066)(b)(3) - ANSWER-hours of
work
How long are menus to be kept on file in the facility? (80076)(5) - ANSWER-30 days
T/F: Admissions agreements are automatically terminated, after the date of the client death, and any
debts he/she accrued are stopped. (80068)(10)(h) - ANSWER-True
What size facility must have regular consultations with a nutritionist, dietician, or a home economist?
(85065)(E)(4) - ANSWER-50 or more clients
What cannot be used as a *beverage/drink*? (80076)(9) - ANSWER-powdered milk
however, powdered milk may be used in cooking
Fresh, perishable foods must be maintained for how long? (85076)(d)(1) - ANSWER-48 hours/2 days
A written relocation plan to move a client from the facility shall not exceed how many days?
(80078)(b)(1)(a) - ANSWER-30 days
How many clients are allowed per room? (85087)(1)(A) - ANSWER-No more than 2
Upon receipt of a complaint, licensing shall make an onsite inspection within how many days?
(80006)(1) - ANSWER-10 days
What size facility must have a reception area and a restroom facility designed for the use by visitors?
(85087) (d)(3) - ANSWER-16 or more clients
The maximum number of a person a facility is authorized to provide care for is referred to as the
_________? (80001)(c)(2) - ANSWER-Capacity
What type of bedrails are allowed only for assisting the client with mobility? (80072)(e)(1) - ANSWER-
Half rails, that extend from the head to half the length of the bed
A $2000.00 bond is necessary if the licensee safeguards how much money per month for all clients?
(80025)(c) - ANSWER-$751 to $1500
Where are soap, detergents and cleaning compounds stored? (80076)(16) - ANSWER-In areas that are
separate from food supplies
What should be provided for clients eating needs if *temporarily* he/she must dine in their room and
not in the facility's assigned dining area? (80076)(2) - ANSWER-Tray service for their meals
As recommended by the USDA basic food group plan what portion of serving shall be served at each
meal? (80076)(a)(1) - ANSWER-1/3 (protein, starch, and veg./fruit)
What is the maximum hours to elapse between the third meal (dinner) and first meal (breakfast) of
the day? (80076)(a)(2) - ANSWER-15 hours
