ALF Core Exam questions with correct
answers 2025/2026
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of at l
east:- when they are awake - CORRECT ANSWER -
an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside?
During the day? - CORRECT ANSWER -68 degrees
72 degrees
When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day? -
CORRECT ANSWER -81.
What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not comp
rised of apartments? - CORRECT ANSWER -35 sq ft
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of livi
ng space per adult day care client? true or false - CORRECT ANSWER -True
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you hav
e? - CORRECT ANSWER -extra 35 sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a singl
e occupancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -80sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a doub
le occupancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 sq ft per person
,how many toilets,sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person must there be for all residents
, live in staff and family members. FOR A ALF and ECC - CORRECT ANSWER -1 per 6 people
1 per 4 people
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to maintain an accessible telephone in each
building, have job descriptions or have staff awake at night ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
No you do not
if we furnish an apartment, it must have the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -
bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet or place to hang clothes, a ta
ble or nightstand, lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with reisdents residing in secured areas must c
omplete what level of training? - CORRECT ANSWER -Level 1 Alzheimer's training
If you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have a accessible phone, job descriptions or st
aff up at night? - CORRECT ANSWER -NO
when should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
with in 6 months after the date of licensure
how often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - CORRECT ANSWER -
once a year
how many fire drills on site must be done if you have fire sprinklers ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
4 times a year
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answers 2025/2026
When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of at l
east:- when they are awake - CORRECT ANSWER -
an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside?
During the day? - CORRECT ANSWER -68 degrees
72 degrees
When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day? -
CORRECT ANSWER -81.
What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not comp
rised of apartments? - CORRECT ANSWER -35 sq ft
Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of livi
ng space per adult day care client? true or false - CORRECT ANSWER -True
IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you hav
e? - CORRECT ANSWER -extra 35 sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a singl
e occupancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -80sq ft
how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a doub
le occupancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 sq ft per person
,how many toilets,sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person must there be for all residents
, live in staff and family members. FOR A ALF and ECC - CORRECT ANSWER -1 per 6 people
1 per 4 people
when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to maintain an accessible telephone in each
building, have job descriptions or have staff awake at night ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
No you do not
if we furnish an apartment, it must have the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -
bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet or place to hang clothes, a ta
ble or nightstand, lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with reisdents residing in secured areas must c
omplete what level of training? - CORRECT ANSWER -Level 1 Alzheimer's training
If you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have a accessible phone, job descriptions or st
aff up at night? - CORRECT ANSWER -NO
when should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
with in 6 months after the date of licensure
how often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - CORRECT ANSWER -
once a year
how many fire drills on site must be done if you have fire sprinklers ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
4 times a year
, What Llevel Lback Lground Lscreening Lmust Lthe Lkey Lmembers Lof L the Lteam Lhave? L -
CORRECT LANSWER L-level L 2
who Lare Lthe Lkey Lpeople: L- LCORRECT LANSWER L-The Llicensee Lholder, Lif Lan
Lindividual LThe Ladministrator Lfor Lday Lto Lday Loperation
The Lfinancial L officer
Anyone Lwho Lis La Lcontrolling Linterest
any Lperson L who Lhas L a L license L that L will L be L working L with L clients
change L of L ownership-
all Lfunds Lon Ldeposit, Lresident Ltrust Lfunds Lmust Lbe Ltransferred L to Lthe Lapplicant L? L-
CORRECT LANSWER L-yes
what Lis La L conditional L license? L - L CORRECT L ANSWER L -
if Lthe Lfacility Lis Lfound Lto Lhave Luncorrected Lviolations Lthat Lthe Lcommunity Lhas Lnot Lhad La
Lchance Lto Lcorrect
If Ltransfer Lor Lrelocation Lis Lneeded Ldue Lto LNON Lemergency Lreasons Lsuch Las: Ladjudicated
Lmental Lly Lincapacitated. Lhow Lmany Ldays Lmust Lthe Lguardian Lbe Lgiven? L- LCORRECT
LANSWER L-
45 L days L in L writing
Are Lfacilities Lallowed Lto Lgo Lover Ltheir Lresident L capacity Lfor La LRESPITE Lcare? L-
CORRECT L ANSWER L-NO L , L they L are L counted L on L the L census
what Lexception L is Lthere Lto L this L rule Lof Lnot L going Lover L capacity? L - LCORRECT L ANSWER L -
emergency Lshelter Las Llong Las Lit Lwill Lnot Ljeopardize Lthe Lsafety Lof Lany Lindividual L, Lneeds
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