ACTIVITY DIRECTOR CLASS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
two main theories of aging - ANSWERSBiological and psychological
activity theory - ANSWERSMost older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - ANSWERSlearn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men -
ANSWERSfalse
Icebreakers are used to.. - ANSWERSget to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - ANSWERSyou should describe what is
happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - ANSWERSfalse
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - ANSWERSfalse
the best reason for offering activities is to - ANSWERSimprove a residents quality of life
the activity program must provide - ANSWERSactivities which make maximum use of
each person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - ANSWERS1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - ANSWERStrue
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
ANSWERSfalse
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - ANSWERStrue
Expressive activities - ANSWERSexercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
, characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - ANSWERStrue
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - ANSWERSfalse
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department -
ANSWERStrue
when planning an activity programs the director should - ANSWERSdevelop department
goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - ANSWERStrue
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - ANSWERStrue
first and foremost, activities should - ANSWERSbe meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - ANSWERSphysical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - ANSWERSfalse
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
ANSWERSNCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - ANSWERSnational association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - ANSWERSschool
church
why does the AD need a support system - ANSWERSburnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - ANSWERSinvolve in
the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to
stage four - ANSWERSmalorientation
time confusion
repetitive movement
vegetation
validation therapy - ANSWERSThe caregiver accepts values and beliefs of the resident
with dementia, even though they may differ from reality
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
two main theories of aging - ANSWERSBiological and psychological
activity theory - ANSWERSMost older persons are happy when active.
Seniors do the same activities as they did in their middle years.
Seniors rust out before they wear out
most older adults can.. - ANSWERSlearn new things
the reason women live longer than men is that they have less stress then men -
ANSWERSfalse
Icebreakers are used to.. - ANSWERSget to know each other
when working with visually impaired persons - ANSWERSyou should describe what is
happening
senses do not have to deteriorate as one grows older - ANSWERSfalse
twenty percents of older adults live in a nursing home - ANSWERSfalse
the best reason for offering activities is to - ANSWERSimprove a residents quality of life
the activity program must provide - ANSWERSactivities which make maximum use of
each person's capabilities
activity qualifications for activity professionals was established in - ANSWERS1987
a key aspect of an activity director is to delegate - ANSWERStrue
the environment is the most important part of improving part a residents quality of life -
ANSWERSfalse
if possible the way to understand an individual is to interview them - ANSWERStrue
Expressive activities - ANSWERSexercise to music
dance music drama and art
painting, ceramics, and plaster of Paris
emphasis on individuality and communication
, characteristics of depression are anger and pessimism - ANSWERStrue
activity directors should not delegate duties to others - ANSWERSfalse
all 15 activity categories should be included in every activity department -
ANSWERStrue
when planning an activity programs the director should - ANSWERSdevelop department
goals and steps to accomplish them
AD's should come up with clever names for the activity - ANSWERStrue
planning is the most important part of a successful activity - ANSWERStrue
first and foremost, activities should - ANSWERSbe meaningful
5 aspects of an individual's personality - ANSWERSphysical
emotional
mental
social
spiritual
a total activity program does not meet all aspects of a total personally - ANSWERSfalse
what is the abbreviation for the governing body in order to become nationally certified -
ANSWERSNCCAP
what does NAAP stand for - ANSWERSnational association of Activities professionals
list two community resources - ANSWERSschool
church
why does the AD need a support system - ANSWERSburnout is highly likely
what is one way to get support from a spouse/significant other - ANSWERSinvolve in
the events
what are the 4 stages of validation therapy and list them in order from stage one to
stage four - ANSWERSmalorientation
time confusion
repetitive movement
vegetation
validation therapy - ANSWERSThe caregiver accepts values and beliefs of the resident
with dementia, even though they may differ from reality
