California ARF Administrator Exam Actual
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Section 1: California Code of Regulations (Title 22) - ARF Requirements
Questions 1-20
Question 1 According to Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) is
defined as providing:
A. 24-hour skilled nursing care for adults of all ages
B. 24-hour non-medical care for adults aged 18-59 unable to provide for their own daily needs
[CORRECT]
C. Daytime-only care for adults with disabilities
D. Medical treatment and rehabilitation services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 §87101 defines an ARF as providing 24-hour non-medical care and
supervision for adults aged 18-59 who are unable to provide for their own daily needs due to
physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. ARFs may also serve adults 60+ if they meet the
same level of care needs and are not appropriate for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
(RCFE). Option A describes skilled nursing facilities. Option C describes adult day programs.
Option D describes medical facilities.
Question 2 An ARF license must be renewed every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years [CORRECT]
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 §87155 requires ARF licenses to be renewed every two years. The licensee
must submit a renewal application, fees, and documentation of compliance with continuing
,education requirements before expiration. Operating with an expired license constitutes
unlicensed operation.
Question 3 If a licensee plans to voluntarily close an ARF, how many days' advance written
notice must be given to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD)?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days [CORRECT]
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 §87156 requires at least 30 days' written notice before voluntary closure to
allow CCLD to review relocation plans for residents and ensure orderly transition. The notice
must include the closure date, plan for resident relocation, and records disposition. Options A, C,
and D do not match the regulatory requirement.
Question 4 Which of the following documents must be posted in a conspicuous location in an
ARF? (Select all that apply)
A. Current license certificate [CORRECT]
B. Emergency disaster plan [CORRECT]
C. Resident rights [CORRECT]
D. Staff personnel files
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Title 22 §87164 requires posting of: (1) the current license in a conspicuous place
visible to the public, (2) the emergency disaster plan, and (3) a statement of resident rights. Staff
personnel files (D) contain confidential information and must not be publicly posted.
Question 5 A violation that poses an immediate threat to resident health or safety is classified as
a:
A. Class A violation [CORRECT]
B. Class B violation
C. Class C violation
D. Technical violation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Title 22 categorizes violations as: Class A (immediate threat to health/safety), Class B
,(substantial probability of harm if not corrected), and Class C (lower risk but still noncompliant).
Class A violations carry penalties of $150 per day. Class B: $100/day. Class C: $50/day.
"Technical violation" (D) is not a standard CCLD classification.
Question 6 A plan of correction must be submitted to CCLD within how many days of citation
issuance?
A. 5 days
B. 10 working days [CORRECT]
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 requires a plan of correction within 10 working days, specifying how and
when each violation will be corrected. Failure to submit or implement the plan can result in
additional enforcement actions including license revocation.
Question 7 The maximum capacity of an ARF is determined by:
A. The licensee's preference
B. The number of beds stated on the license [CORRECT]
C. The square footage of the living room
D. The number of staff on duty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The license specifies the maximum number of residents (capacity) based on facility
approval during the licensing process. Exceeding licensed capacity is a violation. While square
footage (C) and staffing (D) affect operations, they do not determine legal capacity.
Question 8 A change of ownership requires:
A. No action—the license transfers automatically
B. Notification to CCLD within 30 days
C. A new license application and approval before operation [CORRECT]
D. Only a fee payment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ARF licenses are not transferable. A change of ownership requires a new license
application, background checks, facility inspection, and approval before the new owner can
operate. Operating without approval constitutes unlicensed operation.
, Question 9 Civil penalties for Class A violations accrue at the rate of:
A. $50 per day
B. $100 per day
C. $150 per day [CORRECT]
D. $500 per day
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current CCLD penalty schedules assess $150 per day for Class A violations,
$100/day for Class B, and $50/day for Class C. Willful or repeated violations may result in
higher penalties or license revocation.
Question 10 An administrator's certification can be revoked for:
A. Only criminal convictions
B. Misappropriation of resident funds, abuse, or violation of regulations [CORRECT]
C. Only if the facility closes
D. Only for administrative errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administrator certification may be revoked or suspended for: misappropriation of
funds, resident abuse/neglect, fraud, violation of regulations, or unprofessional conduct. Criminal
convictions (A) are grounds but not the only grounds. Facility closure (C) and administrative
errors (D) do not automatically result in revocation.
Question 11 An ARF serving non-ambulatory residents must obtain:
A. No special approval
B. A waiver or special approval from CCLD [CORRECT]
C. Only a fire clearance
D. Only a physician's note
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 requires special approval to serve non-ambulatory residents (those unable to
exit without assistance). The facility must demonstrate adequate staffing, training, and physical
plant to meet their needs. Standard ARFs are approved for ambulatory residents only.
Question 12 The administrator must notify CCLD of a change in the facility's mailing address
within:
Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 |
Adult Residential Facility Complete Q&A
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Section 1: California Code of Regulations (Title 22) - ARF Requirements
Questions 1-20
Question 1 According to Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6, an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) is
defined as providing:
A. 24-hour skilled nursing care for adults of all ages
B. 24-hour non-medical care for adults aged 18-59 unable to provide for their own daily needs
[CORRECT]
C. Daytime-only care for adults with disabilities
D. Medical treatment and rehabilitation services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 §87101 defines an ARF as providing 24-hour non-medical care and
supervision for adults aged 18-59 who are unable to provide for their own daily needs due to
physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. ARFs may also serve adults 60+ if they meet the
same level of care needs and are not appropriate for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
(RCFE). Option A describes skilled nursing facilities. Option C describes adult day programs.
Option D describes medical facilities.
Question 2 An ARF license must be renewed every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years [CORRECT]
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 §87155 requires ARF licenses to be renewed every two years. The licensee
must submit a renewal application, fees, and documentation of compliance with continuing
,education requirements before expiration. Operating with an expired license constitutes
unlicensed operation.
Question 3 If a licensee plans to voluntarily close an ARF, how many days' advance written
notice must be given to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD)?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days [CORRECT]
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 §87156 requires at least 30 days' written notice before voluntary closure to
allow CCLD to review relocation plans for residents and ensure orderly transition. The notice
must include the closure date, plan for resident relocation, and records disposition. Options A, C,
and D do not match the regulatory requirement.
Question 4 Which of the following documents must be posted in a conspicuous location in an
ARF? (Select all that apply)
A. Current license certificate [CORRECT]
B. Emergency disaster plan [CORRECT]
C. Resident rights [CORRECT]
D. Staff personnel files
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Title 22 §87164 requires posting of: (1) the current license in a conspicuous place
visible to the public, (2) the emergency disaster plan, and (3) a statement of resident rights. Staff
personnel files (D) contain confidential information and must not be publicly posted.
Question 5 A violation that poses an immediate threat to resident health or safety is classified as
a:
A. Class A violation [CORRECT]
B. Class B violation
C. Class C violation
D. Technical violation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Title 22 categorizes violations as: Class A (immediate threat to health/safety), Class B
,(substantial probability of harm if not corrected), and Class C (lower risk but still noncompliant).
Class A violations carry penalties of $150 per day. Class B: $100/day. Class C: $50/day.
"Technical violation" (D) is not a standard CCLD classification.
Question 6 A plan of correction must be submitted to CCLD within how many days of citation
issuance?
A. 5 days
B. 10 working days [CORRECT]
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 requires a plan of correction within 10 working days, specifying how and
when each violation will be corrected. Failure to submit or implement the plan can result in
additional enforcement actions including license revocation.
Question 7 The maximum capacity of an ARF is determined by:
A. The licensee's preference
B. The number of beds stated on the license [CORRECT]
C. The square footage of the living room
D. The number of staff on duty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The license specifies the maximum number of residents (capacity) based on facility
approval during the licensing process. Exceeding licensed capacity is a violation. While square
footage (C) and staffing (D) affect operations, they do not determine legal capacity.
Question 8 A change of ownership requires:
A. No action—the license transfers automatically
B. Notification to CCLD within 30 days
C. A new license application and approval before operation [CORRECT]
D. Only a fee payment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ARF licenses are not transferable. A change of ownership requires a new license
application, background checks, facility inspection, and approval before the new owner can
operate. Operating without approval constitutes unlicensed operation.
, Question 9 Civil penalties for Class A violations accrue at the rate of:
A. $50 per day
B. $100 per day
C. $150 per day [CORRECT]
D. $500 per day
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current CCLD penalty schedules assess $150 per day for Class A violations,
$100/day for Class B, and $50/day for Class C. Willful or repeated violations may result in
higher penalties or license revocation.
Question 10 An administrator's certification can be revoked for:
A. Only criminal convictions
B. Misappropriation of resident funds, abuse, or violation of regulations [CORRECT]
C. Only if the facility closes
D. Only for administrative errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administrator certification may be revoked or suspended for: misappropriation of
funds, resident abuse/neglect, fraud, violation of regulations, or unprofessional conduct. Criminal
convictions (A) are grounds but not the only grounds. Facility closure (C) and administrative
errors (D) do not automatically result in revocation.
Question 11 An ARF serving non-ambulatory residents must obtain:
A. No special approval
B. A waiver or special approval from CCLD [CORRECT]
C. Only a fire clearance
D. Only a physician's note
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 22 requires special approval to serve non-ambulatory residents (those unable to
exit without assistance). The facility must demonstrate adequate staffing, training, and physical
plant to meet their needs. Standard ARFs are approved for ambulatory residents only.
Question 12 The administrator must notify CCLD of a change in the facility's mailing address
within:
