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ALF CORE EXAM
2026|160+Qs&As|ALREADY GRADED
A+|100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for regulatory
inspections of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)?
A) Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)
B) Department of Health (DOH)
C) Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
D) Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Answer: C – AHCA is the licensing and regulatory body for ALFs.
Rationale: AHCA oversees licensing, inspections,
enforcement, and compliance for all assisted living facilities
in the state.
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2. True or False? An ALF can consist of only one building.
A) True
B) False
Answer: B – An ALF can consist of more than one building.
Rationale: Multiple buildings under one license are
permissible as long as they are on contiguous property,
meaning separated by no more than a two-lane street.
3. "Capacity" in an ALF refers to:
A) The number of staff employed at the facility
B) The number of residents a facility is licensed to care for
C) The maximum number of visitors allowed at one time
D) The number of parking spots available
Answer: B – Capacity is the number of residents a facility is
licensed to care for.
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Rationale: This is the official definition used for licensing and
fire safety classification. Operating over capacity is a
serious violation.
4. Which of the following is an example of an Activity of
Daily Living (ADL)?
A) Balancing a checkbook
B) Attending a religious service
C) Grooming (hair, oral care)
D) Gardening
Answer: C – Grooming is one of the core ADLs.
Rationale: ADLs are basic self-care tasks. The
acronym GETBAD is often used: Grooming, Eating, Toileting,
Bathing/hygiene, Ambulation/mobility, Dressing.
5. A resident can be bedridden in a Standard ALF license for
no more than __________ days.
A) 5
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B) 7
C) 10
D) 14
Answer: B – A standard license allows a resident to be
bedridden for no more than 7 days.
Rationale: A facility with a higher level license (e.g.,
Extended Congregate Care or LNS) may have different
allowances based on their licensure.
6. An assisted living facility (ALF) is defined as a residential
environment that provides housing, meals, and one or more
personal services for:
A) A period of 12 hours or more
B) A period exceeding 24 hours
C) A period of 7 days or more
D) Less than 24 hours
ALF CORE EXAM
2026|160+Qs&As|ALREADY GRADED
A+|100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. Which Florida agency is responsible for regulatory
inspections of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)?
A) Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)
B) Department of Health (DOH)
C) Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
D) Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Answer: C – AHCA is the licensing and regulatory body for ALFs.
Rationale: AHCA oversees licensing, inspections,
enforcement, and compliance for all assisted living facilities
in the state.
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2. True or False? An ALF can consist of only one building.
A) True
B) False
Answer: B – An ALF can consist of more than one building.
Rationale: Multiple buildings under one license are
permissible as long as they are on contiguous property,
meaning separated by no more than a two-lane street.
3. "Capacity" in an ALF refers to:
A) The number of staff employed at the facility
B) The number of residents a facility is licensed to care for
C) The maximum number of visitors allowed at one time
D) The number of parking spots available
Answer: B – Capacity is the number of residents a facility is
licensed to care for.
,Page 3 of 147
Rationale: This is the official definition used for licensing and
fire safety classification. Operating over capacity is a
serious violation.
4. Which of the following is an example of an Activity of
Daily Living (ADL)?
A) Balancing a checkbook
B) Attending a religious service
C) Grooming (hair, oral care)
D) Gardening
Answer: C – Grooming is one of the core ADLs.
Rationale: ADLs are basic self-care tasks. The
acronym GETBAD is often used: Grooming, Eating, Toileting,
Bathing/hygiene, Ambulation/mobility, Dressing.
5. A resident can be bedridden in a Standard ALF license for
no more than __________ days.
A) 5
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B) 7
C) 10
D) 14
Answer: B – A standard license allows a resident to be
bedridden for no more than 7 days.
Rationale: A facility with a higher level license (e.g.,
Extended Congregate Care or LNS) may have different
allowances based on their licensure.
6. An assisted living facility (ALF) is defined as a residential
environment that provides housing, meals, and one or more
personal services for:
A) A period of 12 hours or more
B) A period exceeding 24 hours
C) A period of 7 days or more
D) Less than 24 hours
