ALF Core Exam questions with correct
answers 2026/2027
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 level back ground screening must the key members of the team have? -
CORRECT ANSWER -level 2
who are the key people: - CORRECT ANSWER -The licensee holder, if an individual
The administrator for day to day operation
The financial officer
Anyone who is a controlling interest
any person who has a license that will be working with clients
change of ownership-
all funds on deposit, resident trust funds must be transferred to the applicant ? -
CORRECT ANSWER -yes
what is a conditional license? - CORRECT ANSWER -
if the facility is found to have uncorrected violations that the community has not had a chance
to correct
If transfer or relocation is needed due to NON emergency reasons such as: adjudicated mental
ly incapacitated. how many days must the guardian be given? - CORRECT ANSWER -
45 days in writing
Are facilities allowed to go over their resident capacity for a RESPITE care? -
CORRECT ANSWER -NO , they are counted on the census
what exception is there to this rule of not going over capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
emergency shelter as long as it will not jeopardize the safety of any individual , needs can be
met, facitliy reports it to the agency with 48 hours. maintains a log
Advertising: is a telephone directory considered advertising ? - CORRECT ANSWER -NO
answers 2026/2027
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 level back ground screening must the key members of the team have? -
CORRECT ANSWER -level 2
who are the key people: - CORRECT ANSWER -The licensee holder, if an individual
The administrator for day to day operation
The financial officer
Anyone who is a controlling interest
any person who has a license that will be working with clients
change of ownership-
all funds on deposit, resident trust funds must be transferred to the applicant ? -
CORRECT ANSWER -yes
what is a conditional license? - CORRECT ANSWER -
if the facility is found to have uncorrected violations that the community has not had a chance
to correct
If transfer or relocation is needed due to NON emergency reasons such as: adjudicated mental
ly incapacitated. how many days must the guardian be given? - CORRECT ANSWER -
45 days in writing
Are facilities allowed to go over their resident capacity for a RESPITE care? -
CORRECT ANSWER -NO , they are counted on the census
what exception is there to this rule of not going over capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
emergency shelter as long as it will not jeopardize the safety of any individual , needs can be
met, facitliy reports it to the agency with 48 hours. maintains a log
Advertising: is a telephone directory considered advertising ? - CORRECT ANSWER -NO
