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WASHINGTON ADULT FAMILY HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST EDITION 2026 – 2027 VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question 1
Which government agency is responsible for licensing Adult Family Homes in
Washington State?
A) Department of Health
B) Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
C) Department of Licensing
D) Health Care Authority
Answer: B) Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Rationale: DSHS, specifically the Home and Community Living Administration, is the
agency responsible for licensing Adult Family Homes in Washington State. The
department administers the licensing program under Chapter 388-76 WAC.
Question 2
What is the maximum number of residents that an Adult Family Home is licensed
to serve unless a specific exception or variance is granted?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: B) 6
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10030 states that the department shall license an adult family
home for no more than six adults. Seven or eight bed homes are subject to additional
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requirements under WAC 388-76-10031. The maximum is six residents for a standard
AFH.
Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to be an Adult Family Home administrator in
Washington State?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
Answer: B) 21 years
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10130 requires that the provider, entity representative, and
resident manager be at least twenty-one years of age or older.
Question 4
How often must Adult Family Homes undergo state inspections?
A) Every month
B) Every 6 months
C) At least annually
D) Only when complaints are filed
Answer: C) At least annually
Rationale: Adult Family Homes must undergo state inspections at least annually to
ensure compliance with state standards for resident care and safety. Inspections may
occur more frequently if complaints are filed or if deficiencies are identified.
Question 5
What is the annual license fee for an Adult Family Home in Washington State?
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A) $25
B) $50
C) $100
D) $200
Answer: B) $50
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10025 states that the license fee is fifty dollars per adult family
home per year.
Question 6
Which WAC chapter contains the minimum licensing requirements for Adult Family
Homes?
A) WAC 388-76
B) WAC 388-78A
C) WAC 388-107
D) WAC 388-112A
Answer: A) WAC 388-76
Rationale: Chapter 388-76 WAC contains the Adult Family Home Minimum Licensing
Requirements. WAC 388-78A governs assisted living facilities, WAC 388-107 governs
enhanced services facilities, and WAC 388-112A governs long-term care worker training.
Question 7
How many hours of administrator training are required for Adult Family Home
providers in Washington State?
A) 24 hours
B) 36 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 54 hours
Answer: D) 54 hours
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Rationale: WAC 388-112A-0820 requires that Adult Family Home administrator training
include a minimum of fifty-four hours of class time. The training covers topics including
business planning, fiscal management, human resources, resident health issues, and
licensing.
Question 8
A provider wishes to operate more than one Adult Family Home. What does
Washington State law require?
A) The provider may operate unlimited homes
B) The provider may operate multiple homes if they meet additional requirements under
WAC 388-76-10035 through 10037
C) The provider is prohibited from operating more than one home
D) The provider must obtain a special federal permit
Answer: B) The provider may operate multiple homes if they meet additional
requirements under WAC 388-76-10035 through 10037
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10035 through 10037 address requirements for multiple adult
family home providers, management, and additional homes. Providers must meet
specific criteria to operate more than one home.
Question 9
What is required for an entity provider to ensure continuity of qualified
management?
A) An entity representative must live on-site
B) The entity provider must have a plan under WAC 388-76-10201 to ensure an entity
representative meeting requirements is always available
C) No plan is required
D) The entity representative must be a licensed nurse
WASHINGTON ADULT FAMILY HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST EDITION 2026 – 2027 VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Question 1
Which government agency is responsible for licensing Adult Family Homes in
Washington State?
A) Department of Health
B) Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
C) Department of Licensing
D) Health Care Authority
Answer: B) Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Rationale: DSHS, specifically the Home and Community Living Administration, is the
agency responsible for licensing Adult Family Homes in Washington State. The
department administers the licensing program under Chapter 388-76 WAC.
Question 2
What is the maximum number of residents that an Adult Family Home is licensed
to serve unless a specific exception or variance is granted?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: B) 6
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10030 states that the department shall license an adult family
home for no more than six adults. Seven or eight bed homes are subject to additional
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requirements under WAC 388-76-10031. The maximum is six residents for a standard
AFH.
Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to be an Adult Family Home administrator in
Washington State?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
Answer: B) 21 years
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10130 requires that the provider, entity representative, and
resident manager be at least twenty-one years of age or older.
Question 4
How often must Adult Family Homes undergo state inspections?
A) Every month
B) Every 6 months
C) At least annually
D) Only when complaints are filed
Answer: C) At least annually
Rationale: Adult Family Homes must undergo state inspections at least annually to
ensure compliance with state standards for resident care and safety. Inspections may
occur more frequently if complaints are filed or if deficiencies are identified.
Question 5
What is the annual license fee for an Adult Family Home in Washington State?
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A) $25
B) $50
C) $100
D) $200
Answer: B) $50
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10025 states that the license fee is fifty dollars per adult family
home per year.
Question 6
Which WAC chapter contains the minimum licensing requirements for Adult Family
Homes?
A) WAC 388-76
B) WAC 388-78A
C) WAC 388-107
D) WAC 388-112A
Answer: A) WAC 388-76
Rationale: Chapter 388-76 WAC contains the Adult Family Home Minimum Licensing
Requirements. WAC 388-78A governs assisted living facilities, WAC 388-107 governs
enhanced services facilities, and WAC 388-112A governs long-term care worker training.
Question 7
How many hours of administrator training are required for Adult Family Home
providers in Washington State?
A) 24 hours
B) 36 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 54 hours
Answer: D) 54 hours
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Rationale: WAC 388-112A-0820 requires that Adult Family Home administrator training
include a minimum of fifty-four hours of class time. The training covers topics including
business planning, fiscal management, human resources, resident health issues, and
licensing.
Question 8
A provider wishes to operate more than one Adult Family Home. What does
Washington State law require?
A) The provider may operate unlimited homes
B) The provider may operate multiple homes if they meet additional requirements under
WAC 388-76-10035 through 10037
C) The provider is prohibited from operating more than one home
D) The provider must obtain a special federal permit
Answer: B) The provider may operate multiple homes if they meet additional
requirements under WAC 388-76-10035 through 10037
Rationale: WAC 388-76-10035 through 10037 address requirements for multiple adult
family home providers, management, and additional homes. Providers must meet
specific criteria to operate more than one home.
Question 9
What is required for an entity provider to ensure continuity of qualified
management?
A) An entity representative must live on-site
B) The entity provider must have a plan under WAC 388-76-10201 to ensure an entity
representative meeting requirements is always available
C) No plan is required
D) The entity representative must be a licensed nurse
