ALF Core Exam questions with correct answers newst update

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
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east:- when they are awake - CORRECT ANSWER -
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an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained
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During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside? During
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1 the day? - CORRECT ANSWER -68 degrees
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When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -81.
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What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not comp rised
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of apartments? - CORRECT ANSWER -35 sq ft
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Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 sq ft of livi ng
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space per adult day care client? true or false - CORRECT ANSWER -True
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IF you also serve as an adult day care center how much extra space per resident must you hav e? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -extra 35 sq ft
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how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a singl e
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occupancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -80sq ft
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how much usable floor space , not including closet or bathroom should be provided to a doub le
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,1 occupancy? - CORRECT ANSWER -60 sq ft per person
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, how many toilets,sinks, and bathtubs must there be per person must there be for all residents
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, live in staff and family members. FOR A ALF and ECC - CORRECT ANSWER -1 per 6 people 1
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when you have 16 or less residents, do you have to maintain an accessible telephone in each
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building, have job descriptions or have staff awake at night ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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if we furnish an apartment, it must have the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -
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bed, no smaller than 36 inches wide and 72 inches long, a closet or place to hang clothes, a ta ble or
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nightstand, lamp, waste basket and comfortable chair if requested.
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how many elopement drills per year must ALF's do - CORRECT ANSWER -2
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Staff that provide direct care or regular contact with reisdents residing in secured areas must c
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omplete what level of training? - CORRECT ANSWER -Level 1 Alzheimer's training
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If you have 16 or less residents, do you have to have a accessible phone, job descriptions or st aff up
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at night? - CORRECT ANSWER -NO
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when should the initial fire safety evac capability be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - with
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in 6 months after the date of licensure
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how often must the drill be done by the local fire marshal or authority? - CORRECT ANSWER - once a
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year
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how many fire drills on site must be done if you have fire sprinklers ? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4
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times a year
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