NJ CALA Exam Practice Questions With Complete Solutions | Latest Update 2026 | Guaranteed Pass

NJ CALA Exam Practice Questions With Complete Solutions | Latest Update 2026 | Guaranteed Pass Minimum number of hours for administrator training - answer-40 hours Hours at a license facility for administrator training - answer-16 hours Continuing education units required every years to renew administrator's license - answer-30 hours, three years Minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors at ALRs - answer-44 inches Minimum width of passageways, aisles, and corridors at CPCH - answer-36 inches Clear usable floor area for one person in an ALR - answer-150 square feet Space required for an additional person in ALR - answer-80 square feet Clear usable floor area for one person in a CPCH - answer-80 square feet Space required for an additional person in CPCH - answer-50 square feet Common or community space per resident for dining and activities - answer-30 square feetMaximum travel space to a fire extinguisher - answer-50 feet Maximum travel space to a Class A extinguisher - answer-75 feet Number of personal care assistants required awake at times - answer-1 Number of additional employees required - answer-1 Time given to provide written confirmation following a reportable event - answer-72 hours Days an administrator has to give a reason for denial of a prospect if requested in writing - answer-15 days Minimum notice for involuntary discharge - answer-30 days Time prior to admission a physician can authorize a resident for AL - answer-30 days Resident service plan must be developed within what period of time - answer-14 days of admission Health services plan must be completed within what period of time - answer-14 days Health services/care plan must be reviewed when - answer-3 months Resident service plan must be reviewed when - answer-6 months Menus must be kept on file for how long - answer-30 daysFire drills must be done - answer-monthly Temperature must be kept at what temp during the day during heating season - answer-72 degrees Temperature must be kept at what temp during the night during heating season - answer-68 degrees Temperature not to exceed what temp during the cooling system - answer-82 degrees Bathing and hand washing water temperatures should be kept between what temperatures - answer-105 to 120 degrees Dishwasher/laundry water temperature should be what - answer-180 degrees Minimum age required for an administrator - answer-21 Nursing home level of care within 3 years - answer-20 percent Emergency food supply - answer-4 days Notify what office for issues with residents 60 + of age - answer-Ombudsman's office Records must be maintained after discharge for how long - answer-10 yearsMethod of depreciation which allocates a greater position of cost to the early years of the life of an asset - answer-Accelerated depreciation The process used to identify, measure, record, and report financial information - answerAccounting Amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services to be purchased on credit - answer-Accounts Payable Amounts due from residents and customers - answer-Accounts Receivable Income is recognized when earned rather than when cash is received - answer-Accrual Basis Accounting Total depreciation taken to date on a depreciable asset - answer-Accumulated Depreciation The allocation of the original cost of non-current intangible asset over a period of time specified by the Federal Government - answer-Amortization Things of value, things owned as cash, equipment, buildings, and accounts receivable - answer-Asset Checking, reviewing, testing, and verifying the accuracy of accounting records by a third party - answer-Audit Financial statement summarizing assets, liabilities, and retained earnings or net worth - answer-Balance Sheet