California ARF Administrator Exam Questions With Complete Solutions | Graded A+ | 2026

California ARF Administrator Exam Questions With Complete Solutions | Graded A+ | 2026 ARF rooms approved for non-ambulatory residents can be used for __________________________ residents. 80010(b)(1) - answer-Non-ambulatory and ambulatory ARF licensees shall reveal what in each or all advertisements, publications, or announcements made with the intent to attract residents? 80011(A)(1)(a) - answer-License number Disaster drills shall be conducted in ARF homes at least once ___________________________. 80023(d) - answer-Every 6 months What must licensees do when they change the conditions or limitations described on their license, such as location or capacity? - answer-File a new licensing application A follow-up visit shall be conducted to determine compliance with the plan of correction specified in the notice of deficiency within __________________________ unless the licensee has demonstrated by some other means that the deficiency was corrected as required. 80053(a)(1) - answer-10 working days What is the timeline for an ARF to report a special incident to Community Care Licensing by fax or telephone? 80061(b) - answer-By the next working day during CCL's normal business hours The licensee has ___________________________ days to mail a Special Incident Report to Community Care Licensing? 80061(b) - answer-7 daysHow long does the licensee have to report a change of their CEO or Licensee's mailing address? 80061(c)(2)(3) - answer-10 working days How long does the licensee have to report a change in the ARF's plan of operation? 80061(c)(4) - answer-10 working days Who can change the label on a prescribed medication? 80071(n)(4) - answer-Nobody but the dispensing pharmacist. Centrally stored medication records must be maintained for how long? 80075(N)(7) - answer-1 year An ARF administrator shall be at least how old? 85064(c), 85964.2(B)(3)(b) - answer-21 What are the education requirements for an administrator of a 8-bed ARF? 85064(d) - answerHigh school diploma or GED An ARF certificate holder who wants to administer a home for 50 residents shall meet what requirements prior to employment as an administrator? 85064(i)(1)(2) - answer-High school diploma or GED and completion of 60 college units OR 4 years of work experience in residential care How many hours per week must an administrator be available to work in each care home he/she administers? 85064(d)(1) - answer-The number of hours necessary to manage and administer the facility in compliance with applicable law and regulation When an administrator is absent from the facility, what are the coverage requirements" 85064(f) - answer-Coverage by a designated substitute who is capable of running the home and who meets the qualifications listed in section 80065What are the three things a person must do to become a certified administrator? 85064(B)(1)(2)(3)(d) - answer-Complete the initial training class, pass a written exam, submit an application form along with a processing fee of $100 An administrator must pass a written exam administered by ACS within ____________ days of completing the initial certification program? 85064.3(b)(2) - answer-60 days An administrator must submit an application form to ACS within ____________ of being notified of having passed the ARF administrator exam? - answer-30 days The amount of the ARF administrator certification processing fee is? 85064(b)(3)(d) - answer- $100 ARF administrator certificates must be renewed every ______________. 85064.2(e) - answer-2 years in order for an ARF administrator to renew their certificate the certificate holder shall submit a written application or letter to the _____________________ located in Sacramento. 85064.3 - answer-CCL Administrator Certification Section (ACS) In order for an ARF administrator to renew their certificate the certificate holder shall submit a written application or letter to the ___________________. 85064.3 - answer-ACS An administrator must earn how many CEU's within a 2 year period to renew their administrator certification? 85064.3 - answer-40 In order for an ARF administrator to renew their administrator's certificate prior to the certificate's expiration date, the certificate holder shall submit... 85064.3(C)(1)(2)(3) - answer-a written request to recertify post-marked on or before the certificate expiration date, evidence of completion of 40 CEU's, and a payment of $100 processing (renewal) feeIf an administrator does not renew their administrator's certificate within 2 years, what is the delinquency fee? 85064.3(d)(3) - answer-$300 If an administrator does not renew their certificate within 4 years of the expiration date, what must he/she do? 85064.3(e)(1) - answer-They must start the certification process over again If an administrator renews one year late (3 years after his/her certificate was issued, how many CEU's must be submitted along with the late fee? 85064.3(d)(2) - answer-80 CEU's How many staff must a licensee employ according to Title 22 regulations? 85065(b) - answer-As many as necessary to ensure provision of care and supervision to meet client needs How long does the licensee have to report to CCL any time an administrator accepts or leaves an administrator position? - answer-30 days Whenever a certified administrator assumes or relinquishes responsibility for administering an RCFE, he/she shall provide written notice within 30 days to... 85064.3(i)(2) - answer-the ACS and the Caregiver Background Clearance Bureau An ARF administrator's background information must be sent to CCL every time they accept a new administrator position. This background information shall include? 85061 (b)(1)(2)(3) - answer-Name, residence, and mailing addresses, date he/she assumed the position, along with a description of the new administrator's background and qualifications, including documentation of required education and administrator certification Whenever a certified administrator's address changes they are required to notify CCL's Administrator Certification Section, located in Sacramento, within ______ days? 85064.3 (i)(1)(2) - answer-30 daysWhat are the nighttime care and supervision requirements for a home with 16 to 100 residents? 85065.6(d) - answer-One person on duty, on the premises and awake, with a second person oncall and is capable of responding (arriving at the facility) within 30 minutes What is required in the laundry areas in addition to washers and dryers? 85087(c)(1) - answerSpace and equipment for ironing and mending of personal clothing What is the civil penalty for operating an unlicensed facility? - answer-$200 a day True or false: clients can be used as substitutes for staff if the home requests and receives an exception from CCL? 80065(j) - answer-False When are clients permitted, as a voluntary part of their program, to participate in household duties? 80065(j)(1) - answer-When household duties are specified in the client's needs and services plan What is the minimum number of night time staff a home with 15 or fewer residents is required to have on duty from 10pm to 7am? 85065.5(c) - answer-One person on-call on the premises True or false: a enema or suppository can be self-administered by a resident if the doctor determines the resident is capable of doing so? 80092.5(a)(2)(3) - answer-True True of false: ARF care home staff members who are not licensed medical professionals can draw up and/or administer injections if the doctor approves it? 80075(b)(2) - answer-False True or false: ARF care home staff members who are not licensed medical professional can perform glucose testing for residents who are unable to perform their own testing? 80092.8(a)(2)(A)(1-5) - answer-TrueTrue or False: an indwelling urinary catheter can be inserted, removed, or irrigated by an ARF resident if approved by a medical doctor? 80092.6(a)(1)(A)(B) - answer-False True or False: an indwelling urinary catheter can be inserted, removed, or irrigated by an ARF care home staff member who is not a licensed medical professional if this is approved in advance by the resident's doctor? 80092.6 (a)(1)(A)(B) - answer-False True or False: non-licensed ARF care home staff members may assist a resident with changing their catheter, colostomy, or ileostomy bag? 80092.6(a)(4) & 80092.4 (a)(5)(B) - answer-True True or False: The CCL Administrator Certification Section will not issue an administrator's certificate until it receives notification from the DOJ that the applicant has a criminal record clearance or is able to transfer a criminal record clearance. 85064.2 (c) - answer-True At least one toilet and one washbasin shall be maintained for each ____ persons residing in the facility, including clients, family, and personnel. 85088 (b)(1) - answer-6 At least one bathtub or shower for how many persons residing in the facility. 85088 (b)(2) - answer-10 Toilets and bathrooms shall be located near what? 85088 (b)(3) - answer-Client bedrooms True or False: Home-canned foods from outside sources cannot be used in ARF's? 80076 (a)(11) - answer-TrueTrue or False: CCL might revoke an ARF administrator's certificate if procured by fraud, misrepresentation, false statements or false information in conjunction with their application, or an exclusion order has been issued against the holder. 85064.4 (a)(1)(2)(3) - answer-True What are the food service personnel requirements in an ARF with a licensed capacity of 16-49 residents? 85065 (e)(2) - answer-One employee shall be designated to have primary responsibility for food planning, preparation, and service. This Employee shall receive on the job training and have related experience. What are the food service personnel requirements in an ARF with a licensed capacity of 50 or more residents? 85065 (e)(3) - answer-One employee shall be designated to have full time responsibility for food service. This employee shall have one to two years of experience and should be a nutritionist, dietitian, or a home economist. What must an ARF do when they have a capacity of 50 or more residents and the employee responsible for the food service is not a nutritionist, dietitian, or home economist? 85065(e)(4) - answer-They must hire a consultant who is a nutritionist, dietitian, or home economist True or False: Care home staff should encourage the home's resident's to have meals with other residents? 85076(e) - answer-True True or False: An individual shall be an ARF certificate holder prior to being employed as an ARF administrator 85064.2(a) - answer-True True or False: An ARF may accept and retain a resident with a Chronic mental health disorder? 85068.4 (a)(5) - answer-TrueTrue or False: An ARF may accept and/or retain a resident with an acute mental health disorder? 85068.4 (a)(5) - answer-False How high does a fence have to be around a swimming pool that is located on the grounds of an ARF? 80087 (e) & (e)(1) - answer-5 feet True or False: An ARF must ensure that a five foot fence surrounds all bodies of water on their grounds (ie, fish ponds, fountains, etc.) 80087 (e)& (e)(1) - answer-True