Florida ALF Core Competency Exam 2026 | Multiple
Choice Questions & Answers | Latest Update | 100% Pass
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1. How many days notice should the board give regarding license renewal?
60 days
1 year
15 days
30 days
2. A resident who is at risk for elopement may exhibit which one of the following
behaviors?
C. Wearing a coat in the facility
D. Packing belongings
B. Shaking door handles
A. Staying close to the exit doors
E. All the answers
3. Homecare Aides must have how many hours of in-service training each year?
24
16
10
12
4. What is the maximum time allowed for executing a fire drill according to the
fire protection Association?
, 5 minutes
13 minutes
9 minutes
3 minutes
5. Being prepared for a weather or fire disaster is extremely important. Every
facility shall have how many fire and disaster drills per year and when?
12 fire drills per year, at least every 3 months on each shift, 2
disaster preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill which shall
occur during the months of March through July.
12 fire drills per year, at least every 6 months on each shift, 4 disaster
preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill during the months of
March thru July.
12 fire drills per year, at least every 3 months on each shift, 2 disaster
preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill during the months of
April thru June.
6 fire drills per year, at least every 3 months on each shift, 2 disaster
preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill during the months of
March thru July.
6. Why is it important for a caregiver to notify the administrator or facility nurse
when a resident reports tingling or numbness after wearing antiembolism
stockings?
The family needs to be involved in all medical decisions.
It is important to ensure the resident's safety and receive
appropriate medical guidance.
The caregiver can handle the situation without further assistance.
The caregiver should wait to see if the symptoms resolve on their own.
7. What is the maximum number of residents that can share a toilet, sink, and
, shower in an ECC licensed ALF?
7 residents
6 residents
3 residents
4 residents
8. What is the minimum number of years that Department of Health (DOH)
inspection records must be retained for an Assisted Living Facility in Florida?
5
2
3
4
9. Describe the significance of obtaining an ECC license before admitting
residents into an Assisted Living Facility.
The ECC license is primarily for financial auditing.
Obtaining an ECC license ensures that the facility meets specific
regulatory standards for providing care to ECC residents.
The ECC license is only necessary for staff training purposes.
An ECC license is not required if the facility has a general license.
10. What is the minimum number of days before expiration that an ALF renewal
application must be submitted to ACHA?
30 days
90 days
60 days
, 15 days
11. What is the minimum square footage required for common living areas per
resident in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida?
45
35
80
60
12. If a facility has not completed the required ECC training for its staff, what
potential consequences could arise when admitting an ECC resident?
The facility will automatically receive a temporary license.
The facility may face regulatory penalties and could be held liable
for inadequate care.
The facility can continue to operate without any additional training.
There will be no consequences as long as the facility has a general
license.
13. Guardianships may delegate which of the following decisions?
Where to live, receive medical treatment, and who to contract with
The application of benefits and determining services
Asset management and what to sell.
Both A and C
All of the above
14. Discuss the implications of requiring a healthcare provider's order for OTC
product administration in assisted living facilities.
Choice Questions & Answers | Latest Update | 100% Pass
Guarantee
1. How many days notice should the board give regarding license renewal?
60 days
1 year
15 days
30 days
2. A resident who is at risk for elopement may exhibit which one of the following
behaviors?
C. Wearing a coat in the facility
D. Packing belongings
B. Shaking door handles
A. Staying close to the exit doors
E. All the answers
3. Homecare Aides must have how many hours of in-service training each year?
24
16
10
12
4. What is the maximum time allowed for executing a fire drill according to the
fire protection Association?
, 5 minutes
13 minutes
9 minutes
3 minutes
5. Being prepared for a weather or fire disaster is extremely important. Every
facility shall have how many fire and disaster drills per year and when?
12 fire drills per year, at least every 3 months on each shift, 2
disaster preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill which shall
occur during the months of March through July.
12 fire drills per year, at least every 6 months on each shift, 4 disaster
preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill during the months of
March thru July.
12 fire drills per year, at least every 3 months on each shift, 2 disaster
preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill during the months of
April thru June.
6 fire drills per year, at least every 3 months on each shift, 2 disaster
preparedness drills per year, one tornado drill during the months of
March thru July.
6. Why is it important for a caregiver to notify the administrator or facility nurse
when a resident reports tingling or numbness after wearing antiembolism
stockings?
The family needs to be involved in all medical decisions.
It is important to ensure the resident's safety and receive
appropriate medical guidance.
The caregiver can handle the situation without further assistance.
The caregiver should wait to see if the symptoms resolve on their own.
7. What is the maximum number of residents that can share a toilet, sink, and
, shower in an ECC licensed ALF?
7 residents
6 residents
3 residents
4 residents
8. What is the minimum number of years that Department of Health (DOH)
inspection records must be retained for an Assisted Living Facility in Florida?
5
2
3
4
9. Describe the significance of obtaining an ECC license before admitting
residents into an Assisted Living Facility.
The ECC license is primarily for financial auditing.
Obtaining an ECC license ensures that the facility meets specific
regulatory standards for providing care to ECC residents.
The ECC license is only necessary for staff training purposes.
An ECC license is not required if the facility has a general license.
10. What is the minimum number of days before expiration that an ALF renewal
application must be submitted to ACHA?
30 days
90 days
60 days
, 15 days
11. What is the minimum square footage required for common living areas per
resident in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) in Florida?
45
35
80
60
12. If a facility has not completed the required ECC training for its staff, what
potential consequences could arise when admitting an ECC resident?
The facility will automatically receive a temporary license.
The facility may face regulatory penalties and could be held liable
for inadequate care.
The facility can continue to operate without any additional training.
There will be no consequences as long as the facility has a general
license.
13. Guardianships may delegate which of the following decisions?
Where to live, receive medical treatment, and who to contract with
The application of benefits and determining services
Asset management and what to sell.
Both A and C
All of the above
14. Discuss the implications of requiring a healthcare provider's order for OTC
product administration in assisted living facilities.
