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MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR (ALD)
LICENSING EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED
MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR (ALD) LICENSING EXAM
Q1. A new assisted living director is hired on April 15th. By what date must they apply for licensure with
BELTSS?
A) May 1st
B) May 15th (30 days from hire)
C) June 15th (60 days from hire)
D) July 15th (90 days from hire)
Answer: B
Rationale: According to Minnesota Statutes 144A.20 Subd. 4(a), an individual must apply for licensure
within 30 days of hire as an assisted living director.
Q2. Which Minnesota board has exclusive authority to determine the qualifications of an Assisted Living
Director?
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A) Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
B) Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
C) Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
D) Minnesota Board of Nursing
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statutes 144A.23, the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and
Supports (BELTSS) shall have exclusive authority to determine qualifications for assisted living directors.
Q3. An applicant for ALD licensure is completing the required course of study. What is the minimum
number of hours required by Minnesota Rules 6400.7020?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
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Answer: C
Rationale: Minnesota Rules 6400.7020 requires a minimum of 40 hours in subjects necessary to perform
the duties of an assisted living director in Minnesota.
Q4. Which Minnesota Statute Chapter specifically regulates assisted living facilities?
A) Chapter 144A
B) Chapter 144G
C) Chapter 245D
D) Chapter 626
Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G specifically regulates assisted living facilities in Minnesota.
Q5. An applicant for ALD licensure is completing the required course of study. Which of the following
topics is NOT required by Minnesota Rules 6400.7020?
A) Person-centered care practices
B) Vulnerable adult protection under Chapter 626
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C) Surgical procedure techniques
D) Landlord-tenant law and fair housing
Answer: C
Rationale: Required topics include person-centered care, vulnerable adult protection, assisted living
rules, landlord-tenant law, ombudsman role, elder care rights, practice acts, client relationships, and
health/wellness topics. Surgical procedures are not within the scope.
Q6. An ALD candidate is completing the field experience requirement. What is the minimum number of
hours required for the practicum?
A) 160 hours
B) 240 hours
C) 320 hours
D) 480 hours
Answer: C
*Rationale: The field experience/practicum requires a minimum of 320 hours (with 480 hours
recommended).*
MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR (ALD)
LICENSING EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED
MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR (ALD) LICENSING EXAM
Q1. A new assisted living director is hired on April 15th. By what date must they apply for licensure with
BELTSS?
A) May 1st
B) May 15th (30 days from hire)
C) June 15th (60 days from hire)
D) July 15th (90 days from hire)
Answer: B
Rationale: According to Minnesota Statutes 144A.20 Subd. 4(a), an individual must apply for licensure
within 30 days of hire as an assisted living director.
Q2. Which Minnesota board has exclusive authority to determine the qualifications of an Assisted Living
Director?
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A) Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
B) Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
C) Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS)
D) Minnesota Board of Nursing
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statutes 144A.23, the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and
Supports (BELTSS) shall have exclusive authority to determine qualifications for assisted living directors.
Q3. An applicant for ALD licensure is completing the required course of study. What is the minimum
number of hours required by Minnesota Rules 6400.7020?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
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Answer: C
Rationale: Minnesota Rules 6400.7020 requires a minimum of 40 hours in subjects necessary to perform
the duties of an assisted living director in Minnesota.
Q4. Which Minnesota Statute Chapter specifically regulates assisted living facilities?
A) Chapter 144A
B) Chapter 144G
C) Chapter 245D
D) Chapter 626
Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G specifically regulates assisted living facilities in Minnesota.
Q5. An applicant for ALD licensure is completing the required course of study. Which of the following
topics is NOT required by Minnesota Rules 6400.7020?
A) Person-centered care practices
B) Vulnerable adult protection under Chapter 626
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C) Surgical procedure techniques
D) Landlord-tenant law and fair housing
Answer: C
Rationale: Required topics include person-centered care, vulnerable adult protection, assisted living
rules, landlord-tenant law, ombudsman role, elder care rights, practice acts, client relationships, and
health/wellness topics. Surgical procedures are not within the scope.
Q6. An ALD candidate is completing the field experience requirement. What is the minimum number of
hours required for the practicum?
A) 160 hours
B) 240 hours
C) 320 hours
D) 480 hours
Answer: C
*Rationale: The field experience/practicum requires a minimum of 320 hours (with 480 hours
recommended).*
