California ARF Administrator Exam Questions and
Answers (2025/ 2026) Updated (Verified Answers)
The licensing agency shall conduct an inspection of a newly licensed facility within how many days of
issuance of a license. - ANSWER-60 days
Each applicant shall submit a financial plan of operation that shall document the availability of start-
up funds to finance the first - ANSWER-3 months of operation
All community care facilities shall be inspected and evaluated for quality of care by licensing agency
personnel at least - ANSWER-Twice per year
In facilities with a licensed capacity of 16 or more clients, a food service employee shall be designated
with the following experiences - ANSWER-On-the-job training or related experience evidenced by safe
and effective 50 performance
All persons providing care and supervision to residential care clients shall have - ANSWER-Submitted
fingerprints for criminal record clearance to the Department of Justice prior to having any client
contact.
The licensing agency may issue a provisional license for a maximum of - ANSWER-60 days.
When a complete facility application has been received, the licensing agency shall notify the applicant
that it has either been approved or denied within - ANSWER-60 days.
When a licensee agrees to safeguard $750 or less per month, they must have on file a bond issued by
a surety company to the State of California as principal in the amount of - ANSWER-$1000.
Which of the following is required:
• At least one toilet and washbasin shall be maintained for every 10 persons residing in the facility,
including clients, family and personnel. (your response)
• At least one bathtub or shower shall be maintained for every 20 persons residing in the facility.
• Toilets and bathrooms shall be located near client bedrooms.
• None of the above. (correct answer) - ANSWER-None of the above.
Which of the following bedroom furniture is not required:
• Full-length mirror
• Chair
• Night stand
• All of the above - ANSWER-Full-length mirror
The Department may deny or revoke any administrator certificate upon which of the following
grounds:
• The certificate holder procured a certificate by fraud or misrepresentation.
• The certificate holder knowingly made or gave false statements in conjunction with the application
for certificate.
• The Department has issued an exclusion order against the certificate holder.
• All of the above. (correct answer, your response) - ANSWER-All of the above
An administrator applying for recertification must complete - ANSWER-40 units of continuing
education during the two year certification period
, To apply for recertification prior to the expiration date of the certificate, the certificate holder must
submit
a. A written request to recertify post-marked on or before the certificate expiration date.
b. Evidence of completion of 40 hours continuing education hours
c. Payment of a one hundred dollar ($100) processing fee
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the Above
The Emergency Approval of Operate (EAO) is a temporary approval to operate the facility for no more
than: - ANSWER-60 days
Any person who operates an unlicensed facility may be assessed an immediate civil penalty in the
amount of: - ANSWER-$200/day
The minimum height of a fence surrounding a swimming pool must be at least: - ANSWER-5 feet
A "waiver" is a non-transferable written authorization, issued by licensing, to use alternate means in
which to meet the intent of a specific regulation and are based on: - ANSWER-A facility wide need
and/or circumstances
The licensee shall reveal each facility licensee number in: - ANSWER-All advertisements
All administrates of ARFs must be:
a. a certified administrator
b. at least 21 years old
c. On the premises the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the facility in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations
d. all of the above - ANSWER-d. all of the above
The Plan of Operation must include sample menus and a schedule indicating the time of day that
meals and snacks are served for: - ANSWER-one calendar week
Select the statement that is true regarding safeguard of cash resources, personal property and
valuable of residents:
a. The licensee shall be required to continue to care for any resident whose incapacities would require
the licensee to handle such resident cash resources.
b. All cash resources, personal property and valuables handled by the licensee shall be free from any
liability that the licensee incurs.
c. The licensee may always accept appointment as guardian for one of their residents.
d. The residents' cash resources, entrusted to the licensee may be kept in the resident's unlocked
beside drawer if the resident wishes. - ANSWER-b. All cash resources, personal property and valuables
handled by the licensee shall be free from any liability that the licensee incurs.
Licensing may issue a provisional license for the maximum of: - ANSWER-12 months
When licensing receives a complete facility application, licensing shall notify the applicant that it has
either been approved or denies within: - ANSWER-90 days
Any injuries to a resident, which requires medical treatment, must be reported to licensing within: -
ANSWER-Licensing's next working day
A new application for licensure must be made whenever one of the following occurs:
a. A change in the facility location
b. A change in the facility licensee
c. A change in the facility capacity
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
Answers (2025/ 2026) Updated (Verified Answers)
The licensing agency shall conduct an inspection of a newly licensed facility within how many days of
issuance of a license. - ANSWER-60 days
Each applicant shall submit a financial plan of operation that shall document the availability of start-
up funds to finance the first - ANSWER-3 months of operation
All community care facilities shall be inspected and evaluated for quality of care by licensing agency
personnel at least - ANSWER-Twice per year
In facilities with a licensed capacity of 16 or more clients, a food service employee shall be designated
with the following experiences - ANSWER-On-the-job training or related experience evidenced by safe
and effective 50 performance
All persons providing care and supervision to residential care clients shall have - ANSWER-Submitted
fingerprints for criminal record clearance to the Department of Justice prior to having any client
contact.
The licensing agency may issue a provisional license for a maximum of - ANSWER-60 days.
When a complete facility application has been received, the licensing agency shall notify the applicant
that it has either been approved or denied within - ANSWER-60 days.
When a licensee agrees to safeguard $750 or less per month, they must have on file a bond issued by
a surety company to the State of California as principal in the amount of - ANSWER-$1000.
Which of the following is required:
• At least one toilet and washbasin shall be maintained for every 10 persons residing in the facility,
including clients, family and personnel. (your response)
• At least one bathtub or shower shall be maintained for every 20 persons residing in the facility.
• Toilets and bathrooms shall be located near client bedrooms.
• None of the above. (correct answer) - ANSWER-None of the above.
Which of the following bedroom furniture is not required:
• Full-length mirror
• Chair
• Night stand
• All of the above - ANSWER-Full-length mirror
The Department may deny or revoke any administrator certificate upon which of the following
grounds:
• The certificate holder procured a certificate by fraud or misrepresentation.
• The certificate holder knowingly made or gave false statements in conjunction with the application
for certificate.
• The Department has issued an exclusion order against the certificate holder.
• All of the above. (correct answer, your response) - ANSWER-All of the above
An administrator applying for recertification must complete - ANSWER-40 units of continuing
education during the two year certification period
, To apply for recertification prior to the expiration date of the certificate, the certificate holder must
submit
a. A written request to recertify post-marked on or before the certificate expiration date.
b. Evidence of completion of 40 hours continuing education hours
c. Payment of a one hundred dollar ($100) processing fee
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the Above
The Emergency Approval of Operate (EAO) is a temporary approval to operate the facility for no more
than: - ANSWER-60 days
Any person who operates an unlicensed facility may be assessed an immediate civil penalty in the
amount of: - ANSWER-$200/day
The minimum height of a fence surrounding a swimming pool must be at least: - ANSWER-5 feet
A "waiver" is a non-transferable written authorization, issued by licensing, to use alternate means in
which to meet the intent of a specific regulation and are based on: - ANSWER-A facility wide need
and/or circumstances
The licensee shall reveal each facility licensee number in: - ANSWER-All advertisements
All administrates of ARFs must be:
a. a certified administrator
b. at least 21 years old
c. On the premises the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the facility in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations
d. all of the above - ANSWER-d. all of the above
The Plan of Operation must include sample menus and a schedule indicating the time of day that
meals and snacks are served for: - ANSWER-one calendar week
Select the statement that is true regarding safeguard of cash resources, personal property and
valuable of residents:
a. The licensee shall be required to continue to care for any resident whose incapacities would require
the licensee to handle such resident cash resources.
b. All cash resources, personal property and valuables handled by the licensee shall be free from any
liability that the licensee incurs.
c. The licensee may always accept appointment as guardian for one of their residents.
d. The residents' cash resources, entrusted to the licensee may be kept in the resident's unlocked
beside drawer if the resident wishes. - ANSWER-b. All cash resources, personal property and valuables
handled by the licensee shall be free from any liability that the licensee incurs.
Licensing may issue a provisional license for the maximum of: - ANSWER-12 months
When licensing receives a complete facility application, licensing shall notify the applicant that it has
either been approved or denies within: - ANSWER-90 days
Any injuries to a resident, which requires medical treatment, must be reported to licensing within: -
ANSWER-Licensing's next working day
A new application for licensure must be made whenever one of the following occurs:
a. A change in the facility location
b. A change in the facility licensee
c. A change in the facility capacity
d. All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above
