MINNESOTA ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR
LICENSING EXAM PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the minimum age required to be licensed as an Assisted Living
Director in Minnesota?
a. 18
b. 21
c. 25
d. 30
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for licensure in
Minnesota.
2. Which of the following is a core responsibility of the assisted living
director?
a. Providing direct nursing care
, b. Writing prescriptions
c. Overseeing day-to-day operations
d. Delivering meals
The director is responsible for overseeing the facility’s daily
operations and ensuring compliance.
3. The assisted living facility license in Minnesota must be renewed:
a. Monthly
b. Annually
c. Every 2 years
d. Every 5 years
Minnesota requires annual renewal of the assisted living license.
4. Which department oversees assisted living licensure in Minnesota?
a. Department of Education
b. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
c. Department of Human Services
d. Department of Commerce
The MDH regulates assisted living facilities and directors in
Minnesota.
5. Which document outlines the client’s individualized services and
needs?
a. Daily Log
b. Employee Handbook
c. Service Plan
, d. Medication Log
The service plan details the services provided to meet the resident’s
unique needs.
6. Who can develop and revise the service plan for an assisted living
resident?
a. Family only
b. Administrator only
c. Registered nurse and client or client’s representative
d. Housekeeper
Minnesota requires the RN and the client/client representative to
collaborate on the plan.
7. Assisted living directors must complete how many hours of continuing
education annually?
a. 6
b. 10
c. 30
d. 40
Minnesota mandates 30 hours of CE annually for license renewal.
8. When must the facility provide written notice of termination of
housing to a resident?
a. 5 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
, d. 90 days
Residents must receive at least 30 days’ written notice unless there is
an emergency.
9. A facility that provides medication management services must have:
a. A social worker on-site
b. A licensed pharmacist
c. A registered nurse
d. A chaplain
Only an RN can oversee medication management under Minnesota
law.
10. How often must an assisted living facility in Minnesota be
inspected by the Department of Health?
a. Every 5 years
b. Never
c. At least every 2 years
d. Every 10 years
MDH conducts surveys at least once every two years.
11. What is the maximum fine per violation for non-compliance in
assisted living settings in Minnesota?
a. $100
b. $5,000
c. $10,000
LICENSING EXAM PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the minimum age required to be licensed as an Assisted Living
Director in Minnesota?
a. 18
b. 21
c. 25
d. 30
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for licensure in
Minnesota.
2. Which of the following is a core responsibility of the assisted living
director?
a. Providing direct nursing care
, b. Writing prescriptions
c. Overseeing day-to-day operations
d. Delivering meals
The director is responsible for overseeing the facility’s daily
operations and ensuring compliance.
3. The assisted living facility license in Minnesota must be renewed:
a. Monthly
b. Annually
c. Every 2 years
d. Every 5 years
Minnesota requires annual renewal of the assisted living license.
4. Which department oversees assisted living licensure in Minnesota?
a. Department of Education
b. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
c. Department of Human Services
d. Department of Commerce
The MDH regulates assisted living facilities and directors in
Minnesota.
5. Which document outlines the client’s individualized services and
needs?
a. Daily Log
b. Employee Handbook
c. Service Plan
, d. Medication Log
The service plan details the services provided to meet the resident’s
unique needs.
6. Who can develop and revise the service plan for an assisted living
resident?
a. Family only
b. Administrator only
c. Registered nurse and client or client’s representative
d. Housekeeper
Minnesota requires the RN and the client/client representative to
collaborate on the plan.
7. Assisted living directors must complete how many hours of continuing
education annually?
a. 6
b. 10
c. 30
d. 40
Minnesota mandates 30 hours of CE annually for license renewal.
8. When must the facility provide written notice of termination of
housing to a resident?
a. 5 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
, d. 90 days
Residents must receive at least 30 days’ written notice unless there is
an emergency.
9. A facility that provides medication management services must have:
a. A social worker on-site
b. A licensed pharmacist
c. A registered nurse
d. A chaplain
Only an RN can oversee medication management under Minnesota
law.
10. How often must an assisted living facility in Minnesota be
inspected by the Department of Health?
a. Every 5 years
b. Never
c. At least every 2 years
d. Every 10 years
MDH conducts surveys at least once every two years.
11. What is the maximum fine per violation for non-compliance in
assisted living settings in Minnesota?
a. $100
b. $5,000
c. $10,000
