ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (ARF) PRACTICE TEST,
CALIFORNIA ARF ADMINISTRATOR EXAM , ARF LATEST
2023 ACTUAL EXAM
What size facility shall post their license in a prominent location? (85009) –
ANSWER- 7 or larger
A supply of staple nonperishable food shall be maintained in the facility for a
minimum of… (85076)(d)(1) – ANSWER- One week/7 days
This temperature in a clients room shall be heated to at least… (80088)(a)(1) –
ANSWER- 68°F
What is the allowed temperature range for a client’s room? – ANSWER- 68°F-85°F
An emergency approval to operate means a temporary approval to operate a
facility for no more than how days pending the department’s decision on whether to
approve or deny a provisional license? (80035)(3)(D) – ANSWER- 60 days
What should be maintained in hallways and passages to non-private bathrooms?
(85088)(E)(2) – ANSWER- Nightlights
Admission agreements shall be signed by the clients no later than how many days
after admission? (80068)(E) – ANSWER- 7 calendar days
Documentation of disaster drills shall be documented and maintained in the facility
for how long? (80023)(d) – ANSWER- 12 months
How often are fire drills to be practiced? – ANSWER- once every 3 months
A conservator is… (80001)(15) – ANSWER- a person appointed by the court to
care for the person, or estate, or person and estate of another.
(conservators represent adults, guardians represent children)
What temperature should hot water controls be maintained at? (80061)(e)(1) –
ANSWER- 105°F – 120°F
(anything over 125°F requires a caution sign to be posted)
In addition to sending the report to licensing, who shall a report be submitted to if
an epidemic outbreak occurs? (80061)(2) – ANSWER- the local health department
A licensee may request a review of a notice of deficiency within how many days of
receipt of such notice? (80055)(a) – ANSWER- 10 working days
A verbal report (phone call) shall be made to the licensing agency within the
agency’s next working day during its normal business hours. In addition, a written
report containing the specific information shall be submitted to the licensing
agency within how many days of the occurrences of any suspected physical or
psychological abuse of any client to licensing? (80061)(B)(F) – ANSWER- 7 days
Refrigerators shall maintain a maximum temperature of what? (85076)(D)(3) –
ANSWER- 45°F
A dated employee time schedule shall document an employee’s… (85066)(b)(3) –
ANSWER- hours of work
How long are menus to be kept on file in the facility? (80076)(5) – ANSWER- 30
days
T/F: Admissions agreements are automatically terminated, after the date of the
client death, and any debts he/she accrued are stopped. (80068)(10)(h) –
ANSWER- True
What size facility must have regular consultations with a nutritionist, dietician, or a
home economist? (85065)(E)(4) – ANSWER- 50 or more clients
What cannot be used as a beverage/drink? (80076)(9) – ANSWER- powdered
milk
however, powdered milk may be used in cooking
Fresh, perishable foods must be maintained for how long? (85076)(d)(1) –
ANSWER- 48 hours/2 days
A written relocation plan to move a client from the facility shall not exceed how
many days? (80078)(b)(1)(a) – ANSWER- 30 days
How many clients are allowed per room? (85087)(1)(A) – ANSWER- No more
than 2
Upon receipt of a complaint, licensing shall make an onsite inspection within how
many days? (80006)(1) – ANSWER- 10 days
What size facility must have a reception area and a restroom facility designed for
the use by visitors? (85087) (d)(3) – ANSWER- 16 or more clients
The maximum number of a person a facility is authorized to provide care for is
referred to as the _? (80001)(c)(2) – ANSWER- Capacity
What type of bedrails are allowed only for assisting the client with mobility?
(80072)(e)(1) – ANSWER- Half rails, that extend from the head to half the length
of the bed
A $2000.00 bond is necessary if the licensee safeguards how much money per
month for all clients? (80025)(c) – ANSWER- $751 to $1500
Where are soap, detergents and cleaning compounds stored? (80076)(16) –
ANSWER- In areas that are separate from food supplies
What should be provided for clients eating needs if temporarily he/she must dine
in their room and not in the facility’s assigned dining area? (80076)(2) – ANSWERTray service for their meals
As recommended by the USDA basic food group plan what portion of serving shall
be served at each meal? (80076)(a)(1) – ANSWER- 1/3 (protein, starch, and
veg./fruit)
What is the maximum hours to elapse between the third meal (dinner) and first
meal (breakfast) of the day? (80076)(a)(2) – ANSWER- 15 hours
In facilities providing care and night supervision for 16 to 100 clients, how many
staff is required? (80065.6)(d) (85065.6)(d) – ANSWER- One person on the
premise and awake and another on call and capable of responding within 30
minutes
When shall licensing be notified if there is a change of facility’s administrator?
(85061)(B) – ANSWER- Within 30 days