CAADC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling
relationship, the counselor has differential power. One of the best
safeguards is:
a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. to utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. to realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. to use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors..
Answer: a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
◉ A pre-treatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or
client reluctance to become fully engaged in primary treatment.
What might be a danger of this pre-treatment period?
a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose interest in
treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of
the program or agency.
c. Successful pre-treatment may result in a client needing services
that an agency doesn't have, thus losing the potential admission.
,d. There is really no danger with pre-treatment - recovery will
require much more programming than pre-treatment can offer..
Answer: a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose
interest in treatment.
◉ 7. According,to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of
the following statements is NOT true?
a. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and
coping with
their personal high-risk situations.
b. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with
lapses when
they do occur.
c. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary
lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. Any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should
be
countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and
about
the long-term negative consequences of substance abuse.. Answer: c.
Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary
lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
,◉ According to the DSM-IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for
psychoactive substance dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person
intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role
obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use..
Answer: B, Marked lack of initiative, interest, or energy.
◉ All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
A. Teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their
behavior.
B. Focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
C. Assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
D. Individualizing the treatment plan.. Answer: A, teaching clients to
formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
◉ 10. Bob is a case manager in an intensive inpatient treatment
facility. He recently was assigned a client, Mary, who presents not
only with alcoholism but has also been diagnosed with AIDS. To
assist Mary in her treatment and recovery needs, Bob would
probably need to have knowledge of all of the following areas
EXCEPT:
A. AIDS epidemiology and transmission routes.
, B. The disease's clinical progression.
C. New medication used in treatment regimens.
D. Available social services for AIDS clients.. Answer: C, New
medication used in treatment regimens.
◉ 11. Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because:
a. these communities try to return clients to society.
b. these communities are based on individual psychotherapy rather
than
group encounter.
c. these communities keep the patients busy rather than engaging in
contemplative thought.
d. these communities rely on professional psychologists rather than
former
addicts or abusers.. Answer: a. these communities try to return
clients to society.
◉ During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has
is to:
A. Complete a mental status exam.
B. Engage the client's family in treatment.
C. Develop a treatment plan.
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling
relationship, the counselor has differential power. One of the best
safeguards is:
a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. to utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. to realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. to use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors..
Answer: a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
◉ A pre-treatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or
client reluctance to become fully engaged in primary treatment.
What might be a danger of this pre-treatment period?
a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose interest in
treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of
the program or agency.
c. Successful pre-treatment may result in a client needing services
that an agency doesn't have, thus losing the potential admission.
,d. There is really no danger with pre-treatment - recovery will
require much more programming than pre-treatment can offer..
Answer: a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose
interest in treatment.
◉ 7. According,to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of
the following statements is NOT true?
a. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and
coping with
their personal high-risk situations.
b. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with
lapses when
they do occur.
c. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary
lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. Any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should
be
countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and
about
the long-term negative consequences of substance abuse.. Answer: c.
Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary
lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
,◉ According to the DSM-IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for
psychoactive substance dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person
intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role
obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use..
Answer: B, Marked lack of initiative, interest, or energy.
◉ All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
A. Teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their
behavior.
B. Focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
C. Assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
D. Individualizing the treatment plan.. Answer: A, teaching clients to
formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
◉ 10. Bob is a case manager in an intensive inpatient treatment
facility. He recently was assigned a client, Mary, who presents not
only with alcoholism but has also been diagnosed with AIDS. To
assist Mary in her treatment and recovery needs, Bob would
probably need to have knowledge of all of the following areas
EXCEPT:
A. AIDS epidemiology and transmission routes.
, B. The disease's clinical progression.
C. New medication used in treatment regimens.
D. Available social services for AIDS clients.. Answer: C, New
medication used in treatment regimens.
◉ 11. Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because:
a. these communities try to return clients to society.
b. these communities are based on individual psychotherapy rather
than
group encounter.
c. these communities keep the patients busy rather than engaging in
contemplative thought.
d. these communities rely on professional psychologists rather than
former
addicts or abusers.. Answer: a. these communities try to return
clients to society.
◉ During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has
is to:
A. Complete a mental status exam.
B. Engage the client's family in treatment.
C. Develop a treatment plan.
