NBHWC PRACTICE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress
in improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of
increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two
jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that
would increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not
hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?".
Answer: A
◉ Practice Question #224:
,Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a
healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric
intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats. Answer: D
◉ Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss
her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's
parents indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to
discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back
potential times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be
present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or
any clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to
you.
,D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?.
Answer: B
◉ Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly
working toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss
just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic.
She twice called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I
needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one
thing that happened during the week between you and your boss
that was an improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex. Answer: C
◉ Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having
completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client
, to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for
what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness
wheel she needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this
client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover
aspects of her wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their
relationship to help move the client forward with her goals. Answer:
D
◉ Practice Question #220:
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more people see it.
At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the
client, a coach rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an
activity to improve what coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations. Answer: A
AND ANSWERS
◉ Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress
in improving their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of
increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two
jobs and I take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that
would increase change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and
impossible and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not
hard. What might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?".
Answer: A
◉ Practice Question #224:
,Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a
healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric
intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats. Answer: D
◉ Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss
her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's
parents indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to
discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back
potential times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be
present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or
any clients without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to
you.
,D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?.
Answer: B
◉ Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly
working toward his goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss
just didn't get it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic.
She twice called me out in front of the group and on Friday told me I
needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one
thing that happened during the week between you and your boss
that was an improvement from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex. Answer: C
◉ Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having
completed several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client
, to work on these assessments at the end of their first session for
what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness
wheel she needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this
client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover
aspects of her wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their
relationship to help move the client forward with her goals. Answer:
D
◉ Practice Question #220:
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more people see it.
At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the
client, a coach rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an
activity to improve what coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations. Answer: A
