National Board for Health &
Wellness Coaching NBHWC Test
Questions Bank Part One
Questions and Answer Latest
2026/2027 Update!!!
Practice Question #1:
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?
Correct Answer: B
Practice Question #2:
1
,A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The
advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply
of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching
sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following
is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC
Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Practice Question #3:
You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2
weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the
coach violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients
Correct Answer: B
Practice Question #4:
A coach owns her own business and specializes in
coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She
is promoting gut biome supplements that will help her
clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the
supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which
of the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
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,D. Confidentiality/Privacy
Correct Answer: A
Practice Question #5:
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental
shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a
commission. At what point in the coaching relationship
must Jamal disclose this information to his client per the
NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins.
Correct Answer: D
Practice Question #6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it
relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
Correct Answer: C
Practice Question #7:
A client has just completed their well-being assessment
prior to their first coaching session. The client's biometric
information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
3
, Which of the following would be the most concerning to
the coach in the context of recommended health
guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level
Correct Answer: D
Practice Question #8:
As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an
additional 3 coaching sessions for free if the client
purchases a massage package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching sessions
are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest
per the NBHWC Code of Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions were included as
part of the coaching agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional
code of conduct at large per the NBHWC Code of Ethics.
Correct Answer: B
Practice Question #9:
A client comes to her fourth coaching session to continue
working on her intent to quit smoking someday. She starts
out the call by simply saying "I don't know if quitting is
really worth it."
Prochaska & Prochaska would define this as a statement
of doubt which often leads to delay in making any change.
The client is most likely in what stage of change?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
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Wellness Coaching NBHWC Test
Questions Bank Part One
Questions and Answer Latest
2026/2027 Update!!!
Practice Question #1:
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?
Correct Answer: B
Practice Question #2:
1
,A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The
advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply
of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching
sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following
is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC
Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Practice Question #3:
You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2
weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the
coach violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients
Correct Answer: B
Practice Question #4:
A coach owns her own business and specializes in
coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She
is promoting gut biome supplements that will help her
clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the
supplement daily. The coach is most likely violating which
of the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
2
,D. Confidentiality/Privacy
Correct Answer: A
Practice Question #5:
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental
shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a
commission. At what point in the coaching relationship
must Jamal disclose this information to his client per the
NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins.
Correct Answer: D
Practice Question #6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it
relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
Correct Answer: C
Practice Question #7:
A client has just completed their well-being assessment
prior to their first coaching session. The client's biometric
information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
3
, Which of the following would be the most concerning to
the coach in the context of recommended health
guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level
Correct Answer: D
Practice Question #8:
As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an
additional 3 coaching sessions for free if the client
purchases a massage package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching sessions
are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of interest
per the NBHWC Code of Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions were included as
part of the coaching agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional
code of conduct at large per the NBHWC Code of Ethics.
Correct Answer: B
Practice Question #9:
A client comes to her fourth coaching session to continue
working on her intent to quit smoking someday. She starts
out the call by simply saying "I don't know if quitting is
really worth it."
Prochaska & Prochaska would define this as a statement
of doubt which often leads to delay in making any change.
The client is most likely in what stage of change?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B
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