CPCE Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
True or False: IDEA has a wider range of eligibility than section 504 under
Rehabilitation act of 1973 - ANS-False. The Rehabilitation act of 1973 has the broader
definition of disability
What is a key difference between IDEA and Section 504 of Rehabiltation Act of 1973 -
ANS-IDEA only applies to educational institutions, while RA1973 applies to any
organization or employer in the US receiving government funding.
Who qualifies for eligibility under Rehabilitation Act of 1973 section 504? - ANS-Anyone
who has a disability, physical or psychological, that impair at least one major life activity.
Individuals must have documentation of their disability
True or False: under both section 504 and IDEA, if a student is eligible for disability
services, the student will have a multi-disiplinary team put together a plan. - ANS-True.
In IDEA it's called Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in 504 it's called a 504 plan
HIPPA was designed to...? - ANS-protect privacy of individuals medical and mental
health records
What year were agencies supposed to be HIPPA compliant? - ANS-2003
Under HIPPA patients have the right to
a. control who can view their health records
b. inspect their health records
c. request changes to health records
d. all of the above - ANS-D
HIPPA applies to _____ ______ _____. - ANS-health care providers
What rights are delineated in the HIPPA privacy policy? - ANS-who their protected
health information (PHI) is given to, might use it, and the procedure for requesting
information not be shared with certain companies/individuals
If there is a discrepancy between what the patient believes should be in the medical
record and what the organization believes should be in the record what must be done? -
ANS-the discrepancy must be noted in the file.
,How does Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) define child abuse and
neglect? - ANS-Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which
results in death, serious physical/emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an
act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm
True or False: any counselor who suspects child abuse or neglect must report the
suspicion to CPS within 48 hours - ANS-False. Within 72 hours. Counselors must also
submit a written report to CPS after the initial account
True or False. Anyone who reports suspected child abuse will not be found liable, even
if CPS dismissed the case. - ANS-True
When counseling minors in a non school setting, counselors must get _______
_______ from the parents and _________ from the minor - ANS-informed consent;
assent/agreement
Name the key aspects of informed consent when working with minors. - ANS-1. what
they can expect from counseling
2. limitations to confidentiality
3. right to withdraw from treatment at any time
Why is receiving assent from a child important before starting counseling? - ANS-It
establishes boundaries, gives buy in on the part of the client, and gives the minor
respect.
What is the percentage range of elder abuse? - ANS-2%-10% depending on type,
definition, and degree of reporting
True or False: in some states, if an older adult is neglecting themselves, nothing can be
done because this is not considered elder abuse - ANS-Both. Some states do consider
neglect of self a form of elder abuse, however, some do not.
Mark all that are correct
Collectively Title II, Elder Abuse Prevention and Services, and Title VII, Vulnerable
Elder Rights Protection, include:
a. long-term care
b. legal assistance
c. greater coordination with law enforcement and court system
d. access to specific food banks
e. financial assistance to those being abused
f. allotment of funds for detection, assessment, and intervention - ANS-a, b, c, f
AoA's purpose is...? - ANS-It was part of Older Americans Act and oversees grants
related to legislation on elder abuse.
,What does CACREP stand for? - ANS-Counsil for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs
How often do CACREP colleges have to undergo the re-accreditation process? - ANS-
Every 8 years
When was CACREP established? - ANS-1981
What are the steps an educational institution needs to go through to become CACREP?
- ANS-1. complete an application an submit a self-study report (tells why do they
qualify)
2. CACREP reviews self-study report
3. get a visit from CACREP administrators
4. Accreditation decisions made by board
Define advocacy counseling - ANS-Concerned with supporting and promoting the needs
of clients and the counseling profession at all levels (state, local, regional, national)
True or False: in the ACA code of ethics counselors are told they must advocate for
themselves and their clients. - ANS-True
T or F: when a client is part of an HMO they don't need a referral from their primary care
physician before visiting a specialist. - ANS-False.
List an advantage and disadvantage for a counselor to being on an HMO board. - ANS-
advantage: they get a steady influx of clients
disadvantage: they must provide a diagnosis and detailed history of each client. They
are limited in the amount of time they can treat. Have specific guidelines for treatment
modalities.
As counselors why do we have liability insurance? - ANS-To protect our assets. Even
good or well-intentioned counselors make mistakes and they may be found negligent or
in guilty of malpractice.
define malpractice - ANS-occurs when professional counselors fail to follow acceptable
professional standards and do not provide the expected standard of care, resulting in
injury to the client.
define negligence - ANS-occurs when a professional counselors fails to use reasonable
care and/or protect a client from foreseeable harm, resulting in injury o
define licensure - ANS-the process by which a government agency grants a counselor
permission to practice and/or render specific counseling services. A license protects the
public by ensuring that only qualified professionals can legally provide counseling
services.
, When did licensure in counseling first appear? - ANS-The 1970s
What year and what state first had a licensing for professional counselors? - ANS-
Virginia; 1976
What is meant when someone says "portability would establish reciprocity for licensed
counselors"? - ANS-Portability of professional counseling license would allow
counselors who are licensed in one state to practice in another without additional
requirements.
What is the chief credentialing organization in the US for counselors, and what year was
it founded? - ANS-National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); 1982
What is the premier credential for NBCC? - ANS-National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Which is not one of the options to become eligible for NCC?
a. Have practiced for 5 years as a LPC or state equivalent
b. be a current student in a counseling program that participates in the graduate student
application
c. Have earned a master's degree from a CACREP accredited program
d. Have earned a master's degree from a non-CACREP-accredited program and have
studied the 8 basic competencies
e. Hold a counseling license conferred by the candidate's state board and posses at
least a master's degree in a mental health field. - ANS-A
The American Counseling Association was originally named.
a. American Association of Counseling and development
b. American Personnel and Guidance Association.
c. National Vocational Guidance Association
d. American Counseling Association - ANS-B
When counseling minors, the legal right to confidentiality belongs to
a. the child
b. the counselor
c. the parent or legal guardian
d. both the parent and the child - ANS-C
The Buckley Amendment is also known as
a. HIPPA
b. section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
c. IDEA
d. FERPA - ANS-D
define professional counselor - ANS-A professional who works with individuals and
families to overcome development and unexpected life changes in order to facilitate
Solutions
True or False: IDEA has a wider range of eligibility than section 504 under
Rehabilitation act of 1973 - ANS-False. The Rehabilitation act of 1973 has the broader
definition of disability
What is a key difference between IDEA and Section 504 of Rehabiltation Act of 1973 -
ANS-IDEA only applies to educational institutions, while RA1973 applies to any
organization or employer in the US receiving government funding.
Who qualifies for eligibility under Rehabilitation Act of 1973 section 504? - ANS-Anyone
who has a disability, physical or psychological, that impair at least one major life activity.
Individuals must have documentation of their disability
True or False: under both section 504 and IDEA, if a student is eligible for disability
services, the student will have a multi-disiplinary team put together a plan. - ANS-True.
In IDEA it's called Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in 504 it's called a 504 plan
HIPPA was designed to...? - ANS-protect privacy of individuals medical and mental
health records
What year were agencies supposed to be HIPPA compliant? - ANS-2003
Under HIPPA patients have the right to
a. control who can view their health records
b. inspect their health records
c. request changes to health records
d. all of the above - ANS-D
HIPPA applies to _____ ______ _____. - ANS-health care providers
What rights are delineated in the HIPPA privacy policy? - ANS-who their protected
health information (PHI) is given to, might use it, and the procedure for requesting
information not be shared with certain companies/individuals
If there is a discrepancy between what the patient believes should be in the medical
record and what the organization believes should be in the record what must be done? -
ANS-the discrepancy must be noted in the file.
,How does Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) define child abuse and
neglect? - ANS-Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which
results in death, serious physical/emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an
act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm
True or False: any counselor who suspects child abuse or neglect must report the
suspicion to CPS within 48 hours - ANS-False. Within 72 hours. Counselors must also
submit a written report to CPS after the initial account
True or False. Anyone who reports suspected child abuse will not be found liable, even
if CPS dismissed the case. - ANS-True
When counseling minors in a non school setting, counselors must get _______
_______ from the parents and _________ from the minor - ANS-informed consent;
assent/agreement
Name the key aspects of informed consent when working with minors. - ANS-1. what
they can expect from counseling
2. limitations to confidentiality
3. right to withdraw from treatment at any time
Why is receiving assent from a child important before starting counseling? - ANS-It
establishes boundaries, gives buy in on the part of the client, and gives the minor
respect.
What is the percentage range of elder abuse? - ANS-2%-10% depending on type,
definition, and degree of reporting
True or False: in some states, if an older adult is neglecting themselves, nothing can be
done because this is not considered elder abuse - ANS-Both. Some states do consider
neglect of self a form of elder abuse, however, some do not.
Mark all that are correct
Collectively Title II, Elder Abuse Prevention and Services, and Title VII, Vulnerable
Elder Rights Protection, include:
a. long-term care
b. legal assistance
c. greater coordination with law enforcement and court system
d. access to specific food banks
e. financial assistance to those being abused
f. allotment of funds for detection, assessment, and intervention - ANS-a, b, c, f
AoA's purpose is...? - ANS-It was part of Older Americans Act and oversees grants
related to legislation on elder abuse.
,What does CACREP stand for? - ANS-Counsil for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs
How often do CACREP colleges have to undergo the re-accreditation process? - ANS-
Every 8 years
When was CACREP established? - ANS-1981
What are the steps an educational institution needs to go through to become CACREP?
- ANS-1. complete an application an submit a self-study report (tells why do they
qualify)
2. CACREP reviews self-study report
3. get a visit from CACREP administrators
4. Accreditation decisions made by board
Define advocacy counseling - ANS-Concerned with supporting and promoting the needs
of clients and the counseling profession at all levels (state, local, regional, national)
True or False: in the ACA code of ethics counselors are told they must advocate for
themselves and their clients. - ANS-True
T or F: when a client is part of an HMO they don't need a referral from their primary care
physician before visiting a specialist. - ANS-False.
List an advantage and disadvantage for a counselor to being on an HMO board. - ANS-
advantage: they get a steady influx of clients
disadvantage: they must provide a diagnosis and detailed history of each client. They
are limited in the amount of time they can treat. Have specific guidelines for treatment
modalities.
As counselors why do we have liability insurance? - ANS-To protect our assets. Even
good or well-intentioned counselors make mistakes and they may be found negligent or
in guilty of malpractice.
define malpractice - ANS-occurs when professional counselors fail to follow acceptable
professional standards and do not provide the expected standard of care, resulting in
injury to the client.
define negligence - ANS-occurs when a professional counselors fails to use reasonable
care and/or protect a client from foreseeable harm, resulting in injury o
define licensure - ANS-the process by which a government agency grants a counselor
permission to practice and/or render specific counseling services. A license protects the
public by ensuring that only qualified professionals can legally provide counseling
services.
, When did licensure in counseling first appear? - ANS-The 1970s
What year and what state first had a licensing for professional counselors? - ANS-
Virginia; 1976
What is meant when someone says "portability would establish reciprocity for licensed
counselors"? - ANS-Portability of professional counseling license would allow
counselors who are licensed in one state to practice in another without additional
requirements.
What is the chief credentialing organization in the US for counselors, and what year was
it founded? - ANS-National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); 1982
What is the premier credential for NBCC? - ANS-National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Which is not one of the options to become eligible for NCC?
a. Have practiced for 5 years as a LPC or state equivalent
b. be a current student in a counseling program that participates in the graduate student
application
c. Have earned a master's degree from a CACREP accredited program
d. Have earned a master's degree from a non-CACREP-accredited program and have
studied the 8 basic competencies
e. Hold a counseling license conferred by the candidate's state board and posses at
least a master's degree in a mental health field. - ANS-A
The American Counseling Association was originally named.
a. American Association of Counseling and development
b. American Personnel and Guidance Association.
c. National Vocational Guidance Association
d. American Counseling Association - ANS-B
When counseling minors, the legal right to confidentiality belongs to
a. the child
b. the counselor
c. the parent or legal guardian
d. both the parent and the child - ANS-C
The Buckley Amendment is also known as
a. HIPPA
b. section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
c. IDEA
d. FERPA - ANS-D
define professional counselor - ANS-A professional who works with individuals and
families to overcome development and unexpected life changes in order to facilitate
