CAADC EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
In a dysfunctional family system, the traditional role which the spouse
plays is referred to as:
a. the Hero.
b. the Scapegoat.
c. the Primary Enabler.
d. the Mascot. - ANSWERS-c. the Primary Enabler.
A frequent client reaction during the termination phase of counseling is:
a. defensiveness.
b. acting out behavior.
c. apathy.
d. lack of trust. - ANSWERS-b. acting out behavior.
The completion of various forms, including releases of information,
financial, and consent for treatment, happens during the client's:
a. intake.
b. orientation.
c. case review.
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, CAADC EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
d. psychosocial assessment. - ANSWERS-a. intake.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a counselor setting
limits with a client?
a. "We're here to discuss your alcohol problem - I don't want to talk
about your marriage"
b. "Counseling is a very unstructured process - anything goes"
c. "Our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at 10 a.m. each
Wednesday"
d. "What's important is that I help you. Ill counsel you no matter what" -
ANSWERS-c. "Our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at
10 a.m. each
Wednesday"
One goal of an effective aftercare program is:
a. to enhance a client's emotional rehabilitation.
b. to minimize the client's use of denial.
c. to support the gains made in treatment.
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
d. to assign sponsors to clients. - ANSWERS-c. to support the gains
made in treatment.
132. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM), which the following is NOT one of the five categories of
primary treatment?
a. Early intervention
b. Detoxification services
c. Intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization
d. Residential or inpatient services - ANSWERS-b. Detoxification
services
Regarding a "seropositive" result, which of the following is NOT a
meaning of HIV antibody test results?
a. The person has the AIDS virus
b. HIV infection occurred at some point in the past
c. The person is infectious and will remain so for life
d. The HIV infection has been in the system long enough to produce
antibodies - ANSWERS-a. The person has the AIDS virus
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, CAADC EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Client files should be readily accessible to:
a. the client.
b. all staff of the facility.
c. the agency board of directors.
d. only those persons directly involved in providing clinical services. -
ANSWERS-d. only those persons directly involved in providing clinical
services.
Which of the following issues must always be considered when
consulting with out-of-agency professionals?
a. Confidentiality
b. Documentation of client problems
c. The client's aftercare plan
d. The level of commitment of the client to follow through -
ANSWERS-a. Confidentiality
The process of termination should be discussed:
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
In a dysfunctional family system, the traditional role which the spouse
plays is referred to as:
a. the Hero.
b. the Scapegoat.
c. the Primary Enabler.
d. the Mascot. - ANSWERS-c. the Primary Enabler.
A frequent client reaction during the termination phase of counseling is:
a. defensiveness.
b. acting out behavior.
c. apathy.
d. lack of trust. - ANSWERS-b. acting out behavior.
The completion of various forms, including releases of information,
financial, and consent for treatment, happens during the client's:
a. intake.
b. orientation.
c. case review.
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, CAADC EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
d. psychosocial assessment. - ANSWERS-a. intake.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a counselor setting
limits with a client?
a. "We're here to discuss your alcohol problem - I don't want to talk
about your marriage"
b. "Counseling is a very unstructured process - anything goes"
c. "Our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at 10 a.m. each
Wednesday"
d. "What's important is that I help you. Ill counsel you no matter what" -
ANSWERS-c. "Our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at
10 a.m. each
Wednesday"
One goal of an effective aftercare program is:
a. to enhance a client's emotional rehabilitation.
b. to minimize the client's use of denial.
c. to support the gains made in treatment.
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, CAADC EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
d. to assign sponsors to clients. - ANSWERS-c. to support the gains
made in treatment.
132. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine
(ASAM), which the following is NOT one of the five categories of
primary treatment?
a. Early intervention
b. Detoxification services
c. Intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization
d. Residential or inpatient services - ANSWERS-b. Detoxification
services
Regarding a "seropositive" result, which of the following is NOT a
meaning of HIV antibody test results?
a. The person has the AIDS virus
b. HIV infection occurred at some point in the past
c. The person is infectious and will remain so for life
d. The HIV infection has been in the system long enough to produce
antibodies - ANSWERS-a. The person has the AIDS virus
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, CAADC EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Client files should be readily accessible to:
a. the client.
b. all staff of the facility.
c. the agency board of directors.
d. only those persons directly involved in providing clinical services. -
ANSWERS-d. only those persons directly involved in providing clinical
services.
Which of the following issues must always be considered when
consulting with out-of-agency professionals?
a. Confidentiality
b. Documentation of client problems
c. The client's aftercare plan
d. The level of commitment of the client to follow through -
ANSWERS-a. Confidentiality
The process of termination should be discussed:
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