OSAT - Study Questions
Often times, there are students that may not be ready to go straight from high school graduation to
college or university setting. These students may be good candidates for a gap year before jumping into
college life. Which of the students listed below would not be a good candidate for a gap year?
A. Any student that really does not know what career path to choose, and does not believe that they will
need a four year degree in the future.
B. Any student that knows what industry they wish to enter, but do not know which job or occupation
that they wish to hold.
C. Any student that believes that he/she may have financial problems once they get started on their
degree, such as day to day living costs.
D. Any student that is burnt out on school and has no interest in furthering his/her education at this
time due to the effort that was exerted during high school. - Answer-B. Any student that knows what
industry they wish to enter, but do not know which job or occupation that they wish to hold.
In small group counseling, the facilitator performs all of the following functions EXCEPT
A. Discourages interactions that hinder expression
B. Models positive interpersonal communications
C. Encourages and models respect for others
,D. Comments on the value of individual expressions - Answer-D. Comments on the value of individual
expressions
The Family Systems Theory is based on the understanding that:
A. Individuals are not understood properly in isolation, but rather as part of a family.
B. Individuals are understood properly in isolation, not as a family.
C. Families are difficult to understand.
D. Individuals cannot be understood in any form. - Answer-A. Individuals are not understood properly in
isolation, but rather as part of a family.
A comprehensive guidance program uses objective measurements to determine if it is meeting the
needs of students. Which of the following describes this aspect of a comprehensive program?
A. results-based
B. data-driven
C. standards-based
D. developmental - Answer-B. data-driven
A counselor gives a group of middle school students a personality test as a first step in helping them
define their career interests. Whose approach to career choice is the counselor following?
A. Jean Piaget
B. Abraham Maslow
C. John Holland
, D. Albert Bandura - Answer-C. John Holland
Which of the following is not a component of an effective counseling delivery system according to the
ASCA?
A. Guidance curriculum.
B. Individual student planning.
C. Parent support.
D. Responsive services. - Answer-C. Parent support.
Which of the following is not a level of counseling?
A. Career level.
B. Guidance level.
C. Professional level.
D. Residency level. - Answer-B. Guidance level.
An 18-year-old student asks to examine her school record. Which of the following would be an
appropriate response?
A. Inform the student that she must obtain a written request from her parents to allow her to see her
record
B. Allow the student to examine her school record
C. Tell the student that she may examine her school record only if her parents are present
D. Inform the student that only school personnel are allowed to see school records - Answer-B. Allow
the student to examine her school record
Which of these actions BEST focuses on you showing you are supporting student development?
Often times, there are students that may not be ready to go straight from high school graduation to
college or university setting. These students may be good candidates for a gap year before jumping into
college life. Which of the students listed below would not be a good candidate for a gap year?
A. Any student that really does not know what career path to choose, and does not believe that they will
need a four year degree in the future.
B. Any student that knows what industry they wish to enter, but do not know which job or occupation
that they wish to hold.
C. Any student that believes that he/she may have financial problems once they get started on their
degree, such as day to day living costs.
D. Any student that is burnt out on school and has no interest in furthering his/her education at this
time due to the effort that was exerted during high school. - Answer-B. Any student that knows what
industry they wish to enter, but do not know which job or occupation that they wish to hold.
In small group counseling, the facilitator performs all of the following functions EXCEPT
A. Discourages interactions that hinder expression
B. Models positive interpersonal communications
C. Encourages and models respect for others
,D. Comments on the value of individual expressions - Answer-D. Comments on the value of individual
expressions
The Family Systems Theory is based on the understanding that:
A. Individuals are not understood properly in isolation, but rather as part of a family.
B. Individuals are understood properly in isolation, not as a family.
C. Families are difficult to understand.
D. Individuals cannot be understood in any form. - Answer-A. Individuals are not understood properly in
isolation, but rather as part of a family.
A comprehensive guidance program uses objective measurements to determine if it is meeting the
needs of students. Which of the following describes this aspect of a comprehensive program?
A. results-based
B. data-driven
C. standards-based
D. developmental - Answer-B. data-driven
A counselor gives a group of middle school students a personality test as a first step in helping them
define their career interests. Whose approach to career choice is the counselor following?
A. Jean Piaget
B. Abraham Maslow
C. John Holland
, D. Albert Bandura - Answer-C. John Holland
Which of the following is not a component of an effective counseling delivery system according to the
ASCA?
A. Guidance curriculum.
B. Individual student planning.
C. Parent support.
D. Responsive services. - Answer-C. Parent support.
Which of the following is not a level of counseling?
A. Career level.
B. Guidance level.
C. Professional level.
D. Residency level. - Answer-B. Guidance level.
An 18-year-old student asks to examine her school record. Which of the following would be an
appropriate response?
A. Inform the student that she must obtain a written request from her parents to allow her to see her
record
B. Allow the student to examine her school record
C. Tell the student that she may examine her school record only if her parents are present
D. Inform the student that only school personnel are allowed to see school records - Answer-B. Allow
the student to examine her school record
Which of these actions BEST focuses on you showing you are supporting student development?
