2026 CCAPP CORRECT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Under what conditions may controlled substances or dangerous drugs not apply to
the prohibition of being under the influence? - ✔✔When prescribed by a licensed
provider and used as directed.
✔✔What types of misconduct against clients are prohibited by the AOD Counselor
Code of Conduct? - ✔✔Physical, mental, or verbal abuse; sexual harassment;
discrimination; and misappropriation of property.
✔✔What is required regarding the confidentiality of patient medical information? -
✔✔Counselors must maintain confidentiality except as permitted or required by law.
✔✔What are the TAP 21 competencies required for alcohol/drug counseling? -
✔✔Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case
management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping,
and consultation.
✔✔How often must a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor renew their certification? -
✔✔Every two years.
✔✔What are the continuing education requirements for AOD counselors during
certification renewal? - ✔✔A minimum of 50 hours of continuing education, including at
least six hours specific to ethics.
✔✔What does signing the AOD Counselor Code of Conduct signify for the applicant? -
✔✔It confirms their agreement to abide by the California Code of Regulations and the
CCAPP Code of Conduct.
, ✔✔What does the AOD Counselor Code of Conduct say about cooperating with
Department investigations? - ✔✔Counselors must cooperate and participate in any
investigations pending against them.
✔✔What is the purpose of the Scope of Practice for Certified Alcohol Drug Counselors?
- ✔✔To assure a consistent standard of quality education, training, and experience for
alcohol and drug counselors.
✔✔What is the role of an Alcohol and Drug Counselor? - ✔✔To assist and support
clients and family members in attaining and maintaining abstinence from alcohol/drug
abuse.
✔✔What is the primary goal of developing a recovery program for individuals? - ✔✔To
support an improved quality of living.
✔✔What type of counseling is provided to clients with alcohol/drug abuse? - ✔✔Quality
professional counseling that includes education on alcoholism and drug dependency.
✔✔What is a key component of facilitating self-exploration for clients? - ✔✔Helping
clients understand the consequences of alcoholism and drug dependence.
✔✔List the functions utilized in alcohol/drug counseling. - ✔✔Screening, intake,
orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis
intervention, client education, referral, reports/record keeping, and consultation.
✔✔What is the purpose of relapse prevention planning? - ✔✔To assist clients in
recognizing relapse symptoms and behavior patterns.
✔✔Why is it important to educate about the roles of family members in addiction? -
✔✔To help identify and understand their impact on the alcoholism/drug dependency
system.
✔✔What are some examples of self-help groups mentioned? - ✔✔Alcoholics
Anonymous, Al-Anon, Women for Sobriety, Narcotics Anonymous, Secular Organization
for Sobriety, Co-dependents Anonymous.
✔✔How do self-help groups complement addiction counseling? - ✔✔They provide
additional support and unique roles in the recovery process.
✔✔What skills should clients develop to support their recovery? - ✔✔Life management
skills.
✔✔What is the role of a treatment team in counseling? - ✔✔To provide support by
referring clients and family members to appropriate health professionals.
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Under what conditions may controlled substances or dangerous drugs not apply to
the prohibition of being under the influence? - ✔✔When prescribed by a licensed
provider and used as directed.
✔✔What types of misconduct against clients are prohibited by the AOD Counselor
Code of Conduct? - ✔✔Physical, mental, or verbal abuse; sexual harassment;
discrimination; and misappropriation of property.
✔✔What is required regarding the confidentiality of patient medical information? -
✔✔Counselors must maintain confidentiality except as permitted or required by law.
✔✔What are the TAP 21 competencies required for alcohol/drug counseling? -
✔✔Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case
management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping,
and consultation.
✔✔How often must a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor renew their certification? -
✔✔Every two years.
✔✔What are the continuing education requirements for AOD counselors during
certification renewal? - ✔✔A minimum of 50 hours of continuing education, including at
least six hours specific to ethics.
✔✔What does signing the AOD Counselor Code of Conduct signify for the applicant? -
✔✔It confirms their agreement to abide by the California Code of Regulations and the
CCAPP Code of Conduct.
, ✔✔What does the AOD Counselor Code of Conduct say about cooperating with
Department investigations? - ✔✔Counselors must cooperate and participate in any
investigations pending against them.
✔✔What is the purpose of the Scope of Practice for Certified Alcohol Drug Counselors?
- ✔✔To assure a consistent standard of quality education, training, and experience for
alcohol and drug counselors.
✔✔What is the role of an Alcohol and Drug Counselor? - ✔✔To assist and support
clients and family members in attaining and maintaining abstinence from alcohol/drug
abuse.
✔✔What is the primary goal of developing a recovery program for individuals? - ✔✔To
support an improved quality of living.
✔✔What type of counseling is provided to clients with alcohol/drug abuse? - ✔✔Quality
professional counseling that includes education on alcoholism and drug dependency.
✔✔What is a key component of facilitating self-exploration for clients? - ✔✔Helping
clients understand the consequences of alcoholism and drug dependence.
✔✔List the functions utilized in alcohol/drug counseling. - ✔✔Screening, intake,
orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis
intervention, client education, referral, reports/record keeping, and consultation.
✔✔What is the purpose of relapse prevention planning? - ✔✔To assist clients in
recognizing relapse symptoms and behavior patterns.
✔✔Why is it important to educate about the roles of family members in addiction? -
✔✔To help identify and understand their impact on the alcoholism/drug dependency
system.
✔✔What are some examples of self-help groups mentioned? - ✔✔Alcoholics
Anonymous, Al-Anon, Women for Sobriety, Narcotics Anonymous, Secular Organization
for Sobriety, Co-dependents Anonymous.
✔✔How do self-help groups complement addiction counseling? - ✔✔They provide
additional support and unique roles in the recovery process.
✔✔What skills should clients develop to support their recovery? - ✔✔Life management
skills.
✔✔What is the role of a treatment team in counseling? - ✔✔To provide support by
referring clients and family members to appropriate health professionals.
