NBHWC EXAM STUDY GUIDE|ACTUAL QUESTIONS
& VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-2027 UPDATED
EDITION |GRADED A+
Question 1
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
Question 2
Practice Question #2:
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
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,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
Question 3
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
Question 4
Practice Question #4:
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,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
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 5
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
Question 6
Practice Question #6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?
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, A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
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
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
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& VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026-2027 UPDATED
EDITION |GRADED A+
Question 1
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
Question 2
Practice Question #2:
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
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,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
Question 3
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
Question 4
Practice Question #4:
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,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
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
CORRECT ANSWER
A
Question 5
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
Question 6
Practice Question #6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?
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, A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 7
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
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
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