IAP LIFE COACH COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔An example of a formal assessment would include:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Enneagram
Both A and B
None of the above - ✔✔Both A and B
✔✔Which of the following are examples of activities that can be used with clients?
Life Impact Timelines
Writing
Vision Board
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔As a helpful activity, referencing TV shows and movies can show the power of which
of the following? - ✔✔Story / Narrative
✔✔Coaches should create resources for their clients such as a list of books by topic,
classes and colleague resources. - ✔✔True
✔✔Which of the following client activities would be an example of a visual
representation of a clients goals? - ✔✔Vision Board
✔✔Coaches should use and check all resources before using them with a client. -
✔✔True
✔✔Coaches should not use the term "counseling" in either Title or descriptions of
services. - ✔✔True
, ✔✔Scope of services for Life Coaches include which of the following? - ✔✔Providing
structure, encouragement and support
✔✔Which of the following is one of the main similarities between Licensed Mental
Health Professionals and Coaches? - ✔✔Desire to help people
✔✔The standard coverages for liability insurance are which of the following? -
✔✔$1,000,000 per occurrence with $3,000,000 aggregate
✔✔Which of the following is one of the main differences between Licensed Mental
Health Professionals and Coaches?
Coaching is an unregulated profession
Coaches should only refer to who they meet with as "clients"
Licensed Mental Health Professionals are degreed and licensed
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Which of the following were included as Agreement Basics for a effective and ethical
coaching agreement.
Terms and Conditions for a coach-client relationship
Should be written
Do not have to take every potential client
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Working on "coaching" issue with a client in therapy with a LMHP is legally and
ethically appropriate and can be beneficial to client. - ✔✔True
✔✔Before meeting with a client, coaches should do which of the following?
Carefully assess potential clients before accepting them
Have a scope of services/referral disclosure in Agreement
Consult with colleagues/ attorneys or other professionals
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Life coaches should AVOID which of the following scopes of services.
Medical Diagnosis/Treatment of Mental Illness (including substance abuse and eating
disorders)
Assuming all laws that apply to therapists apply to Coaches
Offering overly specific advice on medical, financial or dietary issues
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Humans are fallible and we live in a litigious society. - ✔✔True
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔An example of a formal assessment would include:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Enneagram
Both A and B
None of the above - ✔✔Both A and B
✔✔Which of the following are examples of activities that can be used with clients?
Life Impact Timelines
Writing
Vision Board
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔As a helpful activity, referencing TV shows and movies can show the power of which
of the following? - ✔✔Story / Narrative
✔✔Coaches should create resources for their clients such as a list of books by topic,
classes and colleague resources. - ✔✔True
✔✔Which of the following client activities would be an example of a visual
representation of a clients goals? - ✔✔Vision Board
✔✔Coaches should use and check all resources before using them with a client. -
✔✔True
✔✔Coaches should not use the term "counseling" in either Title or descriptions of
services. - ✔✔True
, ✔✔Scope of services for Life Coaches include which of the following? - ✔✔Providing
structure, encouragement and support
✔✔Which of the following is one of the main similarities between Licensed Mental
Health Professionals and Coaches? - ✔✔Desire to help people
✔✔The standard coverages for liability insurance are which of the following? -
✔✔$1,000,000 per occurrence with $3,000,000 aggregate
✔✔Which of the following is one of the main differences between Licensed Mental
Health Professionals and Coaches?
Coaching is an unregulated profession
Coaches should only refer to who they meet with as "clients"
Licensed Mental Health Professionals are degreed and licensed
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Which of the following were included as Agreement Basics for a effective and ethical
coaching agreement.
Terms and Conditions for a coach-client relationship
Should be written
Do not have to take every potential client
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Working on "coaching" issue with a client in therapy with a LMHP is legally and
ethically appropriate and can be beneficial to client. - ✔✔True
✔✔Before meeting with a client, coaches should do which of the following?
Carefully assess potential clients before accepting them
Have a scope of services/referral disclosure in Agreement
Consult with colleagues/ attorneys or other professionals
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Life coaches should AVOID which of the following scopes of services.
Medical Diagnosis/Treatment of Mental Illness (including substance abuse and eating
disorders)
Assuming all laws that apply to therapists apply to Coaches
Offering overly specific advice on medical, financial or dietary issues
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔Humans are fallible and we live in a litigious society. - ✔✔True
