CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
(CADC) SAMPLE TEST EXAM LATEST 2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS TOP RATED
,CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CADC)
SAMPLE TEST EXAM LATEST 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
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In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay. Having never
worked with a member of this special population, the counselor's BEST course of action is to:
a. inform the client of his lack of knowledge of the gay community and commitment to learn.
b. offer to refer the client to someone with experience in with special issues associated with the
gay community.
c. send the client a letter informing him that he has been transferred to another counselor's
caseload.
d. say nothing because counseling should be value-neutral anyway. - Answer>>> b
In group therapy, Sara consistently perceives Gary as an angry critical man (like her father) who
cares little for other group members' feelings although other group members perceive Gary as
kind, caring, and gentle. This interpretation may be described as:
a. confrontation
b. transference
c. blaming
d. sinking-thinking - Answer>>> b
In which situation is it acceptable to release confidential information without prior consent from
the client?
a. when the client has a sexually transmitted disease
b. if law enforcement officials request information in writing
c. after learning that a client was once involved in a crime
,d. when the client admits to abusing a child - Answer>>> d
Mike and his client have developed a personal attraction to one another. The BEST course of
action for him is to:
a. discuss his feelings with his clinical supervisor to determine the best course of action
b. talk with the client about transferring to another counselor so that they can date without the
conflict of interest
c. send the client a letter formally ending the personal and therapeutic relationship
d. inform the client that they will have to wait at least at least one year before they can date -
Answer>>> a
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to:
a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice
c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional credentials -
Answer>>> c
During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination and feared he might have a sexually
transmitted disease. Vic had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not have a regular
doctor to call. The counselor gave him the name of a local physician who would treat a new
patient on short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consultation
c. case management
d. an aftercare plan - Answer>>> a
The terminology now being used in the DSM-5 for diagnostic categories is:
a. substance abuse disorders
, b. substance dependence disorders
c. substance use disorders
d. substance addictive disorders - Answer>>> c
Which statement BEST describes the relevance of counselor self-exploration?
a. the counselor's personal identity should not be disclosed to the client because of the risk of
transference.
b. counselors can benefit greatly from being clients themselves, at some point.
c. counselors who are in therapy themselves are putting their own clients at risk.
d. counselors learn what is most important by helping other people. - Answer>>> b
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - Answer>>> d
The therapeutic reasoning for self-disclosure in group counseling is to:
a. provide the group members with insight into the counselors background
b. convince group members that the counselor has more life experiences than they do
c. provide a means by which the counselor can also benefit from the group process
d. facilitate the growth of the group by relating to client or group issues - Answer>>> d
Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because:
a. these communities are based on individual psychotherapy rather than group encounter
b. these communities rely on professional psychologists rather than former addicts or abusers
c. these communities try to return clients to society
(CADC) SAMPLE TEST EXAM LATEST 2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS TOP RATED
,CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CADC)
SAMPLE TEST EXAM LATEST 2026 COMPLETE STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS 100%
GUARANTEED PASS TOP RATED
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay. Having never
worked with a member of this special population, the counselor's BEST course of action is to:
a. inform the client of his lack of knowledge of the gay community and commitment to learn.
b. offer to refer the client to someone with experience in with special issues associated with the
gay community.
c. send the client a letter informing him that he has been transferred to another counselor's
caseload.
d. say nothing because counseling should be value-neutral anyway. - Answer>>> b
In group therapy, Sara consistently perceives Gary as an angry critical man (like her father) who
cares little for other group members' feelings although other group members perceive Gary as
kind, caring, and gentle. This interpretation may be described as:
a. confrontation
b. transference
c. blaming
d. sinking-thinking - Answer>>> b
In which situation is it acceptable to release confidential information without prior consent from
the client?
a. when the client has a sexually transmitted disease
b. if law enforcement officials request information in writing
c. after learning that a client was once involved in a crime
,d. when the client admits to abusing a child - Answer>>> d
Mike and his client have developed a personal attraction to one another. The BEST course of
action for him is to:
a. discuss his feelings with his clinical supervisor to determine the best course of action
b. talk with the client about transferring to another counselor so that they can date without the
conflict of interest
c. send the client a letter formally ending the personal and therapeutic relationship
d. inform the client that they will have to wait at least at least one year before they can date -
Answer>>> a
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to:
a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice
c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional credentials -
Answer>>> c
During his treatment, Vic started having painful urination and feared he might have a sexually
transmitted disease. Vic had not been to a doctor in at least ten years and did not have a regular
doctor to call. The counselor gave him the name of a local physician who would treat a new
patient on short notice. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consultation
c. case management
d. an aftercare plan - Answer>>> a
The terminology now being used in the DSM-5 for diagnostic categories is:
a. substance abuse disorders
, b. substance dependence disorders
c. substance use disorders
d. substance addictive disorders - Answer>>> c
Which statement BEST describes the relevance of counselor self-exploration?
a. the counselor's personal identity should not be disclosed to the client because of the risk of
transference.
b. counselors can benefit greatly from being clients themselves, at some point.
c. counselors who are in therapy themselves are putting their own clients at risk.
d. counselors learn what is most important by helping other people. - Answer>>> b
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - Answer>>> d
The therapeutic reasoning for self-disclosure in group counseling is to:
a. provide the group members with insight into the counselors background
b. convince group members that the counselor has more life experiences than they do
c. provide a means by which the counselor can also benefit from the group process
d. facilitate the growth of the group by relating to client or group issues - Answer>>> d
Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because:
a. these communities are based on individual psychotherapy rather than group encounter
b. these communities rely on professional psychologists rather than former addicts or abusers
c. these communities try to return clients to society
