RADT COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉A counselor who is aware of the unethical conduct of another
counselor:
a. should report it to the counselor's supervisor
b. should contact the client(s) who were involved and determine if
they have been harmed
c. should report the behavior to the appropriate authority
d. all of the above. Answer: c. should report the behavior to the
appropriate authority
◉Under what conditions can a counselor engage in sexual behavior
with a client:
a. never
b. two years after termination of the counseling relationship
c. five years after termination of the counseling relationship
d. two years after termination of the counseling relationship and if
the social relationship is initiated by the former client. Answer: a.
never
,◉The standard of ethical practice with regard to copyright laws is:
a. anything can be copied with the author's permission
b. not to copy someone else's work unless it is for educational
purposes and in limited quantities
c. not to copy someone else's work at any time
d. anything can be copied as long as it is not for financial gain.
Answer: a. anything can be copied with the author's permission
◉The following is an example of an ethical violation:
a. a counselor who provides counseling for the spouse of a former
client
b. a counselor who provides counseling for someone referred by the
counselor's attorney
c. a counselor who provides counseling for someone previously
treated by the counselor in another agency
d. a counselor who provides counseling for someone who is a
supervisee. Answer: b. a counselor who provides counseling for
someone referred by the counselor's attorney
◉A counselor shall cooperate with professional ethics committees
except when:
a. legal action is also pending
b. client confidentiality would be violated
, c. the member has personal relationships with people on the
committee
d. there are no exceptions to cooperating with an ethics committee.
Answer: b. client confidentiality would be violated
◉When establishing fees, the primary ethical obligation is to:
a. safeguard the best interest of the counselor, the agency, and the
profession
b. follow the fee schedule established by insurance companies or the
agency where employed
c. safeguard the best interest of the client
d. provide a sliding fee scale. Answer: a. safeguard the best interest
of the counselor, the agency, and the profession
◉Federal confidentiality laws and regulations require treatment
programs to respond to subpoenas by disclosing information
concerning current or former patients.
True or False. Answer: False
◉If the opportunity to enter into a social relationship with a client
exists, a counselor should:
a. make sure such a relationship occurs outside of the work
environment.
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉A counselor who is aware of the unethical conduct of another
counselor:
a. should report it to the counselor's supervisor
b. should contact the client(s) who were involved and determine if
they have been harmed
c. should report the behavior to the appropriate authority
d. all of the above. Answer: c. should report the behavior to the
appropriate authority
◉Under what conditions can a counselor engage in sexual behavior
with a client:
a. never
b. two years after termination of the counseling relationship
c. five years after termination of the counseling relationship
d. two years after termination of the counseling relationship and if
the social relationship is initiated by the former client. Answer: a.
never
,◉The standard of ethical practice with regard to copyright laws is:
a. anything can be copied with the author's permission
b. not to copy someone else's work unless it is for educational
purposes and in limited quantities
c. not to copy someone else's work at any time
d. anything can be copied as long as it is not for financial gain.
Answer: a. anything can be copied with the author's permission
◉The following is an example of an ethical violation:
a. a counselor who provides counseling for the spouse of a former
client
b. a counselor who provides counseling for someone referred by the
counselor's attorney
c. a counselor who provides counseling for someone previously
treated by the counselor in another agency
d. a counselor who provides counseling for someone who is a
supervisee. Answer: b. a counselor who provides counseling for
someone referred by the counselor's attorney
◉A counselor shall cooperate with professional ethics committees
except when:
a. legal action is also pending
b. client confidentiality would be violated
, c. the member has personal relationships with people on the
committee
d. there are no exceptions to cooperating with an ethics committee.
Answer: b. client confidentiality would be violated
◉When establishing fees, the primary ethical obligation is to:
a. safeguard the best interest of the counselor, the agency, and the
profession
b. follow the fee schedule established by insurance companies or the
agency where employed
c. safeguard the best interest of the client
d. provide a sliding fee scale. Answer: a. safeguard the best interest
of the counselor, the agency, and the profession
◉Federal confidentiality laws and regulations require treatment
programs to respond to subpoenas by disclosing information
concerning current or former patients.
True or False. Answer: False
◉If the opportunity to enter into a social relationship with a client
exists, a counselor should:
a. make sure such a relationship occurs outside of the work
environment.
