NSCA CPSS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 120+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which ANSWER is misleading and should be avoided when evaluating the cost/benefit step
of PICBA? - (ANSWER)1. Effort, time, and resources needed
2. Impact on relationships and comfort
3. Pros and Cons
4. What would have to be sacrificed or experienced if they work towards solving the
problem.
@#$%^&*()
Define Barriers - (ANSWER)
List the two types of aggressors. - (ANSWER)
Explain what a billable hour is. - (ANSWER)
Your peer is wanting to throw a plastic container selling party but says they need just a few
more sales and hands you a catalog. What is the primary ethical issue might this lead to? -
(ANSWER)1. Not modeling good financial management.
2. If they get the giant bowl because you ordered something, that would be like giving them
a gift.
3. Buying stuff would show you have money and make the power differential worse.
4. It would be a dual relationship to participate in the party in any way.
Which stage of change involves planning and finding resources? - (ANSWER)
How could challenges in any of the 4 dimensions of recovery affect someone's ability to
move forward? Give an example. - (ANSWER)
List the 5 stages in the Recovery Process. - (ANSWER)
, NSCA CPSS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 120+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a maladaptive coping skill? - (ANSWER)
Define confidentiality and the importance of it. - (ANSWER)
List 3 low risk behaviors and 3 high risk behaviors peers may be engaging in. - (ANSWER)
@#$%^&*()
List two ways you can Ensure your Safety when threatened by an individual. - (ANSWER)
What are the key tools peer supporters use to empower peers? - (ANSWER)
List the common triggers that can re-traumatize someone who has experienced trauma. -
(ANSWER)
What is a recovery program and what does it do? - (ANSWER)
Do people always go through the 5 stages of change or the 5 stages of recovery in a linear
order? - (ANSWER)1. Yes
2. No
How does understanding ACE, trauma, fear responses, and maladaptive coping skills help
us perceive the choices and actions of our peers and others? - (ANSWER)
Which of these is a rule of strategic sharing in peer support? - (ANSWER)1. Strategically
share parts of your story you feel will best convince the peer to do what they need to do.
2. Strategically share your accomplishments, to convince the peer to look up to you and
see you as an authority.
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Which ANSWER is misleading and should be avoided when evaluating the cost/benefit step
of PICBA? - (ANSWER)1. Effort, time, and resources needed
2. Impact on relationships and comfort
3. Pros and Cons
4. What would have to be sacrificed or experienced if they work towards solving the
problem.
@#$%^&*()
Define Barriers - (ANSWER)
List the two types of aggressors. - (ANSWER)
Explain what a billable hour is. - (ANSWER)
Your peer is wanting to throw a plastic container selling party but says they need just a few
more sales and hands you a catalog. What is the primary ethical issue might this lead to? -
(ANSWER)1. Not modeling good financial management.
2. If they get the giant bowl because you ordered something, that would be like giving them
a gift.
3. Buying stuff would show you have money and make the power differential worse.
4. It would be a dual relationship to participate in the party in any way.
Which stage of change involves planning and finding resources? - (ANSWER)
How could challenges in any of the 4 dimensions of recovery affect someone's ability to
move forward? Give an example. - (ANSWER)
List the 5 stages in the Recovery Process. - (ANSWER)
, NSCA CPSS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 120+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a maladaptive coping skill? - (ANSWER)
Define confidentiality and the importance of it. - (ANSWER)
List 3 low risk behaviors and 3 high risk behaviors peers may be engaging in. - (ANSWER)
@#$%^&*()
List two ways you can Ensure your Safety when threatened by an individual. - (ANSWER)
What are the key tools peer supporters use to empower peers? - (ANSWER)
List the common triggers that can re-traumatize someone who has experienced trauma. -
(ANSWER)
What is a recovery program and what does it do? - (ANSWER)
Do people always go through the 5 stages of change or the 5 stages of recovery in a linear
order? - (ANSWER)1. Yes
2. No
How does understanding ACE, trauma, fear responses, and maladaptive coping skills help
us perceive the choices and actions of our peers and others? - (ANSWER)
Which of these is a rule of strategic sharing in peer support? - (ANSWER)1. Strategically
share parts of your story you feel will best convince the peer to do what they need to do.
2. Strategically share your accomplishments, to convince the peer to look up to you and
see you as an authority.
