NBHWC PRACTICE EXAM \\\ NBHWC Practice
Exam | Realistic Questions & Study Guide 2025
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?
B
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 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
A
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
B
PRACTICE QUESTION***4:
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
A
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.
D
PRACTICE QUESTION***6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
, B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
C
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
Exam | Realistic Questions & Study Guide 2025
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?
B
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 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
A
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
B
PRACTICE QUESTION***4:
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
A
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.
D
PRACTICE QUESTION***6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
, B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
C
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
