LCDC EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
a. toxicology report
b. problem statement
c. Objective
d. short term goal
CORRECT ANSWER
b. problem statement
Question 2
Which term describes the process whereby clients project past feelings or attitudes they
had toward significant people in their lives onto their counselor?
a. transference
b. projection
c. countertransference
d. displacement
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,CORRECT ANSWER
a. transference
Question 3
In the process of assessment, all of the following substance use screening questionnaires
may be used EXCEPT:
a. CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
b. TWEAK (Tolerance, Worried, Eye-Opener, Amnesia, K/Cut Down)
c. DALI (Dartmouth Assessment of Lifestyle Instrument
d. AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
CORRECT ANSWER
c. DALI
Question 4
Client education on the expected outcomes and possible risks of the counseling process is
an important part of:
a. treatment process
b. placement criteria
c. informed consent
d. referral management
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Informed Consent
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, Question 5
The activities that bring the client, treatment services, and other resources together to
focus on identified issues and needs is known as:
a. clinical evaluation
b. treatment planning
c. referral planning
d. service coordination
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Service coordination
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT required to be documented in a client's release of
information?
a. date of last treatment
b. client name
c. date signed
d. expiration date
CORRECT ANSWER
a. date of last treatment
Question 7
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact circumstances
under which they are legally required to do which of the following?
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
a. toxicology report
b. problem statement
c. Objective
d. short term goal
CORRECT ANSWER
b. problem statement
Question 2
Which term describes the process whereby clients project past feelings or attitudes they
had toward significant people in their lives onto their counselor?
a. transference
b. projection
c. countertransference
d. displacement
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@THE STUDY VAULT
,CORRECT ANSWER
a. transference
Question 3
In the process of assessment, all of the following substance use screening questionnaires
may be used EXCEPT:
a. CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
b. TWEAK (Tolerance, Worried, Eye-Opener, Amnesia, K/Cut Down)
c. DALI (Dartmouth Assessment of Lifestyle Instrument
d. AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
CORRECT ANSWER
c. DALI
Question 4
Client education on the expected outcomes and possible risks of the counseling process is
an important part of:
a. treatment process
b. placement criteria
c. informed consent
d. referral management
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Informed Consent
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, Question 5
The activities that bring the client, treatment services, and other resources together to
focus on identified issues and needs is known as:
a. clinical evaluation
b. treatment planning
c. referral planning
d. service coordination
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Service coordination
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT required to be documented in a client's release of
information?
a. date of last treatment
b. client name
c. date signed
d. expiration date
CORRECT ANSWER
a. date of last treatment
Question 7
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact circumstances
under which they are legally required to do which of the following?
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