CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2026
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of ow a problem can be solved
c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - correct answer b
MAT refers to:
a. a common screening tool for alcoholism
b. a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology
c. the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
d. a nonmedical detox protocol - correct answer c
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked
her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consultation
c. case management
d. an aftercare plan - correct answer a
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the
counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Rational-emotive
c. Gestalt
,d. Person-centered - correct answer c
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 - correct
answer c
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - correct answer d
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know
their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and
a. availability of referral services
b. community resources to be used
c. with whom they will be participating in group activities
d. the limits of their confidentiality - correct answer d
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples
of lack of cultural
a. blindness
b. competence
c. destructiveness
d. incapacity - correct answer b
,Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac arrhythmia are all
signs or symptoms of:
a. caffeine intoxication
b. cocaine intoxication
c. alcohol intoxication
d. opioid intoxication - correct answer a
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?
a. cannabis use disorder
b. inhalant use disorder
c. tobacco use disorder
d. caffeine use disorder - correct answer b
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
a. a nonabstinence technique
b. harm reduction
c a maintenance method
d. a community organization intervention - correct answer b
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures
are all signs or symptoms of:
a. cannabis withdrawal
b. cocaine withdrawal
c. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
d. opioid withdrawal - correct answer c
Among other things, _____ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as
providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs
a. case management
, b. referral
c. client education
d. consultation - correct answer c
In the United States the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is:
a. caucasian men
b. adult women
c. native americans
d. asian americans and pacific islanders - correct answer d
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with _____ therapy
a. cognitive
b. behavior
c. gestalt
d. person-centered - correct answer b
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually transmitted
diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made
arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as:
a. consultation
b. case management
c. client education
d. ethical responsibility - correct answer b
Studies indicate that counseling is most effective when:
a. culture and values are taken into account
b. the counselor relies on humanistic methods
c. the therapist and the client come from similar backgrounds
d. a therapeutic contract is clarified in the first session - correct answer a
2026
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of ow a problem can be solved
c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - correct answer b
MAT refers to:
a. a common screening tool for alcoholism
b. a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology
c. the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
d. a nonmedical detox protocol - correct answer c
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked
her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consultation
c. case management
d. an aftercare plan - correct answer a
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the
counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Rational-emotive
c. Gestalt
,d. Person-centered - correct answer c
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 - correct
answer c
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - correct answer d
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know
their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and
a. availability of referral services
b. community resources to be used
c. with whom they will be participating in group activities
d. the limits of their confidentiality - correct answer d
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples
of lack of cultural
a. blindness
b. competence
c. destructiveness
d. incapacity - correct answer b
,Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac arrhythmia are all
signs or symptoms of:
a. caffeine intoxication
b. cocaine intoxication
c. alcohol intoxication
d. opioid intoxication - correct answer a
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?
a. cannabis use disorder
b. inhalant use disorder
c. tobacco use disorder
d. caffeine use disorder - correct answer b
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
a. a nonabstinence technique
b. harm reduction
c a maintenance method
d. a community organization intervention - correct answer b
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures
are all signs or symptoms of:
a. cannabis withdrawal
b. cocaine withdrawal
c. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
d. opioid withdrawal - correct answer c
Among other things, _____ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as
providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs
a. case management
, b. referral
c. client education
d. consultation - correct answer c
In the United States the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is:
a. caucasian men
b. adult women
c. native americans
d. asian americans and pacific islanders - correct answer d
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with _____ therapy
a. cognitive
b. behavior
c. gestalt
d. person-centered - correct answer b
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually transmitted
diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made
arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as:
a. consultation
b. case management
c. client education
d. ethical responsibility - correct answer b
Studies indicate that counseling is most effective when:
a. culture and values are taken into account
b. the counselor relies on humanistic methods
c. the therapist and the client come from similar backgrounds
d. a therapeutic contract is clarified in the first session - correct answer a
