LCDC COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
PREMIUM SOLUTION GUIDE
◉screening, definition. Answer: 1) function; the process by which a
client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a
particular program
◉intake, definition. Answer: 2) function; administrative and initial
assessment procedures for admission to a program
◉orientation, definition. Answer: 3) function; describing to the
client the general nature and goals of the program; the rules
governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary
action or discharge from the program; the hours during which
services are available; the treatment costs that are to be borne by
the client, if any; and the client's rights
◉assessment, definition. Answer: 4) those procedures by which a
counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's
strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of
the treatment plan; communicate to clients that the purpose of the
assessment is to gather information that will help determine the
counseling interventions that will be most helpful to them
PREMIUM SOLUTION GUIDE
◉screening, definition. Answer: 1) function; the process by which a
client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a
particular program
◉intake, definition. Answer: 2) function; administrative and initial
assessment procedures for admission to a program
◉orientation, definition. Answer: 3) function; describing to the
client the general nature and goals of the program; the rules
governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary
action or discharge from the program; the hours during which
services are available; the treatment costs that are to be borne by
the client, if any; and the client's rights
◉assessment, definition. Answer: 4) those procedures by which a
counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's
strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of
the treatment plan; communicate to clients that the purpose of the
assessment is to gather information that will help determine the
counseling interventions that will be most helpful to them
