LCDC ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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 Answers -b. problem
statement
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 -correct Answers -a. transference
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 Answers -c. DALI
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 Answers -c. Informed
Consent
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 Answers -d. Service
coordination
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 Answers -a. date of last
treatment
, 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?
a. break confidentiality
b. call the police
c. cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment -correct Answers -a. break
confidentiality
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to
address
a. countertransference issues
b. developing a therapeutic alliance
c. mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards -correct Answers -d.
program policies and standards
Which of the following client attributes is an important
predictor of treatment outcomes?
a. practicing self-care
b. self-esteem
c. self-efficacy
d. ability to self-soothe -correct Answers -c. self-efficacy
What potential factors of each change strategy are
considered when developing a solid plan for change?
a. potential outcomes
b. financial cost
c. time restrictions
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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 Answers -b. problem
statement
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 -correct Answers -a. transference
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 Answers -c. DALI
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 Answers -c. Informed
Consent
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 Answers -d. Service
coordination
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 Answers -a. date of last
treatment
, 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?
a. break confidentiality
b. call the police
c. cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment -correct Answers -a. break
confidentiality
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to
address
a. countertransference issues
b. developing a therapeutic alliance
c. mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards -correct Answers -d.
program policies and standards
Which of the following client attributes is an important
predictor of treatment outcomes?
a. practicing self-care
b. self-esteem
c. self-efficacy
d. ability to self-soothe -correct Answers -c. self-efficacy
What potential factors of each change strategy are
considered when developing a solid plan for change?
a. potential outcomes
b. financial cost
c. time restrictions
