CADC Practice Exam Questions and Verified
Answers
Question 1
_________ is defined as "the revulsion toward homosexuals and often the desire to
inflict punishment as retribution, and in the case of homosexuals themselves, self-
loathing."
a. sexual hatred
b. gay bashing
c. homophobia
d. homosexuality
Correct Answer
c. homophobia
Question 2
Which of the following is the BEST indicator that an individual is physically dependent
upon alcohol or another drug?
a. the amount consumed daily
b. the length in years of heavy drinking or drug use
c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
d. the frequency of memory blackouts
Correct Answer
c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
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,Question 3
Which of the following statements made by a client in a group would MOST warrant
documentation in the client's progress notes?
a. "I'm finding the support from this group very helpful"
b. "Getting caught for drunk driving was a mixed blessing"
c. "Let's change the subject. Did anyone see the game last night"
d. "Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense"
Correct Answer
d. "Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense"
Question 4
Which of the following MUST be included in a treatment plan?
a. a compete medical report
b. the client's problems and services to be provided
c. an overview of the client's educational and psychological history
d. a mental status exam including orientation to time, place, and person
Correct Answer
b. the client's problems and services to be provided
Question 5
The primary factor in the development of young people's attitudes toward drugs is:
a. peer pressure
b. parental role models
c. mass media
d. societal expectation
Correct Answer
b. parental role models
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,Question 6
Concise and accurate reporting is necessary in order to:
a. assist in client education
b. ensure continuity of client care
c. demonstrate counselor competence
d. identify client strengths and weaknesses
Correct Answer
b. ensure continuity of client care
Question 7
Phobic behaviors are reinforced by:
a. an increase in one's self-esteem
b. a reduction in one's feelings of anxiety
c. significant repetition of the phobic behaviors
d. sympathy received from others
Correct Answer
b. a reduction in one's feelings of anxiety
Question 8
When a client discloses suicidal thoughts, the counselor's first step is to:
a. identify alternative courses of action
b. contact emergency personnel
c. offer emotional support
d. assess the degree of risk
Correct Answer
d. assess the degree of risk
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, Question 9
Which of the following defense-oriented behaviors is of the damage-repair type?
a. denying
b. mourning
c. repressing
d. rationalizing
Correct Answer
b. mourning
Question 10
A frequent client reaction during the termination phase of counseling is:
a. acting out behavior
b. defensiveness
c. lack of trust
d. apathy
Correct Answer
a. acting out behavior
Question 11
When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in:
a. consulting with other professionals
b. making referrals
c. family system dynamics
d. release of information forms
Correct Answer
b. making referrals
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Answers
Question 1
_________ is defined as "the revulsion toward homosexuals and often the desire to
inflict punishment as retribution, and in the case of homosexuals themselves, self-
loathing."
a. sexual hatred
b. gay bashing
c. homophobia
d. homosexuality
Correct Answer
c. homophobia
Question 2
Which of the following is the BEST indicator that an individual is physically dependent
upon alcohol or another drug?
a. the amount consumed daily
b. the length in years of heavy drinking or drug use
c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
d. the frequency of memory blackouts
Correct Answer
c. presence of withdrawal symptoms
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,Question 3
Which of the following statements made by a client in a group would MOST warrant
documentation in the client's progress notes?
a. "I'm finding the support from this group very helpful"
b. "Getting caught for drunk driving was a mixed blessing"
c. "Let's change the subject. Did anyone see the game last night"
d. "Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense"
Correct Answer
d. "Ever since I stopped drinking, my emotional swings have been quite intense"
Question 4
Which of the following MUST be included in a treatment plan?
a. a compete medical report
b. the client's problems and services to be provided
c. an overview of the client's educational and psychological history
d. a mental status exam including orientation to time, place, and person
Correct Answer
b. the client's problems and services to be provided
Question 5
The primary factor in the development of young people's attitudes toward drugs is:
a. peer pressure
b. parental role models
c. mass media
d. societal expectation
Correct Answer
b. parental role models
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,Question 6
Concise and accurate reporting is necessary in order to:
a. assist in client education
b. ensure continuity of client care
c. demonstrate counselor competence
d. identify client strengths and weaknesses
Correct Answer
b. ensure continuity of client care
Question 7
Phobic behaviors are reinforced by:
a. an increase in one's self-esteem
b. a reduction in one's feelings of anxiety
c. significant repetition of the phobic behaviors
d. sympathy received from others
Correct Answer
b. a reduction in one's feelings of anxiety
Question 8
When a client discloses suicidal thoughts, the counselor's first step is to:
a. identify alternative courses of action
b. contact emergency personnel
c. offer emotional support
d. assess the degree of risk
Correct Answer
d. assess the degree of risk
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, Question 9
Which of the following defense-oriented behaviors is of the damage-repair type?
a. denying
b. mourning
c. repressing
d. rationalizing
Correct Answer
b. mourning
Question 10
A frequent client reaction during the termination phase of counseling is:
a. acting out behavior
b. defensiveness
c. lack of trust
d. apathy
Correct Answer
a. acting out behavior
Question 11
When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in:
a. consulting with other professionals
b. making referrals
c. family system dynamics
d. release of information forms
Correct Answer
b. making referrals
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