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NBHWC Health Coaching Exam Questions And
Correct Answers New Updated Version
1) Coach Janea asks her client in the first session "what more do you
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want to know about me before we begin?". While not talking too long or
2
too much about yourself is a hallmark of a good coach, why might Coach
Janea feel it is important to ask this question in the first
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session?(Coaching Psychology,
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A. Establish a sense of connection with the client
B. To highlight her coaching expertise
C. Get all the client's qulestions answered before starting the session
D. To take time to interject the difference between coaching and
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education - CORRECT ANSWER=A. Establish a sense of connection with
the client
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2.) Hailey has noticed that her client interrupts her quite frequently when
she does speak during coaching calls.Miller and Rollnick would identify
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this as what?
A. Compassionate
B. Evaluative
C. Supportive
D.Appreciative - CORRECT ANSWER=B. Evaluative
,3.) Your clients employer makes them attend three coaching
sessions in order to get a $10 co-pay vs. a $40 co-pay. At your first
session, you open the call by asking your client what was the best
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part of his day so far. He responds, "only two more of these and I
2
get to pay $30 less for my co-pay". Which of the following would
be an example of an amplified reflection?
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A. "You only need to chat with me two more times to get a
better co-pay." am
B. "You are coming to these coaching sessions just to get the
discount for your co-pay."
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C. "The best part of your day is checking this coaching session off
your list."- CORRECT ANSWER=C. "The best part of your day is
checking this coaching session off your list."
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4.) Empathy, affirmation, zest, playfulness, authenticity, courage,
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calm and warmth are all examples of what skills?
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A. Being skills
B. Self-compassion skills
C. Trust skills
D. Goal-setting skills - CORRECT ANSWER=A. Being skills
,5.) You've had a great client that has made tremendous progress. After
working with her for the last 18 months you have noticed she is seems
to be no longer benefiting from your coaching relationship. According
to the ICF code of ethics, what should you consider doing?
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A. Refer her to another coach.
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B. Let her know what you are noticing and suggest you end the
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coaching relationship at this time.
C. Keep coaching her as there are always things to work on. -
CORRECT ANSWER=B. Let her know what you are noticing and
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suggest you end the coaching relationship at this time.
6.) As a coach you have noticed a pattern where your client tends to be
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overzealous and unrealistic in his goals (e.g. gain 5 pounds of muscle in
two weeks). Which of the following suggestions exemplifies the "coach
approach"?
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A. Develop mmore realistic goals for your client and discuss with themn
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at next session.
B. Carefully monitor the goals set to help clients keep them realistic.
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C. Work on goal setting, even if it is the whole discussion that session,
to make sure they can accomplish every goal. - CORRECT ANSWER=B.
Carefully monitor the goals set to help clients keep them realistic.
7.) Expressing empathy is a skill. One example of demonstrating
empathy is to make observations and not evaluations as a coach.
, "You failed to drink 5 cups of water each day last week" is an
example of a vs "You drank 5 cups
of water on Monday and Tuesday last week" is an example of a
.(Coaching Psychology, pg. 59, NVC)
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A. Evaluation; observation
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B. Observation; evaluation
C. Evaluation; evaluation
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D. Observation; observation - CORRECT ANSWER=A.
Evaluation;observation
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8.) Your client James is not at the50% point of his three-month
goal.Which of the following strategies would you implement next?
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A. Brainstorming
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B. Help the client develop a mantra
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C.Implement a strengths assessment
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D. Revisit the goal and whether it is still SMART - CORRECT
ANSWER=D. Revisit the goal and whether it is still SMART
9.) Client: "I can't do this. I've once again failed at getting my
exercise in this week; I suck."
NBHWC Health Coaching Exam Questions And
Correct Answers New Updated Version
1) Coach Janea asks her client in the first session "what more do you
6
want to know about me before we begin?". While not talking too long or
2
too much about yourself is a hallmark of a good coach, why might Coach
Janea feel it is important to ask this question in the first
20
session?(Coaching Psychology,
am
A. Establish a sense of connection with the client
B. To highlight her coaching expertise
C. Get all the client's qulestions answered before starting the session
D. To take time to interject the difference between coaching and
Ex
education - CORRECT ANSWER=A. Establish a sense of connection with
the client
s
rt
pe
2.) Hailey has noticed that her client interrupts her quite frequently when
she does speak during coaching calls.Miller and Rollnick would identify
Ex
this as what?
A. Compassionate
B. Evaluative
C. Supportive
D.Appreciative - CORRECT ANSWER=B. Evaluative
,3.) Your clients employer makes them attend three coaching
sessions in order to get a $10 co-pay vs. a $40 co-pay. At your first
session, you open the call by asking your client what was the best
6
part of his day so far. He responds, "only two more of these and I
2
get to pay $30 less for my co-pay". Which of the following would
be an example of an amplified reflection?
20
A. "You only need to chat with me two more times to get a
better co-pay." am
B. "You are coming to these coaching sessions just to get the
discount for your co-pay."
Ex
C. "The best part of your day is checking this coaching session off
your list."- CORRECT ANSWER=C. "The best part of your day is
checking this coaching session off your list."
r ts
4.) Empathy, affirmation, zest, playfulness, authenticity, courage,
pe
calm and warmth are all examples of what skills?
Ex
A. Being skills
B. Self-compassion skills
C. Trust skills
D. Goal-setting skills - CORRECT ANSWER=A. Being skills
,5.) You've had a great client that has made tremendous progress. After
working with her for the last 18 months you have noticed she is seems
to be no longer benefiting from your coaching relationship. According
to the ICF code of ethics, what should you consider doing?
6
A. Refer her to another coach.
2
B. Let her know what you are noticing and suggest you end the
20
coaching relationship at this time.
C. Keep coaching her as there are always things to work on. -
CORRECT ANSWER=B. Let her know what you are noticing and
am
suggest you end the coaching relationship at this time.
6.) As a coach you have noticed a pattern where your client tends to be
Ex
overzealous and unrealistic in his goals (e.g. gain 5 pounds of muscle in
two weeks). Which of the following suggestions exemplifies the "coach
approach"?
s
rt
A. Develop mmore realistic goals for your client and discuss with themn
pe
at next session.
B. Carefully monitor the goals set to help clients keep them realistic.
Ex
C. Work on goal setting, even if it is the whole discussion that session,
to make sure they can accomplish every goal. - CORRECT ANSWER=B.
Carefully monitor the goals set to help clients keep them realistic.
7.) Expressing empathy is a skill. One example of demonstrating
empathy is to make observations and not evaluations as a coach.
, "You failed to drink 5 cups of water each day last week" is an
example of a vs "You drank 5 cups
of water on Monday and Tuesday last week" is an example of a
.(Coaching Psychology, pg. 59, NVC)
2 6
A. Evaluation; observation
20
B. Observation; evaluation
C. Evaluation; evaluation
am
D. Observation; observation - CORRECT ANSWER=A.
Evaluation;observation
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8.) Your client James is not at the50% point of his three-month
goal.Which of the following strategies would you implement next?
ts
A. Brainstorming
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B. Help the client develop a mantra
pe
C.Implement a strengths assessment
Ex
D. Revisit the goal and whether it is still SMART - CORRECT
ANSWER=D. Revisit the goal and whether it is still SMART
9.) Client: "I can't do this. I've once again failed at getting my
exercise in this week; I suck."
