PMK-EE E7 Q&A CERTIFICATION
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Your client Jan is in her 4th coaching session and is working to reduce her
experience of stress which has been accumulating toward workplace
burnout. She has made steady progress each week incorporating several
stress management techniques such as starting a mindfulness practice,
exercise 4x/week, and taking non-essential tasks off her to-do list. During
her session, she indicates she hasn't felt like herself the last few days and she
is having trouble concentrating on her work and doesn't feel she has the
energy to do the exercise or anything after work anymore.Which of the
following is the appropriate next step for the coach?a. Let the client know
that she'll need to find ways to rest and restore even more.b. Support the
client in gaining help from a mental health professional.c. Explore the
client's awareness of her experience and what support she might need.d.
Reframe the situation and note all the progress.
Answer: CAs a coach, we would likely use C as the approach, and then
ultimately B. I posted this question to generate some thought around it. On
the actual exam you will not likely encounter 2 correct answers that are this
close, but keep in mind, there may be some questions the exam asks that are
looking for coaching ethics and coaching scope of practice - ultimately
answer B would demonstrate this.
◍ What would be the most appropriate way for a coach to start a
routine/ongoing coaching session:
A. Invite the client to select the focus for the session
B. Connect and have the client self-assess their state, energy, or mood
C. Establish or refine the client's vision or long-term goals
, D. Makes sure the client had followed through on their last experiment
E. Ask the client if they'd like to review their SMART goals.
Answer: B
◍ #140: Decisional Balance is a tool coaches may use to explore a client's
what?
A. Ambivalence
B. Self-efficacy
C. Discrepancy
D. Change talk.
Answer: A. Ambivalence
◍ Your client meets with you after gaining some ideas from her practitioner on
what could be helpful in managing her blood sugar levels before she's in an
at-risk range. She was surprised to find out her levels were creeping up close
to a pre-diabetic level, and she feels she "could explore some adjustments to
her diet, but can't imagine going to the gym with her busy schedule and 3
kids". Which open-ended question might be a helpful response exploring her
approach to her nutrition?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start
thinking about changing what you're eating?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change to your diet?
C. When can you see yourself ready to implement a change?
D. What will life be like for you when you adopt the nutrition and exercise
plan your practitioner has in mind?
E. Why make this change?.
Answer: B
◍ #139: Ethics are as important in coaching as in any other health profession.
Which of the following represents the spirit of nonmaleficence?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness.
, Answer: C. Do no harm
◍ #138: Coach: Hi James. In our past few sessions you have talked about
quitting smoking, working on your sleep, and your stress. Would you like to
discuss one of these or is something else on your mind?James: I've been
putting off talking about my smoking. My employer is getting really strict
about it and it's probably going to increase my insurance costs.Coach: So on
one hand your employer is encouraging employees to quit smoking but on
the other hand it is up to you really. What do you really want to do?Which
of the following skills is the coach exemplifying?
A. Explaining
B. Honoring Autonomy
C. Rapport Building
D. Sympathy.
Answer: B. Honoring Autonomy
◍ #137: According to Healthy People 2020 goals, Americans should try to
limit their intake of which of the following?
A. Added sugar
B. Low-fat milk
C. Caloric-dense foods
D. Olive oils.
Answer: A. Added sugar
◍ #136: A coach is a NBC-HWC and is also a registered dietician (RD). The
coach is helping a client change his diet to be more healthy. The coach also
is analyzing his diet to make sure it includes enough protein and carbs given
his frequent participation in weight training.Which of the following is most
accurate regarding the coach's scope of practice?
A. The coach is operating within their scope of practice.
B. The coach is not operating within their scope of practice.
C. All NBC-HWC coaches are able to recommend specific grams of protein
and carb intake for a variety of clientele with unique situations and
conditions.
, D. None of the above.
Answer: A. The coach is operating within their scope of practice.
◍ #135: Stella is a 43 year old woman who came to coaching to help manager
her stress and build up her confidence. She indicates during her 5th session
she mentions that her colleague told her to apply for a new leadership
position in the company.Coach: What do you think about what your
colleague suggested.Stella: It's ridiculous to suggest I apply for it. I have a
very long history of failure and zero confidence in my leadership.What stage
of change as it relates to her applying for a new leadership role in her
company?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action.
Answer: A. Precontemplation
◍ While coaching agreements can vary, most coaching agreements include
which of the following important elements:
A. Fee structure, signature allowing sessions to be recorded, client's vision
B. Logistics, Client's Biometric Measurements, Appointment Cancellation
Policy
C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities and Expectation of the Coach,
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Client
D. Client's Biometric Measurements, Client's goals, Coach Fee Structure
E. Confidentiality, Client's Vision, Client's goals.
Answer: C
◍ A client is in her 6th coaching session working towards her vision of living
a life with more energy, positive habits, and nutrition she enjoys. In this
session, the client chooses explores what current habits are her highest
leverage points for positive change as well as opportunities there may be in
the future to work on even more. The coach is facilitating a process of
bringing the time booked in their session to a close. Which is likely to be the
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Your client Jan is in her 4th coaching session and is working to reduce her
experience of stress which has been accumulating toward workplace
burnout. She has made steady progress each week incorporating several
stress management techniques such as starting a mindfulness practice,
exercise 4x/week, and taking non-essential tasks off her to-do list. During
her session, she indicates she hasn't felt like herself the last few days and she
is having trouble concentrating on her work and doesn't feel she has the
energy to do the exercise or anything after work anymore.Which of the
following is the appropriate next step for the coach?a. Let the client know
that she'll need to find ways to rest and restore even more.b. Support the
client in gaining help from a mental health professional.c. Explore the
client's awareness of her experience and what support she might need.d.
Reframe the situation and note all the progress.
Answer: CAs a coach, we would likely use C as the approach, and then
ultimately B. I posted this question to generate some thought around it. On
the actual exam you will not likely encounter 2 correct answers that are this
close, but keep in mind, there may be some questions the exam asks that are
looking for coaching ethics and coaching scope of practice - ultimately
answer B would demonstrate this.
◍ What would be the most appropriate way for a coach to start a
routine/ongoing coaching session:
A. Invite the client to select the focus for the session
B. Connect and have the client self-assess their state, energy, or mood
C. Establish or refine the client's vision or long-term goals
, D. Makes sure the client had followed through on their last experiment
E. Ask the client if they'd like to review their SMART goals.
Answer: B
◍ #140: Decisional Balance is a tool coaches may use to explore a client's
what?
A. Ambivalence
B. Self-efficacy
C. Discrepancy
D. Change talk.
Answer: A. Ambivalence
◍ Your client meets with you after gaining some ideas from her practitioner on
what could be helpful in managing her blood sugar levels before she's in an
at-risk range. She was surprised to find out her levels were creeping up close
to a pre-diabetic level, and she feels she "could explore some adjustments to
her diet, but can't imagine going to the gym with her busy schedule and 3
kids". Which open-ended question might be a helpful response exploring her
approach to her nutrition?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start
thinking about changing what you're eating?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change to your diet?
C. When can you see yourself ready to implement a change?
D. What will life be like for you when you adopt the nutrition and exercise
plan your practitioner has in mind?
E. Why make this change?.
Answer: B
◍ #139: Ethics are as important in coaching as in any other health profession.
Which of the following represents the spirit of nonmaleficence?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness.
, Answer: C. Do no harm
◍ #138: Coach: Hi James. In our past few sessions you have talked about
quitting smoking, working on your sleep, and your stress. Would you like to
discuss one of these or is something else on your mind?James: I've been
putting off talking about my smoking. My employer is getting really strict
about it and it's probably going to increase my insurance costs.Coach: So on
one hand your employer is encouraging employees to quit smoking but on
the other hand it is up to you really. What do you really want to do?Which
of the following skills is the coach exemplifying?
A. Explaining
B. Honoring Autonomy
C. Rapport Building
D. Sympathy.
Answer: B. Honoring Autonomy
◍ #137: According to Healthy People 2020 goals, Americans should try to
limit their intake of which of the following?
A. Added sugar
B. Low-fat milk
C. Caloric-dense foods
D. Olive oils.
Answer: A. Added sugar
◍ #136: A coach is a NBC-HWC and is also a registered dietician (RD). The
coach is helping a client change his diet to be more healthy. The coach also
is analyzing his diet to make sure it includes enough protein and carbs given
his frequent participation in weight training.Which of the following is most
accurate regarding the coach's scope of practice?
A. The coach is operating within their scope of practice.
B. The coach is not operating within their scope of practice.
C. All NBC-HWC coaches are able to recommend specific grams of protein
and carb intake for a variety of clientele with unique situations and
conditions.
, D. None of the above.
Answer: A. The coach is operating within their scope of practice.
◍ #135: Stella is a 43 year old woman who came to coaching to help manager
her stress and build up her confidence. She indicates during her 5th session
she mentions that her colleague told her to apply for a new leadership
position in the company.Coach: What do you think about what your
colleague suggested.Stella: It's ridiculous to suggest I apply for it. I have a
very long history of failure and zero confidence in my leadership.What stage
of change as it relates to her applying for a new leadership role in her
company?
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action.
Answer: A. Precontemplation
◍ While coaching agreements can vary, most coaching agreements include
which of the following important elements:
A. Fee structure, signature allowing sessions to be recorded, client's vision
B. Logistics, Client's Biometric Measurements, Appointment Cancellation
Policy
C. Confidentiality, Responsibilities and Expectation of the Coach,
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Client
D. Client's Biometric Measurements, Client's goals, Coach Fee Structure
E. Confidentiality, Client's Vision, Client's goals.
Answer: C
◍ A client is in her 6th coaching session working towards her vision of living
a life with more energy, positive habits, and nutrition she enjoys. In this
session, the client chooses explores what current habits are her highest
leverage points for positive change as well as opportunities there may be in
the future to work on even more. The coach is facilitating a process of
bringing the time booked in their session to a close. Which is likely to be the
