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CADC SAMPLE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | A+ GRADED |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
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,Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of ow a problem can be solved
c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-b
MAT refers to:
a. a common screening tool for alcoholism
b. a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology
c. the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
d. a nonmedical detox protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-c
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on
an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consultation
c. case management
d. an aftercare plan - CORRECT ANSWER-a
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power
by the counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Rational-emotive
c. Gestalt
d. Person-centered - CORRECT ANSWER-c
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to:
a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice
,c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional credentials -
CORRECT ANSWER-c
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - CORRECT ANSWER-d
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients
should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and
a. availability of referral services
b. community resources to be used
c. with whom they will be participating in group activities
d. the limits of their confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-d
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members
are examples of lack of cultural
a. blindness
b. competence
c. destructiveness
d. incapacity - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac
arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of:
a. caffeine intoxication
b. cocaine intoxication
c. alcohol intoxication
d. opioid intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER-a
, Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older
children or adults?
a. cannabis use disorder
b. inhalant use disorder
c. tobacco use disorder
d. caffeine use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
a. a nonabstinence technique
b. harm reduction
c a maintenance method
d. a community organization intervention - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of:
a. cannabis withdrawal
b. cocaine withdrawal
c. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
d. opioid withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER-c
Among other things, _____ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as
well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs
a. case management
b. referral
c. client education
d. consultation - CORRECT ANSWER-c
In the United States the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is:
a. caucasian men
b. adult women
CADC SAMPLE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | A+ GRADED |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
THIS FOCUSED RESOURCE SUPPORTS
• QUICK REVIEW,
• REINFORCES KEY DATABASE CONCEPTS
• HELPS IDENTIFY WEAKER AREAS BEFORE
ASSESSMENT DAY
BETTER PREPARATION → GREATER SUCCESS
,Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of ow a problem can be solved
c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-b
MAT refers to:
a. a common screening tool for alcoholism
b. a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology
c. the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
d. a nonmedical detox protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-c
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on
an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consultation
c. case management
d. an aftercare plan - CORRECT ANSWER-a
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power
by the counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Rational-emotive
c. Gestalt
d. Person-centered - CORRECT ANSWER-c
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to:
a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice
,c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional credentials -
CORRECT ANSWER-c
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - CORRECT ANSWER-d
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients
should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and
a. availability of referral services
b. community resources to be used
c. with whom they will be participating in group activities
d. the limits of their confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-d
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members
are examples of lack of cultural
a. blindness
b. competence
c. destructiveness
d. incapacity - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac
arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of:
a. caffeine intoxication
b. cocaine intoxication
c. alcohol intoxication
d. opioid intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER-a
, Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older
children or adults?
a. cannabis use disorder
b. inhalant use disorder
c. tobacco use disorder
d. caffeine use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
a. a nonabstinence technique
b. harm reduction
c a maintenance method
d. a community organization intervention - CORRECT ANSWER-b
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand
mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of:
a. cannabis withdrawal
b. cocaine withdrawal
c. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
d. opioid withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER-c
Among other things, _____ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as
well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs
a. case management
b. referral
c. client education
d. consultation - CORRECT ANSWER-c
In the United States the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is:
a. caucasian men
b. adult women
