NBHWC Practice Test Questions and
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Practice Question #1:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to
discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the
woman's parents indicating they are paying for the sessions
and would like to discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me
back potential times that will work for you. Also, your
daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching
services or any clients without prior written consent from the
client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get
back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?
- Correct Answer ✅B
Practice Question #2:
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The
advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply of
supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching
sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following is
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the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of
Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above - Correct Answer ✅A
Practice Question #3:
You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that states
"work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2 weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the coach
violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients - Correct Answer ✅B
Practice Question #4:
A coach owns her own business and specializes in coaching
around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting
gut biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20
pounds in four weeks if they take the supplement daily. The
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coach is most likely violating which of the following
guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy - Correct Answer ✅A
Practice Question #5:
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental shakes
to his coaching clients in which he makes a commission. At
what point in the coaching relationship must Jamal disclose
this information to his client per the NBC-HWC ethical
guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins. - Correct Answer ✅D
Practice Question #6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it
relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
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C. Do no harm
D. Fairness - Correct Answer ✅C
Practice Question #7:
A client has just completed their well-being assessment prior
to their first coaching session. The client's biometric
information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning to the
coach in the context of recommended health guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level - Correct Answer ✅D
Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Practice Question #1:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to
discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the
woman's parents indicating they are paying for the sessions
and would like to discuss their daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me
back potential times that will work for you. Also, your
daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching
services or any clients without prior written consent from the
client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get
back to you.
D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?
- Correct Answer ✅B
Practice Question #2:
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for
another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The
advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply of
supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching
sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most
people lose 30 pounds in 60 days. Which of the following is
,NBHWC Practice Test Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2025)
the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of
Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above - Correct Answer ✅A
Practice Question #3:
You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that states
"work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2 weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the coach
violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients - Correct Answer ✅B
Practice Question #4:
A coach owns her own business and specializes in coaching
around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting
gut biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20
pounds in four weeks if they take the supplement daily. The
,NBHWC Practice Test Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2025)
coach is most likely violating which of the following
guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy - Correct Answer ✅A
Practice Question #5:
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental shakes
to his coaching clients in which he makes a commission. At
what point in the coaching relationship must Jamal disclose
this information to his client per the NBC-HWC ethical
guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins. - Correct Answer ✅D
Practice Question #6:
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it
relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
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Answers (Latest Update 2025)
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness - Correct Answer ✅C
Practice Question #7:
A client has just completed their well-being assessment prior
to their first coaching session. The client's biometric
information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning to the
coach in the context of recommended health guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level - Correct Answer ✅D
