NBC-HWC Exam questions with correct
answers
Coaches are often taught to allow for a longer than normal silence after asking a question to a client.
This is sometimes referred to as the pregnant pause. Which of the following is the main reason why the
pregnant pause is recommended?
a. It gives the coach time to take a small break
b. It gives the client an opportunity to process the question and connect to the answer at a deeper level
c. It gives the coach time to decide on the next evocative question to ask
d. It helps the client address their sustain talk - verified answers; b. It gives the client an opportunity to
process the question and connect to the answer at a deeper level
Building trust and rapport is an ongoing and important aspect of the coaching relationship. Which of the
following is NOT a strategy for building trust and rapport with a client?
a. Hold the client in unconditional positive regard
b. Let the client find the answers
c. Over-promise and under-deliver
d. Be a humble role model - verified answers; c. Over-promise and under-deliver
You are coaching a group of people who have various forms of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Many of the
members have shared that they struggle to be physically active and are distressed because it has led to
weight gain and some have even become obese. You ask if they would like to brainstorm ways to
_______________ in order to help self-manage their symptoms, pain and stiffness.
a. Meditate
b. Manage stress
c. Increase their physical activity
d. Go on disability
e. Use assistive devices - verified answers; c. Increase their physical activity
,A 37-year-old Hispanic woman seeks you out to coach her. She complains that she hasn't been feeling
well, she is usually tired, and she wants to lose weight. She is disappointed and somewhat concerned by
the news from her recent physical that her fasting blood sugar level was 112 mg/dL. Her doctor told her
to make some changes and come back in 3 months. She says she doesn't know where to start. All of the
following are considerations and strategies using the coach approach EXCEPT which selection?
a. She is prediabetic.
b. She could prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes if she makes some lifestyle changes.
c. You would like to learn about her relationship to physical activity
d. You would like to learn what success she has had in the past with lifestyle change.
e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her current concern. -
verified answers; e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her
current concern.
A client who is trying to arrive at a goal for his exercise plan is confused by the information he has found
online. He asks that you share what you know about how much cardiovascular exercise is recommended
for someone who wants to improve his health. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans, which of the following is the most accurate information regarding the minimum
recommendation for adults to get "important health benefits"?
a. 60 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity or an equivalent combination of moderate- and
vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
b. 10 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day.
c. 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -intensity, or an
equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic activity.
d. Some type of cardiovascular exercise on 3-5 days per week. - verified answers; c. 150 minutes a week
of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -intensity, or an equivalent combination of
moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic activity.
Which of the following is true about activity tracking tools?
a. Some of the features most important for client success are action planning/implementation (goal
setting), environmental restructuring, attitude adjustment, barrier identification and social support.
b. Most apps provide full training plans - an explanation of how to choose the workouts and how to
organize them in a week.
c. Most apps are primarily designed for people just starting out with exercise.
, d. Only about 10% of smartphone users have downloaded a fitness app. - verified answers; a. Some of
the features most important for client success are action planning/implementation (goal setting),
environmental restructuring, attitude adjustment, barrier identification and social support.
Laura is an NBC-HWC health coach with an office in her home where she sees clients. She keeps her
laptop and client files in a cabinet in her office. She has a strict policy of never discussing her clients and
has instructed her family never to look at any client information on her laptop or in her physical files.
Laura is in violation of what?
a. HIPAA Basic Principle
b. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
c. HIPAA Privacy Practices Notice
d. HIPAA Data Safeguards - verified answers; d. HIPAA Data Safeguards
Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate position on carbohydrates, based on the available research, includes all of
the following statements EXCEPT for which selection?
a. Some carbohydrates have a gentler effect on blood glucose than other types NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
b. Some foods rich in carbohydrates contain chemicals important to health HIPAA Data Safeguards
c. The amount of carbohydrates matters more than the type of carbohydrates
d. Whole grains are healthier than refined grains
e. Some carbohydrate foods are good sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals - verified
answers; c. The amount of carbohydrates matters more than the type of carbohydrates
A 43-year old woman comes to you for coaching. She reports that her body mass index is 27.7 and her
doctor recommended she make some lifestyle changes. What do you know regarding her BMI?
a. She is underweight
b. She needs to lose weight in order to lower her risk of comorbidities
c. Her BMI puts her in the overweight category
d. She will have difficulty starting an exercise program due to stress on her joints
e. This is a situation when it is necessary to share information about the risks of obesity. - verified
answers; c. Her BMI puts her in the overweight category
answers
Coaches are often taught to allow for a longer than normal silence after asking a question to a client.
This is sometimes referred to as the pregnant pause. Which of the following is the main reason why the
pregnant pause is recommended?
a. It gives the coach time to take a small break
b. It gives the client an opportunity to process the question and connect to the answer at a deeper level
c. It gives the coach time to decide on the next evocative question to ask
d. It helps the client address their sustain talk - verified answers; b. It gives the client an opportunity to
process the question and connect to the answer at a deeper level
Building trust and rapport is an ongoing and important aspect of the coaching relationship. Which of the
following is NOT a strategy for building trust and rapport with a client?
a. Hold the client in unconditional positive regard
b. Let the client find the answers
c. Over-promise and under-deliver
d. Be a humble role model - verified answers; c. Over-promise and under-deliver
You are coaching a group of people who have various forms of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Many of the
members have shared that they struggle to be physically active and are distressed because it has led to
weight gain and some have even become obese. You ask if they would like to brainstorm ways to
_______________ in order to help self-manage their symptoms, pain and stiffness.
a. Meditate
b. Manage stress
c. Increase their physical activity
d. Go on disability
e. Use assistive devices - verified answers; c. Increase their physical activity
,A 37-year-old Hispanic woman seeks you out to coach her. She complains that she hasn't been feeling
well, she is usually tired, and she wants to lose weight. She is disappointed and somewhat concerned by
the news from her recent physical that her fasting blood sugar level was 112 mg/dL. Her doctor told her
to make some changes and come back in 3 months. She says she doesn't know where to start. All of the
following are considerations and strategies using the coach approach EXCEPT which selection?
a. She is prediabetic.
b. She could prevent progression to Type 2 diabetes if she makes some lifestyle changes.
c. You would like to learn about her relationship to physical activity
d. You would like to learn what success she has had in the past with lifestyle change.
e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her current concern. -
verified answers; e. You would share more information about the risks of Type 2 diabetes given her
current concern.
A client who is trying to arrive at a goal for his exercise plan is confused by the information he has found
online. He asks that you share what you know about how much cardiovascular exercise is recommended
for someone who wants to improve his health. According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans, which of the following is the most accurate information regarding the minimum
recommendation for adults to get "important health benefits"?
a. 60 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity or an equivalent combination of moderate- and
vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
b. 10 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per day.
c. 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -intensity, or an
equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic activity.
d. Some type of cardiovascular exercise on 3-5 days per week. - verified answers; c. 150 minutes a week
of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous -intensity, or an equivalent combination of
moderate- and vigorous- intensity aerobic activity.
Which of the following is true about activity tracking tools?
a. Some of the features most important for client success are action planning/implementation (goal
setting), environmental restructuring, attitude adjustment, barrier identification and social support.
b. Most apps provide full training plans - an explanation of how to choose the workouts and how to
organize them in a week.
c. Most apps are primarily designed for people just starting out with exercise.
, d. Only about 10% of smartphone users have downloaded a fitness app. - verified answers; a. Some of
the features most important for client success are action planning/implementation (goal setting),
environmental restructuring, attitude adjustment, barrier identification and social support.
Laura is an NBC-HWC health coach with an office in her home where she sees clients. She keeps her
laptop and client files in a cabinet in her office. She has a strict policy of never discussing her clients and
has instructed her family never to look at any client information on her laptop or in her physical files.
Laura is in violation of what?
a. HIPAA Basic Principle
b. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
c. HIPAA Privacy Practices Notice
d. HIPAA Data Safeguards - verified answers; d. HIPAA Data Safeguards
Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate position on carbohydrates, based on the available research, includes all of
the following statements EXCEPT for which selection?
a. Some carbohydrates have a gentler effect on blood glucose than other types NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
b. Some foods rich in carbohydrates contain chemicals important to health HIPAA Data Safeguards
c. The amount of carbohydrates matters more than the type of carbohydrates
d. Whole grains are healthier than refined grains
e. Some carbohydrate foods are good sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals - verified
answers; c. The amount of carbohydrates matters more than the type of carbohydrates
A 43-year old woman comes to you for coaching. She reports that her body mass index is 27.7 and her
doctor recommended she make some lifestyle changes. What do you know regarding her BMI?
a. She is underweight
b. She needs to lose weight in order to lower her risk of comorbidities
c. Her BMI puts her in the overweight category
d. She will have difficulty starting an exercise program due to stress on her joints
e. This is a situation when it is necessary to share information about the risks of obesity. - verified
answers; c. Her BMI puts her in the overweight category
