Coaching Knowledge Assessment (CKA) for ICF
certification GUIDE
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
ICF Definition of Coaching - Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative
process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies (2019 if applicable) - A. Setting a foundation (Foundation)
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results (Cultivating Learning and Growth)
What are the domains under "Setting the Foundation" or "Foundation"? - 1. Meeting
Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (Demonstrates ethical practice)
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement (Embodies a Coaching Mindset)
What are the domains under "Co-creating the Relationship"? - 3. Establishing Trust and
Intimacy with the Client
4. Coaching Presence
(3. Establishes and maintains agreements)
(4. Cultivates trust)
(5. Maintains presence)
What domains are under "Communicating Effectively"? - 5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
, (6. Active listening)
(7. Evokes awareness)
What are the domains under "Facilitating Learning and Results" ("Cultivating Learning and
Growth")? - 8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
(8. Facilitates client growth)
Define "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards"("Demonstrates Ethical
Practice") - Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them
appropriately in all coaching situations.
(Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching)
What four domains are included in "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards? -
1. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Code of Ethics (see Code, Part III of
ICF Code of Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and
other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and
the available resources.
What seven domains are included in "Demonstrates Ethical Practice" - 1. Demonstrates
personal integrity and honesty
2. Is sensitive to clients identity, values and beliefs
3. Uses appropriate language
4. Abides by the Code of Ethics and Core Values
5. Maintains the distinction between coaching, consulting, therapy
6. Refers clients for support professionals when needed
certification GUIDE
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
ICF Definition of Coaching - Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative
process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies (2019 if applicable) - A. Setting a foundation (Foundation)
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results (Cultivating Learning and Growth)
What are the domains under "Setting the Foundation" or "Foundation"? - 1. Meeting
Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (Demonstrates ethical practice)
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement (Embodies a Coaching Mindset)
What are the domains under "Co-creating the Relationship"? - 3. Establishing Trust and
Intimacy with the Client
4. Coaching Presence
(3. Establishes and maintains agreements)
(4. Cultivates trust)
(5. Maintains presence)
What domains are under "Communicating Effectively"? - 5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
, (6. Active listening)
(7. Evokes awareness)
What are the domains under "Facilitating Learning and Results" ("Cultivating Learning and
Growth")? - 8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
(8. Facilitates client growth)
Define "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards"("Demonstrates Ethical
Practice") - Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them
appropriately in all coaching situations.
(Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching)
What four domains are included in "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards? -
1. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Code of Ethics (see Code, Part III of
ICF Code of Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and
other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this is needed and
the available resources.
What seven domains are included in "Demonstrates Ethical Practice" - 1. Demonstrates
personal integrity and honesty
2. Is sensitive to clients identity, values and beliefs
3. Uses appropriate language
4. Abides by the Code of Ethics and Core Values
5. Maintains the distinction between coaching, consulting, therapy
6. Refers clients for support professionals when needed
