NBHWC Exam Prep – National Board for Health &
Wellness Coaching – Practice Questions with Full
Solutions.
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 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 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
, 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
Wellness Coaching – Practice Questions with Full
Solutions.
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 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 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
, 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
