NBHWC TEST (ACTUAL TEST 2025) |
NATIONAL BOARD FOR HEALTH &
WELLNESS COACHING (NBHWC)
CERTIFICATION EXAM | QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Practice Question #1:
Which of the following behavior change technique is considered most collaborative?
Comment your answer below.
A. Motivational Interviewing
B. Health Education
C. Prochaska's Stages of Change
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Correct AnswerA
Practice Question #2:
Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular
disease?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Alcohol-use - Correct AnswerD
Practice Question #3:
Which of the following is true about brainstorming sessions? Comment your answer
below.
a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to.
b. Very specific answers
c. No evaluation of quality of answers
d. All of the above - Correct AnswerC
Practice question #4:
Which type of reflection is the following statement.
"It's sounds like you are saying getting more sleep is important to you but you are not
willing to give up video games at night."
A. Simple reflection
B. Amplified reflection
C. Double-sided reflection - Correct AnswerC
,Practice Question #5:
Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal?
______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months.
A. Behavior Goal
B. Outcome Goal - Correct AnswerB
Practice Question #6:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on
reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself for
that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't
cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this
change will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning - Correct AnswerC
Practice Question #7:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices that
the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions
without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches would be BEST
to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for
improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things they
don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make
their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is
appropriate at this time - Correct AnswerC
Practice Question #8:
,A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving
their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I take
care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase
change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible and
yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What
might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" - Correct AnswerA
Practice Question #9:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - Correct AnswerD
Practice Question #10:
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 AnswerB
Practice Question #11:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his
goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get it.
She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of
the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a
major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement
from last month?
, The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex - Correct AnswerC
Practice Question #12:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed several
wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these assessments at
the end of their first session for what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel she needs to
focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their scope of
practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of her
wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to help move
the client forward with her goals - Correct AnswerD
Practice Question 13:
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more people see it.
At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the client, a coach
rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an activity to improve what
coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations - Correct AnswerA
Practice Question #14:
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with your client's health risk
assessment?
A. To offer education and insight into their current health status
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric numbers that may need work
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors - Correct AnswerB
Practice Question #15:
A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session to co to use to work on
her eating habits. Specifically, the client is concerned about her sugar intake.
Client: I plan to quit sugar. I am going to give it up completely for the next 6 months.
NATIONAL BOARD FOR HEALTH &
WELLNESS COACHING (NBHWC)
CERTIFICATION EXAM | QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Practice Question #1:
Which of the following behavior change technique is considered most collaborative?
Comment your answer below.
A. Motivational Interviewing
B. Health Education
C. Prochaska's Stages of Change
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Correct AnswerA
Practice Question #2:
Which of the following is not considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular
disease?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Alcohol-use - Correct AnswerD
Practice Question #3:
Which of the following is true about brainstorming sessions? Comment your answer
below.
a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to.
b. Very specific answers
c. No evaluation of quality of answers
d. All of the above - Correct AnswerC
Practice question #4:
Which type of reflection is the following statement.
"It's sounds like you are saying getting more sleep is important to you but you are not
willing to give up video games at night."
A. Simple reflection
B. Amplified reflection
C. Double-sided reflection - Correct AnswerC
,Practice Question #5:
Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome goal?
______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months.
A. Behavior Goal
B. Outcome Goal - Correct AnswerB
Practice Question #6:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on
reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself for
that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I don't
cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this
change will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning - Correct AnswerC
Practice Question #7:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices that
the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of sessions
without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches would be BEST
to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for
improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things they
don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make
their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is
appropriate at this time - Correct AnswerC
Practice Question #8:
,A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving
their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I take
care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase
change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible and
yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What
might work?"
d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" - Correct AnswerA
Practice Question #9:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - Correct AnswerD
Practice Question #10:
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 AnswerB
Practice Question #11:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his
goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get it.
She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in front of
the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I reached a
major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement
from last month?
, The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex - Correct AnswerC
Practice Question #12:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed several
wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these assessments at
the end of their first session for what purpose?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel she needs to
focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their scope of
practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of her
wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to help move
the client forward with her goals - Correct AnswerD
Practice Question 13:
Please LIKE the answer when posted to ensure more people see it.
At the beginning of each coaching session, before contacting the client, a coach
rings a small bell three times. This is an example of an activity to improve what
coaching technique?
a. Mindfulness
b. Perceptive Reflections
c. Appreciate Inquiries
d. Affirmations - Correct AnswerA
Practice Question #14:
What is the main purpose of familiarizing yourself with your client's health risk
assessment?
A. To offer education and insight into their current health status
B. To provide empathy, trust and greater understanding of their present life
C. To assist in making goals around any biometric numbers that may need work
D. To offer immediate referrals for any high risk behaviors - Correct AnswerB
Practice Question #15:
A 32-year old woman comes to her third coaching session to co to use to work on
her eating habits. Specifically, the client is concerned about her sugar intake.
Client: I plan to quit sugar. I am going to give it up completely for the next 6 months.
