LCDC Online Practice Exam Questions
and Correct Answers 2025-2026. A
Rated
A clearly conceptualized treatment plan should have which of these three
core elements?
a. problem statements, goals, and objectives
b. goals, strengths, and barriers
c. goals, resources, and supports
d. objectives, estimated date of accomplishment, and responsible parties -
ANSa. problem statements, goals, and objectives
A client discloses that her husband is abusing her three year old daughter.
Jurisdictional law mandates the abuse must be reported, however, previous
experiences with child protective services have been ineffective. The
counselor fears if the abuse is reported it will escalate as child protective
services will investigate the matter but take no further action. The
counselor's BEST course of action is to
a. consult with their immediate supervisor and follow the supervisor's
directives on whether or not to report the abuse
b. adhere to reporting protocols and determine if and if and when the client
should be informed of the report.
c. develop a plan with the client to remove her and her daughter from the
abusive situation and then report the abuse to appropriate authorities
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,d. document as much detail as possible regarding the abuse and continue
to monitor the situation until the counselor can make a clear decision abo -
ANSb. adhere to reporting protocols and determine if and if and when the
client should be informed of the report.
A client who is thinking about overcoming a problem but has not yet made
a commitment to finding a resolution is in which stage of change?
a. preparation
b. precontemplation
c. action
d. contemplation - ANSd. contemplation
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high
stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
a. toxicology report
b. problem statement
c. Objective
d. short term goal - ANSb. problem statement
A counselor may breach the confidentiality of a client over the age of 18
when
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, a. the client admits to committing a robbery
b. a parent requests information
c. an employer is seeking information to reinstate employment
d. there is suspicion of related child abuse - ANSd. there is suspicion of
child abuse
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to address
a. countertransference issues
b. developing a therapeutic alliance
c. mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards - ANSd. program policies and standards
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact
circumstances under which they are legally required to do which of the
following?
a. break confidentiality
b. call the police
c. cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment - ANSa. break confidentiality
Before a client in need of continued treatment is discharged, a counselor
MUST
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and Correct Answers 2025-2026. A
Rated
A clearly conceptualized treatment plan should have which of these three
core elements?
a. problem statements, goals, and objectives
b. goals, strengths, and barriers
c. goals, resources, and supports
d. objectives, estimated date of accomplishment, and responsible parties -
ANSa. problem statements, goals, and objectives
A client discloses that her husband is abusing her three year old daughter.
Jurisdictional law mandates the abuse must be reported, however, previous
experiences with child protective services have been ineffective. The
counselor fears if the abuse is reported it will escalate as child protective
services will investigate the matter but take no further action. The
counselor's BEST course of action is to
a. consult with their immediate supervisor and follow the supervisor's
directives on whether or not to report the abuse
b. adhere to reporting protocols and determine if and if and when the client
should be informed of the report.
c. develop a plan with the client to remove her and her daughter from the
abusive situation and then report the abuse to appropriate authorities
1
,d. document as much detail as possible regarding the abuse and continue
to monitor the situation until the counselor can make a clear decision abo -
ANSb. adhere to reporting protocols and determine if and if and when the
client should be informed of the report.
A client who is thinking about overcoming a problem but has not yet made
a commitment to finding a resolution is in which stage of change?
a. preparation
b. precontemplation
c. action
d. contemplation - ANSd. contemplation
A client's treatment plan contains the following statement:
"This individual has a history of chronic relapse during periods of high
stress."
This is an example of which of the following:
a. toxicology report
b. problem statement
c. Objective
d. short term goal - ANSb. problem statement
A counselor may breach the confidentiality of a client over the age of 18
when
2
, a. the client admits to committing a robbery
b. a parent requests information
c. an employer is seeking information to reinstate employment
d. there is suspicion of related child abuse - ANSd. there is suspicion of
child abuse
Administrative supervision provides an opportunity to address
a. countertransference issues
b. developing a therapeutic alliance
c. mutuality, respect and connection for clients
d. program policies and standards - ANSd. program policies and standards
As part of informed consent, counselors should advise clients of the exact
circumstances under which they are legally required to do which of the
following?
a. break confidentiality
b. call the police
c. cancel an appointment
d. terminate treatment - ANSa. break confidentiality
Before a client in need of continued treatment is discharged, a counselor
MUST
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