National Guardianship Association Exam Preparation
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Which of the following duties of the Conservator of the Estate is NOT likely to be
delineated by the statute
A. Who must post a bond
B. How often Accountings are required
C. When Guardians needs to seek court approval
D. The type of accounting program that needs to be used to track day to day
transactions - ans -
Of the following, which do most state statues NOT require of an individual who is
appointed to serve as a guardian
A. That he/she is over the age of 18 and without a felony conviction
B. That he/she successfully completed a competency evaluation
C. That he/she complete a training program on the duties and responsibilities of
guardianship.
D. That he/she complete a background check - ans -
Which of the following is the conservator of the estate generally required to
obtain prior court approval?
A. Retaining possession of the ward's assets
B. Insuring the ward's assets against damage, loss or liability
C. Purchasing real property for the ward
D. Paying taxes and assessments on the ward's property. - ans -
Which of the following should the guardian NOT do in relating to the ward's
family and friends?
A. Assist the ward in maintaining his/her relationship with family and friends.
B. Develop highly personal relationship with the ward's family and friends.
C. Communicate regularly with the ward's family and friends
D. Involve the ward's family and friends in the decision-making process. - ans -
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate role for a guardian
,A. Advocate
B. Surrogate decision-maker
C. Service provider
D. Service coordinator - ans -
The guardian needs to be aware of which of the following
A. Surrogate decision making
B. The powers assigned by the court.
C. Person-centered planning
D. All of the above - ans -
You are the guardian of the estate and your client has a substantial estate that
you are responsible for. Which of the following persons may you not employ to
assist in managing the estate.
A. An attorney
B. Auctioneer
C. Your cousin who is a Financial Planner
D. Accountant - ans -
When the Guardian makes decision that reflect the ward's own values and
preferences, he/she is using the decision-making principle of
____________________
A. Substituted Judgment
B. Best Interest
C. Informed Consent
D. Fiduciary Responsibility - ans -
Which of the following should the guardian choose when securing services that
provide the least restrictive alternative for the ward?
A. The alternative that best meets the ward's needs as determined by
professionals
B. The alternative that the guardian believes to be the least restrictive
C. The alternative that the ward wants
D. The alternative that the ward wants if it strikes a balance between safety and
independence. - ans -
Which of the following is NOT required for a person to give informed consent.
, A. The individual must be of legal age
B. The individual must be free of mental illness or cognitive impairment
C. The individual must be told and must understand the nature, purpose,
consequences, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the proposed action.
D. The individual must give consent voluntarily. - ans -
When should the guardian NOT use the decision -making principle of substituted
judgment?
A. When the ward's preference is not the least restrictive alternative in the
opinion of the guardian.
B. When the ward's physician does not support the ward's choice.
C. When the ward's choice would cause him/her substantial harm
D. When the ward's family does not support the ward's choice. - ans -
You are the guardian of the person. Your ward is very shy and doesn't like to talk
during meetings. As their guardian, you :
A. Run the meeting for them as you know that they do not like to talk
B. Express what you think the ward would want during the meeting
C. Help your ward to prepare for the meeting and assist them in expressing their
wants/desires as needed.
D. Ignore the client during the meeting so that they do not feel put on the spot. -
ans -
You are investing in a funeral policy for your ward, what would you NOT consider
when making these plans.
A. Cultural Background
B. Client's beliefs
C. Client's expressed preferences for type of burial
D. Family's wishes - ans -
Your ward has been dating the same person for 7 months and would like to
engage in sexual expression. What issues would you consider when moving
forward with this request.
A. Ability for privacy, cost of birth control
B. Ages and age difference between them, possibility of pregnancy
C. Capacity of ward to provide consent, availability of birth control
Actual Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Brand New
Version!!
Which of the following duties of the Conservator of the Estate is NOT likely to be
delineated by the statute
A. Who must post a bond
B. How often Accountings are required
C. When Guardians needs to seek court approval
D. The type of accounting program that needs to be used to track day to day
transactions - ans -
Of the following, which do most state statues NOT require of an individual who is
appointed to serve as a guardian
A. That he/she is over the age of 18 and without a felony conviction
B. That he/she successfully completed a competency evaluation
C. That he/she complete a training program on the duties and responsibilities of
guardianship.
D. That he/she complete a background check - ans -
Which of the following is the conservator of the estate generally required to
obtain prior court approval?
A. Retaining possession of the ward's assets
B. Insuring the ward's assets against damage, loss or liability
C. Purchasing real property for the ward
D. Paying taxes and assessments on the ward's property. - ans -
Which of the following should the guardian NOT do in relating to the ward's
family and friends?
A. Assist the ward in maintaining his/her relationship with family and friends.
B. Develop highly personal relationship with the ward's family and friends.
C. Communicate regularly with the ward's family and friends
D. Involve the ward's family and friends in the decision-making process. - ans -
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate role for a guardian
,A. Advocate
B. Surrogate decision-maker
C. Service provider
D. Service coordinator - ans -
The guardian needs to be aware of which of the following
A. Surrogate decision making
B. The powers assigned by the court.
C. Person-centered planning
D. All of the above - ans -
You are the guardian of the estate and your client has a substantial estate that
you are responsible for. Which of the following persons may you not employ to
assist in managing the estate.
A. An attorney
B. Auctioneer
C. Your cousin who is a Financial Planner
D. Accountant - ans -
When the Guardian makes decision that reflect the ward's own values and
preferences, he/she is using the decision-making principle of
____________________
A. Substituted Judgment
B. Best Interest
C. Informed Consent
D. Fiduciary Responsibility - ans -
Which of the following should the guardian choose when securing services that
provide the least restrictive alternative for the ward?
A. The alternative that best meets the ward's needs as determined by
professionals
B. The alternative that the guardian believes to be the least restrictive
C. The alternative that the ward wants
D. The alternative that the ward wants if it strikes a balance between safety and
independence. - ans -
Which of the following is NOT required for a person to give informed consent.
, A. The individual must be of legal age
B. The individual must be free of mental illness or cognitive impairment
C. The individual must be told and must understand the nature, purpose,
consequences, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the proposed action.
D. The individual must give consent voluntarily. - ans -
When should the guardian NOT use the decision -making principle of substituted
judgment?
A. When the ward's preference is not the least restrictive alternative in the
opinion of the guardian.
B. When the ward's physician does not support the ward's choice.
C. When the ward's choice would cause him/her substantial harm
D. When the ward's family does not support the ward's choice. - ans -
You are the guardian of the person. Your ward is very shy and doesn't like to talk
during meetings. As their guardian, you :
A. Run the meeting for them as you know that they do not like to talk
B. Express what you think the ward would want during the meeting
C. Help your ward to prepare for the meeting and assist them in expressing their
wants/desires as needed.
D. Ignore the client during the meeting so that they do not feel put on the spot. -
ans -
You are investing in a funeral policy for your ward, what would you NOT consider
when making these plans.
A. Cultural Background
B. Client's beliefs
C. Client's expressed preferences for type of burial
D. Family's wishes - ans -
Your ward has been dating the same person for 7 months and would like to
engage in sexual expression. What issues would you consider when moving
forward with this request.
A. Ability for privacy, cost of birth control
B. Ages and age difference between them, possibility of pregnancy
C. Capacity of ward to provide consent, availability of birth control
