CADC exam (practice test) Questions and
Answers latest 2026
1. It is considered unethical for a counselor to:
a. talk with a client any place other than the counseling office
b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
c. refuse treatment for certain clients
d. discuss some personal feelings - correct answer b. treat
client problems that are beyond his skill level
2. When participating in the screening process, a counselor
must also be skilled in:
a. consulting with other professionals
b. making referrals
c. family system dynamics
d. release of information forms - correct answer b. making
referrals
3. Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with
clients that might impair the counselor's judgement?
,a. they must be avoided
b. they should be discouraged
c. they are left to the discretion of the counselor
d. they should first be discussed with one's superior - correct
answer a. they must be avoided
4. If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client
may:
a. remain in denial about his/her addiction and leave against
staff advice
b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about
the program
c. need to be referred to an outside agency for additional
counseling
d. need additional education about addiction and its effects on
the body. - correct answer b. have incorrect information and
unanswered questions about the program
5. A common error that counselors make when conducting an
assessment is:
,a. processing the data collected from the client
b. asking too many questions and interrupting the client
c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment
planning
d. focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than
relationships - correct answer c. moving too quickly from
data collection to treatment planning
6. Which of the following is essential for successful recovery
from addiction?
a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
b. working all 12 steps of a 12-step program
c. inpatient treatment and aftercare
d. resolving family issues - correct answer a. admitting to a
drinking and/or drug problem
7. Interventions by a group counselor should:
, a. be governed by group content as outlined during the
orientation process
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a
whole
c. disregard the group process when it is deemed necessary
d. only be made to halt potential violence - correct answer
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a
whole
8. When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for
counselors to:
a. avoid offering advice, since it negatively effects
communication with the client
b. encourage the client to explore various alternatives
c. discuss with the client his/her request for advice
d. give advice since it encourages independence in the
counseling relationship - correct answer b. encourage the
client to explore various alternatives
9. Which of the following does NOT have to appear on a
"Release of Information" form?
Answers latest 2026
1. It is considered unethical for a counselor to:
a. talk with a client any place other than the counseling office
b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
c. refuse treatment for certain clients
d. discuss some personal feelings - correct answer b. treat
client problems that are beyond his skill level
2. When participating in the screening process, a counselor
must also be skilled in:
a. consulting with other professionals
b. making referrals
c. family system dynamics
d. release of information forms - correct answer b. making
referrals
3. Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with
clients that might impair the counselor's judgement?
,a. they must be avoided
b. they should be discouraged
c. they are left to the discretion of the counselor
d. they should first be discussed with one's superior - correct
answer a. they must be avoided
4. If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client
may:
a. remain in denial about his/her addiction and leave against
staff advice
b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about
the program
c. need to be referred to an outside agency for additional
counseling
d. need additional education about addiction and its effects on
the body. - correct answer b. have incorrect information and
unanswered questions about the program
5. A common error that counselors make when conducting an
assessment is:
,a. processing the data collected from the client
b. asking too many questions and interrupting the client
c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment
planning
d. focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than
relationships - correct answer c. moving too quickly from
data collection to treatment planning
6. Which of the following is essential for successful recovery
from addiction?
a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
b. working all 12 steps of a 12-step program
c. inpatient treatment and aftercare
d. resolving family issues - correct answer a. admitting to a
drinking and/or drug problem
7. Interventions by a group counselor should:
, a. be governed by group content as outlined during the
orientation process
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a
whole
c. disregard the group process when it is deemed necessary
d. only be made to halt potential violence - correct answer
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a
whole
8. When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for
counselors to:
a. avoid offering advice, since it negatively effects
communication with the client
b. encourage the client to explore various alternatives
c. discuss with the client his/her request for advice
d. give advice since it encourages independence in the
counseling relationship - correct answer b. encourage the
client to explore various alternatives
9. Which of the following does NOT have to appear on a
"Release of Information" form?
