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ACE Health Coach Exam A&B 2026-2027 COMPLETE
700 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
ACE Health Coach Exam A
QUESTION: Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full schedule working with a
variety of clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his job, his clients often
report that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part of a cooperative
team, and inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe which competency within
the arena of emotional intelligence?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills - ANSWER-D
QUESTION: When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew, she appreciates how Matthew
summarizes what she says and then asks if there is anything that was misunderstood in his
summary. What communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
a. Active listening
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b. Motivational interviewing
c. Positive listening
d. Empathetic questioning - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: If a client perceives changing his or her eating habits as unbearable because of the
feeling of having to give everything up at once, he or she is likely suffering from a type of
cognitive style called _______________.
a. Full-preference thinking
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Neuro-linguistic programming
d. Absolutistic demanding - ANSWER-D
QUESTION: Which of the following fields of practice is most similar to what health coaches offer
to clients in their services?
a. Personal/life coaching
b. Family counseling
c. Sports performance coaching
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d. Behavioural counselling - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: Which response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral
change?
a. A health coach directs the behavior to be changed
b. A health coach develops the plan of action for change
c. A health coach creates the environment to foster change
d. A health coach manages the rewards and consequences as a result of change - ANSWER-C
Q; Which of the following aptitudes related to health improvement involves creating a sense of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
a. The ability to enjoy
b. The ability to choose
c. The ability to keep developing
d. The ability to see meaning - ANSWER-C
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QUESTION: From a coaching perspective, what is often a major limitation for client success?
a. A client's inner critical voice
b. A client's listening skills
c. A client's lack of knowledge
d. A client's schedule - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: Which of the following terms represents the ability to recognize one's own feelings,
as well as the feelings of others?
a. Psychological intelligence
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Behavioral intelligence
d. Interpersonal intelligence - ANSWER-B
QUESTION: Which of the following components of emotional intelligence involves
understanding the emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
a. Self-awareness
ACE Health Coach Exam A&B 2026-2027 COMPLETE
700 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
ACE Health Coach Exam A
QUESTION: Jason is a successful health coach who enjoys a very full schedule working with a
variety of clients. When asked about why they think Jason is so good at his job, his clients often
report that Jason communicates clearly, makes them feel like they are part of a cooperative
team, and inspires them to work hard. These characteristics describe which competency within
the arena of emotional intelligence?
a. Self-awareness
b. Self-regulation
c. Empathy
d. Social skills - ANSWER-D
QUESTION: When Susan meets with her health coach, Matthew, she appreciates how Matthew
summarizes what she says and then asks if there is anything that was misunderstood in his
summary. What communication skill is Matthew using in this situation?
a. Active listening
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b. Motivational interviewing
c. Positive listening
d. Empathetic questioning - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: If a client perceives changing his or her eating habits as unbearable because of the
feeling of having to give everything up at once, he or she is likely suffering from a type of
cognitive style called _______________.
a. Full-preference thinking
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Neuro-linguistic programming
d. Absolutistic demanding - ANSWER-D
QUESTION: Which of the following fields of practice is most similar to what health coaches offer
to clients in their services?
a. Personal/life coaching
b. Family counseling
c. Sports performance coaching
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d. Behavioural counselling - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: Which response best describes a health coach's role in facilitating behavioral
change?
a. A health coach directs the behavior to be changed
b. A health coach develops the plan of action for change
c. A health coach creates the environment to foster change
d. A health coach manages the rewards and consequences as a result of change - ANSWER-C
Q; Which of the following aptitudes related to health improvement involves creating a sense of
autonomy, competence, and relatedness to life?
a. The ability to enjoy
b. The ability to choose
c. The ability to keep developing
d. The ability to see meaning - ANSWER-C
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QUESTION: From a coaching perspective, what is often a major limitation for client success?
a. A client's inner critical voice
b. A client's listening skills
c. A client's lack of knowledge
d. A client's schedule - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: Which of the following terms represents the ability to recognize one's own feelings,
as well as the feelings of others?
a. Psychological intelligence
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Behavioral intelligence
d. Interpersonal intelligence - ANSWER-B
QUESTION: Which of the following components of emotional intelligence involves
understanding the emotions, needs, and concerns of others?
a. Self-awareness
