NBHWC Practice Test Questions and
Verified Answers 2026
Practice Question #221:
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 - ANSWER-C
Practice Question #223:
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?" - ANSWER-A
Practice Question #224:
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 - ANSWER-D
Practice Question #226:
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? - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #225:
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 - ANSWER-C
Practice Question #219:
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 - ANSWER-C
Practice Question #222:
,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 - ANSWER-D
Practice Question #220:
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 - ANSWER-A
Practice Question #218:
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 - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #217:
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.
Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual approach. What if you just
decreased your sugar intake by a little bit each week?
The coach is demonstrating what?
A. Empathy
B. Appreciative Inquiry
C. Simple Reflection
D. Righting Reflex - ANSWER-D
Practice Question #216:
, In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of recognizing and
honoring the efforts and contribution of others and only claiming ownership of your own
material." This component falls under which section of the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality - ANSWER-A
Practice Question #215:
A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a list of their
biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 175 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and running, 30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for a heart attack?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #214:
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the stage of
contemplation?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start thinking about
changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
C. What has worked for you in the past?
D. Why make this change? - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #213:
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching session. She has been struggling
with stress as she does not get along with her current roommate.
Client: I just don't know whether to move out or not.
Coach: You should do whatever you think is best.
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to Communication did the coach
demonstrate?
A. Warning
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting - ANSWER-C
Verified Answers 2026
Practice Question #221:
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 - ANSWER-C
Practice Question #223:
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?" - ANSWER-A
Practice Question #224:
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 - ANSWER-D
Practice Question #226:
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? - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #225:
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 - ANSWER-C
Practice Question #219:
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 - ANSWER-C
Practice Question #222:
,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 - ANSWER-D
Practice Question #220:
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 - ANSWER-A
Practice Question #218:
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 - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #217:
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.
Coach: Have you thought about taking a more gradual approach. What if you just
decreased your sugar intake by a little bit each week?
The coach is demonstrating what?
A. Empathy
B. Appreciative Inquiry
C. Simple Reflection
D. Righting Reflex - ANSWER-D
Practice Question #216:
, In the NBHWC Code of Ethics, there is mention of the "importance of recognizing and
honoring the efforts and contribution of others and only claiming ownership of your own
material." This component falls under which section of the code of ethics?
A. Professional Conduct at Large
B. Conflicts of Interest
C. Professional Conduct with Clients
D. Confidentiality - ANSWER-A
Practice Question #215:
A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a list of their
biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 175 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and running, 30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 5.0%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for a heart attack?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #214:
Which open-ended question would be best if your client is in the stage of
contemplation?
A. What would have to happen that would signal you that it's time to start thinking about
changing?
B. What would be some pros and cons of making a change right now?
C. What has worked for you in the past?
D. Why make this change? - ANSWER-B
Practice Question #213:
A 28-year-old female client is on her fourth coaching session. She has been struggling
with stress as she does not get along with her current roommate.
Client: I just don't know whether to move out or not.
Coach: You should do whatever you think is best.
Which of the 12 Thomas Gordon's Roadblocks to Communication did the coach
demonstrate?
A. Warning
B. Shaming
C. Telling people what to do
D. Interpreting - ANSWER-C
