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HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING EXAM TEST PREP
PRACTICE 2026\2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Practice Question #1: Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome
goal?
______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months. - Solution-Outcome goal is
solution!
Practice question #2: Which type of reflection is the following statement.
"It's sounds like you are saying getting more sleep is important to you but
you are not willing to give up video games at night."
A. Simple reflection
B. Amplified reflection
C. Double-sided reflection - Solution-C is solution!
Practice Question #3: Which of the following is true about brainstorming
sessions?
a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to.
b. Very specific answers
c. No evaluation of quality of answers
d. All of the above - Solution-C is solution!
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Practice Question #4: Turn the following statement into a simple reflection.
Next, turn it into an amplified reflection.
"I don't see the point of trying to get more fit. Everything I've tried never
works" - Solution-Simple: I hear you say you've tried everything.
Amplified: Nothing you will do will EVER work no matter what.
Practice Question #5: Which of the following is not considered a major risk
factor for cardiovascular disease?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Alcohol-use - Solution-Solution is D
Practice Question #6: Which of the following behavior change technique is
considered most collaborative?
A. Motivational Interviewing
B. Health Education
C. Prochaska's Stages of Change
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Solution-A is solution
Practice Question #7: At which coaching session is it best to set SMART
goals? A. First session
B. Second session
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C. 6th session
D. After at least 2 months - Solution-A or B is correct. Most often the first
session is for visioning and second session is goal setting but it can be
done in first session too!
Practice Question #8: The following description is a the definition of which
term?"the feeling that you understand and share another person's
experiences and emotions"
A. Sympathy
B. Empathy
C. Rapport
D. Coaching Relationship - Solution-B
Practice Question #9: Which of the following is not one of the five principles
of Appreciative Inquiry?
A. Empathetic
B. Positive
C. Anticipatory
D. Poetic - Solution-Answer is A
Practice Question #10: A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam
and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds no other certifications. He designed a
HIIT program his first client. Is he operating within his ICHWC scope of
practice? - Solution-Nope
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Practice Question #11: If you as the coach experience a traumatic life
event that you feel will effect your ability to coach, per the ICF Standards of
Ethical Conduct you should:
A. Continue to coach and survey your client at the end to see how you
performed
B. Ask your client if they would be willing to take a break from coaching
C. Suspend or terminate the coaching relationship and refer them to
another coach - Solution-Answer is C
Practice Question #12: If a coach promotes losing 20 pounds in one week
after taking a supplement daily, the coach is violating:
A. ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct
B. ACSM Guidelines
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines - Solution-Answer is A
Practice Question #13: During a coaching session as the coach you are
finding yourself checking social media. You are most likely struggling with:
A. Building rapport
B. Coaching presence
C. Empathy - Solution-Answer is B
Practice Question #14:
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING EXAM TEST PREP
PRACTICE 2026\2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Practice Question #1: Is the following goal a behavioral goal or an outcome
goal?
______ I will lose 10 pounds in two months. - Solution-Outcome goal is
solution!
Practice question #2: Which type of reflection is the following statement.
"It's sounds like you are saying getting more sleep is important to you but
you are not willing to give up video games at night."
A. Simple reflection
B. Amplified reflection
C. Double-sided reflection - Solution-C is solution!
Practice Question #3: Which of the following is true about brainstorming
sessions?
a. Brainstorming sessions last as long as they need to.
b. Very specific answers
c. No evaluation of quality of answers
d. All of the above - Solution-C is solution!
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Practice Question #4: Turn the following statement into a simple reflection.
Next, turn it into an amplified reflection.
"I don't see the point of trying to get more fit. Everything I've tried never
works" - Solution-Simple: I hear you say you've tried everything.
Amplified: Nothing you will do will EVER work no matter what.
Practice Question #5: Which of the following is not considered a major risk
factor for cardiovascular disease?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Smoking
C. Stress
D. Alcohol-use - Solution-Solution is D
Practice Question #6: Which of the following behavior change technique is
considered most collaborative?
A. Motivational Interviewing
B. Health Education
C. Prochaska's Stages of Change
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Solution-A is solution
Practice Question #7: At which coaching session is it best to set SMART
goals? A. First session
B. Second session
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C. 6th session
D. After at least 2 months - Solution-A or B is correct. Most often the first
session is for visioning and second session is goal setting but it can be
done in first session too!
Practice Question #8: The following description is a the definition of which
term?"the feeling that you understand and share another person's
experiences and emotions"
A. Sympathy
B. Empathy
C. Rapport
D. Coaching Relationship - Solution-B
Practice Question #9: Which of the following is not one of the five principles
of Appreciative Inquiry?
A. Empathetic
B. Positive
C. Anticipatory
D. Poetic - Solution-Answer is A
Practice Question #10: A Registered Dietician just passed his RD exam
and is now a NBC-HWC. He holds no other certifications. He designed a
HIIT program his first client. Is he operating within his ICHWC scope of
practice? - Solution-Nope
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Practice Question #11: If you as the coach experience a traumatic life
event that you feel will effect your ability to coach, per the ICF Standards of
Ethical Conduct you should:
A. Continue to coach and survey your client at the end to see how you
performed
B. Ask your client if they would be willing to take a break from coaching
C. Suspend or terminate the coaching relationship and refer them to
another coach - Solution-Answer is C
Practice Question #12: If a coach promotes losing 20 pounds in one week
after taking a supplement daily, the coach is violating:
A. ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct
B. ACSM Guidelines
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines - Solution-Answer is A
Practice Question #13: During a coaching session as the coach you are
finding yourself checking social media. You are most likely struggling with:
A. Building rapport
B. Coaching presence
C. Empathy - Solution-Answer is B
Practice Question #14:
