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, COUC 691 QUIZ: THE SHEPHERDS—AN
EXPLORATION OF ADDICTION
COUNSELORS | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | PASSED | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: CREDENTIALING AND LICENSURE
(Questions 1-12)
Question 1. State licensure and national certifications have the same
requirements for addiction counselors.
A) True
B) False
Answer: B) False
Rationale: State licensure and national certifications do NOT have the same
requirements for addiction counselors. State licensure requirements vary by
jurisdiction, while national certifications (such as those offered by NAADAC)
have standardized requirements that may differ from state-specific criteria.
Certification demonstrates expertise and competency in the profession.
Section: Credentialing - Licensure vs. Certification
Source: COUC 691 "The Shepherds" Quiz
Question 2. Addiction counseling has always required formal education and
certification.
A) True
B) False
, COUC 691 QUIZ: THE SHEPHERDS—AN
EXPLORATION OF ADDICTION
COUNSELORS | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | PASSED | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
SECTION 1: CREDENTIALING AND LICENSURE
(Questions 1-12)
Question 1. State licensure and national certifications have the same
requirements for addiction counselors.
A) True
B) False
Answer: B) False
Rationale: State licensure and national certifications do NOT have the same
requirements for addiction counselors. State licensure requirements vary by
jurisdiction, while national certifications (such as those offered by NAADAC)
have standardized requirements that may differ from state-specific criteria.
Certification demonstrates expertise and competency in the profession.
Section: Credentialing - Licensure vs. Certification
Source: COUC 691 "The Shepherds" Quiz
Question 2. Addiction counseling has always required formal education and
certification.
A) True
B) False