CPCE STUDY GUIDE EXAM |2026/2027 LATEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
Beneficence -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The counselor is working for the good of the client or the group.
Justice -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Usually applied to group situations: the counselor treats all members fairly.
Nonmaleficence -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The counselor will do no harm
Defamation -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Behavior that can damage one's reputation. Also known as libel if it is written and slander if the
defamation refers to verbal remarks.
NCC -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A generic certification for counselors.
Accredidation -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The process whereby an agency or school (not an individual) meets certain standards and
qualifications set forth by an association or accrediting organization.
Not governed by state laws.
,Applies to programs, NOT individual counselors
Privileged communication -
CORRECT|ANSWER
information that will not be divulged outside the counseling setting without the client's permission.
Anything said to a counselor by a client is the "client's privilege" and - the client is the holder of the
privilege.
A legal concept that protects clients, not counselors.
{is "qualified" means that exceptions may exist.}
Tarasoff case -
CORRECT|ANSWER
"Duty to warn"
A landmark legal case resulting in clinical psychologists' duty to warn potential victims of dangerous
or harmful acts whose identity is revealed by clients during psychological services
Exception to written consent regarding client's test or assessment results -
CORRECT|ANSWER
When there is clear and imminent danger or when legally required to do so by a government agency
or a court order
APA is to psychologist as ACA is to -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Counselor
Certification is NOT the same as -
CORRECT|ANSWER
licensing
(A counseling license is granted by the state government. A title mastered by living up to certain
standards.)
, Certification comes from -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Organization (not part of the state or federal government)
Licensure comes from -
CORRECT|ANSWER
state government
impaired professional -
CORRECT|ANSWER
an individual who has undergone professional training but who is no longer able to function in a
professional capacity because of illness or substance abuse
APGA -
CORRECT|ANSWER
American Personnel and Guidance Association
Founded in 1952
changed name to AACD in 1983 (American Association for Counseling and Development)
Then name changed to ACA (American Counseling Association) in 1992
release of information -
CORRECT|ANSWER
consent to disclose or transfer records
reciprocity -
CORRECT|ANSWER
when one state or organization accepts the license or credentials of another state or organization.
CRC -
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+
Beneficence -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The counselor is working for the good of the client or the group.
Justice -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Usually applied to group situations: the counselor treats all members fairly.
Nonmaleficence -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The counselor will do no harm
Defamation -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Behavior that can damage one's reputation. Also known as libel if it is written and slander if the
defamation refers to verbal remarks.
NCC -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A generic certification for counselors.
Accredidation -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The process whereby an agency or school (not an individual) meets certain standards and
qualifications set forth by an association or accrediting organization.
Not governed by state laws.
,Applies to programs, NOT individual counselors
Privileged communication -
CORRECT|ANSWER
information that will not be divulged outside the counseling setting without the client's permission.
Anything said to a counselor by a client is the "client's privilege" and - the client is the holder of the
privilege.
A legal concept that protects clients, not counselors.
{is "qualified" means that exceptions may exist.}
Tarasoff case -
CORRECT|ANSWER
"Duty to warn"
A landmark legal case resulting in clinical psychologists' duty to warn potential victims of dangerous
or harmful acts whose identity is revealed by clients during psychological services
Exception to written consent regarding client's test or assessment results -
CORRECT|ANSWER
When there is clear and imminent danger or when legally required to do so by a government agency
or a court order
APA is to psychologist as ACA is to -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Counselor
Certification is NOT the same as -
CORRECT|ANSWER
licensing
(A counseling license is granted by the state government. A title mastered by living up to certain
standards.)
, Certification comes from -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Organization (not part of the state or federal government)
Licensure comes from -
CORRECT|ANSWER
state government
impaired professional -
CORRECT|ANSWER
an individual who has undergone professional training but who is no longer able to function in a
professional capacity because of illness or substance abuse
APGA -
CORRECT|ANSWER
American Personnel and Guidance Association
Founded in 1952
changed name to AACD in 1983 (American Association for Counseling and Development)
Then name changed to ACA (American Counseling Association) in 1992
release of information -
CORRECT|ANSWER
consent to disclose or transfer records
reciprocity -
CORRECT|ANSWER
when one state or organization accepts the license or credentials of another state or organization.
CRC -
