Ccar Recovery Coaching 101 Test Study Guide 2026/2027 | Complete Practice Questions, Detailed Answers And Recovery Coaching Exam Review

CCAR Recovery Coaching 101 Test
Study Guide 2026/2027
Description: This comprehensive study guide contains 200 multiple-choice questions
designed to prepare candidates for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
(CCAR) Recovery Coaching 101 examination for the 2026/2027 cycle. The content covers
essential domains including the Stages of Change model, the core roles and functions of
a recovery coach, motivational interviewing techniques, recovery capital, ethical
considerations, and CCAR-specific definitions and frameworks. Each question is followed
by four answer options with the correct answer clearly marked with a ✅ symbol. Correct
answers are deliberately distributed across all four letter choices (A, B, C, D) to prevent
pattern-based guessing.

Keywords: CCAR, Recovery Coaching 101, Recovery Coach Academy, RCA, Stages of
Change, Motivational Interviewing, Recovery Capital, Recovery Wellness Plan, Stigma,
Self-Efficacy, SMART Goals, Peer Support, Connecticut Community for Addiction
Recovery, 2026 Test, 2027 Exam, Study Guide, MCQ




Section 1: Stages of Change and Foundational Concepts

Q1. According to the Stages of Change model, which stage is characterized by an
individual having no intention to change their problem behavior and lacking
awareness of the problem?

 A. Contemplation
 B. Preparation
 C. Precontemplation ✅
 D. Action

,Q2. A recoveree is considering making a change but has not yet started the
process. Which stage of change describes this individual?

 A. Contemplation ✅
 B. Precontemplation
 C. Action
 D. Maintenance

Q3. In which stage of change is the recoveree actively making modifications to
their target behavior?

 A. Preparation
 B. Maintenance
 C. Contemplation
 D. Action ✅

Q4. The stage of change where an individual is getting ready to change and
intends to take action soon is called:

 A. Action
 B. Preparation ✅
 C. Contemplation
 D. Maintenance

Q5. Which stage of change is characterized by the recoveree sustaining and
strengthening the changes they have made to their behavior?

 A. Maintenance ✅
 B. Action
 C. Preparation
 D. Contemplation

Q6. The action stage of change typically lasts an average of:

,  A. 1 month
 B. 3 months
 C. 6 months ✅
 D. 12 months

Q7. A recoveree who is defensive, resistant, and lacks awareness of their problem
is most likely in which stage of change?

 A. Contemplation
 B. Preparation
 C. Precontemplation ✅
 D. Action

Q8. According to the CCAR definition, a person is considered to be "in recovery"
when:

 A. They have been abstinent for one year
 B. A clinician determines they meet criteria
 C. You say you are! ✅
 D. They complete a treatment program

Q9. The Stages of Change model is best described as:

 A. Linear and sequential
 B. Cyclical and not linear ✅
 C. Random and unpredictable
 D. Fixed and unchangeable

Q10. A recoveree is "taking care of it" regarding their recovery. This phrase best
aligns with which stage?

 A. Preparation
 B. Action

,  C. Contemplation
 D. Maintenance ✅

Q11. When a recoveree is "thinking about it" in relation to their recovery, they are
in which stage?

 A. Precontemplation
 B. Contemplation ✅
 C. Preparation
 D. Action

Q12. A recoveree who is "getting ready" to make changes is in which stage of
change?

 A. Contemplation
 B. Precontemplation
 C. Preparation ✅
 D. Maintenance

Q13. The stage described as "doing it" in the context of recovery is:

 A. Maintenance
 B. Preparation
 C. Contemplation
 D. Action ✅

Q14. In the contemplation stage, a recoveree is typically:

 A. Actively making changes
 B. Trying to understand their behavior and weighing pros and cons ✅
 C. Unaware of any problem
 D. Sustaining long-term changes