Page 1 of 50
PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A & B
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR 290 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS - JUST RELEASED
PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A
QUESTION: True or False? The processes that take place during the stages of recovery are
similar for persons who have either a mental health or a substance use disorder. - ANSWER-
True
QUESTION: The principle of treating everyone as though they are carrying an infectious disease
is known as - ANSWER-universal precautions.
QUESTION: Client commitment to the recovery process ranges along a continuum from
disinterested or unmotivated to strongly committed. At which stage of the continuum does the
peer specialist have a role? Resistance, strongly committed, or initial interest without
commitment? - ANSWER-All of the above. The peer specialist has a role in maintaining or
enhancing the client's commitment to recovery at every stage of the continuum.
QUESTION: The first step in most crisis situations is to - ANSWER-gauge the severity.
QUESTION: Personal, Family/Social and Community are categories of: - ANSWER-Recovery
Capital
1
,Page 2 of 50
The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of adversity is known as - ANSWER-Resilience.
QUESTION: Research has shown that the most powerful way to reduce stigma associated with
behavioral health disorders is - ANSWER-Contact.
QUESTION: One technique that can help boost confidence and encourage peers to stretch their
comfort zones in relationship building is: - ANSWER-role playing.
QUESTION: The most common factor in increasing resilience is - ANSWER-a caring relationship
QUESTION: The ability to form and sustain relationships is known as - ANSWER-social
competence.
QUESTION: All of the following are characteristics of effective peer support conversations
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-joining the client with emotional responses.
QUESTION: SAMHSA has identified four dimensions that support recovery. They are health,
home, community and - ANSWER-purpose.
2
,Page 3 of 50
QUESTION: The first step in developing an advocacy strategy is to - ANSWER-identify the need
or problem.
QUESTION: In a SOAP note, what should be included in the A portion of the note? - ANSWER-an
impression of the client's needs and recommended referrals
QUESTION: A peer support specialist can help to instill hope in their client by - ANSWER-
focusing on their own recovery successes.
QUESTION: The SMART acronym for writing effective goals stands for: - ANSWER-Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound
QUESTION: 4 Major dimensions that support life in recovery (SAMHSA) - ANSWER-Health,
Home, Purpose, Community
QUESTION: 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery - ANSWER-hope, person-driven, many pathways,
holistic, peer support, relational, culture, addresses trauma, strengths/responsibility, respect
3
, Page 4 of 50
QUESTION: Goals of Peer Recovery Support - ANSWER-instill hope, reduce stigma, be a role
model of strength and growth, Decrease isolation, support person-centered recovery, Engage in
mutual learning
QUESTION: 4 Main types of support provided to peers - ANSWER-Emotional support,
informational, instrumental support (Tangible support), affiliational support (Support in
building relationships)
QUESTION: 7 Specific Roles of Peer Recovery Specilaist - ANSWER-1. ally and confidant
2. motivator
3. role model and mentor
4. Truth teller
5. problem solver.
6. resource broker
7. advocate
QUESTION: A peer recovery specialist is NOT.... - ANSWER-therapist, case manager,
nurse/doctor, sponsor, clergy
QUESTION: What is a peer? - ANSWER-person that is of equal standing with another
4
PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A & B
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR 290 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS - JUST RELEASED
PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM A
QUESTION: True or False? The processes that take place during the stages of recovery are
similar for persons who have either a mental health or a substance use disorder. - ANSWER-
True
QUESTION: The principle of treating everyone as though they are carrying an infectious disease
is known as - ANSWER-universal precautions.
QUESTION: Client commitment to the recovery process ranges along a continuum from
disinterested or unmotivated to strongly committed. At which stage of the continuum does the
peer specialist have a role? Resistance, strongly committed, or initial interest without
commitment? - ANSWER-All of the above. The peer specialist has a role in maintaining or
enhancing the client's commitment to recovery at every stage of the continuum.
QUESTION: The first step in most crisis situations is to - ANSWER-gauge the severity.
QUESTION: Personal, Family/Social and Community are categories of: - ANSWER-Recovery
Capital
1
,Page 2 of 50
The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of adversity is known as - ANSWER-Resilience.
QUESTION: Research has shown that the most powerful way to reduce stigma associated with
behavioral health disorders is - ANSWER-Contact.
QUESTION: One technique that can help boost confidence and encourage peers to stretch their
comfort zones in relationship building is: - ANSWER-role playing.
QUESTION: The most common factor in increasing resilience is - ANSWER-a caring relationship
QUESTION: The ability to form and sustain relationships is known as - ANSWER-social
competence.
QUESTION: All of the following are characteristics of effective peer support conversations
EXCEPT: - ANSWER-joining the client with emotional responses.
QUESTION: SAMHSA has identified four dimensions that support recovery. They are health,
home, community and - ANSWER-purpose.
2
,Page 3 of 50
QUESTION: The first step in developing an advocacy strategy is to - ANSWER-identify the need
or problem.
QUESTION: In a SOAP note, what should be included in the A portion of the note? - ANSWER-an
impression of the client's needs and recommended referrals
QUESTION: A peer support specialist can help to instill hope in their client by - ANSWER-
focusing on their own recovery successes.
QUESTION: The SMART acronym for writing effective goals stands for: - ANSWER-Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound
QUESTION: 4 Major dimensions that support life in recovery (SAMHSA) - ANSWER-Health,
Home, Purpose, Community
QUESTION: 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery - ANSWER-hope, person-driven, many pathways,
holistic, peer support, relational, culture, addresses trauma, strengths/responsibility, respect
3
, Page 4 of 50
QUESTION: Goals of Peer Recovery Support - ANSWER-instill hope, reduce stigma, be a role
model of strength and growth, Decrease isolation, support person-centered recovery, Engage in
mutual learning
QUESTION: 4 Main types of support provided to peers - ANSWER-Emotional support,
informational, instrumental support (Tangible support), affiliational support (Support in
building relationships)
QUESTION: 7 Specific Roles of Peer Recovery Specilaist - ANSWER-1. ally and confidant
2. motivator
3. role model and mentor
4. Truth teller
5. problem solver.
6. resource broker
7. advocate
QUESTION: A peer recovery specialist is NOT.... - ANSWER-therapist, case manager,
nurse/doctor, sponsor, clergy
QUESTION: What is a peer? - ANSWER-person that is of equal standing with another
4
