NBHWC Test (Actual Test 2025) | National Board for
Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification
exam | Complete Questions and Correct Answers
Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on
reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself
for that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I
don't cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this
change will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning - (ANSWER)C
Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices
that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of
,sessions without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches
would be BEST to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for
improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things
they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make
their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is
appropriate at this time - (ANSWER)C
Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving
their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical
activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I
take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase
change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible
and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What
might work?"
,d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" - (ANSWER)A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - (ANSWER)D
Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss her
continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents
indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their
daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential times
that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any clients
without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
, D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you? - (ANSWER)B
Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his
goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get
it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in
front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I
reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement
from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex - (ANSWER)C
Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed
several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these
assessments at the end of their first session for what purpose?
Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification
exam | Complete Questions and Correct Answers
Practice Question #219:
A 39-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man is working on
reducing the amount of sugar that he eats.
Client: I get so irritable when I don't have sugar.
Coach: Giving up sugar is causing some unpleasant side effects.
Client: Yeah, I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park and prepared myself
for that by letting my family know my plan and trying to take it nice and slow so I
don't cause them to move out.
Coach: Your skill in really thinking this all through and thinking about how this
change will affect your family exemplifies you're commitment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A: Amplified reflection
B. Righting Reflex
C. Affirmation
D. Open-ended questioning - (ANSWER)C
Practice Question #221:
About half way through your coaching agreement with a client, the coach notices
that the client is arriving to the coaching calls late and has missed a couple of
,sessions without notifying you in advance. Which of the following approaches
would be BEST to pursue with your client?:
a. Explore what's working, revisit client's strengths, and create a plan for
improvement
b. Explore why coaching isn't working and get feedback on what specific things
they don't like
c. Share your observations, express empathy, and inquire as to what could make
their vision and goals more of a priority
d. Confront client, assess readiness for change, and discuss whether coaching is
appropriate at this time - (ANSWER)C
Practice Question #223:
A client comes to their 5th coaching session and has made progress in improving
their sleep but is having trouble with their goal of increasing their physical
activity.
Client: "I really want to feel better...but it's just too hard. I've got two jobs and I
take care of my parents too."
Which of the following coach responses is NOT a response that would increase
change talk?
a. "What makes the protocol feel hard and impossible?"
b. "What changes have you made in your life that felt frustrating and impossible
and yet you achieved them?"
c. "Let's pretend that making this change is possible and that it's not hard. What
might work?"
,d. "What small step might be possible and not feel as hard?" - (ANSWER)A
Practice Question #224:
Which of the following is recommended by MyPlate as part of a healthy diet:
A. Total carbohydrate consumption should be less than 20g per day
B. Total fat consumption should be less than 20% of daily caloric intake
C. Eat a vegetarian diet 80% of the time
D. Limiting trans and saturated fats - (ANSWER)D
Practice Question #226:
An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss her
continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.
After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents
indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their
daughter's progress so far.
What is the best response from the coach?
A. I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back potential times
that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this meeting.
B. I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services or any clients
without prior written consent from the client.
C. I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back to you.
, D. I would be happy to set up some time what works for you? - (ANSWER)B
Practice Question #225:
A 42-year old man comes to his 5th coaching session eagerly working toward his
goal of improving his relationship with his boss.
Client: I tried to reason with her three times this week but my boss just didn't get
it. She doesn't live in a world with reason and logic. She twice called me out in
front of the group and on Friday told me I needed to step up my game AFTER I
reached a major sales goal.
Coach: A lot happened this week that seems frustrating. What is one thing that
happened during the week between you and your boss that was an improvement
from last month?
The coach is demonstrating the use of what coaching technique?
A. Empathy
B. Amplified Reflection
C. Use of Positive Psychology
D. Righting Reflex - (ANSWER)C
Practice Question #222:
A 55-year old woman comes to her first coaching session having completed
several wellness assessments. The coach asked the client to work on these
assessments at the end of their first session for what purpose?
