NBHWC Practice Test Questions
1. Practice Question #1: B
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 coach-
ing services or any clients without prior written con-
sent 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?
2. Practice Question #2: A
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local pa-
per for another NBC-HWC certified health coach's ser-
vices. The advertisement indicates that if people buy
a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give
them 3 free coaching sessions. In addition, the adver-
tisement indicates most people lose 30 pounds in 60
days. Which of the following is the reason why this
advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
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B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
3. Practice Question #3: B
You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in
2 weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is
the coach violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients
4. Practice Question #4: A
A coach owns her own business and specializes in
coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss.
She is promoting gut biome supplements that will
help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they
take the supplement daily. The coach is most likely
violating which of the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
5. Practice Question #5: D
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental
shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a
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commission. At what point in the coaching relation-
ship must Jamal disclose this information to his client
per the NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins.
6. Practice Question #6: C
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence
as it relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
7. Practice Question #7: D
A client has just completed their well-being assess-
ment prior to their first coaching session. The client's
biometric information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning
to the coach in the context of recommended health
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guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level
8. Practice Question #8: B
As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an
additional 3 coaching sessions for free if the client
purchases a massage package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching ses-
sions are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of inter-
est per the NBHWC Code of Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions were included
as part of the coaching agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional
code of conduct at large per the NBHWC Code of
Ethics.
9. Practice Question #9: B
A client comes to her fourth coaching session to con-
tinue working on her intent to quit smoking someday.
She starts out the call by simply saying "I don't know
if quitting is really worth it."
Prochaska & Prochaska would define this as a state-
ment of doubt which often leads to delay in making
any change. The client is most likely in what stage of
change?
1. Practice Question #1: B
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 coach-
ing services or any clients without prior written con-
sent 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?
2. Practice Question #2: A
A coach noticed an advertisement in her local pa-
per for another NBC-HWC certified health coach's ser-
vices. The advertisement indicates that if people buy
a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give
them 3 free coaching sessions. In addition, the adver-
tisement indicates most people lose 30 pounds in 60
days. Which of the following is the reason why this
advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?
A. Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of
, NBHWC Practice Test Questions
supplemterm-22ents
B. It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
C. The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
D. None of the above
3. Practice Question #3: B
You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that
states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in
2 weeks!"
Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is
the coach violating?
A. Confidentiality/Privacy
B. Professional Conduct at Large
C. Conflict of Interest
D. Professional Conduct with Clients
4. Practice Question #4: A
A coach owns her own business and specializes in
coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss.
She is promoting gut biome supplements that will
help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they
take the supplement daily. The coach is most likely
violating which of the following guidelines:
A. NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA Laws
C. USDA Nutritional Guidelines
D. Confidentiality/Privacy
5. Practice Question #5: D
Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental
shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a
, NBHWC Practice Test Questions
commission. At what point in the coaching relation-
ship must Jamal disclose this information to his client
per the NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?
A. At some point during the coaching relationship.
B. Before the sale is made to the client.
C. At minimum, after the sale to the client.
D. Before any coaching begins.
6. Practice Question #6: C
Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence
as it relates to ethics in coaching?
A. Respect for human freedom and dignity
B. Pros must outweigh the cons
C. Do no harm
D. Fairness
7. Practice Question #7: D
A client has just completed their well-being assess-
ment prior to their first coaching session. The client's
biometric information included the following:
Male
Age: 45
Nurse
Blood Pressure: 110/70 mmHG
Total Cholesterol: 185 ml/dL
BMI: 24
Fruits/Vegetables: 9 servings per day
Physical activity: Runs 2x week for 30 minutes
Which of the following would be the most concerning
to the coach in the context of recommended health
, NBHWC Practice Test Questions
guidelines?
A. Blood pressure
B. Total cholesterol
C. Fruits/Vegetable intake
D. Physical activity level
8. Practice Question #8: B
As part of the coaching agreement, a coach offers an
additional 3 coaching sessions for free if the client
purchases a massage package from them as well.
The following scenario is:
A. Acceptable because the additional coaching ses-
sions are free
B. Unacceptable because the offer is a conflict of inter-
est per the NBHWC Code of Ethics
C. Acceptable given the 3 free sessions were included
as part of the coaching agreement.
D. Unacceptable as it is a violation of the professional
code of conduct at large per the NBHWC Code of
Ethics.
9. Practice Question #9: B
A client comes to her fourth coaching session to con-
tinue working on her intent to quit smoking someday.
She starts out the call by simply saying "I don't know
if quitting is really worth it."
Prochaska & Prochaska would define this as a state-
ment of doubt which often leads to delay in making
any change. The client is most likely in what stage of
change?
