NBC-HWC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
C&S EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
170 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ 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?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel
she needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of
her wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to
help move the client forward with her goals. Answer: D
C&S EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
170 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ 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?
A. An assessments help the client see what parts of the wellness wheel
she needs to focus on improving
B. Assessments help the coach figure out where to begin with this client
C.Assessments are a tool coaches use with all clients as part of their
scope of practice
D. Assessments help the client reflect on her life and discover aspects of
her wellbeing
E. The coach can refer to these assessments later in their relationship to
help move the client forward with her goals. Answer: D
