CCAPP FINAL CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
VERIFIED ANSWER KEY
◉ The process of "information gathering" according to the stages of
counseling, include which of the following:
A. The counselor collecting as much information as realistically possible
for assessment and treatment planning.
B. The counselor collects specific information related to the clients
perception of the problem, motivation for help, duration of the problem,
relevant past history and time and energy commitment.
C. The counselor goes on social media to learn more about the client's
history
D. Both A and B are correct. Answer: D. Both A and B are correct
◉ The process of "Evaluation" according to the 6 stage of counseling,
include which of the following five issues/areas that a counselor needs to
consider:
A. Nature and severity of the presenting symptoms, 2) Cause of the
symptoms, 3) Relief of legal issues, 4) clients level of denial and 5)
client - counselor match
B. Nature and Severity of the presenting symptoms, 2) Cause of the
symptoms, 3) Relief of symptoms, 4) Client's level of readiness for
counseling and 5) Client - Counselor match.
,C. Nature and Severity of the presenting symptoms, 2) Cause of the
symptoms, 3) Relief of symptoms, and 4) Client - Counselor match
D. None of the above. Answer: B. Nature and Severity of the presenting
symptoms, 2) Cause of the symptoms, 3) Relief of symptoms, 4) Client's
level of readiness for counseling and 5) Client - Counselor match.
◉ The process of "Feedback" according to the stage of counseling
include all the following guidelines EXCEPT:
A. Present the feedback information in simple, concrete terms
B. Provide the client useful, accurate and appropriate information
C. Identify the client's strengths that will help resolve the problem and
weaknesses that cause the program and/or will get in the way of
resolving it
D. Be open to questions during or after the feedback
E. Impress the client with your profound knowledge and abilities.
Answer: E. Impress the client with your profound knowledge and
abilities
◉ The process of establishing a "Counseling Agreement" according to
the stage of counseling include all the following EXCEPT:
A. Discuss "Practical issues which set limits" (
B. Discuss "Expectations" of the counseling relationship
C. Guarantee that counseling will fix all problems
D. Discuss "Counseling Goals". Answer: C. Guarantee that counseling
will fix all problems
, ◉ The process of "changing behavior" according to the stages of
counseling include which of the following:
A. The counselor focusing on thoughts only, and not behaviors
B. The client and counselor work toward resolving problems and
meeting (behavior change) goals
C. The counselor uses a variety of techniques to facilitate this change
D. Both B & C are correct. Answer: D. Both B & C are correct
◉ The process of counseling "Termination" according to the stages of
counseling include all of the following components EXCEPT:
A. Things have improved for the client.
B. Termination can be introduced by the counselor, or by the client
C. Termination is most appropriate to introduce during the last
counseling session
D. The client is on their way of meeting their goals and, that they no
longer need special supports because they can handle these situations
independently.. Answer: C. Termination is most appropriate to introduce
during the last counseling session
◉ According to the eight skills that are required by counselors, "A
counselors statement or question that is intended to point out
contradictions in the client's behavior and statements, or to induce the
client to face issues the counselors feels the client is avoiding" is a
demonstration of which skill/ability:
VERIFIED ANSWER KEY
◉ The process of "information gathering" according to the stages of
counseling, include which of the following:
A. The counselor collecting as much information as realistically possible
for assessment and treatment planning.
B. The counselor collects specific information related to the clients
perception of the problem, motivation for help, duration of the problem,
relevant past history and time and energy commitment.
C. The counselor goes on social media to learn more about the client's
history
D. Both A and B are correct. Answer: D. Both A and B are correct
◉ The process of "Evaluation" according to the 6 stage of counseling,
include which of the following five issues/areas that a counselor needs to
consider:
A. Nature and severity of the presenting symptoms, 2) Cause of the
symptoms, 3) Relief of legal issues, 4) clients level of denial and 5)
client - counselor match
B. Nature and Severity of the presenting symptoms, 2) Cause of the
symptoms, 3) Relief of symptoms, 4) Client's level of readiness for
counseling and 5) Client - Counselor match.
,C. Nature and Severity of the presenting symptoms, 2) Cause of the
symptoms, 3) Relief of symptoms, and 4) Client - Counselor match
D. None of the above. Answer: B. Nature and Severity of the presenting
symptoms, 2) Cause of the symptoms, 3) Relief of symptoms, 4) Client's
level of readiness for counseling and 5) Client - Counselor match.
◉ The process of "Feedback" according to the stage of counseling
include all the following guidelines EXCEPT:
A. Present the feedback information in simple, concrete terms
B. Provide the client useful, accurate and appropriate information
C. Identify the client's strengths that will help resolve the problem and
weaknesses that cause the program and/or will get in the way of
resolving it
D. Be open to questions during or after the feedback
E. Impress the client with your profound knowledge and abilities.
Answer: E. Impress the client with your profound knowledge and
abilities
◉ The process of establishing a "Counseling Agreement" according to
the stage of counseling include all the following EXCEPT:
A. Discuss "Practical issues which set limits" (
B. Discuss "Expectations" of the counseling relationship
C. Guarantee that counseling will fix all problems
D. Discuss "Counseling Goals". Answer: C. Guarantee that counseling
will fix all problems
, ◉ The process of "changing behavior" according to the stages of
counseling include which of the following:
A. The counselor focusing on thoughts only, and not behaviors
B. The client and counselor work toward resolving problems and
meeting (behavior change) goals
C. The counselor uses a variety of techniques to facilitate this change
D. Both B & C are correct. Answer: D. Both B & C are correct
◉ The process of counseling "Termination" according to the stages of
counseling include all of the following components EXCEPT:
A. Things have improved for the client.
B. Termination can be introduced by the counselor, or by the client
C. Termination is most appropriate to introduce during the last
counseling session
D. The client is on their way of meeting their goals and, that they no
longer need special supports because they can handle these situations
independently.. Answer: C. Termination is most appropriate to introduce
during the last counseling session
◉ According to the eight skills that are required by counselors, "A
counselors statement or question that is intended to point out
contradictions in the client's behavior and statements, or to induce the
client to face issues the counselors feels the client is avoiding" is a
demonstration of which skill/ability:
