NC CADC STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 1. It is considered unethical for a counselor to:
a. talk with a client any place other than the counseling office
b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
c. refuse treatment for certain clients
d. discuss some personal feelings Answer: b. treat client problems that
are beyond his skill level
⩥ 2. When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also
be skilled in:
a. consulting with other professionals
b. making referrals
c. family system dynamics
d. release of information forms Answer: b. making referrals
⩥ 3. Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with clients
that might impair the counselor's judgement?
a. they must be avoided
,b. they should be discouraged
c. they are left to the discretion of the counselor
d. they should first be discussed with one's superior Answer: a. they
must be avoided
⩥ 4. If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may:
a. remain in denial about his/her addiction and leave against staff advice
b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the
program
c. need to be referred to an outside agency for additional counseling
d. need additional education about addiction and its effects on the body.
Answer: b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about
the program
⩥ 5. A common error that counselors make when conducting an
assessment is:
a. processing the data collected from the client
b. asking too many questions and interrupting the client
c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning
d. focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than relationships
Answer: c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment
planning
,⩥ 6. Which of the following is essential for successful recovery from
addiction?
a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
b. working all 12 steps of a 12-step program
c. inpatient treatment and aftercare
d. resolving family issues Answer: a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug
problem
⩥ 7. Interventions by a group counselor should:
a. be governed by group content as outlined during the orientation
process
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
c. disregard the group process when it is deemed necessary
d. only be made to halt potential violence Answer: b. address issues
critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
⩥ 8. When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for
counselors to:
a. avoid offering advice, since it negatively effects communication with
the client
, b. encourage the client to explore various alternatives
c. discuss with the client his/her request for advice
d. give advice since it encourages independence in the counseling
relationship Answer: b. encourage the client to explore various
alternatives
⩥ 9. Which of the following does NOT have to appear on a "Release of
Information" form?
a. purpose of the release of information
b. name of the recipient of information
c. signature of counselor
d. signature of client Answer: c. signature of counselor
⩥ 10. A client experiences a crisis situation. As a counselor, your MOST
important function is:
a. to solve the client's presenting problem
b. to refer him/her to the nearest psychiatrist
c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
d. to try not to get the client any more upset than they already are
Answer: c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 1. It is considered unethical for a counselor to:
a. talk with a client any place other than the counseling office
b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
c. refuse treatment for certain clients
d. discuss some personal feelings Answer: b. treat client problems that
are beyond his skill level
⩥ 2. When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also
be skilled in:
a. consulting with other professionals
b. making referrals
c. family system dynamics
d. release of information forms Answer: b. making referrals
⩥ 3. Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with clients
that might impair the counselor's judgement?
a. they must be avoided
,b. they should be discouraged
c. they are left to the discretion of the counselor
d. they should first be discussed with one's superior Answer: a. they
must be avoided
⩥ 4. If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may:
a. remain in denial about his/her addiction and leave against staff advice
b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the
program
c. need to be referred to an outside agency for additional counseling
d. need additional education about addiction and its effects on the body.
Answer: b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about
the program
⩥ 5. A common error that counselors make when conducting an
assessment is:
a. processing the data collected from the client
b. asking too many questions and interrupting the client
c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning
d. focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than relationships
Answer: c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment
planning
,⩥ 6. Which of the following is essential for successful recovery from
addiction?
a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
b. working all 12 steps of a 12-step program
c. inpatient treatment and aftercare
d. resolving family issues Answer: a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug
problem
⩥ 7. Interventions by a group counselor should:
a. be governed by group content as outlined during the orientation
process
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
c. disregard the group process when it is deemed necessary
d. only be made to halt potential violence Answer: b. address issues
critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
⩥ 8. When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for
counselors to:
a. avoid offering advice, since it negatively effects communication with
the client
, b. encourage the client to explore various alternatives
c. discuss with the client his/her request for advice
d. give advice since it encourages independence in the counseling
relationship Answer: b. encourage the client to explore various
alternatives
⩥ 9. Which of the following does NOT have to appear on a "Release of
Information" form?
a. purpose of the release of information
b. name of the recipient of information
c. signature of counselor
d. signature of client Answer: c. signature of counselor
⩥ 10. A client experiences a crisis situation. As a counselor, your MOST
important function is:
a. to solve the client's presenting problem
b. to refer him/her to the nearest psychiatrist
c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
d. to try not to get the client any more upset than they already are
Answer: c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
