Wellcoaches Written Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Pity impacts the coaching relationship by A: Demonstrating the wisdom of the coach B: Placing the
client in the role of the victim C: Giving empowerment to the client D: Equalizing the relationship
between coach and client - CORRECT ANSWER B: Placing the client in the role of the victim
What is the role of silence in coaching? A: The client should be silent twice as much as the coach B:
Silence is a technique for creating the discomfort needed to invite change C: It created the space for
the coach to think of what to say next D: It allows the client ample time to. reflect and respond to
inquiry and reflection - CORRECT ANSWER D: It allows the client ample time to. reflect and
respond to inquiry and reflection
What is the role of "positive regard" in coaching? A: Coaches affirm clients when they set a goal the
coach believes is appropriate B: Coaches champion the strengths and potential in their clients C:
Coaches cheerlead their clients when they achieve their goals D: Coaches are careful to not make
client dependent upon their affirmations - CORRECT ANSWER B: Coaches champion the
strengths and potential in their clients
Which of the following energies support coaching presence? A: Client expectation B: Courageous
demands C: Calm confidence D: Both objective and subjective opinions - CORRECT
ANSWER C: Calm confidence
Coaching presence is A: A way of being with people that facilitates movements and growth through
connection B: Being able to read the clients and through informed hunches C: A way of doing things
with people that they appreciate D: Having the right strategies for masterful coaching - CORRECT
ANSWER A: A way of being with people that facilitates movements and growth through
connection
Which is the best example of an affirmation? A: Wow, great job! B: Kudos to you for your hard work-
keep it up C: I am so proud of you and knew you could do it all along if you just believed in yourself
D: You were resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal - CORRECT
ANSWER D: You were resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal
When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they A: Notice what's happening in the present
moment B: Analyze what's happening C: Question what's happening D: Evaluate what's happening -
CORRECT ANSWER A: Notice what's happening in the present momen
,Which is an example of an affirmation? A: You demonstrated courage in trying that new goal B: Great
job C: You should be proud of yourself D: Awesome - CORRECT ANSWER A: You
demonstrated courage in trying that new goal
The "coach approach" suggests that: A: Clients are working at least as hard as the coach, talking more,
and finding answers for themselves B: Clients rely on wisdom and experience of the coach as a
trusted resource for evidence-based ideas C: Clients work in coordination with a mental health
professional to address their deficits and a coach to look into the future D: Clients need some strong
and authentic cheerleading to feel the confidence needed to make changes - CORRECT
ANSWER A: Clients are working at least as hard as the coach, talking more, and finding
answers for themselves
What is true regarding positive emotions? A: They are vital for learning and client. success B: You can
never have too many C: Positive emotions are the only emotions appropriate for catching D:If a client
is always positive they are likely to deny what is happening in their life and not being authentic -
CORRECT ANSWER A
What are open-ended inquiries? A: Questions that are vague and undefined, allowing the client to go
where they want in the conversation B: Questions that invite a narrative answer C: Questions that
introduce a new topic D: Questions that take a long time to explain - CORRECT ANSWER B
The coaching partnership is unique because A: Clients want to be motivated by being instructed on
what to do B: The total focus is on what the client wants to achieve C: The relationship is best when
the coach brings strong expertise D: The coach sets the goals so the client gets the best outcome -
CORRECT ANSWER B
Which of the following is an example of empathy? A: I know you are frustrated and disappointed. You
hopped for closure. B: I am so sorry that happened to you! What a jerk. C: I know exactly how you
feel. My husband does the same thing. D: But you made the right choice; you really should feel good
about it. - CORRECT ANSWER A
The "expert hat" can be described as A: Being a good role model B: Being friendly and warm C:
Being very careful in protecting confidentiality D: An approach to coaching which leads with
information and education - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is a character strength? A: Social networks B: Good fitness C: Self-regulation
D: Behavioral goals - CORRECT ANSWER B
, What is the value of supporting a client in learning about their character strengths? A: The client can
learn to improve their creativity B: The bottom 3 strengths can be improved C: Top strengths can be
leveraged for behavior change D: Top strengths come naturally and do not need to be focused on -
CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following Being Skills is about truth telling with love? A: Warmth B: Empathy C:
Affirmation D: Courage and authenticity - CORRECT ANSWER D
When coaches "listen until they don't exist", they A: Minimize what they are thinking about during a
conversation B: Should limit their comments during a coaching session C: Set aside their agenda in
order to pay full attention to the client's agenda D: Feel exhausted and spent after a great coaching
session - CORRECT ANSWER C
What is true about negative emotions in clients? A: Clients with negative emotions should be referred
to a mental health professional B: With an appreciative approach, there is no room to focus on
negative emotions in coaching C: Naming negative emotions calms the amygdala and activate the
problem-solving area of your brain D: Coaches should begin by dealing with negative emotions to get
them resolved before moving - CORRECT ANSWER C
What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence? A: Coaching presence is
the opposite of character strengths B: Character strengths are identical with coaching presence C:
Coaching presence is the foundation of character strengths D: Character strengths supports coaching
presence - CORRECT ANSWER D
Coaching is similar to therapy in that it: A: focuses on distress and pain B: seeks too heal wounds of
the past C: diagnoses dysfunction to identify appropriate goals D: is more successful when there is a
strong client/coach relationship - CORRECT ANSWER D
What is the best way for the coach to support the client to connect with their feelings? A: ask them
what they are feeling B: Sit quietly and don't say a word C: reflect what they might be feeling and
needing D: Ignore them unless they are getting in the way of coaching - CORRECT
ANSWER C
What is the purpose of perceptive reflections? A: suggesting what to do B: making the case for change
C: enabling the client to hear what they are saying D: reassuring the client that they have what it takes
to succeed - CORRECT ANSWER C
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Pity impacts the coaching relationship by A: Demonstrating the wisdom of the coach B: Placing the
client in the role of the victim C: Giving empowerment to the client D: Equalizing the relationship
between coach and client - CORRECT ANSWER B: Placing the client in the role of the victim
What is the role of silence in coaching? A: The client should be silent twice as much as the coach B:
Silence is a technique for creating the discomfort needed to invite change C: It created the space for
the coach to think of what to say next D: It allows the client ample time to. reflect and respond to
inquiry and reflection - CORRECT ANSWER D: It allows the client ample time to. reflect and
respond to inquiry and reflection
What is the role of "positive regard" in coaching? A: Coaches affirm clients when they set a goal the
coach believes is appropriate B: Coaches champion the strengths and potential in their clients C:
Coaches cheerlead their clients when they achieve their goals D: Coaches are careful to not make
client dependent upon their affirmations - CORRECT ANSWER B: Coaches champion the
strengths and potential in their clients
Which of the following energies support coaching presence? A: Client expectation B: Courageous
demands C: Calm confidence D: Both objective and subjective opinions - CORRECT
ANSWER C: Calm confidence
Coaching presence is A: A way of being with people that facilitates movements and growth through
connection B: Being able to read the clients and through informed hunches C: A way of doing things
with people that they appreciate D: Having the right strategies for masterful coaching - CORRECT
ANSWER A: A way of being with people that facilitates movements and growth through
connection
Which is the best example of an affirmation? A: Wow, great job! B: Kudos to you for your hard work-
keep it up C: I am so proud of you and knew you could do it all along if you just believed in yourself
D: You were resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal - CORRECT
ANSWER D: You were resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal
When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they A: Notice what's happening in the present
moment B: Analyze what's happening C: Question what's happening D: Evaluate what's happening -
CORRECT ANSWER A: Notice what's happening in the present momen
,Which is an example of an affirmation? A: You demonstrated courage in trying that new goal B: Great
job C: You should be proud of yourself D: Awesome - CORRECT ANSWER A: You
demonstrated courage in trying that new goal
The "coach approach" suggests that: A: Clients are working at least as hard as the coach, talking more,
and finding answers for themselves B: Clients rely on wisdom and experience of the coach as a
trusted resource for evidence-based ideas C: Clients work in coordination with a mental health
professional to address their deficits and a coach to look into the future D: Clients need some strong
and authentic cheerleading to feel the confidence needed to make changes - CORRECT
ANSWER A: Clients are working at least as hard as the coach, talking more, and finding
answers for themselves
What is true regarding positive emotions? A: They are vital for learning and client. success B: You can
never have too many C: Positive emotions are the only emotions appropriate for catching D:If a client
is always positive they are likely to deny what is happening in their life and not being authentic -
CORRECT ANSWER A
What are open-ended inquiries? A: Questions that are vague and undefined, allowing the client to go
where they want in the conversation B: Questions that invite a narrative answer C: Questions that
introduce a new topic D: Questions that take a long time to explain - CORRECT ANSWER B
The coaching partnership is unique because A: Clients want to be motivated by being instructed on
what to do B: The total focus is on what the client wants to achieve C: The relationship is best when
the coach brings strong expertise D: The coach sets the goals so the client gets the best outcome -
CORRECT ANSWER B
Which of the following is an example of empathy? A: I know you are frustrated and disappointed. You
hopped for closure. B: I am so sorry that happened to you! What a jerk. C: I know exactly how you
feel. My husband does the same thing. D: But you made the right choice; you really should feel good
about it. - CORRECT ANSWER A
The "expert hat" can be described as A: Being a good role model B: Being friendly and warm C:
Being very careful in protecting confidentiality D: An approach to coaching which leads with
information and education - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is a character strength? A: Social networks B: Good fitness C: Self-regulation
D: Behavioral goals - CORRECT ANSWER B
, What is the value of supporting a client in learning about their character strengths? A: The client can
learn to improve their creativity B: The bottom 3 strengths can be improved C: Top strengths can be
leveraged for behavior change D: Top strengths come naturally and do not need to be focused on -
CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following Being Skills is about truth telling with love? A: Warmth B: Empathy C:
Affirmation D: Courage and authenticity - CORRECT ANSWER D
When coaches "listen until they don't exist", they A: Minimize what they are thinking about during a
conversation B: Should limit their comments during a coaching session C: Set aside their agenda in
order to pay full attention to the client's agenda D: Feel exhausted and spent after a great coaching
session - CORRECT ANSWER C
What is true about negative emotions in clients? A: Clients with negative emotions should be referred
to a mental health professional B: With an appreciative approach, there is no room to focus on
negative emotions in coaching C: Naming negative emotions calms the amygdala and activate the
problem-solving area of your brain D: Coaches should begin by dealing with negative emotions to get
them resolved before moving - CORRECT ANSWER C
What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence? A: Coaching presence is
the opposite of character strengths B: Character strengths are identical with coaching presence C:
Coaching presence is the foundation of character strengths D: Character strengths supports coaching
presence - CORRECT ANSWER D
Coaching is similar to therapy in that it: A: focuses on distress and pain B: seeks too heal wounds of
the past C: diagnoses dysfunction to identify appropriate goals D: is more successful when there is a
strong client/coach relationship - CORRECT ANSWER D
What is the best way for the coach to support the client to connect with their feelings? A: ask them
what they are feeling B: Sit quietly and don't say a word C: reflect what they might be feeling and
needing D: Ignore them unless they are getting in the way of coaching - CORRECT
ANSWER C
What is the purpose of perceptive reflections? A: suggesting what to do B: making the case for change
C: enabling the client to hear what they are saying D: reassuring the client that they have what it takes
to succeed - CORRECT ANSWER C
