Final CPDT - Lesson 1 Questions With
All Correct Answers 2026.
CCPDT - Certification Counsel of Professional Dog Trainers - Answer Independent certifying
body whose ethics and code must be followed as a certificate
PTC - Professional Testing Corp - Answer Independent organization hired to proctor the
CPDT-KA exam
CBT - Computer Based Testing - Answer The testing environment in which the CPDT-KA exam
is proctored
Humane Hierarchy - Answer A position statement and code of conduct detailing the training
process. Candidates are responsible for knowing the humane hierarchy and how to properly
apply it to the selection of training methods and protocols
Training and Behavior Intervention Practices Policy - Answer A CCPDT position statement
listing aversive methods deemed unacceptable by candidates and certificates.
It is recommended to keep your testing date - Answer True
You can schedule your exam at any time - Answer False
You must contact PTC at least 72 hours in advance to reschedule - Answer True
You will receive detailed instructions from PTC on how to schedule your exam - Answer True
Electronic collars should be considered - Answer A last resort, and part of the punishment
tier of the Humane Heirarchy
The CPDT-KA Fundamentals has a Facebook discussion group that - Answer Is open to all
students taking this e-trianingfordogs course
According to the Humane Heirarchy, the first step in training is to... - Answer Confirm the dog
is in good health and receiving proper nutrition
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires Refraining from use of derogative cultural terms - Answer
True
, The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires regular updating of client contact lists - Answer True
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires recommending other trainers with more experience -
Answer True
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires refraining from contacting clients after a consultation -
Answer False
The Humane Heirarchy states that the following comes immediately before using the positive
reinforcement training to establish a new behavior - Answer Management tools such as
gates and crates
The following is an unacceptable aversive method which could cause your CPDT-KA certification
to be revoked - Answer Ear-pinch method of dumbell retrieve
Photographing clients who have signed a photo release is allowable under the CCPDT code of
Ethics - Answer True
Use of the CPDT-KA logo on websites and promotional materials is allowable under the CCPDT
code of Ethics - Answer True
Referring clients to another trainer who uses aversive methods is allowable under the CCPDT
Code of Ethics - Answer True
Receiving a percentage of the income from referrals to another professional is allowable under
the CCPDT code of Ethics - Answer False
Telling a new client about the harsh training methods of another dog trainer is considered - -
Answer Defamation of a colleague and unethical
You must recertify your CPDT-KA by - Answer Earning 36 CEU's every three years
If a client with a disability wants to attend your group class you should - - Answer Help the
client by providing a reasonable accommodation to mediate their disability
To protect a clients identity, you should NEVER - Answer Keep registration forms where class
members can see them
All Correct Answers 2026.
CCPDT - Certification Counsel of Professional Dog Trainers - Answer Independent certifying
body whose ethics and code must be followed as a certificate
PTC - Professional Testing Corp - Answer Independent organization hired to proctor the
CPDT-KA exam
CBT - Computer Based Testing - Answer The testing environment in which the CPDT-KA exam
is proctored
Humane Hierarchy - Answer A position statement and code of conduct detailing the training
process. Candidates are responsible for knowing the humane hierarchy and how to properly
apply it to the selection of training methods and protocols
Training and Behavior Intervention Practices Policy - Answer A CCPDT position statement
listing aversive methods deemed unacceptable by candidates and certificates.
It is recommended to keep your testing date - Answer True
You can schedule your exam at any time - Answer False
You must contact PTC at least 72 hours in advance to reschedule - Answer True
You will receive detailed instructions from PTC on how to schedule your exam - Answer True
Electronic collars should be considered - Answer A last resort, and part of the punishment
tier of the Humane Heirarchy
The CPDT-KA Fundamentals has a Facebook discussion group that - Answer Is open to all
students taking this e-trianingfordogs course
According to the Humane Heirarchy, the first step in training is to... - Answer Confirm the dog
is in good health and receiving proper nutrition
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires Refraining from use of derogative cultural terms - Answer
True
, The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires regular updating of client contact lists - Answer True
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires recommending other trainers with more experience -
Answer True
The CCPDT Code of Ethics requires refraining from contacting clients after a consultation -
Answer False
The Humane Heirarchy states that the following comes immediately before using the positive
reinforcement training to establish a new behavior - Answer Management tools such as
gates and crates
The following is an unacceptable aversive method which could cause your CPDT-KA certification
to be revoked - Answer Ear-pinch method of dumbell retrieve
Photographing clients who have signed a photo release is allowable under the CCPDT code of
Ethics - Answer True
Use of the CPDT-KA logo on websites and promotional materials is allowable under the CCPDT
code of Ethics - Answer True
Referring clients to another trainer who uses aversive methods is allowable under the CCPDT
Code of Ethics - Answer True
Receiving a percentage of the income from referrals to another professional is allowable under
the CCPDT code of Ethics - Answer False
Telling a new client about the harsh training methods of another dog trainer is considered - -
Answer Defamation of a colleague and unethical
You must recertify your CPDT-KA by - Answer Earning 36 CEU's every three years
If a client with a disability wants to attend your group class you should - - Answer Help the
client by providing a reasonable accommodation to mediate their disability
To protect a clients identity, you should NEVER - Answer Keep registration forms where class
members can see them
