CADC Exam – Practice Test and Study Guide Review Material
b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level - correct answer ✔✔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
b. making referrals - correct answer ✔✔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
a. they must be avoided - correct answer ✔✔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
,b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program - correct answer
✔✔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.
c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning - correct answer ✔✔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
a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem - correct answer ✔✔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
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole - correct answer ✔✔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
b. encourage the client to explore various alternatives - correct answer ✔✔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
c. signature of counselor - correct answer ✔✔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
c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem - correct answer ✔✔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
b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill level - correct answer ✔✔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
b. making referrals - correct answer ✔✔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
a. they must be avoided - correct answer ✔✔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
,b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program - correct answer
✔✔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.
c. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning - correct answer ✔✔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
a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem - correct answer ✔✔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
b. address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole - correct answer ✔✔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
b. encourage the client to explore various alternatives - correct answer ✔✔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
c. signature of counselor - correct answer ✔✔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
c. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem - correct answer ✔✔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
