ICF PCC Markers
Practice Exam
Questions And Correct
Answers
,1. A client says, “I feel stuck but I don’t know why.” What is
the BEST PCC-level response?
,A. Give advice on how to move forward
B. Ask what goals they want to set
C. Invite exploration of what “stuck” means for them
D. Share a personal story of being stuck
Rationale: PCC coaching focuses on deep exploration of
meaning rather than advice or directing.
2. What demonstrates PCC-level “Evokes Awareness”?
A. Providing frameworks for decision-making
B. Asking questions that uncover new insights
C. Suggesting alternative actions
D. Teaching problem-solving techniques
Rationale: PCC markers emphasize client-generated
insights, not coach-led solutions.
3. A client is emotional and silent. What should the coach
do?
A. Fill the silence quickly
B. Change the topic
C. Offer reassurance
D. Allow silence to support reflection
Rationale: PCC coaching values silence as a tool for
awareness and processing.
4. Which is MOST aligned with PCC “Active Listening”?
, A. Repeating client words exactly
B. Summarizing advice options
C. Noticing patterns, emotions, and meaning beyond words
D. Asking multiple rapid questions
Rationale: PCC listening includes emotional and contextual
depth.
5. Client: “I’m overwhelmed at work.” Coach says: “Tell me
more about overwhelmed.” This is:
A. Advice
B. Closed questioning
C. Poor listening
D. PCC-level exploration
Rationale: Expanding meaning is a PCC marker behavior.
6. Which response best demonstrates coaching presence?
A. Preparing next question while client speaks
B. Thinking about solution options
C. Being fully attentive and responsive in the moment
D. Following a strict agenda
Rationale: Presence is about full engagement, not planning
ahead.
7. A coach asks, “What do you think you should do?” This is:
Practice Exam
Questions And Correct
Answers
,1. A client says, “I feel stuck but I don’t know why.” What is
the BEST PCC-level response?
,A. Give advice on how to move forward
B. Ask what goals they want to set
C. Invite exploration of what “stuck” means for them
D. Share a personal story of being stuck
Rationale: PCC coaching focuses on deep exploration of
meaning rather than advice or directing.
2. What demonstrates PCC-level “Evokes Awareness”?
A. Providing frameworks for decision-making
B. Asking questions that uncover new insights
C. Suggesting alternative actions
D. Teaching problem-solving techniques
Rationale: PCC markers emphasize client-generated
insights, not coach-led solutions.
3. A client is emotional and silent. What should the coach
do?
A. Fill the silence quickly
B. Change the topic
C. Offer reassurance
D. Allow silence to support reflection
Rationale: PCC coaching values silence as a tool for
awareness and processing.
4. Which is MOST aligned with PCC “Active Listening”?
, A. Repeating client words exactly
B. Summarizing advice options
C. Noticing patterns, emotions, and meaning beyond words
D. Asking multiple rapid questions
Rationale: PCC listening includes emotional and contextual
depth.
5. Client: “I’m overwhelmed at work.” Coach says: “Tell me
more about overwhelmed.” This is:
A. Advice
B. Closed questioning
C. Poor listening
D. PCC-level exploration
Rationale: Expanding meaning is a PCC marker behavior.
6. Which response best demonstrates coaching presence?
A. Preparing next question while client speaks
B. Thinking about solution options
C. Being fully attentive and responsive in the moment
D. Following a strict agenda
Rationale: Presence is about full engagement, not planning
ahead.
7. A coach asks, “What do you think you should do?” This is:
