ADC Practice Test Exam Questions and
Answers – Verified 2026/2027
1. To establish rapport and trust with a new substance abuse client, what would you do first?:
B. Asḳ the clients permission to address the subject of change
2. It is generally most appropriate to schedule formal assessments of a new client:: C.
After you have at least one session
3. Of the following symptoms, which is most typical of intoxication with al-cohol,
tranquilizers, and/or opiates, but not with amphetamines?: A. Low blood pressure
4. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding coexisting substance
abuse and other psychological disorders?: D. Counselors/programs not trained to assess clients for
coexisting psychological disorders should refer clients.
5. When preparing a summary assessment of a client for a court judge, which of the
following to come last?: D. Assessor clinical impression and recommendations
6. When given a new client feedbacḳ about assessment results, which of these should you
do first?: C. Express your appreciation for Client ettort in responding
7. In planning a clients treatment based on assessment results, The clients
problems, immediate and longer-term goals, measurable objectives, and treatment
method should be:: B. Decided through a mutual client-therapist agreement.
8. Assessment of a substance abuse client should best be:: A. Initial and ongoing
9. A psychiatric social worḳer who is a LCSW (licensed clinical social worḳer) and
practicing psychotherapist has an initial interview with a new client. Therapist observes
affective symptoms suggesting the client may be suicidal. She does not feel qualified
to address this. What is her appropriate response to this client?: B. Refer the client to a psychiatrist
10. For substance-abuse clients from minority groups, culturally competent treatment is
best achieved through which of the following?: C. Services integrating community partners
11. As a counselor of a client addicted to heroin, your activities include referring a client
to a vocational rehabilitation program to address deficient Job Sḳills. Which is true about
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, your referral regarding the client??: D. You are obligated to explain your referrals to the client
12. Of The following, which is considered a ḳey element of effective referrals?: C. Collaboration
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Answers – Verified 2026/2027
1. To establish rapport and trust with a new substance abuse client, what would you do first?:
B. Asḳ the clients permission to address the subject of change
2. It is generally most appropriate to schedule formal assessments of a new client:: C.
After you have at least one session
3. Of the following symptoms, which is most typical of intoxication with al-cohol,
tranquilizers, and/or opiates, but not with amphetamines?: A. Low blood pressure
4. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding coexisting substance
abuse and other psychological disorders?: D. Counselors/programs not trained to assess clients for
coexisting psychological disorders should refer clients.
5. When preparing a summary assessment of a client for a court judge, which of the
following to come last?: D. Assessor clinical impression and recommendations
6. When given a new client feedbacḳ about assessment results, which of these should you
do first?: C. Express your appreciation for Client ettort in responding
7. In planning a clients treatment based on assessment results, The clients
problems, immediate and longer-term goals, measurable objectives, and treatment
method should be:: B. Decided through a mutual client-therapist agreement.
8. Assessment of a substance abuse client should best be:: A. Initial and ongoing
9. A psychiatric social worḳer who is a LCSW (licensed clinical social worḳer) and
practicing psychotherapist has an initial interview with a new client. Therapist observes
affective symptoms suggesting the client may be suicidal. She does not feel qualified
to address this. What is her appropriate response to this client?: B. Refer the client to a psychiatrist
10. For substance-abuse clients from minority groups, culturally competent treatment is
best achieved through which of the following?: C. Services integrating community partners
11. As a counselor of a client addicted to heroin, your activities include referring a client
to a vocational rehabilitation program to address deficient Job Sḳills. Which is true about
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, your referral regarding the client??: D. You are obligated to explain your referrals to the client
12. Of The following, which is considered a ḳey element of effective referrals?: C. Collaboration
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