NCE/CPCE Exam Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions And CORRECT
Answers
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - The counselor is working for the good of the client
or the group.
Justice - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually applied to group situations: the counselor treats
all members fairly.
Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - The counselor will do no harm
Defamation - CORRECT ANSWER - Behavior that can damage one's reputation. Also
known as libel if it is written and slander if the defamation refers to verbal remarks.
NCC - CORRECT ANSWER - A generic certification for counselors.
Accredidation - CORRECT ANSWER - The process whereby an agency or school (not an
individual) meets certain standards and qualifications set forth by an association or accrediting
organization.
Not governed by state laws.
Applies to programs, NOT individual counselors
Privileged communication - CORRECT ANSWER - information that will not be divulged
outside the counseling setting without the client's permission.
Anything said to a counselor by a client is the "client's privilege" and - the client is the holder of
the privilege.
, A legal concept that protects clients, not counselors.
{is "qualified" means that exceptions may exist.}
Tarasoff case - CORRECT ANSWER - "Duty to warn"
A landmark legal case resulting in clinical psychologists' duty to warn potential victims of
dangerous or harmful acts whose identity is revealed by clients during psychological services
Exception to written consent regarding client's test or assessment results - CORRECT
ANSWER - When there is clear and imminent danger or when legally required to do so by
a government agency or a court order
APA is to psychologist as ACA is to - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselor
Certification is NOT the same as - CORRECT ANSWER - licensing
(A counseling license is granted by the state government. A title mastered by living up to certain
standards.)
Certification comes from - CORRECT ANSWER - Organization (not part of the state or
federal government)
Licensure comes from - CORRECT ANSWER - state government
impaired professional - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual who has undergone
professional training but who is no longer able to function in a professional capacity because of
illness or substance abuse
APGA - CORRECT ANSWER - American Personnel and Guidance Association
Founded in 1952
ACTUAL Exam Questions And CORRECT
Answers
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - The counselor is working for the good of the client
or the group.
Justice - CORRECT ANSWER - Usually applied to group situations: the counselor treats
all members fairly.
Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - The counselor will do no harm
Defamation - CORRECT ANSWER - Behavior that can damage one's reputation. Also
known as libel if it is written and slander if the defamation refers to verbal remarks.
NCC - CORRECT ANSWER - A generic certification for counselors.
Accredidation - CORRECT ANSWER - The process whereby an agency or school (not an
individual) meets certain standards and qualifications set forth by an association or accrediting
organization.
Not governed by state laws.
Applies to programs, NOT individual counselors
Privileged communication - CORRECT ANSWER - information that will not be divulged
outside the counseling setting without the client's permission.
Anything said to a counselor by a client is the "client's privilege" and - the client is the holder of
the privilege.
, A legal concept that protects clients, not counselors.
{is "qualified" means that exceptions may exist.}
Tarasoff case - CORRECT ANSWER - "Duty to warn"
A landmark legal case resulting in clinical psychologists' duty to warn potential victims of
dangerous or harmful acts whose identity is revealed by clients during psychological services
Exception to written consent regarding client's test or assessment results - CORRECT
ANSWER - When there is clear and imminent danger or when legally required to do so by
a government agency or a court order
APA is to psychologist as ACA is to - CORRECT ANSWER - Counselor
Certification is NOT the same as - CORRECT ANSWER - licensing
(A counseling license is granted by the state government. A title mastered by living up to certain
standards.)
Certification comes from - CORRECT ANSWER - Organization (not part of the state or
federal government)
Licensure comes from - CORRECT ANSWER - state government
impaired professional - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual who has undergone
professional training but who is no longer able to function in a professional capacity because of
illness or substance abuse
APGA - CORRECT ANSWER - American Personnel and Guidance Association
Founded in 1952
