NC CADC EXAM PRE-TEST Questions 175
question pre-exam Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor CADC/CDAC Pre-Test Exam NC
Version Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam
Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
41) A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the
counselor
has differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
A. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
B. To utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
C. To realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
D. To use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors. - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
10) Before therapy or counseling begins, clients may be given information about the
treatment they will receive, as well as possible risks involved. This process is known as:
A. Self-disclosure.
B. Releasing information.
C. Protecting confidentiality.
D. Obtaining informed consent to treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Obtaining
informed consent to treatment.
100) While taking an alcohol drug history, which of the following is a good clue to
alcohol dependency?
,A. Increased tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when abstinence is attempted
B. Continued use despite experiencing problems that result from drinking
C. Recurring incidents of driving under the influence
D. Depression and lethargy - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Increased tolerance and
withdrawal symptoms when abstinence is attempted
101) Morning drinking ¡s not an uncommon occurrence with alcoholics. Which of the
following is NOT a true statement?
A. Morning drinking will reduce the symptoms of withdrawal
B. Morning drinking will keep the alcoholic's blood alcohol level from dropping.
C. Morning drinking will lessen the need for alcohol during the remainder of the day
D. Morning drinking reduces anxiety that effects the alcoholic's ability to start the day -
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Morning drinking will lessen the need for alcohol during the
remainder of the day
102) In a crisis interview with a client, you are MOST concerned with:
A. The client's family dynamics.
B. Getting all the information that you can.
C. What your immediate response should be.
D. Focusing questions about the present situation and the client's means of coping with
the stress. - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Focusing questions about the present situation
and the client's means of coping with the stress.
103) All of the following are symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar mood disorder
EXCEPT:
A. Deflated self-esteem.
B. Euphoria.
C. High levels of verbal output.
D. Pressured speech. - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Deflated self-esteem.
,104) If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may:
A. Remain in denial about his/her addiction.
B. Have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program.
C. Need to be referred to an outside agency.
D. Need additional education about addiction. - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Have incorrect
information and unanswered questions about the program.
105) In a dysfunctional family system, the traditional role which the spouse plays is
referred
to as:
A. The Hero.
B. The Scapegoat.
C. The Primary Enabler.
D. The Mascot. - CORRECT ANSWER: C. The Primary Enabler.
106) One goal of an effective aftercare program is:
A. To enhance a client's emotional rehabilitation.
B. To minimize the client's use of denial.
C. To support the gains made in treatment.
D. To assign sponsors to clients. - CORRECT ANSWER: C. To support the gains made
in treatment.
107) Alcohol decreases resistance to HIV infection by:
A. Compromising T-cell functions.
B. Impairing frontal cortical functions.
C. Increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic gap.
, D. Decreasing cardiopulmonary functioning. - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Compromising
T-cell functions.
108) According to the D.S.M IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive
substance dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use.
Discuss this Question - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or
energy.
108) According to the D.S.M IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive
substancedependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - CORRECT
ANSWER: B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
109) The goal of Al-Anon is:
A. To provide group and individual therapy for family members of alcoholics.
B. To provide a fellowship and support for individuals in relationships with alcoholics.
C. To educate family members of their risk of becoming alcoholics.
D. To provide families of alcoholics with the intervention necessary to prevent their
substance abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER: B. To provide a fellowship and support for
individuals in relationships with alcoholics.
11) Comprehensive client documentation:
question pre-exam Certified Alcohol and Drug
Counselor CADC/CDAC Pre-Test Exam NC
Version Latest Update 2025-2026 Exam
Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
41) A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the
counselor
has differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
A. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
B. To utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
C. To realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
D. To use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors. - CORRECT
ANSWER: A. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
10) Before therapy or counseling begins, clients may be given information about the
treatment they will receive, as well as possible risks involved. This process is known as:
A. Self-disclosure.
B. Releasing information.
C. Protecting confidentiality.
D. Obtaining informed consent to treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Obtaining
informed consent to treatment.
100) While taking an alcohol drug history, which of the following is a good clue to
alcohol dependency?
,A. Increased tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when abstinence is attempted
B. Continued use despite experiencing problems that result from drinking
C. Recurring incidents of driving under the influence
D. Depression and lethargy - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Increased tolerance and
withdrawal symptoms when abstinence is attempted
101) Morning drinking ¡s not an uncommon occurrence with alcoholics. Which of the
following is NOT a true statement?
A. Morning drinking will reduce the symptoms of withdrawal
B. Morning drinking will keep the alcoholic's blood alcohol level from dropping.
C. Morning drinking will lessen the need for alcohol during the remainder of the day
D. Morning drinking reduces anxiety that effects the alcoholic's ability to start the day -
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Morning drinking will lessen the need for alcohol during the
remainder of the day
102) In a crisis interview with a client, you are MOST concerned with:
A. The client's family dynamics.
B. Getting all the information that you can.
C. What your immediate response should be.
D. Focusing questions about the present situation and the client's means of coping with
the stress. - CORRECT ANSWER: D. Focusing questions about the present situation
and the client's means of coping with the stress.
103) All of the following are symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar mood disorder
EXCEPT:
A. Deflated self-esteem.
B. Euphoria.
C. High levels of verbal output.
D. Pressured speech. - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Deflated self-esteem.
,104) If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may:
A. Remain in denial about his/her addiction.
B. Have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program.
C. Need to be referred to an outside agency.
D. Need additional education about addiction. - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Have incorrect
information and unanswered questions about the program.
105) In a dysfunctional family system, the traditional role which the spouse plays is
referred
to as:
A. The Hero.
B. The Scapegoat.
C. The Primary Enabler.
D. The Mascot. - CORRECT ANSWER: C. The Primary Enabler.
106) One goal of an effective aftercare program is:
A. To enhance a client's emotional rehabilitation.
B. To minimize the client's use of denial.
C. To support the gains made in treatment.
D. To assign sponsors to clients. - CORRECT ANSWER: C. To support the gains made
in treatment.
107) Alcohol decreases resistance to HIV infection by:
A. Compromising T-cell functions.
B. Impairing frontal cortical functions.
C. Increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic gap.
, D. Decreasing cardiopulmonary functioning. - CORRECT ANSWER: A. Compromising
T-cell functions.
108) According to the D.S.M IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive
substance dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use.
Discuss this Question - CORRECT ANSWER: B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or
energy.
108) According to the D.S.M IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive
substancedependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - CORRECT
ANSWER: B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
109) The goal of Al-Anon is:
A. To provide group and individual therapy for family members of alcoholics.
B. To provide a fellowship and support for individuals in relationships with alcoholics.
C. To educate family members of their risk of becoming alcoholics.
D. To provide families of alcoholics with the intervention necessary to prevent their
substance abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER: B. To provide a fellowship and support for
individuals in relationships with alcoholics.
11) Comprehensive client documentation:
