Health & Wellness Coaching Exam Test
Prep Practice Questions Answers
Practice Question #30: Coaches are sometimes called "guides on the side". This means:
A. You provide only helpful suggestions.
B. You are comfortable not knowing what is best for your client.
, C. You provide education at each session. - Ans B is correct.
Practice Question #31:
In which situation would dialing 2-1-1 be important?
A. In an emergency situation while coaching
B. If your client is going through a high-stress situation at work
C. Recognizing symptoms of depression in your client. - Ans You may not actually call
yourself but you would refer to resources on the 2-1-1 list if you noticed any signs/symptoms
to document you have done the referral. Most people go above and beyond this and have
people they know for referrals but at minimum the ethical expectation is usually at least a
resource on your local 2-1-1 resource. Answer is C. Took a little liberty with this one to get
the word out.
Practice Question #32:
Which of the following is NOT an example of mindful listening? (Coaching Psychology Manual pg.
34)
A. Pause after your client has spoken.
B. Listen for only the facts.
C. Do not interrupt (except if a client wanders off track)
D. Mirror what the client has said to confirm your understanding. - Ans B is the answer.
Practice Question #33.
Prochaska & Prochaska in their book Changing to Thrive (pg.12) indicate that the most
significant jump from one stage of change to the next is between and
.
A. Precontemplation ➡ contemplation
B. Contemplation ➡Preparation
C. Preparation ➡Action
D. Action ➡Maintenance - Ans Answer is A
Practice Question #34: (CDC reference provided in study guide for healthy lifestyles
competencies).
Your client tells you their provider told them they need to increase their HDL but he doesn't
even know what that is. So, he asks you to explain it. Which description below best describes
what HDL is?
A. The total cholesterol level in the blood.
B. The average level of sugar in the blood.
C. The total amount of fat in the blood.
D. The level of "good cholesterol" in the blood. - Ans Answer is D
Practice Question #35:
Your client has had success in improving his stress management skills and resiliency. He is
now focusing on his water consumption. Client: I remember for about 2 days and then get
busy and forget to drink my water and then start all over agin. I've tried apps, different types
of water bottles, and adding flavor. Nothing seems to work.
Prep Practice Questions Answers
Practice Question #30: Coaches are sometimes called "guides on the side". This means:
A. You provide only helpful suggestions.
B. You are comfortable not knowing what is best for your client.
, C. You provide education at each session. - Ans B is correct.
Practice Question #31:
In which situation would dialing 2-1-1 be important?
A. In an emergency situation while coaching
B. If your client is going through a high-stress situation at work
C. Recognizing symptoms of depression in your client. - Ans You may not actually call
yourself but you would refer to resources on the 2-1-1 list if you noticed any signs/symptoms
to document you have done the referral. Most people go above and beyond this and have
people they know for referrals but at minimum the ethical expectation is usually at least a
resource on your local 2-1-1 resource. Answer is C. Took a little liberty with this one to get
the word out.
Practice Question #32:
Which of the following is NOT an example of mindful listening? (Coaching Psychology Manual pg.
34)
A. Pause after your client has spoken.
B. Listen for only the facts.
C. Do not interrupt (except if a client wanders off track)
D. Mirror what the client has said to confirm your understanding. - Ans B is the answer.
Practice Question #33.
Prochaska & Prochaska in their book Changing to Thrive (pg.12) indicate that the most
significant jump from one stage of change to the next is between and
.
A. Precontemplation ➡ contemplation
B. Contemplation ➡Preparation
C. Preparation ➡Action
D. Action ➡Maintenance - Ans Answer is A
Practice Question #34: (CDC reference provided in study guide for healthy lifestyles
competencies).
Your client tells you their provider told them they need to increase their HDL but he doesn't
even know what that is. So, he asks you to explain it. Which description below best describes
what HDL is?
A. The total cholesterol level in the blood.
B. The average level of sugar in the blood.
C. The total amount of fat in the blood.
D. The level of "good cholesterol" in the blood. - Ans Answer is D
Practice Question #35:
Your client has had success in improving his stress management skills and resiliency. He is
now focusing on his water consumption. Client: I remember for about 2 days and then get
busy and forget to drink my water and then start all over agin. I've tried apps, different types
of water bottles, and adding flavor. Nothing seems to work.
