CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
Which of the following is the BEST defini on of insight?
a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimina on of unworkable solu ons
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realiza on of ow a problem can be solved
c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
d. A confronta on technique used in conjunc on with Gestalt therapy - correct answer b
MAT refers to:
a. a common screening tool for alcoholism
b. a lengthy personality inventory used to iden fy gross psychopathology
c. the use of medica ons such as suboxone in the treatment of addic on
d. a nonmedical detox protocol - correct answer c
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-pa ent facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked
her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-pa ent basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consulta on
c. case management
d. an a ercare plan - correct answer a
Which type of therapy is most direc ve, offering the greatest poten al for abuse of power by the
counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Ra onal-emo ve
c. Gestalt
d. Person-centered - correct answer c
The primary purpose of professional creden aling for counselors is to:
,CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of prac ce
c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional creden als - correct
answer c
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - correct answer d
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know
their rights and obliga ons, therapeu c goals, fees for services and
a. availability of referral services
b. community resources to be used
c. with whom they will be par cipa ng in group ac vi es
d. the limits of their confiden ality - correct answer d
A tudes, policies, and prac ces that are destruc ve to other cultures and their members are examples
of lack of cultural
a. blindness
b. competence
c. destruc veness
d. incapacity - correct answer b
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac arrhythmia are all
signs or symptoms of:
,CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
a. caffeine intoxica on
b. cocaine intoxica on
c. alcohol intoxica on
d. opioid intoxica on - correct answer a
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?
a. cannabis use disorder
b. inhalant use disorder
c. tobacco use disorder
d. caffeine use disorder - correct answer b
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
a. a nonabs nence technique
b. harm reduc on
c a maintenance method
d. a community organiza on interven on - correct answer b
Autonomic hyperac vity, hand tremor, nausea or vomi ng, psychomotor agita on, grand mal seizures
are all signs or symptoms of:
a. cannabis withdrawal
b. cocaine withdrawal
c. seda ve, hypno c, or anxioly c withdrawal
d. opioid withdrawal - correct answer c
Among other things, _____ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as
providing informa on related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs
a. case management
b. referral
, CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
c. client educa on
d. consulta on - correct answer c
In the United States the popula on that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is:
a. caucasian men
b. adult women
c. na ve americans
d. asian americans and pacific islanders - correct answer d
Classical and operant condi oning are associated with _____ therapy
a. cogni ve
b. behavior
c. gestalt
d. person-centered - correct answer b
Eric has admi ed being sexually ac ve without using any type of protec on against sexually transmi ed
diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made
arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilita ng this appointment is BEST described as:
a. consulta on
b. case management
c. client educa on
d. ethical responsibility - correct answer b
Studies indicate that counseling is most effec ve when:
a. culture and values are taken into account
b. the counselor relies on humanis c methods
c. the therapist and the client come from similar backgrounds
d. a therapeu c contract is clarified in the first session - correct answer a
2023
Which of the following is the BEST defini on of insight?
a. A problem solving strategy involving the elimina on of unworkable solu ons
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realiza on of ow a problem can be solved
c. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
d. A confronta on technique used in conjunc on with Gestalt therapy - correct answer b
MAT refers to:
a. a common screening tool for alcoholism
b. a lengthy personality inventory used to iden fy gross psychopathology
c. the use of medica ons such as suboxone in the treatment of addic on
d. a nonmedical detox protocol - correct answer c
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-pa ent facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked
her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-pa ent basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral
b. a consulta on
c. case management
d. an a ercare plan - correct answer a
Which type of therapy is most direc ve, offering the greatest poten al for abuse of power by the
counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Ra onal-emo ve
c. Gestalt
d. Person-centered - correct answer c
The primary purpose of professional creden aling for counselors is to:
,CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of prac ce
c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional creden als - correct
answer c
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. Alcohol
b. Xanax
c. Nembutal
d. Benzedrine - correct answer d
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know
their rights and obliga ons, therapeu c goals, fees for services and
a. availability of referral services
b. community resources to be used
c. with whom they will be par cipa ng in group ac vi es
d. the limits of their confiden ality - correct answer d
A tudes, policies, and prac ces that are destruc ve to other cultures and their members are examples
of lack of cultural
a. blindness
b. competence
c. destruc veness
d. incapacity - correct answer b
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia, or cardiac arrhythmia are all
signs or symptoms of:
,CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
a. caffeine intoxica on
b. cocaine intoxica on
c. alcohol intoxica on
d. opioid intoxica on - correct answer a
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults?
a. cannabis use disorder
b. inhalant use disorder
c. tobacco use disorder
d. caffeine use disorder - correct answer b
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as:
a. a nonabs nence technique
b. harm reduc on
c a maintenance method
d. a community organiza on interven on - correct answer b
Autonomic hyperac vity, hand tremor, nausea or vomi ng, psychomotor agita on, grand mal seizures
are all signs or symptoms of:
a. cannabis withdrawal
b. cocaine withdrawal
c. seda ve, hypno c, or anxioly c withdrawal
d. opioid withdrawal - correct answer c
Among other things, _____ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as
providing informa on related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs
a. case management
b. referral
, CADC Sample Exam questions and (verified) answers
2023
c. client educa on
d. consulta on - correct answer c
In the United States the popula on that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is:
a. caucasian men
b. adult women
c. na ve americans
d. asian americans and pacific islanders - correct answer d
Classical and operant condi oning are associated with _____ therapy
a. cogni ve
b. behavior
c. gestalt
d. person-centered - correct answer b
Eric has admi ed being sexually ac ve without using any type of protec on against sexually transmi ed
diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made
arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilita ng this appointment is BEST described as:
a. consulta on
b. case management
c. client educa on
d. ethical responsibility - correct answer b
Studies indicate that counseling is most effec ve when:
a. culture and values are taken into account
b. the counselor relies on humanis c methods
c. the therapist and the client come from similar backgrounds
d. a therapeu c contract is clarified in the first session - correct answer a
