NBC-HWC practice exam questions (C&S)| 170
questions| with complete solution
1. Practice Question #277:
A coach is reviewing a client's health history. The client has been eating 9
servings of fruits and vegetables most days of the week but indicated to you
that their new goal is to run a 5k. The client has signed up for a couch to 5k
class and has attended once a week for 6 weeks.
Which stage of change is the client most likely in as it pertains to her new goal
of running a 5k?
A. Maintenance
B. Action
C. Preparation
D. Contemplation
E. Precontemplation
ANS: B. Action
2. Practice Question #278:
,A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a list of their
biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 75 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga/strength training, 60-minutes 3x per week and running,
30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 7.2%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for chronic
disease?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C:
ANS E. A1C
3. Practice Question #276:
A 65-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is working with her coach
to increase her overall caloric intake to help her gain weight.
Client: I really want to gain about 20 pounds and I have gained some weight
by adding one more egg at breakfast.
,Coach: Have you ever thought about trying protein shakes.
Client: I don't like the taste of those.
The coach response is an example of what?
A. Coaching presence
B. The Coach's agenda
, C. The Client's agenda
D. Amplified Reflection
ANS: B. The Coach's agenda
4. Practice Question #274: P
Coaches are often taught to use the client's strengths and values in their
coaching process. Using the client's strengths and emphasizing their values
increases their ?
A. Ability to set goals
B. Internal motivation
C. Growth mindset
D. Self-compassion
ANS: B. Internal motivation
5. Practice Question #273:
A 29-year-old man comes to coaching for his 4th session. He has been working
with his coach on increasing his positive self-talk.
Coach: Describe for me what it feels like when you have positive self-talk
anytime during the day.
Client: It feels freeing and empowering. Like I could do anything that day.
questions| with complete solution
1. Practice Question #277:
A coach is reviewing a client's health history. The client has been eating 9
servings of fruits and vegetables most days of the week but indicated to you
that their new goal is to run a 5k. The client has signed up for a couch to 5k
class and has attended once a week for 6 weeks.
Which stage of change is the client most likely in as it pertains to her new goal
of running a 5k?
A. Maintenance
B. Action
C. Preparation
D. Contemplation
E. Precontemplation
ANS: B. Action
2. Practice Question #278:
,A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a list of their
biometrics.
Blood pressure: 118/72mmHg
LDL: 75 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.95
Physical activity: yoga/strength training, 60-minutes 3x per week and running,
30-minutes 5x per week
A1C: 7.2%
Which of the following is most concerning as it increases her risk for chronic
disease?
A. Blood pressure
B. Cholesterol
C. Waist-to-hip ratio
D. Physical activity level
E. A1C:
ANS E. A1C
3. Practice Question #276:
A 65-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is working with her coach
to increase her overall caloric intake to help her gain weight.
Client: I really want to gain about 20 pounds and I have gained some weight
by adding one more egg at breakfast.
,Coach: Have you ever thought about trying protein shakes.
Client: I don't like the taste of those.
The coach response is an example of what?
A. Coaching presence
B. The Coach's agenda
, C. The Client's agenda
D. Amplified Reflection
ANS: B. The Coach's agenda
4. Practice Question #274: P
Coaches are often taught to use the client's strengths and values in their
coaching process. Using the client's strengths and emphasizing their values
increases their ?
A. Ability to set goals
B. Internal motivation
C. Growth mindset
D. Self-compassion
ANS: B. Internal motivation
5. Practice Question #273:
A 29-year-old man comes to coaching for his 4th session. He has been working
with his coach on increasing his positive self-talk.
Coach: Describe for me what it feels like when you have positive self-talk
anytime during the day.
Client: It feels freeing and empowering. Like I could do anything that day.
