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Coaching Knowledge Assessment for ICF Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
ICF Definition of Coaching Answer: Partnering with clients in a
thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies (2019 if applicable) Answer: A. Setting a
foundation (Foundation)
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results (Cultivating Learning and Growth)
What are the domains under "Setting the Foundation" or
"Foundation"? Answer: 1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional
Standards (Demonstrates ethical practice)
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement (Embodies a Coaching
Mindset)
What are the domains under "Co-creating the Relationship"? Answer:
3. Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
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4. Coaching Presence
(3. Establishes and maintains agreements)
(4. Cultivates trust)
(5. Maintains presence)
What domains are under "Communicating Effectively"? Answer: 5.
Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
(6. Active listening)
(7. Evokes awareness)
What are the domains under "Facilitating Learning and Results"
("Cultivating Learning and Growth")? Answer: 8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
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(8. Facilitates client growth)
Define "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional
Standards"("Demonstrates Ethical Practice") Answer: Understanding
of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them
appropriately in all coaching situations.
(Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards
of coaching)
What four domains are included in "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and
Professional Standards? Answer: 1. Understands and exhibits in own
behaviors the ICF Code of Ethics (see Code, Part III of ICF Code of
Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting,
psychotherapy and other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing
when this is needed and the available resources.
What seven domains are included in "Demonstrates Ethical Practice"
Answer: 1. Demonstrates personal integrity and honesty
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Coaching Knowledge Assessment for ICF Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
ICF Definition of Coaching Answer: Partnering with clients in a
thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies (2019 if applicable) Answer: A. Setting a
foundation (Foundation)
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results (Cultivating Learning and Growth)
What are the domains under "Setting the Foundation" or
"Foundation"? Answer: 1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional
Standards (Demonstrates ethical practice)
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement (Embodies a Coaching
Mindset)
What are the domains under "Co-creating the Relationship"? Answer:
3. Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
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4. Coaching Presence
(3. Establishes and maintains agreements)
(4. Cultivates trust)
(5. Maintains presence)
What domains are under "Communicating Effectively"? Answer: 5.
Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
(6. Active listening)
(7. Evokes awareness)
What are the domains under "Facilitating Learning and Results"
("Cultivating Learning and Growth")? Answer: 8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
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(8. Facilitates client growth)
Define "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional
Standards"("Demonstrates Ethical Practice") Answer: Understanding
of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them
appropriately in all coaching situations.
(Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards
of coaching)
What four domains are included in "Meeting Ethical Guidelines and
Professional Standards? Answer: 1. Understands and exhibits in own
behaviors the ICF Code of Ethics (see Code, Part III of ICF Code of
Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting,
psychotherapy and other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing
when this is needed and the available resources.
What seven domains are included in "Demonstrates Ethical Practice"
Answer: 1. Demonstrates personal integrity and honesty
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