CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR EXAM BASED ON D.J.
POWELL'S MODEL – EXPANDED EDITION WITH 220+
QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
Section 1: Multiple Choice (75 Questions)
Question 1
According to D.J. Powell, clinical supervision is a disciplined, tutorial process
wherein principles are transformed into practical skills with four overlapping foci.
Which of the following correctly lists all four?
A) Administrative, evaluative, therapeutic, supportive
B) Administrative, evaluative, clinical, supportive
C) Administrative, clinical, educational, supportive
D) Evaluative, clinical, supportive, managerial
Correct Answer: B
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main purposes of counselor
supervision?
A) To nurture counselor professional development
B) To promote development of specialized skills and competencies
C) To provide personal therapy for the counselor
D) To raise the level of accountability in services and programs
,Correct Answer: C
Question 3
The two main stages of evaluation in supervision are:
A) Assessment and diagnosis
B) Goal setting and feedback
C) Observation and documentation
D) Contracting and termination
Correct Answer: B
Question 4
After receiving evaluative feedback, how should the supervisee ideally feel?
A) Defensive but aware of weaknesses
B) Anxious but compliant
C) Positively motivated for growth
D) Relieved that evaluation is over
Correct Answer: C
Question 5
Within which function of supervision does the supervisor act as a consultant,
soliciting supervisee needs, stimulating discussion of clinical problems, and
encouraging the supervisee to devise strategies and interventions?
A) Administrative
B) Evaluative
,C) Clinical
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: C
Question 6
A supervisor who focuses on planning, organizing, delegating tasks, selecting staff,
and determining clinical privileges is operating within which focus?
A) Clinical
B) Evaluative
C) Administrative
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: C
Question 7
A supervisor who assesses counselor skills, clarifies performance standards,
negotiates learning objectives, and uses appropriate sanctions for skill deficits is
operating within which focus?
A) Clinical
B) Evaluative
C) Administrative
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: B
Question 8
, Hand-holding, cheerleading, coaching, morale building, burnout prevention, and
encouragement of personal growth describe which focus of supervision?
A) Clinical
B) Evaluative
C) Administrative
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: D
Question 9
Which organizational management structure is based on hierarchies, pyramid
structure, and top-down communication where the goal is to satisfy management
rather than improve outcomes?
A) Networked team-based structure
B) Command-control structure
C) Servant leadership structure
D) Flat organizational structure
Correct Answer: B
Question 10
In which organizational structure are all employees encouraged to interact with
customers, functions are decentralized, and core competencies drive outcomes?
A) Command-control structure
B) Networked team-based structure
C) Hierarchical pyramid structure
POWELL'S MODEL – EXPANDED EDITION WITH 220+
QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
Section 1: Multiple Choice (75 Questions)
Question 1
According to D.J. Powell, clinical supervision is a disciplined, tutorial process
wherein principles are transformed into practical skills with four overlapping foci.
Which of the following correctly lists all four?
A) Administrative, evaluative, therapeutic, supportive
B) Administrative, evaluative, clinical, supportive
C) Administrative, clinical, educational, supportive
D) Evaluative, clinical, supportive, managerial
Correct Answer: B
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main purposes of counselor
supervision?
A) To nurture counselor professional development
B) To promote development of specialized skills and competencies
C) To provide personal therapy for the counselor
D) To raise the level of accountability in services and programs
,Correct Answer: C
Question 3
The two main stages of evaluation in supervision are:
A) Assessment and diagnosis
B) Goal setting and feedback
C) Observation and documentation
D) Contracting and termination
Correct Answer: B
Question 4
After receiving evaluative feedback, how should the supervisee ideally feel?
A) Defensive but aware of weaknesses
B) Anxious but compliant
C) Positively motivated for growth
D) Relieved that evaluation is over
Correct Answer: C
Question 5
Within which function of supervision does the supervisor act as a consultant,
soliciting supervisee needs, stimulating discussion of clinical problems, and
encouraging the supervisee to devise strategies and interventions?
A) Administrative
B) Evaluative
,C) Clinical
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: C
Question 6
A supervisor who focuses on planning, organizing, delegating tasks, selecting staff,
and determining clinical privileges is operating within which focus?
A) Clinical
B) Evaluative
C) Administrative
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: C
Question 7
A supervisor who assesses counselor skills, clarifies performance standards,
negotiates learning objectives, and uses appropriate sanctions for skill deficits is
operating within which focus?
A) Clinical
B) Evaluative
C) Administrative
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: B
Question 8
, Hand-holding, cheerleading, coaching, morale building, burnout prevention, and
encouragement of personal growth describe which focus of supervision?
A) Clinical
B) Evaluative
C) Administrative
D) Supportive
Correct Answer: D
Question 9
Which organizational management structure is based on hierarchies, pyramid
structure, and top-down communication where the goal is to satisfy management
rather than improve outcomes?
A) Networked team-based structure
B) Command-control structure
C) Servant leadership structure
D) Flat organizational structure
Correct Answer: B
Question 10
In which organizational structure are all employees encouraged to interact with
customers, functions are decentralized, and core competencies drive outcomes?
A) Command-control structure
B) Networked team-based structure
C) Hierarchical pyramid structure
