NBC-HWC practice exam questions CS 170

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NBC-HWC practice exam questions (C&S)| 170 questions| with complete solution

Question 1:

An 18-year old woman comes to her fifth coaching session to discuss her continued efforts to lose weight and get healthy.After the session, the coach receives an email from the woman's parents indicating they are paying for the sessions and would like to discuss their daughter's progress so far.What is the best response from the coach?

• I would be happy to set up some time. Please email me back

potential times that will work for you. Also, your daughter must be present at this meeting.

• I am not able to discuss anything about my coaching services

or any clients without prior written consent from the client.

• I will ask your daughter to give me permission and get back

to you.

• I would be happy to set up some time what works for you?

CORRECT ANSWER : B

Question 2:

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A coach noticed an advertisement in her local paper for another NBC-HWC certified health coach's services. The advertisement indicates that if people buy a 60-day supply of supplements the coach will give them 3 free coaching sessions. In addition, the advertisement indicates most people lose 30 pounds in 60 days.Which of the following is the reason why this advertisement violates NBC-HWC Code of Ethics?

• Coaching sessions are contingent upon purchase of

supplements

• It's impossible to lose 30 pounds in 60 days
• The coach placed an advertisement in a paper
• None of the above

CORRECT ANSWER : A

Question 3:

You see an advertisement for a NBC-HWC coach that states "work with me to cure your Type II diabetes in 2 weeks!" Which of the following Ethical Conduct standards is the coach violating?

• Confidentiality/Privacy
• Professional Conduct at Large

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• Conflict of Interest
• Professional Conduct with Clients

CORRECT ANSWER : B

Question 4:

A coach owns her own business and specializes in coaching around diet, energy levels, and weight loss. She is promoting gut biome supplements that will help her clients lose 20 pounds in four weeks if they take the supplement daily. The coach is most

likely violating which of the following guidelines:

• NBC-HWC Code of Ethics
• HIPAA Laws
• USDA Nutritional Guidelines
• Confidentiality/Privacy

CORRECT ANSWER : A

Question 5:

Jamal is a wellness coach and also sells supplemental shakes to his coaching clients in which he makes a commission. At what

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point in the coaching relationship must Jamal disclose this information to his client per the NBC-HWC ethical guidelines?

• At some point during the coaching relationship.
• Before the sale is made to the client.
• At minimum, after the sale to the client.
• Before any coaching begins.

CORRECT ANSWER : D

Question 6:

Which of the following best explains nonmaleficence as it relates to ethics in coaching?

• Respect for human freedom and dignity
• Pros must outweigh the cons
• Do no harm
• Fairness

CORRECT ANSWER : C

Question 7: