Section 1 Quiz

When does building rapport with a client begin? A. In the 1st month B. At the 1st meeting C. After at least 2 sessions D. Upon achievement of the first goal

At the 1st meeting

Which resource may be MOST helpful for an ACE Certified Health Coach to improve his or her emotional intelligence traits? A. Feedback from another health coach B. Reading articles on emotional intelligence C. Listening to podcasts authored by experts D. Teaching clients about emotional intelligence

A. Feedback from another health coach

An ACE Certified Health Coach who also teaches yoga at a local studio would exhibit a conflict of interest in which of the following situations? A. Suggest the client attend their fee based yoga class weekly B. Hold coaching sessions at another location C. Incorporate yoga into the client's current exercise program D. Teach breathing techniques often used in yoga and meditation

A. Suggest the client attend their fee based yoga class weekly

Which element of rapport supports clients in creating a positive perception of their ability to succeed? A. Acceptance B. Empathy C. Autonomy D. Affirmation

Affirmation

Which of the following BEST describes the role of an ACE Certified Health Coach? A. Give individuals advice B. Recommend specific strategies to individuals C. Assist individuals in their desired actions D. Direct individuals on what to do

Assist individuals in their desired actions

Which BEST describes the role of an ACE Certified Health Coach? A. Provides clients the "necessary" motivation to be successful B. Guides clients towards "necessary" health goals C. Assists clients in finding the "how" to make changes D. Formalizes the clients "why" for them

Assists clients in finding the "how" to make changes

Reinforcing the need for a transition from external to internal rewards would be MOST appropriate at which stage of change? A. Action B. Contemplation C. Preparation D. Maintenance

D. Maintenance

A client who exhibit self-discipline and consistency BEST aligns with which five-factor model personality trait? A. Neuroticism B. Conscientiousness C. Agreeableness D. Extroversion

Conscientiousness

Applying the core principle that adults are more likely to retain and act upon new information when they are in a stage of readiness to learn, which learning activity is MOST appropriate? A. Have the client implement a learning contract B. Have the client complete a worksheet of goals to identify learning gaps C. Gauge a client's interest in exploring a topic by asking powerful open-ended questions before asking permission to provide information D. Role play several possible experiences as a client pursues change and troubleshoots areas where increased learning is needed

Gauge a client's interest in exploring a topic by asking powerful open-ended questions before asking permission to provide information

Which of the following describes a client who runs regularly to reach a personally meaningful goal even though she does not enjoy running?

Identified regulation

Why is it important for an ACE Certified Health Coach to take an ecological perspective to a client's health behaviors? A. Community laws are the primary driver of behavior choices B. Individuals should be understood in the context of their environment C. This perspective focuses on the influence of community policies and regulations D. Genetics drive an individual's disease susceptibility

Individuals should be understood in the context of their environment

How can an ACE Certified Health Coach build confidence with a medical professional when initially contracting him or her regarding a client? A. Drop in to the provider's office during the lunch hour B. Send a copy of the notes from your sessions C. Contact the professional then inform the client D. Provide a resume with letters of reference

Provide a resume with letters of reference

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)? A. Create eligibility requirements B. Determine exam content C. Provide proper exam administration D. Write relevant exam questions

Provide proper exam administration

A Client who desribes having a core group of friends who often bike or walk together BEST describes which motivational factor? A. Motivation B. Self-efficacy C. Relatedness D. Competence

Relatedness

Being skilled in conflict management and collaboration are aspects of which component of emotional intelligence? A. Relationship management B. Self-awareness C. Self-management D. Social Awareness

Relationship management

Which of the following describes an individual's confidence in his or her ability to initiate and sustain behavior change? A. Self-awareness B. Strength C. Resilience D. Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding individuals int he action stage of change? A. Some individuals may struggle to stick to their plans B. They are still weighing the pros and cons of behavior change C. Individuals are confident in their ability to overcome barriers D. They are considering adopting other behavior changes

Some individuals may struggle to stick to their plans

Which personality type places value on relationships and helping others? A. Dominant B. Inspiring C. Supportive D. Cautious

Supportive

Which of the following statements about noncommunicable diseases is MOST accurate? A. Sedentary behavior is the leading cause B. Onset is quick and often unpreventable C. They are greatly impacted by lifestyle choices D. Genetics do not play a role in development

They are greatly impacted by lifestyle choices

Which of the following is the MOST relevant characteristic of wellness? A. Wellness is one-dimensional B. Wellness is dynamic and ever-evolving C. Wellness can be stabilized with discipline D. Wellness is the state of being disease free

Wellness is dynamic and ever-evolving

Which of the following interpretations of the illness-wellness continuum is MOST accurate? A. Once illness occurs, wellness is unrealistic B. Wellness is dynamic and ever-changing C. Illness requires only medical treatment D. Wellness is achieved at the neutral point

Wellness is dynamic and ever-changing

A client with a history of emotional eating has shared the desire to stop this behavior. How can an ACE Certified Health Coach BEST support this client? A. Refer the client to a registered dietician B. Create opportunities to increase self-efficacy C. Determine if the client has enough self-control D. Outline a long-term plan for success

B. Create opportunities to increase self-efficacy

Using the DISC model, a client described as people-oriented would MOST likely display which two personality types? A. Dominant and inspiring B. Inspiring and supportive C. Cautious and supportive D. Dominant and cautious

B. Inspiring and supportive

Which of the following describes a skill of a successful ACE Certified Health Coach? A. Clarifying one's role as an expert to the client B. Meeting clients where they are in terms of their readiness to change C. Implementing a proven fixed plan to achieve goals D. Only accepting clients in the action stage of change

B. Meeting clients where they are in terms of their readiness to change

A client with a history of back pain that often "flares up" and limits activity should be referred to which licensed professional? A. Acupuncturist B. Physical therapist C. Registered nurse D. ACE Certified Personal Trainer

B. Physical therapist

Which element is being advocated as an addition to the "triple aim" of healthcare, making it a "quadruple aim?" A. Improved patient experience B. Provider well-being C. Reduced per capita cost of healthcare D. Improved population health

B. Provider well-being

Which BEST describes reflections made by a coach to a client? A. Professional opinions about the client's problem B. Affirmation of a client's thoughts and feelings C. Statements of understanding about the client's message D. Questions back to the client to clarify what was said

C. Statements of understanding about the client's message

Which of the following BEST describes person-centered care? A. Using authoritative healthcare providers B. Focusing on physician-led medical treatments C. Educating the patients and their families D. Limiting healthcare integration and components

Educating the patients and their families

When clients begin identifying barriers to behavior change, which is the BEST tactic to promote resilience? A. Leverage their identified strengths that have proven successful in other parts of their life B. Direct them to smaller goals that will guarantee success C. Determine the client may not be ready for the desired behavior and provide an alternative D. Encourage them to use failed past attempts as motivation overcome present barriers

Leverage their identified strengths that have proven successful in other parts of their life

A client enthusiastically communicates his or her recent success in making healthy menu choices on a recent vacation. Which is the BEST nonverbal response of an ACE Certified Health Coach? A. Mirror the client with a smile and congratulatory expression B. Maintain a professional neutral expression C. Nod in approval, but limit the excitement D. Tell the client how proud they should be of themselves

Mirror the client with a smile and congratulatory expression

The phrase "First, do no harm" is described by which pillar of ethics? A. Non-maleficence B. Justice C. Beneficence D. Autonomy

Non-maleficence

According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, a person who has no intention of adopting a new behavior is in which stage of change?

precontemplation