Associate Certified Coach

Here you have the best ICF ACC practice exam questions

You have 60 total questions to study from
Each page has 5 questions, making a total of 12 pages
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This questions were last updated on January 2, 2026
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Question 1 of 60

Which action by a coach most likely fosters a strong coach-client relationship?

Acknowledge the client's unique talents.

Offer balanced positive and critical feedback

Provide a high-energy environment.

Encourage the client to complete homework.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2 of 60

Which is a potential consequence of a coach breaching the ICF Code of Ethics?

Recording another performance evaluation

Retaking the credentialing examination

Losing their ICF membership

Completing 10 additional mentor coaching hours

Correct Answer: C

Question 3 of 60

A client tells their coach that they are struggling to sleep and are having nightmares about a past event they experienced. Which is the best action for the coach to take?

Continue coaching the client but recommend they see a mental health professional about these symptoms.

Stop coaching until the client stops experiencing sleeping issues and nightmares from the past event.

Modify the coaching agreement to address the client's struggles with the problems resulting from this past event.

Contact a health provider for the client so the coach and health provider can collaborate on the client's case.

Correct Answer: A

Question 4 of 60

Which is essential to specify in a coaching agreement?

A list of professional development resources

How and when sessions will be scheduled

The client's profession

The coach's qualifications

Correct Answer: B

Question 5 of 60

What is the first step a coach should take after discovering another coach has misrepresented their level of training to a client?

Discuss the issue with a supervising coach.

Communicate with the coach about their possible ethical violation.

Speak with the coach's client about the misinformation.

Report the misconduct to ICF.

Correct Answer: B