ICF ACC Exam Questions

Question 6 of 60

A coach who demonstrates mastery of Listens Actively is likely to:

share their perspective on what the client may find useful.

ask questions to clarify what the client is sharing.

invite the client to challenge their own assumptions.

partner with the client to design goals

Correct Answer: B

Question 7 of 60

A client tells their coach that they can't stop thinking about harming themselves and shares specific information about when and how they are planning to do it. Which action should the coach take first?

Tell the client to call a therapist.

Contact the appropriate emergency response services.

Schedule more frequent coaching sessions.

Discuss the issue with the client's family.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8 of 60

A coach facilitates a client's growth by shifting the client's focus to the:

current situation rather than the future outcome.

individual self rather than the coaching topic or goal.

behavior rather than the client's sense of self.

problem rather than the opportunity to build potential.

Correct Answer: C

Question 9 of 60

Which is the best time for a coach to help a client develop an action plan?

When the client shares a desire to set a goal

When the coach has several options to share

During the assessment of the client's current goal progress

Once the goal setting process is complete

Correct Answer: D

Question 10 of 60

If a client who recently moved to a new country told their coach they are struggling to make friends, which action by the coach would most likely evoke awareness?

Ask what the client believes is at the root of this struggle.

Acknowledge that making friends is difficult and can take time.

Suggest concrete steps the client could take to make friends.

Say the challenges are likely caused by cultural differences.

Correct Answer: A