ICF ICF-ACC Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ICF ICF-ACC Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  Which best reflectsa plan of action that is likely to be successful?

  A. Try as hard as they can to become a top executive
  B. Complete a report two weeks ahead of schedule
  C. Take longer lunch breaks when they have the time
  D. Put more effort into their work so the boss is impressed
  B. Complete a report two weeks ahead of schedule

• Question 2:

  When determining the structure of the coaching sessions, the key factor for coaches to consider is.

  A. determining which techniques they can do most effectively and then use them consistently across clients
  B. developing session structures that follow the basic process of introducing a topic exploring the content, and wrapping up
  C. having the flexibility to change the structure of the session as needed to meet the client's needs
  D. applying a client-centered approach that allows clients to drive the session without interruption from the coach
  C. having the flexibility to change the structure of the session as needed to meet the client's needs

• Question 3:

  Your session has a few minutes left, and the client has discovered some great new insights and has a good plan of action in place. To close the session in a partnering way, the best response is:

  A. Inform the client that the time is almost up and close the session with some insights gained.
  B. Inform the client that the time is almost up and share what stood out for you as a coach during the session.
  C. Inform the client that the time is almost up and ask how they would like to close.
  D. Inform the client that the time is up, but in the last 2 minutes you can summarize the session for the client.
  C. Inform the client that the time is almost up and ask how they would like to close.

• Question 4:

  Which sentence bestdescribes the coaching process?

  A. Providing wisdom to individuals teams and organizations
  B. Supporting change through collaboration and facilitation
  C. Improving well-being by working with the client on their issues
  D. Creating customized solutions that meet clients' needs
  B. Supporting change through collaboration and facilitation

• Question 5:

  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?

  A. Ask what the client believes is at the root of this struggle
  B. Acknowledge that making mends is difficult and can take time
  C. Suggest concrete steps the client could take to make friends
  D. Say the challenges are likely caused by cultural difference
  A. Ask what the client believes is at the root of this struggle

• Question 6:

  At the end of the session, the client states that they are quite happy with their new awareness and are ready to leave. The best response is:

  A. Ask the client whether it might be helpful to explore some actions and accountability measures.
  B. Are happy for the client and let them go.
  C. Tell the client that a coaching session is not finished until they have an action plan.
  D. Ask what they would like to work on next time.
  A. Ask the client whether it might be helpful to explore some actions and accountability measures.

• Question 7:

  A coach should refer a client to seek help from a non-coaching professional when the client

  A. needs support navigating a transitional period in their life
  B. requests guidance in determining which employees should lose their jobs
  C. wants help building betterrelationships
  D. seeks confidence and clarity during o career change
  B. requests guidance in determining which employees should lose their jobs

• Question 8:

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

  A. Discuss the issue with a supervising coach
  B. Communicate with the coach about their possible ethical violation
  C. Speak with the coach's client about the misinformation
  D. Report the misconduct to ICF
  B. Communicate with the coach about their possible ethical violation

• Question 9:

  Nearing the end of a coaching session, the client has a very clear idea of the plan that he/she would like to implement. To help the client identify if they have all the support that they need in moving forward, the best response is:

  A. Offer to email the client daily until they have implemented the project.
  B. Ask the client who will be their support.
  C. Remind the client that two horses pull more weight than one, and they need someone to help them implement their plan.
  D. Help the client in assessing whether they have any areas that might need more support or still need to be addressed.
  D. Help the client in assessing whether they have any areas that might need more support or still need to be addressed.

• Question 10:

  Your client shares that finally, after many months, they are making progress in an area that has been difficult for them. The worst response is:

  A. Slam the desk, shouting "YES YES YES" and fist pump the air in celebration of your client and your good work.
  B. Ask the client why they did not make this progress sooner, as they had a good plan in place, and should've resolved the issue already.
  C. Remind the client that this change has come only because of the coaching and the help that the coach has been giving.
  D. Listen to the client share, and after a few wows, reflect back to the client some of the path they have walked over the past few months, sharing what you respect and admire in the client.
  C. Remind the client that this change has come only because of the coaching and the help that the coach has been giving.