CGC Practice Questions - Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) Exam - CGC Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the most appropriate first step when a patient is referred for genetic counseling regarding a family history of breast cancer?

Order BRCA1/BRCA2 testing immediately Construct a detailed three-generation pedigree Recommend prophylactic mastectomy Refer directly to an oncologist

Correct Answer:

Construct a detailed three-generation pedigree

Question 2

Which inheritance pattern is characterized by affected individuals in every generation, with affected fathers never transmitting the condition to sons?

Autosomal dominant Autosomal recessive X-linked dominant Mitochondrial

Correct Answer:

X-linked dominant

Question 3

What does the term 'penetrance' refer to in genetics?

The severity of symptoms in an affected individual The proportion of individuals with a specific genotype who express the expected phenotype The age at which symptoms first appear The number of genes involved in a trait

Correct Answer:

The proportion of individuals with a specific genotype who express the expected phenotype

Question 4

Which type of genetic test analyzes the protein products of genes rather than DNA directly?

Next-generation sequencing Biochemical genetic testing Chromosomal microarray Karyotype analysis

Correct Answer:

Biochemical genetic testing

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of nondirectiveness in genetic counseling?

To avoid liability for counseling recommendations To empower clients to make autonomous, informed decisions aligned with their own values To reduce the time spent in counseling sessions To ensure the counselor does not need specialized knowledge

Correct Answer:

To empower clients to make autonomous, informed decisions aligned with their own values

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