NCSC Practice Questions - National Certified School Counselor Exam - NCSC Practice Questions

Question 1

A school counselor is working with a student who is struggling with anxiety. The counselor decides to use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following techniques is most consistent with CBT?

Encouraging the student to explore their early childhood experiences. Helping the student identify and challenge their negative thought patterns. Using dream analysis to uncover unconscious conflicts. Focusing on the student's here-and-now experience without interpretation.

Correct Answer:

Helping the student identify and challenge their negative thought patterns.

Question 2

A student reports to the school counselor that they are being physically abused at home. According to ethical and legal guidelines, what is the counselor's primary responsibility?

To immediately confront the parents about the allegation. To report the suspected abuse to the appropriate child protective services agency. To provide counseling to the student to help them cope with the abuse. To maintain confidentiality and not disclose the information to anyone.

Correct Answer:

To report the suspected abuse to the appropriate child protective services agency.

Question 3

A high school student is interested in a career in engineering but is unsure of which specific field to pursue. Which of the following assessments would be most helpful for this student?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Strong Interest Inventory (SII) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Correct Answer:

Strong Interest Inventory (SII)

Question 4

A school counselor is developing a comprehensive school counseling program. According to the ASCA National Model, which of the following is NOT one of the four main components of a comprehensive school counseling program?

Foundation Management Delivery Evaluation

Correct Answer:

Evaluation

Question 5

A middle school student is having difficulty making friends and is often isolated. The school counselor decides to start a social skills group. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step in forming the group?

Developing a detailed curriculum for the group sessions. Screening potential group members to ensure they are a good fit. Advertising the group to the entire student body. Setting the time and location for the group meetings.

Correct Answer:

Screening potential group members to ensure they are a good fit.

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