CCE Study Guide 2026

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📋 CCE Exam Format at a Glance

120
Questions
180 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 CCE Topics to Study (23)

✍️ Sample CCE Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following best describes 'coercive control' in domestic abuse?
A pattern of behavior that controls, isolates, and intimidates a partner beyond physical violence

Coercive control describes a systematic pattern of domination that includes isolation, surveillance, and psychological manipulation, not just physical violence.

2. What ethical requirement applies to a CAMS professional who identifies a client posing imminent danger?
Duty to warn and take protective action as required by applicable law

CAMS professionals, like all mental health practitioners, have a duty to warn and protect when clients pose credible imminent danger to others.

3. What is 'safety planning' in domestic violence advocacy?
A personalized plan helping survivors identify steps to stay safe in or after an abusive relationship

Safety planning is a collaborative process that helps survivors anticipate dangerous situations and prepare specific protective actions.

4. In the ACS framework, 'formative evaluation' of a supervisee refers to:
Ongoing feedback provided throughout the supervisory process to guide development

Formative evaluation is continuous, developmental feedback provided throughout supervision to shape and improve the supervisee's skills, as opposed to summative evaluation at a training endpoint.

5. How does CCE ensure the validity and reliability of its credentialing examinations?
Through psychometric analysis, job task analysis, and regular exam review

CCE uses psychometric methods, job task analyses, and regular content reviews to ensure exams validly and reliably measure the intended competencies.

6. What is the renewal period for the BCC credential?
5 years

The BCC credential must be renewed every five years through continuing education and activity documentation.

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