CIC Study Guide 2026

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📋 CIC Exam Format at a Glance

100
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 CIC Topics to Study (21)

✍️ Sample CIC Questions & Answers

1. How should CIC professionals handle confidential information related to parent & community relations?
Follow established protocols for data protection, access control, and disclosure in accordance with applicable regulations

Confidential information must be handled according to established protocols, regulatory requirements, and professional ethics standards, including proper access control and disclosure procedures.

2. When a CIC professional encounters an unfamiliar challenge in rules & officiating knowledge, what is the recommended first course of action?
Research applicable standards, consult with subject matter experts, and document the approach

Professional practice requires a methodical approach to unfamiliar challenges: research the applicable standards, consult experts when needed, and document the reasoning for the chosen approach.

3. A coach receives a large cash donation from a local business. The proper response is to:
Turn it over to the school's finance office and follow official donation procedures

All monetary donations must be processed through official school financial channels to ensure proper accounting and compliance.

4. Which of the following best describes a key competency required for rules & officiating knowledge in CIC practice?
Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and ethical judgment

CIC professionals working in rules & officiating knowledge need analytical skills to assess situations, communication skills to convey findings, and ethical judgment to make sound decisions.

5. Which is the BEST metric for evaluating program growth beyond win-loss record?
Increases in athlete participation, retention rates, and skill development benchmarks

Participation rates and skill benchmarks reflect program health and accessibility better than competitive results alone.

6. When an injured athlete is transported to the hospital during an away game, the coach should:
Ensure a responsible adult accompanies the athlete, notify parents immediately, and complete an incident report

Immediate parent notification and adult accompaniment fulfills duty of care, and incident documentation protects the program legally.

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CIC Study Guide 2026 — Exam Format, Topics & Practice Questions