CIP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CIP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. In energy work, the practice of 'entrainment' describes: → The tendency for one energy field to synchronize with and match another's frequency
2. Informed consent for intuitive practice services should be obtained: → Before services begin and updated whenever significant changes to services occur
3. Which practice best protects a CIP practitioner when a client disputes the content of a session? → Maintain contemporaneous session notes stored securely
4. In intuitive development, 'sitting in the power' refers to: → A meditative practice of expanding one's energy field and merging with a higher vibration
5. A CIP professional discovers a conflict of interest in a current assignment. What is the MOST ethical course of action? → Disclose the conflict immediately and recuse if necessary
6. Which record-keeping practice is most appropriate for a CIP practitioner? → Maintain secure, confidential session notes accessible only to the practitioner
7. Why should practitioners avoid making diagnoses? → Because it's outside the scope of practice and may mislead
8. Which of the following best defines 'precognition' as it applies to CIP practice? → Intuitive awareness of a future event before it occurs
9. Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Certified Institutional Review Board Professional certification and industry evolution? → Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice
10. What does the term ‘energy hygiene’ refer to? → Maintaining cleanliness of your energetic field
11. What are healing modalities in intuitive practice? → Methods like Reiki, sound healing, or energy balancing
12. Continuing education requirements in CIP certification primarily serve to: → Ensure practitioners maintain and expand competence as the field evolves
13. What distinguishes a Certified Institutional Review Board Professional certified professional from a non-certified practitioner? → Certification validates competency through standardized assessment against benchmarks
14. Before using muscle testing (applied kinesiology) as an assessment tool, a CIP practitioner should first: → Obtain informed consent and explain the technique
15. What’s a key quality of effective holistic practitioners? → Showing compassion and adaptability
16. In a distance or remote intuitive reading, what replaces physical proximity as the connection point? → A clear stated intention and the client's name, photograph, or birth date as a focus point
17. Why is grounding important in energy perception practices? → To connect with Earth energy and maintain balance
18. In Reiki practice, which symbol is primarily associated with emotional healing and mental balance? → Sei He Ki
19. What is intuitive assessment? → Sensing energy imbalances intuitively
20. What’s a key benefit of spiritual guidance? → Clarity, purpose, and emotional alignment
21. How does the CIP body of knowledge relate to daily professional practice? → It provides the foundational framework guiding decision-making and standard practices
22. A practitioner notices they feel a strong personal dislike for a new client. The most ethical response is to: → Seek supervision or consultation and consider whether referral is appropriate
23. A CIP practitioner is asked by a client to act as a character witness in their divorce proceedings. This request represents: → A role conflict and dual relationship that should be declined
24. When a CIP professional faces pressure to compromise professional standards, the BEST response is to: → Document the pressure and uphold professional standards
25. Which statement BEST describes the relationship between Certified Institutional Review Board Professional certification and industry evolution? → Requirements evolve periodically to reflect advances in knowledge and practice
26. What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining CIP certification in Certified Institutional Review Board Professional? → To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
27. What does the term 'claircognizance' refer to in CIP intuitive reading practice? → Clear knowing — receiving direct intuitive knowledge without a known sensory source
28. What is the MOST effective way for new CIP professionals to build competency? → Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
29. Which holistic assessment tool focuses on evaluating the flow of life force energy through specific channels in the body? → Meridian assessment
30. In crystal healing, black tourmaline is most commonly used for: → Energetic protection and grounding