CPCC Client Assessment & Goal Setting 3

Question 1

Which psychometric tool measures a client's preferences across four dichotomies including Introversion/Extraversion and is widely used in career coaching?

Accepted Answer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Answer

The MBTI measures preferences across four dichotomies and is one of the most widely used personality assessments in career coaching.

Question 2

A client presents with low self-efficacy about their ability to transition into a new career. Which coaching strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Help the client identify past successes and transferable skills to build confidence

Answer

Building self-efficacy involves helping clients recognize evidence of their capability through past achievements and transferable competencies.

Question 3

What is the primary difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal in the career coaching context?

Accepted Answer

Short-term goals are stepping stones achieved within weeks to months, while long-term goals may span years

Answer

Short-term goals create immediate momentum and milestones, while long-term goals provide the overarching vision that guides the coaching journey.

Question 4

During an initial assessment, a client discloses significant anxiety about job interviews. How should the career coach respond?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the feeling, explore its impact, and determine if it is within coaching scope or requires referral

Answer

Coaches acknowledge emotional content, assess its scope, and distinguish between coachable performance anxiety and clinical issues requiring referral.

Question 5

What is 'motivated skills' analysis in career assessment?

Accepted Answer

Identifying skills the client both excels at and genuinely enjoys using

Answer

Motivated skills are the intersection of competence and enjoyment, making them central to sustainable career satisfaction.

(CPCC) Certified Professional Career Coach Practice Test

(CPCC) Certified Professional Career Coach Practice Test

CPCC Client Assessment & Goal Setting 3