CTC CTC Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

According to the ICF Code of Ethics, what is a coach's primary obligation when a conflict of interest arises in a team coaching engagement?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict and discuss how to address it with all stakeholders

Answer

ICF ethics require coaches to proactively disclose conflicts of interest and work with all parties to determine a transparent resolution.

Question 2

Which ICF Core Competency directly addresses the obligation of a Certified Team Coach to maintain confidentiality boundaries in a team setting?

Accepted Answer

Establishes and Maintains Agreements

Answer

Establishing and Maintaining Agreements includes clearly defining and honoring confidentiality expectations with the team and sponsoring organization.

Question 3

A team coach discovers that information shared in a coaching session is being used by management to make personnel decisions. What is the MOST appropriate first response?

Accepted Answer

Raise the issue with the sponsor and renegotiate confidentiality agreements

Answer

The CTC should address confidentiality breaches directly with the sponsor to re-establish agreed-upon boundaries before taking further action.

Question 4

Under ICF standards, which of the following best describes 'professional practice' for a Certified Team Coach?

Accepted Answer

Adhering to the ICF Code of Ethics, maintaining competence, and pursuing ongoing education

Answer

Professional practice under ICF encompasses ethical conduct, ongoing competency development, and commitment to continuous learning.

Question 5

When a Certified Team Coach is also a manager of some team members being coached, what is the most significant ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

Dual roles create power imbalances that undermine psychological safety and coaching effectiveness

Answer

Dual role conflicts compromise psychological safety because team members cannot speak freely when their coach also holds evaluative power over them.

(CTC) Certified Team Coach Practice Test

(CTC) Certified Team Coach Practice Test

CTC CTC Ethics & Professional Standards