IAC Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards 3

Question 1

A coach is asked by a client's sponsor to share session details. The ethically correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline unless the client has provided explicit written consent

Answer

IAC ethics require client consent before sharing any session content with third parties, including sponsors.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'informed consent' in IAC coaching practice?

Accepted Answer

The client fully understands and agrees to the coaching process, fees, and confidentiality limits

Answer

Informed consent means the client understands the scope, process, limitations, and boundaries of coaching before agreeing to proceed.

Question 3

An IAC-credentialed coach who discovers a peer acting unethically should first:

Accepted Answer

Confront the peer directly and, if unresolved, report to IAC

Answer

IAC ethics encourage addressing concerns directly with the peer first, escalating to formal channels if the issue is not resolved.

Question 4

Maintaining accurate and secure records of coaching sessions primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Protect both client confidentiality and professional accountability

Answer

Secure record-keeping upholds client privacy while supporting the coach's professional accountability.

Question 5

The IAC Code of Ethics applies to coaches in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

In all professional coaching activities regardless of setting or compensation

Answer

IAC ethical obligations apply across all professional coaching contexts, whether paid, pro bono, or informal.

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