Illinois Licensure Testing System School Counselor 2

Question 1

What does the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors framework address in a comprehensive school counseling program?

Accepted Answer

Student competencies across academic, career, and social/emotional domains

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Only college-going behavior

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Teacher professional development

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Administrative leadership goals

Question 2

A school counselor facilitates a small group for students with anxiety. This is an example of which ASCA service?

Accepted Answer

Responsive services — small-group counseling

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School counseling core curriculum

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Individual student planning

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System support

Question 3

Which consultation model involves a counselor working with a teacher to indirectly improve outcomes for a student?

Accepted Answer

Triadic-dependent consultation

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Collaborative consultation

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Expert consultation

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Peer consultation

Question 4

When a counselor suspects that a student may be suicidal, which action is the HIGHEST priority?

Accepted Answer

Conducting an immediate risk assessment and ensuring student safety

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Scheduling a follow-up appointment for the next day

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Notifying the principal first before speaking with the student

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Asking other students if they have noticed the student's behavior

Question 5

Holland's RIASEC theory categorizes personalities and work environments into six types. Which type best describes someone who prefers working with data and abstract ideas?

Accepted Answer

Investigative

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Realistic

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Social

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Enterprising

Question 6

What is the recommended time allocation for direct student services in an ASCA-model school counseling program?

Accepted Answer

At least 80% of the counselor's time

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At least 20% of the counselor's time

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At least 50% of the counselor's time

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At least 35% of the counselor's time