MSC Coaching and Mentoring Skills 2

Question 1

Which questioning technique in coaching encourages clients to explore the wider impact of their situation before generating solutions?

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Scaling questions

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Leading questions

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Closed questions

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Funnel questions

Question 2

What does the term 'coaching presence' refer to in professional coaching practice?

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Being fully conscious and present with the client, creating a spontaneous and flexible relationship

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The physical appearance and attire of the coach during sessions

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Having a visible social media presence as a coach

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The number of certifications displayed in a coach's office

Question 3

A motivational speaker begins a group coaching session. Which approach best establishes psychological safety for participants?

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Setting clear group agreements and modeling vulnerability

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Immediately challenging participants with difficult personal questions

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Ranking participants by their current achievement level

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Discouraging questions to maintain session momentum

Question 4

When using the Socratic method in mentoring, the mentor primarily relies on which technique?

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Asking a series of probing questions to stimulate critical thinking

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Providing detailed written instructions for the mentee to follow

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Demonstrating tasks and asking the mentee to replicate them

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Assigning research papers for the mentee to review independently

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a coaching 'accountability structure'?

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A system of agreements and check-ins that help clients follow through on commitments

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A formal contract that specifies financial penalties for missed goals

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A performance review conducted by the client's supervisor

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A standardized test used to measure coaching outcomes

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'discovery session' or intake session in a coaching engagement?

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To establish rapport, clarify goals, and determine if there is a good coach-client fit

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To assess whether the coach is more qualified than the client

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To immediately begin solving the client's most pressing problem

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To sign legal contracts and discuss payment terms only

Question 7

In motivational coaching, which concept refers to a client's internal drive and readiness to change, often assessed before beginning a coaching program?

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Motivational readiness or stage of change

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Emotional intelligence

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Cognitive behavioral alignment

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Neuro-linguistic programming state