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| Certification Vendor: | NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | National Counselor Examination |
| Exam Number: | NCE-ABE |
| Exam Duration: | 225 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 200 (160 scored, 40 unscored pretest items) |
| Passing Score: | 360 (scaled score, range 100–500) |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, Multiple-choice |
| Exam Price: | $235 USD |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Recommended Training: | NBCC Official Study Materials |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling NBCC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | NBCC NCE-ABE Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (test center) / Online proctored (OnVUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Master's degree or higher in counseling or related field; completion of required coursework; some pathways require supervised experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nbcc.org/exams/nce/ |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Planning | 12% | - Goal setting and outcome measurement - Treatment plan development and implementation - Case management and coordination - Evidence-based interventions |
| Professional Practice and Ethics | 12% | - Legal and regulatory issues - Professional roles and responsibilities - Confidentiality and informed consent - Ethical standards and codes |
| Core Counseling Attributes | 18% | - Self-awareness and professional development - Research and program evaluation - Advocacy and leadership - Consultation and collaboration |
| Counseling Skills and Interventions | 28% | - Therapeutic relationship building - Counseling theories and techniques - Multicultural and social justice competence - Career and life planning interventions - Group counseling processes |
| Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis | 15% | - Cultural considerations in assessment - Client intake procedures - Diagnostic frameworks and classification - Assessment methods and tools |
| Areas of Clinical Focus | 15% | - Substance abuse and addiction - Trauma and crisis intervention - Mental health disorders across lifespan - Relationship and family issues |
Question 1
Which of the following should a counselor do when using a diagnostic interview to identify client strengths?
A. Ask what has previously worked in navigating the problem.
B. Observe and comment on client body paraverbal and nonverbal cues.
C. Use clinical impressions to anticipate client resistance.
D. Discuss research-based strategies in reaching client goals.
Question 2
Two group members who were at odds were arguing about which of the two potentially appropriate counseling goals should be used by the group. A counseling group leader using a laissez-faire group leadership style would
A. Intervene and make the decision about which of the goals would be used in the group.
B. Determine which goal would be used based on a majority vote of the group members.
C. Ask the other group members to enter the discussion to facilitate decision-making.
D. Let the two group members continue until some form of resolution had been achieved.
Question 3
Ethnography is traditionally focused on
A. Critical tales
B. Hermeneutic design
C. Group behavior
D. Storytelling
Question 4
Client A: "I don't believe you are being entirely honest about the amount of alcohol you use." Client B: "Are you saying I'm a liar? Nobody calls me a liar! I'll talk to you about this when we get outside." What is the most appropriate intervention for a group counselor to use in this exchange?
A. Advise client B to apologize for the response.
B. Remain silent to facilitate further interaction.
C. Acknowledge the anger response.
D. Encourage client A to provide evidence for the accusation.
Question 5
The primary purpose of the facilitation of positive addiction within the context of reality therapy approaches when counseling an adolescent is to:
A. Help clarify new support systems for the client.
B. Help the client believe in the worth of self-actualization.
C. Increase the physical fitness of the client.
D. Help the client abandon negative addictions.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |
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