CCE Board Certified Coach (BCC) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ethical code must BCC credential holders adhere to?
- CCE Code of Ethics (Correct answer)
- American Bar Association Code
- HIPAA Privacy Rule
- IRS Tax Code
Correct answer: CCE Code of Ethics
BCC holders are required to follow CCE's Code of Ethics, which governs professional conduct and client relationships.
Question 2: What is the renewal period for the BCC credential?
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
- 10 years
- Lifetime, no renewal needed
Correct answer: 5 years
The BCC credential must be renewed every five years through continuing education and activity documentation.
Question 3: Which population does a Board Certified Coach primarily serve?
- Individuals seeking personal or professional development (Correct answer)
- Patients requiring medical treatment
- Students needing academic tutoring
- Athletes requiring physical therapy
Correct answer: Individuals seeking personal or professional development
BCC coaches primarily support clients pursuing personal growth, career advancement, and professional development goals.
Question 4: What distinguishes coaching from counseling in the BCC framework?
- Coaching focuses on future goals; counseling addresses past mental health issues (Correct answer)
- Coaching is a medical practice; counseling is not
- Coaching requires a medical license; counseling does not
- There is no meaningful distinction between the two
Correct answer: Coaching focuses on future goals; counseling addresses past mental health issues
BCC coaching is future-oriented and goal-focused, whereas counseling typically addresses mental health and psychological concerns.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the BCC's stance on confidentiality?
- Coaches must maintain client confidentiality except in specific legally mandated situations (Correct answer)
- Coaches may share client information freely with colleagues
- Confidentiality only applies to group coaching sessions
- Client records are always public documents
Correct answer: Coaches must maintain client confidentiality except in specific legally mandated situations
BCC ethics require coaches to protect client confidentiality, disclosing information only when legally required or safety is at risk.
Question 6: What credential pathway allows experienced coaches to apply for the BCC without taking the written exam?
- Portfolio pathway for coaches with extensive documented experience (Correct answer)
- Open enrollment without any requirements
- Automatic approval for ICF members
- Grandfather clause for all applicants over age 50
Correct answer: Portfolio pathway for coaches with extensive documented experience
CCE offers a portfolio pathway allowing coaches with substantial documented experience to earn the BCC without the standard exam.
CCE Board Certified Coach (BCC) 2
Which ethical code must BCC credential holders adhere to?