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  1. Which of the following best describes spaced repetition as a CADC study technique?

    Answer: Reviewing content at gradually increasing intervals to strengthen memory

    Spaced repetition systematically increases review intervals for mastered material, exploiting the spacing effect to enhance long-term retention.

  2. A candidate preparing for the CADC exam should prioritize learning which classification system for diagnosing substance use disorders?

    Answer: DSM-5 criteria and terminology

    The DSM-5 is the current diagnostic standard for substance use disorders and is heavily emphasized on the CADC exam.

  3. Which statement about CADC exam eligibility is most accurate?

    Answer: Requirements vary by state and credentialing body, including education and supervised hours

    CADC eligibility requirements differ across states and credentialing bodies, typically combining education, supervised clinical hours, and ethics training.

  4. When answering scenario-based CADC exam questions, the best approach is to choose the answer that reflects:

    Answer: The most ethical, client-centered practice based on professional standards

    Scenario questions are designed to assess whether candidates apply professional standards and ethics, not personal preferences or shortcuts.

  5. Which study resource is most directly aligned with the content blueprint of the NAADAC CADC examination?

    Answer: The NAADAC examination content outline and recommended reading list

    NAADAC publishes an examination content outline that specifies the exact domains and knowledge areas tested, making it the most targeted study guide.

  6. A candidate notices they struggle with questions about motivational interviewing techniques. The most targeted remediation would be to:

    Answer: Read the original Miller and Rollnick text and practice MI spirit principles

    Miller and Rollnick's foundational text is the authoritative source on motivational interviewing and directly supports exam preparation in that domain.

  7. What is the primary purpose of taking timed practice exams during CADC preparation?

    Answer: To simulate test conditions and build pacing and stamina

    Timed practice exams build familiarity with test pacing, reduce anxiety through repeated exposure, and reveal time management weaknesses before the real exam.