Your first step in achieving IAC certification is to pass the Step 1 online written exam. This is an open book multiple choice exam based on the Coaching Masteries ™ Ebook. Before you take the Step 1 exam “for real”, you may want to try the free sample exam that is available on the IAC website.

Wondering what kinds of questions are on the exam? Good news…there is a 40-question sample exam on the IAC website. Try out the sample exam before taking the Step 1 exam “for real”, and you’ll get an idea of your readiness. Here are some of the questions from the sample exam – you’ll see that they are pretty straightforward:

Sample Exam

Question #1: Advocate is best defined as

1. cheerleader.
2. fan.
3. supporter.
4. opponent.

Question #2: In coaching, active listening is characterized by all of the following except

1. articulating or paraphrasing.
2. attending to meaning.
3. screening out distractions.
4. listening for an opportunity to give praise.

Question #3: The Mastery which involves recognizing the client’s underlying abilities would be called

1. Perceiving and affirming the client’s potential.
2. Engaged listening.
3. Inviting possibility.
4. Clarifying.

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