ICF-ACC Exam Questions - Navigate Your Path to Success

The ICF Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC) exam is a good choice for Professional Coaches and if the candidate manages to pass ICF Associate Certified Coach exam, he/she will earn ICF ACC Certification. Below are some essential facts for ICF-ACC exam candidates:

In actual ICF Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC) exam, a candidate can expect 60 Questions and the officially allowed time is expected to be around 90 Minutes.
TrendyCerts offers 86 Questions that are based on actual ICF-ACC syllabus.
Our ICF-ACC Exam Practice Questions were last updated on: Sep 16, 2025

Sample Questions for ICF-ACC Exam Preparation

Question 1

After making initial progress between sessions, your client is now at a point where they are stuck and feel like they are moving backwards. The worst response is:

ATell the client that they need to stick to their decision and try harder.

BAsk the client questions about what this is helping them understand or learn about themselves, their process, or the situation.

CRemind the client that they will fail long term if they don't have better support.

DAfter hearing the situation, kindly suggest what the client might be learning about being stuck.

Correct : C

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Option C is the worst because it uses fear-based language ('will fail') and assumes a need for support, violating Competency 4.1 (safe, non-judgmental environment) and Ethics Section 2.2 (avoiding bias). It undermines partnership (Competency 2.2) and the ICF Definition of Coaching by imposing the coach's narrative.

Option A directs but isn't as threatening. Option B (best, see Question 21) empowers. Option D suggests but remains gentle. C most severely disrupts trust and autonomy.

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Question 2

Your client shares that finally, after many months, they are making progress in an area that has been difficult for them. The best response is:

ASlam the desk, shouting 'YES YES YES' and fist pump the air in celebration of your client and your good work.

BAsk the client why they did not make this progress sooner, as they had a good plan in place, and should've resolved the issue already.

CRemind the client that this change has come only because of the coaching and the help that the coach has been giving.

DListen to the client share, and after a few wows, reflect back to the client some of the path they have walked over the past few months, sharing what you respect and admire in the client.

Correct : D

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Option D aligns with Competency 6, 'Listens Actively' (6.1 -- Reflects client's experience), and Competency 4.1 (creates a safe, supportive environment), by honoring the client's journey and reinforcing their agency. It adheres to Ethics Section 1.1 (respecting client achievements) and avoids taking credit, per Ethics Section 2.2.

Option A may overwhelm or shift focus to the coach. Option B criticizes, undermining trust (Competency 4.1). Option C claims credit, violating Competency 2.2 (partnership). D best celebrates the client's progress collaboratively.