CPDT-KA STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE 100

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CPDT-KA STUDY GUIDE EXAM COMPLETE 100

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Question: All of the following is true of scheduling your exam,

EXCEPT:

• You can schedule your exam at any time
• It is recommended to keep your date
• You must contact PTC at least 72 hours in advance to

reschedule

• You will receive detailed instructions from PTC on how to

schedule your exam

ANSWER: a. You can schedule your exam at any given time

Question: Electronic collars should be considered:

• Forbidden by the CCPDT Electronic Collar Position

Statement

• As a last resort, and part of the punishment tier of the

Humane Hierarchy

• A go-to piece of equipment for certain breeds of dogs
• The final option prior to using positive reinforcement

ANSWER: b. As a last resort, and part of the punishment tier of

the Humane Hierarchy

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Question: According to the Humane Hierarchy, the first step in

training is to:

• Use positive reinforcement techniques to train desired

behavior

• Manage the dog's environment so he cannot make mistakes
• Confirm that the dog is in good health and receiving proper

nutrition

• Punish inappropriate behavior

ANSWER: c. Confirm that the dog is in good health and

receiving proper nutrition

Question: The CPPDT Code of Ethics requires all of the

following EXCEPT:

• Refraining from contacting clients after a consultation
• Refraining from use of derogative cultural terms
• Regular updating of client contact lists
• Recommending other trainers with more experience

ANSWER: a. Refraining from contacting clients after a

consultation

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Question: The Humane Hierarchy states that the following

comes immediately before using positive reinforcement training

to establish new behavior:

• Positive punishment for behavior
• Extinction
• Management tools such as gates and crates
• Checking on the health of the dog

ANSWER: c. Management tools such as gates and crates

Question: The following is an unacceptable aversive method

which could cause your CPDT-KA certification to be revoked:

• Recommending the use of a prong collar in a group class
• Ear-pinch method of dumbbell retrieve
• Use of an anti-bark collar
• Repetitive choke chain corrections

ANSWER: b. Ear-pinch method of dumbbell retrieve

Question: All of the following are allowable under the CCPDT

Code of Ethics EXCEPT:

• Photographing clients who have signed a photo release
• Use of the CPDT-KA logo on websites and promotional

materials

• Referring clients to another trainer who uses aversive methods

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• Receiving a percentage of the income from referrals to

another professional

ANSWER: d. Receiving a percentage of the income from

referrals to another professional

Question: Telling a new client about harsh training methods of

another dog trainer is considered:

• Acceptable ethics since the dog is spared the abuse
• Defamation of a colleague and unethical
• Acceptable but only if two other trainers agree
• Endorsed by the CCPDT since certificants are committed to

positive training methods

ANSWER: b. Defamation of a colleague and unethical

Question: Once you have become a CPDT-KA, you must

recertify by

• Earning 32 CEUs every two years
• Earning 32 CEUs every three years
• Earning 36 CEUs every two years
• Earning 36 CEUs every three years

ANSWER: d. Earning 36 CEUs every three years