CPCE Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CPCE Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CPCE Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CPCE Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination Vocabulary Game
Professional ethics
Social diversity
Human development
Career development
Helping relationships
Group practice
Assessment and testing
Research methods
Sources for these terms (20)
- About NBCC · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIPAA and Administrative Simplification · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FERPA Regulations (34 CFR Part 99) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Racism: Adopting a Uniform Definition and Understanding · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ageing: Ageism · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Autism Spectrum Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET Interest Profiler Manual · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Introduction to the Classification of Instructional Programs: 2020 Edition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Psychotherapies · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Borderline Personality Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Field Operations Guide: 2nd Edition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About ASGW · Source checked 2026-11-03
- TIP 41: Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy · Source checked 2026-11-03
- WAIS-5 Overview Brochure · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MMPI-3 Administration Manual, Chapter 1 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 45 CFR 46.109: IRB review of research · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clinical Research: Benefits, Risks, and Safety · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CPCE Exam
The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) is designed to assess counseling students' mastery of the eight CACREP core curriculum areas. It is commonly used by graduate programs as a comprehensive exam requirement for degree completion and helps programs assess their curriculum effectiveness.
Exam sponsor: Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
160 questions
Time Limit
3 hours 45 minutes
Passing Score
Varies by institution (typically 62-75%)
Reported exam pass rate: Varies by program. institution-dependent Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CPCE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CPCE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CPCE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CPCE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the purpose of the CPCE?
The CPCE is designed to assess counseling students' mastery of the eight CACREP core curriculum areas. Programs use it as a comprehensive exam for degree completion and to evaluate curriculum effectiveness.
How many questions are on the CPCE?
The CPCE contains 160 questions total: 136 scored items and 24 unscored pretest items. You have 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the exam.