ACE Personal Trainer - Practice Exam.
Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 repetition maximum test?
-Improper form
-Beginning exercisers
-Individuals with hypertension
-All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
Which of the following is administer...
ACE Personal Trainer - Practice Exam.
Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 repetition maximum test?
-Improper form
-Beginning exercisers
-Individuals with hypertension
-All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
Which of the following is administered to assess a person's level of cardiorespiratory function?
-Maximum heart rate calculation
-Body mass index (BMI)
-Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
-Push-up test - CORRECT ANSWER -Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
What style of listening is considered most effective when building rapport with your clients? -Indifferent listening -Selective listening -Passive listening -Active listening - CORRECT ANSWER -Active listening
-Which of the following assessments does not determine body fat percentage?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Skinfold measurement
-Body mass index
-Bioelectrical impedance analysis - CORRECT ANSWER -Body mass index
Amy is a 48 year old woman with three risk factors according to the ACSM risk stratification. Which of the following statements is true regarding her ability to participate
in an exercise program?
-Low risk, moderate exercise approved.
-High risk, medical exam necessary.
-Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
-Moderate risk, medical exam not necessary before vigorous exercise. - CORRECT ANSWER -Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise. Which of the following exercises is most appropriate to include in a program for a client wishing to improve core stabilization?
-Rocking quadruped
-Single-leg body-weight squat with core activation
-Bend and lift squat with core activation
-Glute bridge - CORRECT ANSWER -Rocking quadruped
A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength?
-Relative strength
-Endurance
-Power
-Absolute strength - CORRECT ANSWER -Absolute strength
You notice a forward head position when assessing your client. Which muscles are considered tight and restricted?
-Upper trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula
-Pectoralis major, subscapularis, latissimus dorsi
-Cervical spine extensors, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi
-Cervical spine extensors, levator scapula, upper trapezius - CORRECT ANSWER -
Cervical spine extensors, levator scapulae, upper trapezius
Which of the following is not a fitness indicator for smart goal setting?
-Skill level
-Body weight
-Body size
-Clothing size - CORRECT ANSWER -Clothing size
Which of the following joints is primarily used for stability?
-Ankle
-Glenohumeral
-Hip
-Knee - CORRECT ANSWER -Knee
Don is a 60 year old man with high blood pressure and currently taking angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, as prescribed by his physician. It is important for you to understand that this medication will cause a decrease in blood pressure at rest and during exercise. Which of the following medication also decreases blood pressure?
-Diuretics
-Decongestants
-Antihistamines -Ibuprofen - CORRECT ANSWER -Diuretics
What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working with a new client?
-Performance, fitness, health, function
-Fitness, health, function, performance
-Function, health, fitness, performance
-Health, fitness, performance, function - CORRECT ANSWER -Function, health, fitness,
performance
What is an example of testing absolute strength?
-Bodyweight squat test
-Push-up test
-Pre-agility test
-1 RM leg press test - CORRECT ANSWER -1 RM leg press test
This questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to determine contraindications to exercise:
-Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
-Readiness to change questionnaire
-Health history questionnaire
-Liability waiver - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-
Q)
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?
-Rapport stage
-Investigation stage
-Planning stage
-Action stage - CORRECT ANSWER -Investigation stage
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a client who has a benchpress repetition range of 12-15. The client had been consistently bench pressing 175 pounds (79 kg) for 12 repetitions and can now complete 15 repetitions at the same weight. Utilizing the double-progression training protocol, which of the following would be the most appropriate progression?
-Perform 12 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 12 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg) - CORRECT ANSWER -Perform 12 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
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