ACE Certification Exam with all Correct & 100% Verified
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What pre-participation screening tool was designed with the PRIMARY goal of reducing unnecessary
barriers to exercise? ✔Correct Answer-Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone
(PAR-Q+)
An ACE CPT is developing a program for a client in their third micro cycle of periodized training
program. The program consists of alternating days of exercise at the following workloads:
1: 180lb x 4 reps
2: 180lbs x 4 reps
3: 180lbs x 4 reps ✔Correct Answer-Linear Periodization (ch. 11)
Which of the following best identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting during the
UPWARD phase of a push up? ✔Correct Answer-Pectoralis major and triceps brachii (ch. 9)
ACE CPT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. What would be the most appropriate to
include in the program?
A. bench press followed by a 30-60 sec rest period before completing a second heavier set
B. Adding repetitions on the second and third set of squats with a 30-60sec rest between sets
C. Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods
D. Performing walking lunges until muscle overload is achieved without rest periods ✔Correct
Answer-Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods (ch. 9)
What best describes the double-progression muscular-training protocol? ✔Correct Answer-After
being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100lbs, increase the weight by 5% to 105lbs, drop the
reps to 12 and continue with this weight until able to complete 15 reps (ch. 9)
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is WITHIN the
scope of practice? ✔Correct Answer-Provide the client with Dietary Guidelines for Americans (ch.
1)
During a recent treadmill training sessions, an ACE CPT client severely strained their hamstrings and
missed three days of work. Which of the following forms would be MOST important for the client to
have signed to bar them from recovering money from the injury?
A. Agreement to participate
B. Waiver
C. Informed Consent
D. Heath-history form ✔Correct Answer-Waiver (ch. 16)
A client has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation and reports experiencing signs and
symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate for the client to
become accustomed to exercising at a higher altitude?
A. Continue training as normal
B. Prolonged warm-up and cool-down
, C. Run a race in advance
D. Train with an altitude mask ✔Correct Answer-Prolonged warm-up and cool-down (ch. 8)
You are working with a client who has recently met their long-term weight-loss goal. The client posts
on social media about the success with a before and after photo. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate way for the personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes?
A. save the photo and repost it on the fitness facility's secure website
B. ask the client to write a testimonial to accompany the post on your social media
C. share on social media the client's original post and link to the client's original post
D. ask the client to sign a release granting permission to share the post ✔Correct Answer-Ask the
client to sign a release granting permission to share the post (ch. 16)
In the initial interview, a new client reveals that they would like information on basic nutrition. As a
CPT which of the following would bee the MOST appropriate action?
A. suggest the client eat a high-protein, low-carb diet to kick start weight loss
B. suggest several popular meal-planning websites
C. Refer the client to a registered dietician
D. Provide a handout with the MyPlate recommendations and a link to the website ✔Correct
Answer-Provide a handout with the MyPlate recommendations and a link to the website (ch. 1)
During a recent assessment, you identify that their adult client's blood pressure is 128/80 mmHg.
Which of the following categories would BEST classify this client's BP reading?
A. Normal
B. Elevated
C. Stage 2 Hypertension
D. Stage 1 Hypertension ✔Correct Answer-Stage 1 Hypertension (ch. 7)
During an initial consultation, you observe a client continually biting their lip. Which would be the
MOST appropriate course of action?
A. continue and note any other nonverbal communication
B. ask the client how they are feeling about the conversation
C. explain that starting anew program is always hard
D. let the client know you are there or them throughout the process ✔Correct Answer-Ask the
client how they are feeling about the conversation (ch. 4)
Which of the following is the recommended timing and amount of water to drink before exercise for
a 130lb client?
A. 5-8oz at least 4hrs before
B. 28-32oz at least 2hrs before
C. 10-14oz at least 4hrs before
D. 16-20oz at least 2hrs before ✔Correct Answer-10-14oz at least 4hrs before exercise (ch. 8)
A nutrition label states the following:
250 cals per serving
9g of protein per serving
Answers |Latest Version |Already Graded A+
What pre-participation screening tool was designed with the PRIMARY goal of reducing unnecessary
barriers to exercise? ✔Correct Answer-Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone
(PAR-Q+)
An ACE CPT is developing a program for a client in their third micro cycle of periodized training
program. The program consists of alternating days of exercise at the following workloads:
1: 180lb x 4 reps
2: 180lbs x 4 reps
3: 180lbs x 4 reps ✔Correct Answer-Linear Periodization (ch. 11)
Which of the following best identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting during the
UPWARD phase of a push up? ✔Correct Answer-Pectoralis major and triceps brachii (ch. 9)
ACE CPT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. What would be the most appropriate to
include in the program?
A. bench press followed by a 30-60 sec rest period before completing a second heavier set
B. Adding repetitions on the second and third set of squats with a 30-60sec rest between sets
C. Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods
D. Performing walking lunges until muscle overload is achieved without rest periods ✔Correct
Answer-Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods (ch. 9)
What best describes the double-progression muscular-training protocol? ✔Correct Answer-After
being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100lbs, increase the weight by 5% to 105lbs, drop the
reps to 12 and continue with this weight until able to complete 15 reps (ch. 9)
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is WITHIN the
scope of practice? ✔Correct Answer-Provide the client with Dietary Guidelines for Americans (ch.
1)
During a recent treadmill training sessions, an ACE CPT client severely strained their hamstrings and
missed three days of work. Which of the following forms would be MOST important for the client to
have signed to bar them from recovering money from the injury?
A. Agreement to participate
B. Waiver
C. Informed Consent
D. Heath-history form ✔Correct Answer-Waiver (ch. 16)
A client has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation and reports experiencing signs and
symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate for the client to
become accustomed to exercising at a higher altitude?
A. Continue training as normal
B. Prolonged warm-up and cool-down
, C. Run a race in advance
D. Train with an altitude mask ✔Correct Answer-Prolonged warm-up and cool-down (ch. 8)
You are working with a client who has recently met their long-term weight-loss goal. The client posts
on social media about the success with a before and after photo. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate way for the personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes?
A. save the photo and repost it on the fitness facility's secure website
B. ask the client to write a testimonial to accompany the post on your social media
C. share on social media the client's original post and link to the client's original post
D. ask the client to sign a release granting permission to share the post ✔Correct Answer-Ask the
client to sign a release granting permission to share the post (ch. 16)
In the initial interview, a new client reveals that they would like information on basic nutrition. As a
CPT which of the following would bee the MOST appropriate action?
A. suggest the client eat a high-protein, low-carb diet to kick start weight loss
B. suggest several popular meal-planning websites
C. Refer the client to a registered dietician
D. Provide a handout with the MyPlate recommendations and a link to the website ✔Correct
Answer-Provide a handout with the MyPlate recommendations and a link to the website (ch. 1)
During a recent assessment, you identify that their adult client's blood pressure is 128/80 mmHg.
Which of the following categories would BEST classify this client's BP reading?
A. Normal
B. Elevated
C. Stage 2 Hypertension
D. Stage 1 Hypertension ✔Correct Answer-Stage 1 Hypertension (ch. 7)
During an initial consultation, you observe a client continually biting their lip. Which would be the
MOST appropriate course of action?
A. continue and note any other nonverbal communication
B. ask the client how they are feeling about the conversation
C. explain that starting anew program is always hard
D. let the client know you are there or them throughout the process ✔Correct Answer-Ask the
client how they are feeling about the conversation (ch. 4)
Which of the following is the recommended timing and amount of water to drink before exercise for
a 130lb client?
A. 5-8oz at least 4hrs before
B. 28-32oz at least 2hrs before
C. 10-14oz at least 4hrs before
D. 16-20oz at least 2hrs before ✔Correct Answer-10-14oz at least 4hrs before exercise (ch. 8)
A nutrition label states the following:
250 cals per serving
9g of protein per serving
