REFLEXOLOGIST - ARCB
CERTIFICATION EXAM ADVANCED
LEVEL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Which historical figure is credited with mapping the reflexes on the feet as they relate to
the entire body, earning the title ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Doreen Bayly
C. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham was a physiotherapist who developed ‘The
Ingham Method’ by mapping the feet in the 1930s based on zone therapy principles.
2. According to Zone Theory, how many longitudinal zones run through the human body from
head to toe?
A. 5
B. 24
C. 12
,D. 10
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Zone theory divides the body into 10 vertical zones (5 on each
side), which correspond to the fingers and toes.
3. On which part of the foot is the reflex point for the Pituitary Gland typically located?
A. The ball of the foot under the second toe
B. The medial side of the heel
C. The center of the big toe pad
D. The lateral edge of the fifth metatarsal
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Pituitary Gland reflex is located in the center of the plantar
surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
4. A client presents with an acute localized infection of the foot. What is the appropriate
course of action for a reflexologist?
A. Work the area with light pressure to stimulate white blood cells
B. Apply ice and then perform standard reflexology
C. Apply essential oils before working the reflex
D. Avoid the infected area and the entire foot if necessary, as it is a local contraindication
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Acute infections are local contraindications; working on an
infected area can spread the infection or cause pain.
5. The ‘Hook and Backup’ technique is primarily used to:
A. Apply deep, specific pressure to a small reflex point
B. Warm up the ankles
C. Flush the lymphatic system
D. Relax the diaphragm
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Hook and Backup is a specialized technique used to exert
precise pressure on small, deep reflex points like the pituitary or adrenal glands.
6. Which anatomical structure acts as the ‘master clock’ and is reflected in the brain reflex
area?
A. Thalamus
B. Medulla Oblongata
C. Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: D
CERTIFICATION EXAM ADVANCED
LEVEL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Which historical figure is credited with mapping the reflexes on the feet as they relate to
the entire body, earning the title ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Doreen Bayly
C. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham was a physiotherapist who developed ‘The
Ingham Method’ by mapping the feet in the 1930s based on zone therapy principles.
2. According to Zone Theory, how many longitudinal zones run through the human body from
head to toe?
A. 5
B. 24
C. 12
,D. 10
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Zone theory divides the body into 10 vertical zones (5 on each
side), which correspond to the fingers and toes.
3. On which part of the foot is the reflex point for the Pituitary Gland typically located?
A. The ball of the foot under the second toe
B. The medial side of the heel
C. The center of the big toe pad
D. The lateral edge of the fifth metatarsal
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Pituitary Gland reflex is located in the center of the plantar
surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
4. A client presents with an acute localized infection of the foot. What is the appropriate
course of action for a reflexologist?
A. Work the area with light pressure to stimulate white blood cells
B. Apply ice and then perform standard reflexology
C. Apply essential oils before working the reflex
D. Avoid the infected area and the entire foot if necessary, as it is a local contraindication
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Acute infections are local contraindications; working on an
infected area can spread the infection or cause pain.
5. The ‘Hook and Backup’ technique is primarily used to:
A. Apply deep, specific pressure to a small reflex point
B. Warm up the ankles
C. Flush the lymphatic system
D. Relax the diaphragm
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Hook and Backup is a specialized technique used to exert
precise pressure on small, deep reflex points like the pituitary or adrenal glands.
6. Which anatomical structure acts as the ‘master clock’ and is reflected in the brain reflex
area?
A. Thalamus
B. Medulla Oblongata
C. Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: D
