REFLEXOLOGIST – ARCB
CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is historically referred to as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the
reflexes on the feet?
A. Doreen Bayly
B. Dr. William Fitzgerald
C. Mildred Carter
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is credited with mapping the feet and developing
the Ingham Method, which is the foundation of modern Western reflexology.
2. In Zone Therapy, developed by Dr. William Fitzgerald, how many longitudinal zones are
there in the body?
A. 5
B. 12
C. 10
,D. 8
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Therapy divides the body into 10 longitudinal zones, five
on each side, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. Which bone is considered the ‘keystone’ of the medial longitudinal arch?
A. Talus
B. Calcaneus
C. Navicular
D. Cuboid
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The talus acts as the keystone of the medial longitudinal arch,
distributing weight from the leg to the foot.
4. Where is the reflex for the pituitary gland located on the foot?
A. The lateral side of the heel
B. The medial longitudinal arch
C. The base of the fifth metatarsal
D. The center of the pad of the great toe
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is found in the center of the distal
phalanx (pad) of the hallux (great toe).
5. The ‘Diaphragm Line’ on the reflexology map corresponds to which anatomical landmark?
A. The waistline
B. The pelvic floor
C. The base of the metatarsals
D. The metatarsal heads
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The diaphragm line is generally located just inferior to the heads
of the metatarsal bones.
6. Which of the following is a strict contraindication for reflexology?
A. Mild hypertension
B. Chronic fatigue syndrome
C. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
D. Type 2 diabetes
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Deep Vein Thrombosis is a strict contraindication because
pressure could dislodge a clot, leading to an embolism.
CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is historically referred to as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the
reflexes on the feet?
A. Doreen Bayly
B. Dr. William Fitzgerald
C. Mildred Carter
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is credited with mapping the feet and developing
the Ingham Method, which is the foundation of modern Western reflexology.
2. In Zone Therapy, developed by Dr. William Fitzgerald, how many longitudinal zones are
there in the body?
A. 5
B. 12
C. 10
,D. 8
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Therapy divides the body into 10 longitudinal zones, five
on each side, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. Which bone is considered the ‘keystone’ of the medial longitudinal arch?
A. Talus
B. Calcaneus
C. Navicular
D. Cuboid
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The talus acts as the keystone of the medial longitudinal arch,
distributing weight from the leg to the foot.
4. Where is the reflex for the pituitary gland located on the foot?
A. The lateral side of the heel
B. The medial longitudinal arch
C. The base of the fifth metatarsal
D. The center of the pad of the great toe
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is found in the center of the distal
phalanx (pad) of the hallux (great toe).
5. The ‘Diaphragm Line’ on the reflexology map corresponds to which anatomical landmark?
A. The waistline
B. The pelvic floor
C. The base of the metatarsals
D. The metatarsal heads
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The diaphragm line is generally located just inferior to the heads
of the metatarsal bones.
6. Which of the following is a strict contraindication for reflexology?
A. Mild hypertension
B. Chronic fatigue syndrome
C. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
D. Type 2 diabetes
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Deep Vein Thrombosis is a strict contraindication because
pressure could dislodge a clot, leading to an embolism.
