REFLEXOLOGIST – ARCB
CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is recognized as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the reflexes on the
feet as they relate to the entire body?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Joe Shelby Riley
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham developed the Ingham Method and is credited
with mapping the feet based on the anatomical relationships of the body.
2. Zone Therapy, the precursor to modern reflexology, divides the human body into how
many longitudinal zones?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 5
,D. 12
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Therapy divides the body into 10 vertical zones, five on
each side of the body, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. Which bone is the largest in the human foot and forms the heel?
A. Talus
B. Navicular
C. Calcaneus
D. Cuboid
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The calcaneus is the largest bone of the foot, providing support
and serving as the attachment point for the Achilles tendon.
4. Which endocrine gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ because it regulates the
activity of other endocrine glands?
A. Pituitary
B. Adrenal
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, secretes
hormones that control the functions of other glands in the endocrine system.
5. What is the primary contraindication for reflexology regarding the circulatory system?
A. Hypertension
B. Anemia
C. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
D. Varicose veins
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: DVT is a major contraindication because reflexology could
potentially dislodge a blood clot, leading to a pulmonary embolism.
6. In reflexology theory, the ‘waistline’ landmark on the foot is typically located at the level of
which anatomical structure?
A. The base of the metatarsals
B. The tarsal-metatarsal joint
C. The proximal end of the fifth metatarsal (tuberosity)
D. The calcaneo-cuboid joint
Answer: C
CERTIFICATION EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is recognized as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the reflexes on the
feet as they relate to the entire body?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Joe Shelby Riley
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham developed the Ingham Method and is credited
with mapping the feet based on the anatomical relationships of the body.
2. Zone Therapy, the precursor to modern reflexology, divides the human body into how
many longitudinal zones?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 5
,D. 12
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Therapy divides the body into 10 vertical zones, five on
each side of the body, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. Which bone is the largest in the human foot and forms the heel?
A. Talus
B. Navicular
C. Calcaneus
D. Cuboid
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The calcaneus is the largest bone of the foot, providing support
and serving as the attachment point for the Achilles tendon.
4. Which endocrine gland is often referred to as the ‘master gland’ because it regulates the
activity of other endocrine glands?
A. Pituitary
B. Adrenal
C. Thyroid
D. Pancreas
, Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, secretes
hormones that control the functions of other glands in the endocrine system.
5. What is the primary contraindication for reflexology regarding the circulatory system?
A. Hypertension
B. Anemia
C. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
D. Varicose veins
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: DVT is a major contraindication because reflexology could
potentially dislodge a blood clot, leading to a pulmonary embolism.
6. In reflexology theory, the ‘waistline’ landmark on the foot is typically located at the level of
which anatomical structure?
A. The base of the metatarsals
B. The tarsal-metatarsal joint
C. The proximal end of the fifth metatarsal (tuberosity)
D. The calcaneo-cuboid joint
Answer: C
