REFLEXOLOGIST – ARCB
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is considered the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the feet to specific
organs?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Mildred Carter
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is credited with mapping the reflexes on the feet
as they relate to the entire body, evolving Zone Therapy into Reflexology.
2. In reflexology theory, how many longitudinal zones are identified in the human body?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 7
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dr. William Fitzgerald established that the body is divided into
10 longitudinal zones, five on each side of the body.
3. Which anatomical structure is represented by the reflex area located on the medial
longitudinal arch of the foot?
A. The shoulder girdle
B. The small intestine
C. The spinal column
D. The lungs
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The medial border of each foot represents the spinal column,
following the anatomical curve of the spine.
4. A client presents with acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the lower leg. What is the
appropriate reflexology protocol?
A. Apply light pressure to the affected leg only
B. Absolute contraindication for reflexology
C. Avoid the affected limb but work the hands
D. Focus heavily on the lymphatic reflexes
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: Acute DVT is an absolute contraindication because pressure or
increased circulation could dislodge a blood clot, causing an embolism.
5. Which reflex point is located directly under the ball of the foot between the second and
third metatarsals?
A. Adrenal gland
B. Solar plexus
C. Kidney
D. Thyroid
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The solar plexus reflex is typically found in the center of the foot
just below the metatarsal heads, often described at the ‘diaphragm line’.
6. The ‘Proprioceptive’ theory in reflexology suggests that the practice works primarily
through which system?
A. Nervous system
B. Circulatory system
C. Endocrine system
D. Lymphatic system
Answer: A
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2027
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is considered the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the feet to specific
organs?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Mildred Carter
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Eunice Ingham
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is credited with mapping the reflexes on the feet
as they relate to the entire body, evolving Zone Therapy into Reflexology.
2. In reflexology theory, how many longitudinal zones are identified in the human body?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 7
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dr. William Fitzgerald established that the body is divided into
10 longitudinal zones, five on each side of the body.
3. Which anatomical structure is represented by the reflex area located on the medial
longitudinal arch of the foot?
A. The shoulder girdle
B. The small intestine
C. The spinal column
D. The lungs
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The medial border of each foot represents the spinal column,
following the anatomical curve of the spine.
4. A client presents with acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the lower leg. What is the
appropriate reflexology protocol?
A. Apply light pressure to the affected leg only
B. Absolute contraindication for reflexology
C. Avoid the affected limb but work the hands
D. Focus heavily on the lymphatic reflexes
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: Acute DVT is an absolute contraindication because pressure or
increased circulation could dislodge a blood clot, causing an embolism.
5. Which reflex point is located directly under the ball of the foot between the second and
third metatarsals?
A. Adrenal gland
B. Solar plexus
C. Kidney
D. Thyroid
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The solar plexus reflex is typically found in the center of the foot
just below the metatarsal heads, often described at the ‘diaphragm line’.
6. The ‘Proprioceptive’ theory in reflexology suggests that the practice works primarily
through which system?
A. Nervous system
B. Circulatory system
C. Endocrine system
D. Lymphatic system
Answer: A
