UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following documents can be used to indicate the client acknowledges the benefits,
risks, and dangers of the exercise program or testing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Informed
consent
Which of the following room temperature ranges is BEST when having clients perform
assessments? (pg 222) - CORRECT ANSWER - 68* to 72* F (20* to 22* C)
Which of the following refers to a resting heart rate (RHR) that is less than 60 beats per minute?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Sinus bradycardia
Which of the following techniques would provide the MOST accurate true resting heart rate
(RHR)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Measure in the morning before rising from bed
A long-standing client has significantly increased their exercise frequency and intensity to break
through a recent plateau. Over the past week, their Resting Heart Rate has averaged 78 beats per
minute compared to their typical 70bpm. Which of the following might best explain this
increase? (pg 224) - CORRECT ANSWER - Overtraining syndrome
Which of the following BEST categorizes a client's blood pressure measurement of 120/82
mmHg? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage 1 hypertension
What is the MOST appropriate action for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to take when
identifying a client's repeated abnormal blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Recommend the client visit his or her physician prior to returning to training
Which of the following is the proper technique when taking hip circumference measurements? -
CORRECT ANSWER - With the client standing erect and their feet together, a horizontal
measurement is taken at the maximal circumference of the buttocks