ACE Personal Trainer - Practice Exam #2
Questions and Answers
-Which of the following assessments does not determine body fat percentage?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Skinfold measurement
-Body mass index
-Bioelectrical impedance analysis - ANS--Body mass index
A client is experiencing a "collapsing" of the low back during a shoulder push
stabilization screen. Which of the following is most likely causing the compensation?
-Shortening of the lumbar spine
-Overactivation of the gluteals
-Lack of abdominal strength
-Tightness in the latissimus dorsi - ANS--Lack of abdominal strength
A clients resting heart rate should always be checked.....
-Before breakfast
-When the client is sitting
-When the client is lying down
-Before the client gets out of bed in the morning - ANS--When the client is sitting
A new client informs you she is taking a diuretic. What effect would you expect to see
on her heart rate response during exercise?
-Resting heart rate goes up
-No significant change
-Exercising heart rate goes down
-Resting heart rate goes down - ANS--No significant change
A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength?
-Relative strength
-Endurance
-Power
-Absolute strength - ANS--Absolute strength
A static postural assessment is considered very useful and serves as a starting point
from which a personal trainer can identify muscle imbalances. Your client exhibits an
,increase posterior thoracic curve and a decreased anterior lumbar curve. Which of the
following postural deviations is your client experiencing?
-Sway back
-Lordosis
-Kyphosis
-Flat back - ANS--Sway back
According to the 2017 American College of cardiology in American Heart Association
guidelines, which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as
stage two hypertension?
-140/82 mmHg
-132/82 mmHg
-128/84 mmHg
-138/88 mmHg - ANS--140/82 mmHg
According to the ACE integrated fitness training model, what step in the training process
best follows the testing of resting measures such as heart rate and blood pressure?
-Core function
-Balance
-Static posture
-Health related assessments - ANS-Static posture
According to the Jackson and Pollock three-site skinfold test, what are the three sites to
be measured on men?
-Triceps, biceps and suprailium
-Triceps, thigh and abdomen
-Chest, thigh, and suprailium
-Chest, thigh and abdomen - ANS--Chest, thigh and abdomen
All of the following can cause a fitness test to be inaccurate except:
-Client
-Trainer
-Equipment
-None of the above - ANS--None of the above
Amy is a 48 year old woman with three risk factors according to the ACSM risk
stratification. Which of the following statements is true regarding her ability to participate
in an exercise program?
-Low risk, moderate exercise approved.
-High risk, medical exam necessary.
, -Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
-Moderate risk, medical exam not necessary before vigorous exercise. - ANS--Moderate
risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
An ACE certified personal trainer has designed a walking program for a client with
peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following is likely to occur during the initial 2 to
6 minutes of walking?
-Decrease in arterial blood flow
-Elimination of claudication pain
-Simulation of claudication pain
-Increase in angina response - ANS--Stimulation of claudication pain
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a client who has a benchpress
repetition range of 12-15. The client had been consistently bench pressing 175 pounds
(79 kg) for 12 repetitions and can now complete 15 repetitions at the same weight.
Utilizing the double-progression training protocol, which of the following would be the
most appropriate progression?
-Perform 12 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 12 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg) - ANS--Perform 12 repetitions of 185
pounds (66 kg)
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a very active adult client who has
asked about guidelines for protein intake. The client currently weighs 210 pounds (95.45
kg). According to the recommend dietary allowance (RDA), how much protein is most
appropriate for this client to consume daily?
-76 to 95 g
-191 to 239 g
-258 to 305 g
-133 to 163 g - ANS--133 to 163 g
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with an off-season athlete who has
performance-related goals. What is the maximum amount of training that should occur
in zone three?
-20%
-10%
-40%
-30% - ANS--10%
Questions and Answers
-Which of the following assessments does not determine body fat percentage?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Skinfold measurement
-Body mass index
-Bioelectrical impedance analysis - ANS--Body mass index
A client is experiencing a "collapsing" of the low back during a shoulder push
stabilization screen. Which of the following is most likely causing the compensation?
-Shortening of the lumbar spine
-Overactivation of the gluteals
-Lack of abdominal strength
-Tightness in the latissimus dorsi - ANS--Lack of abdominal strength
A clients resting heart rate should always be checked.....
-Before breakfast
-When the client is sitting
-When the client is lying down
-Before the client gets out of bed in the morning - ANS--When the client is sitting
A new client informs you she is taking a diuretic. What effect would you expect to see
on her heart rate response during exercise?
-Resting heart rate goes up
-No significant change
-Exercising heart rate goes down
-Resting heart rate goes down - ANS--No significant change
A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength?
-Relative strength
-Endurance
-Power
-Absolute strength - ANS--Absolute strength
A static postural assessment is considered very useful and serves as a starting point
from which a personal trainer can identify muscle imbalances. Your client exhibits an
,increase posterior thoracic curve and a decreased anterior lumbar curve. Which of the
following postural deviations is your client experiencing?
-Sway back
-Lordosis
-Kyphosis
-Flat back - ANS--Sway back
According to the 2017 American College of cardiology in American Heart Association
guidelines, which of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as
stage two hypertension?
-140/82 mmHg
-132/82 mmHg
-128/84 mmHg
-138/88 mmHg - ANS--140/82 mmHg
According to the ACE integrated fitness training model, what step in the training process
best follows the testing of resting measures such as heart rate and blood pressure?
-Core function
-Balance
-Static posture
-Health related assessments - ANS-Static posture
According to the Jackson and Pollock three-site skinfold test, what are the three sites to
be measured on men?
-Triceps, biceps and suprailium
-Triceps, thigh and abdomen
-Chest, thigh, and suprailium
-Chest, thigh and abdomen - ANS--Chest, thigh and abdomen
All of the following can cause a fitness test to be inaccurate except:
-Client
-Trainer
-Equipment
-None of the above - ANS--None of the above
Amy is a 48 year old woman with three risk factors according to the ACSM risk
stratification. Which of the following statements is true regarding her ability to participate
in an exercise program?
-Low risk, moderate exercise approved.
-High risk, medical exam necessary.
, -Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
-Moderate risk, medical exam not necessary before vigorous exercise. - ANS--Moderate
risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
An ACE certified personal trainer has designed a walking program for a client with
peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following is likely to occur during the initial 2 to
6 minutes of walking?
-Decrease in arterial blood flow
-Elimination of claudication pain
-Simulation of claudication pain
-Increase in angina response - ANS--Stimulation of claudication pain
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a client who has a benchpress
repetition range of 12-15. The client had been consistently bench pressing 175 pounds
(79 kg) for 12 repetitions and can now complete 15 repetitions at the same weight.
Utilizing the double-progression training protocol, which of the following would be the
most appropriate progression?
-Perform 12 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 12 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg) - ANS--Perform 12 repetitions of 185
pounds (66 kg)
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a very active adult client who has
asked about guidelines for protein intake. The client currently weighs 210 pounds (95.45
kg). According to the recommend dietary allowance (RDA), how much protein is most
appropriate for this client to consume daily?
-76 to 95 g
-191 to 239 g
-258 to 305 g
-133 to 163 g - ANS--133 to 163 g
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with an off-season athlete who has
performance-related goals. What is the maximum amount of training that should occur
in zone three?
-20%
-10%
-40%
-30% - ANS--10%
