ACE Personal Training Practice Exam 1-
Graded A
Which of the following behaviors displayed by an ACE Certified PT would MOST likely
indicate they are bored or anxious to leave? - correct Answer-Feet pointed at the door
or repeated glancing at a clock
Which of the following exercises would be the MOST effective to include for a client who
is working to improve their balance? - correct Answer-Standing with a narrow base of
support (BOS)
Which of the following motivational interviewing components allows the trust between
the ACE Certified PT and a client to be honest and well-deserved? - correct Answer-
Compassion
During an outdoor training session, a client begins to show signs of heat exhaustion.
Which of the following is the best immediate action? - correct Answer-Move to a cool,
ventilated area
When using a 0 to 10 perceived pain scale with a client returning from an injury, at
which pain level should an exercise be stopped or modified? - correct Answer-4
What is the MOST accurate evidence-based frequency recommendation that personal
trainers can use to assist clients with reducing their sedentary time? - correct Answer-
Clients should take breaks from sedentary time every 60-120 minutes
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting a consultation with a client who
appears resistant to adopting a new active lifestyle. Asking which of the following
questions would be the MOST effective for the personal trainer to better understand the
client? - correct Answer-"Can you tell me a bit more about why you feel it is difficult to fit
exercise in your daily routine?"
An ACE Certified PT is conducting a training session in a client's home. Upon arrival,
the personal trainer notices that a cable on the client's equipment is frayed. Which of the
following is the BEST course of action? - correct Answer-Recommend the client have
the equipment repaired by a certified technician and provide an alternate exercise.
Watch the video and answer this question (bird dog exercise). If a client cannot perform
this exercise with proper form, which would be the MOST appropriate exercise
modification? - correct Answer-Start with one arm or one leg and hold fir 5 to 8 seconds
, A long standing client with obesity who has worked their way up to performing 150
minutes of moderate intensity activity per week, has recently reached their 50 lb weight
loss goal. Recenty, they have been finding it difficult to maintain their weight loss and
comes to you seeking guidance. Which of the following would be the BEST activity/
exercise recommendation for the client at this time? - correct Answer-Increase
moderate-intensity activities to 200 or 300 minutes per week
An ACE Certified Personal trainer is training a client who will be traveling for work 75%
of the time and is concerned about not being able to consistently exercise. Which of the
following actions is MOST appropriate? - correct Answer-Ask the client to list some
exercises and strategies they might be capable of doing while traveling
Which of the following actions is BEST described as motion away from the midline? -
correct Answer-Abduction
An ACE Certified personal trainer is beginning to train clients online. Which action
should the trainer do first? - correct Answer-Check with their attorney and validate that
professional liability insurance plan covers online training
When observing a new client incorrectly performing a body-weight squat, which of the
following feedback examples would be the MOST appropriate? - correct Answer-"Great
job sitting you hips back in the squat. Remember to lift your chest during the movement.
Great Improvement!"
- basically, shit sandwich approach
Which exercise would be MOST appropriate for this client to improve posterior-chain
strength? - correct Answer-Cable Squat
A client received medical clearance w a physician recommendation to begin with
walking on a treadmill for up to 30 min at. rating of perceived exertion of 5... client would
like to increase their activity level. What is the MOST appropriate next step? - correct
Answer-Contact the physician w an update of the client's progress
client is consistently working with a trainer. despite increasing the quantity of training,
has stopped seeing gains in muscle strength and size. Which is MOST likely
responsible for the lack of continued progress? - correct Answer-Diminishing returns
Which of the following BEST identifies and ACE Personal trainer operating as an
independent contractor at a fitness facility? - correct Answer-Trainer has more control
over work details and gets paid by the 'job'
Which of the following is the frequency and duration goal for a client in the Base training
phase of cardio. training? - correct Answer-exercise 3-5 days per week, 20 minute or
more
Graded A
Which of the following behaviors displayed by an ACE Certified PT would MOST likely
indicate they are bored or anxious to leave? - correct Answer-Feet pointed at the door
or repeated glancing at a clock
Which of the following exercises would be the MOST effective to include for a client who
is working to improve their balance? - correct Answer-Standing with a narrow base of
support (BOS)
Which of the following motivational interviewing components allows the trust between
the ACE Certified PT and a client to be honest and well-deserved? - correct Answer-
Compassion
During an outdoor training session, a client begins to show signs of heat exhaustion.
Which of the following is the best immediate action? - correct Answer-Move to a cool,
ventilated area
When using a 0 to 10 perceived pain scale with a client returning from an injury, at
which pain level should an exercise be stopped or modified? - correct Answer-4
What is the MOST accurate evidence-based frequency recommendation that personal
trainers can use to assist clients with reducing their sedentary time? - correct Answer-
Clients should take breaks from sedentary time every 60-120 minutes
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting a consultation with a client who
appears resistant to adopting a new active lifestyle. Asking which of the following
questions would be the MOST effective for the personal trainer to better understand the
client? - correct Answer-"Can you tell me a bit more about why you feel it is difficult to fit
exercise in your daily routine?"
An ACE Certified PT is conducting a training session in a client's home. Upon arrival,
the personal trainer notices that a cable on the client's equipment is frayed. Which of the
following is the BEST course of action? - correct Answer-Recommend the client have
the equipment repaired by a certified technician and provide an alternate exercise.
Watch the video and answer this question (bird dog exercise). If a client cannot perform
this exercise with proper form, which would be the MOST appropriate exercise
modification? - correct Answer-Start with one arm or one leg and hold fir 5 to 8 seconds
, A long standing client with obesity who has worked their way up to performing 150
minutes of moderate intensity activity per week, has recently reached their 50 lb weight
loss goal. Recenty, they have been finding it difficult to maintain their weight loss and
comes to you seeking guidance. Which of the following would be the BEST activity/
exercise recommendation for the client at this time? - correct Answer-Increase
moderate-intensity activities to 200 or 300 minutes per week
An ACE Certified Personal trainer is training a client who will be traveling for work 75%
of the time and is concerned about not being able to consistently exercise. Which of the
following actions is MOST appropriate? - correct Answer-Ask the client to list some
exercises and strategies they might be capable of doing while traveling
Which of the following actions is BEST described as motion away from the midline? -
correct Answer-Abduction
An ACE Certified personal trainer is beginning to train clients online. Which action
should the trainer do first? - correct Answer-Check with their attorney and validate that
professional liability insurance plan covers online training
When observing a new client incorrectly performing a body-weight squat, which of the
following feedback examples would be the MOST appropriate? - correct Answer-"Great
job sitting you hips back in the squat. Remember to lift your chest during the movement.
Great Improvement!"
- basically, shit sandwich approach
Which exercise would be MOST appropriate for this client to improve posterior-chain
strength? - correct Answer-Cable Squat
A client received medical clearance w a physician recommendation to begin with
walking on a treadmill for up to 30 min at. rating of perceived exertion of 5... client would
like to increase their activity level. What is the MOST appropriate next step? - correct
Answer-Contact the physician w an update of the client's progress
client is consistently working with a trainer. despite increasing the quantity of training,
has stopped seeing gains in muscle strength and size. Which is MOST likely
responsible for the lack of continued progress? - correct Answer-Diminishing returns
Which of the following BEST identifies and ACE Personal trainer operating as an
independent contractor at a fitness facility? - correct Answer-Trainer has more control
over work details and gets paid by the 'job'
Which of the following is the frequency and duration goal for a client in the Base training
phase of cardio. training? - correct Answer-exercise 3-5 days per week, 20 minute or
more
