ACE CHAPTER 1 PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers recommending
supplements to their clients? - ANSWER-Unless the personal trainer has other
credentials such as an R.D. of M.D., he or she does not possess the qualifications to
legally recommend supplements.
ACE Certified Personal Trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
beyond their ACE Personal Trainer Certification would be BEST served by completing
what type of continuing education? - ANSWER-An advanced fitness certification that is
NCCA-accredited.
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _______ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER-3 to 4
months.
Most health benefits occur with at least __________ a week of moderate-intensity
physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical
activity. - ANSWER-150 Minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum? - ANSWER-Which of the following accounts for the unique
position that personal trainers hold in the allied healthcare continuum?
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANSWER-To protect the public
from harm
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - ANSWER-
The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace
According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers
can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. - ANSWER-
False
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow __________ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER-3 to 4
months.
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to? - ANSWER-Protect the
public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum
competence.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding personal trainers recommending
supplements to their clients? - ANSWER-Unless the personal trainer has other
credentials such as an R.D. of M.D., he or she does not possess the qualifications to
legally recommend supplements.
ACE Certified Personal Trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
beyond their ACE Personal Trainer Certification would be BEST served by completing
what type of continuing education? - ANSWER-An advanced fitness certification that is
NCCA-accredited.
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _______ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER-3 to 4
months.
Most health benefits occur with at least __________ a week of moderate-intensity
physical activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical
activity. - ANSWER-150 Minutes
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum? - ANSWER-Which of the following accounts for the unique
position that personal trainers hold in the allied healthcare continuum?
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification? - ANSWER-To protect the public
from harm
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"? - ANSWER-
The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace
According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers
can rehabilitate clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. - ANSWER-
False
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow __________ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. - ANSWER-3 to 4
months.
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to? - ANSWER-Protect the
public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum
competence.
