ACE PERSONAL TRAINER - PRACTICE
EXAM #2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Don is a 60 year old man with high blood pressure and currently taking angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, as prescribed by his physician. It is important for
you to understand that this medication will cause a decrease in blood pressure at rest
and during exercise. Which of the following medication also decreases blood pressure?
-Diuretics
-Decongestants
-Antihistamines
-Ibuprofen - ANSWER--Diuretics
What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working
with a new client?
-Performance, fitness, health, function
-Fitness, health, function, performance
-Function, health, fitness, performance
-Health, fitness, performance, function - ANSWER--Function, health, fitness,
performance
What is an example of testing absolute strength?
-Bodyweight squat test
-Push-up test
-Pre-agility test
-1 RM leg press test - ANSWER--1 RM leg press test
This questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to
determine contraindications to exercise:
-Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
-Readiness to change questionnaire
-Health history questionnaire
-Liability waiver - ANSWER--Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle
questionnaires administered?
-Rapport stage
-Investigation stage
,-Planning stage
-Action stage - ANSWER--Investigation stage
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) - ANSWER--Perform 12 repetitions of
185 pounds (66 kg)
When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen
through restorative exercise?
-Hip flexors and erector spinae
-Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
-Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius
-Quadriceps and anterior tibialis - ANSWER--Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is
changing?
-Decreasing number of personal trainers working in the field
-Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
-Increasing number of athletes seeking strength and conditioning coaching
-Decreasing number of fitness facilities that employ personal trainers - ANSWER--
Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
Your client has osteoporosis. When designing her exercise program, you may need to
avoid which of the following movements?
-Spinal flexion
-Pulling exercises from behind the head
-Adducting or abducting the legs against resistance
-All of the above - ANSWER--All of the above
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that affects mainly which
system?
-Musculoskeletal
-Integumentary
-Cardiovascular
, -Respiratory - ANSWER--Respiratory
Which of the following assesses body fat percentage by measuring the amount of water
a person displaces when completely submerged?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Air displacement plethysmography (ADP)
-Magnetic resonance imaging
-Total body electrical conductivity - ANSWER--Hydrostatic weighing
You decide to run some assessments to test a client's mobility. Which of the following
tests would be most appropriate?
-Thomas test
-Thoracic spine mobility screen
-Sharpened Romberg test
-Trunk flexor endurance test - ANSWER--Thoracic spine mobility screen
What is the best definition of VO2 Max?
-Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per pound of body
weight
-Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per kilogram of body
weight
-Maximum amount of carbon dioxide a person can expel in one minute per pound of
body weight
-Maximum amount of carbon dioxide a person can expel in one minute per kilogram of
body weight - ANSWER--Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one
minute per kilogram of body weight
Jill is a new client that you are meeting with this morning. You plan on asking her what
time of day she enjoys working out, what her previous experiences were with exercise,
and what type of classes or workouts have worked and not worked for her in the past.
What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Jill?
-Planning stage
-Action stage
-Investigation stage
-Rapport stage - ANSWER--Investigation stage
Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 repetition maximum test?
-Improper form
-Beginning exercisers
-Individuals with hypertension
-All of the above - ANSWER--All of the above
EXAM #2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Don is a 60 year old man with high blood pressure and currently taking angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, as prescribed by his physician. It is important for
you to understand that this medication will cause a decrease in blood pressure at rest
and during exercise. Which of the following medication also decreases blood pressure?
-Diuretics
-Decongestants
-Antihistamines
-Ibuprofen - ANSWER--Diuretics
What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working
with a new client?
-Performance, fitness, health, function
-Fitness, health, function, performance
-Function, health, fitness, performance
-Health, fitness, performance, function - ANSWER--Function, health, fitness,
performance
What is an example of testing absolute strength?
-Bodyweight squat test
-Push-up test
-Pre-agility test
-1 RM leg press test - ANSWER--1 RM leg press test
This questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to
determine contraindications to exercise:
-Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
-Readiness to change questionnaire
-Health history questionnaire
-Liability waiver - ANSWER--Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle
questionnaires administered?
-Rapport stage
-Investigation stage
,-Planning stage
-Action stage - ANSWER--Investigation stage
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) - ANSWER--Perform 12 repetitions of
185 pounds (66 kg)
When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen
through restorative exercise?
-Hip flexors and erector spinae
-Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
-Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius
-Quadriceps and anterior tibialis - ANSWER--Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is
changing?
-Decreasing number of personal trainers working in the field
-Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
-Increasing number of athletes seeking strength and conditioning coaching
-Decreasing number of fitness facilities that employ personal trainers - ANSWER--
Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
Your client has osteoporosis. When designing her exercise program, you may need to
avoid which of the following movements?
-Spinal flexion
-Pulling exercises from behind the head
-Adducting or abducting the legs against resistance
-All of the above - ANSWER--All of the above
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that affects mainly which
system?
-Musculoskeletal
-Integumentary
-Cardiovascular
, -Respiratory - ANSWER--Respiratory
Which of the following assesses body fat percentage by measuring the amount of water
a person displaces when completely submerged?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Air displacement plethysmography (ADP)
-Magnetic resonance imaging
-Total body electrical conductivity - ANSWER--Hydrostatic weighing
You decide to run some assessments to test a client's mobility. Which of the following
tests would be most appropriate?
-Thomas test
-Thoracic spine mobility screen
-Sharpened Romberg test
-Trunk flexor endurance test - ANSWER--Thoracic spine mobility screen
What is the best definition of VO2 Max?
-Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per pound of body
weight
-Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per kilogram of body
weight
-Maximum amount of carbon dioxide a person can expel in one minute per pound of
body weight
-Maximum amount of carbon dioxide a person can expel in one minute per kilogram of
body weight - ANSWER--Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one
minute per kilogram of body weight
Jill is a new client that you are meeting with this morning. You plan on asking her what
time of day she enjoys working out, what her previous experiences were with exercise,
and what type of classes or workouts have worked and not worked for her in the past.
What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Jill?
-Planning stage
-Action stage
-Investigation stage
-Rapport stage - ANSWER--Investigation stage
Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 repetition maximum test?
-Improper form
-Beginning exercisers
-Individuals with hypertension
-All of the above - ANSWER--All of the above
