ACE PRACTICE EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Combination of several successively arranged joints making a complex motor unit. -
Either open or closed - ANSWER-kinetic chain
If client is not pulling their knee back far enough, is lifting the LUMBAR back off the
surface (LORDOSIS), or creating a posterior pelvic tilt, it will be a ...
A) Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH)
B) False positive of the Thomas Test - ILLIOPSOAS will appear tight when not
C) Associative Stage of Learning
D) False negative of the Thomas Test - hip flexors with appear fine when they aren't -
ANSWER-D
Protects blood cells, body tissue, and essential fatty acids from destruction in body-
Found in: Fortified & multigrain cereals, nuts, wheat germ, veg oils, green leafy veggies.
A) Potassium
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin E
D) Calcium - ANSWER-C
Combination of successively arranged joints that's DISTAL aspect of extremity (end of
chain farthest from body) moves freely and is not fixed to an object. -I.E. Seated leg
extension, Leg Curl, Bench Press, Dumbbell Biceps Curl, Lat Pull-Down - ANSWER-
open kinetic chain movement
RAPID rate of ATP production-High-intensity, short-duration - ANSWER-Anaerobic
Glycolysis System
Assessment of Thomas Test - - What it means when client's leg abducts or is angled
outward during the test - ANSWER-IT band is tight
Before assessing your client, ask if they have a sore or injured back. If they answer
yes ... dont perform this test - ANSWER-thomas test
Distribution of fault between an injured party and any defendant - ANSWER-
comparative negligence
,scapula with thorax underneath
joint or articulation? - ANSWER-articulation
If client is pulling their knee toward chest too far and there's a posterior tilt of pelvis, it
will be a ... - ANSWER-False positive of the Thomas Test - ILLIOPSOAS will appear
tight when not
Essential for blood-clotting functions ✔
A) Vitamin b12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K
D) riboflavin - ANSWER-C
-Most typical type used by trainers-Doesn't pay any income taxes-Corps income/losses
are divided among and passed through to shareholders. ✔
A) S-corp
B) C-Corp
C) LLC
D) Subchapter S-Corporations - ANSWER-D
Helps build body tissue and aids in metabolism of protein ✖
A) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
B) Calcium
C) zinc
D) Vitamin K - ANSWER-D
When the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the act in dispute - ANSWER-contributory
negligence
Decreased anterior lumbar curve-Increased posterior thoracic curve-Rounded
shoulders, sunken chest, and forward-tilted head.(Femur and head are farther forward
than in kyphosis, and greater posterior deviation) - ANSWER-sway back
Protein Needs for Athletes - ANSWER-1.2 to 1.7 kg (0.5 to 0.8 g/lb) of body weight per
day
When the muscle acts with this force, it is acting CONCENTRICALLY - the muscle
SHORTENS as it creates muscle tension. Increasing the speed of a movement and
dictating the direction - ANSWER-motive force
Tanaka Formula - ANSWER-208 - (0.7 x age) = Max Heart Rate
Caused by stress, pain, injuries, or exhaustion from daily activities-Results in temporary
LORDOSIS or KYPHOSIS - ANSWER-Fatigue Postures
, Your client tells you that he understands that his family has a history of heart disease
and that being overweight can increase his risk for such conditions. He is still wary of
beginning any kind of exercise program and says that he has never had any weight loss
success in the past. According to the Theoretical Model of Behavioral Change, what
stage of change is your client in?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Precontemplation
d. Action - ANSWER-C
Kristin is in for her second session and you are conducting fitness assessments. While
you are checking her body fat percentage you ask her about types of exercise she
prefers to do. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Kristin?
a. Rapport Stage
b. Planning Stage
c. Investigation Stage
d. Action Stage - ANSWER-C
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?
a. Core Function
b. Balance
c. Static Posture
d. Health Related Assessments - ANSWER-C
What is an example of non-verbal communication?
a. Tone of voice.
b. Facial expression.
c. Body language.
d. All of the above.
e. Both B and C only - ANSWER-D
James has been training for and competing in triathlons for 5 years. He wants to
increase running speed and cycling power. How many times should you suggest he
train per week?
a. 2-3
b. 3-4
c. 4-6
d. 4-7 - ANSWER-D
Bill is training at 80-90% of his 1 repetition maximum on leg press. How long should he
typically wait before training his legs again?
a. 24 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 48 hours
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Combination of several successively arranged joints making a complex motor unit. -
Either open or closed - ANSWER-kinetic chain
If client is not pulling their knee back far enough, is lifting the LUMBAR back off the
surface (LORDOSIS), or creating a posterior pelvic tilt, it will be a ...
A) Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH)
B) False positive of the Thomas Test - ILLIOPSOAS will appear tight when not
C) Associative Stage of Learning
D) False negative of the Thomas Test - hip flexors with appear fine when they aren't -
ANSWER-D
Protects blood cells, body tissue, and essential fatty acids from destruction in body-
Found in: Fortified & multigrain cereals, nuts, wheat germ, veg oils, green leafy veggies.
A) Potassium
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin E
D) Calcium - ANSWER-C
Combination of successively arranged joints that's DISTAL aspect of extremity (end of
chain farthest from body) moves freely and is not fixed to an object. -I.E. Seated leg
extension, Leg Curl, Bench Press, Dumbbell Biceps Curl, Lat Pull-Down - ANSWER-
open kinetic chain movement
RAPID rate of ATP production-High-intensity, short-duration - ANSWER-Anaerobic
Glycolysis System
Assessment of Thomas Test - - What it means when client's leg abducts or is angled
outward during the test - ANSWER-IT band is tight
Before assessing your client, ask if they have a sore or injured back. If they answer
yes ... dont perform this test - ANSWER-thomas test
Distribution of fault between an injured party and any defendant - ANSWER-
comparative negligence
,scapula with thorax underneath
joint or articulation? - ANSWER-articulation
If client is pulling their knee toward chest too far and there's a posterior tilt of pelvis, it
will be a ... - ANSWER-False positive of the Thomas Test - ILLIOPSOAS will appear
tight when not
Essential for blood-clotting functions ✔
A) Vitamin b12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K
D) riboflavin - ANSWER-C
-Most typical type used by trainers-Doesn't pay any income taxes-Corps income/losses
are divided among and passed through to shareholders. ✔
A) S-corp
B) C-Corp
C) LLC
D) Subchapter S-Corporations - ANSWER-D
Helps build body tissue and aids in metabolism of protein ✖
A) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
B) Calcium
C) zinc
D) Vitamin K - ANSWER-D
When the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the act in dispute - ANSWER-contributory
negligence
Decreased anterior lumbar curve-Increased posterior thoracic curve-Rounded
shoulders, sunken chest, and forward-tilted head.(Femur and head are farther forward
than in kyphosis, and greater posterior deviation) - ANSWER-sway back
Protein Needs for Athletes - ANSWER-1.2 to 1.7 kg (0.5 to 0.8 g/lb) of body weight per
day
When the muscle acts with this force, it is acting CONCENTRICALLY - the muscle
SHORTENS as it creates muscle tension. Increasing the speed of a movement and
dictating the direction - ANSWER-motive force
Tanaka Formula - ANSWER-208 - (0.7 x age) = Max Heart Rate
Caused by stress, pain, injuries, or exhaustion from daily activities-Results in temporary
LORDOSIS or KYPHOSIS - ANSWER-Fatigue Postures
, Your client tells you that he understands that his family has a history of heart disease
and that being overweight can increase his risk for such conditions. He is still wary of
beginning any kind of exercise program and says that he has never had any weight loss
success in the past. According to the Theoretical Model of Behavioral Change, what
stage of change is your client in?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Precontemplation
d. Action - ANSWER-C
Kristin is in for her second session and you are conducting fitness assessments. While
you are checking her body fat percentage you ask her about types of exercise she
prefers to do. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Kristin?
a. Rapport Stage
b. Planning Stage
c. Investigation Stage
d. Action Stage - ANSWER-C
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?
a. Core Function
b. Balance
c. Static Posture
d. Health Related Assessments - ANSWER-C
What is an example of non-verbal communication?
a. Tone of voice.
b. Facial expression.
c. Body language.
d. All of the above.
e. Both B and C only - ANSWER-D
James has been training for and competing in triathlons for 5 years. He wants to
increase running speed and cycling power. How many times should you suggest he
train per week?
a. 2-3
b. 3-4
c. 4-6
d. 4-7 - ANSWER-D
Bill is training at 80-90% of his 1 repetition maximum on leg press. How long should he
typically wait before training his legs again?
a. 24 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 48 hours
