2025 ACE practice exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Questions A+ Graded Answers |
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
d. 72 hours - D
Parasympathetic nerve fibers (controlling the HR) are inhibited by sympathetic nervous system during
exercise-Increasing HR
withdrawal? - vagal withdrawal
,Speaking is possible but not comfortable-Cannot recite entire alphabet with ease VT level? - above VT1
below VT2
SAID Principle - Stands for Specific adaptation to imposed demands
1) Relax muscle group and passively stretch. 2) Concentrically contract opposing muscle group (of
muscle group that's targeted); hold for 30 sec to increase ROM3) Greater stretch during final phase due to
RECIPROCAL and AUTOGENIC inhibition ✖
A) Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction PNF
B) Horizontal Flexion (ADDuction)
C) Cardiorespiratory Training
D) Hold-Relax PNF - A
Wolff's Law - Bones capable of increasing its strength in response to stress by laying down more bone
Combination of several successively arranged joints making a complex motor unit. -Either open or closed
- 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 - 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 - 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 - open kinetic chain movement
RAPID rate of ATP production-High-intensity, short-duration - Anaerobic Glycolysis System
Assessment of Thomas Test - - What it means when client's leg abducts or is angled outward during the test
- 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 - thomas test
Distribution of fault between an injured party and any defendant - comparative negligence
scapula with thorax underneath joint or articulation? - articulation
If client is pulling their knee toward chest too far and there's a posterior tilt of pelvis, it will be a ... - 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 - 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 - D
Helps build body tissue and aids in metabolism of protein ✖
A) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
B) Calcium
C) zinc
D) Vitamin K - D
, When the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the act in dispute - 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)
- sway back
Protein Needs for Athletes - 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 - motive force
Tanaka Formula - 208 - (0.7 x age) = Max Heart Rate
Caused by stress, pain, injuries, or exhaustion from daily activities-Results in temporary LORDOSIS or
KYPHOSIS - Fatigue Postures
Which of the following reasons would be considered a negative Physical Activity Factor toward exercise
adherence?
A) Lack of Time
B) No presence of injury C)Increased heart rate
D) Intensity is too high - D
his sign or symptom is synonymous with ischemia. A)pain (tightness) or discomfort in jaw
B) pain sensations or cramping in lower extremities
C) dizziness
D) difficulty breathing with usual activities - A
When working with a pregnant woman, when should you reduce prolonged exercise in the supine position
to discourage the potential for fetal hypoxia - after the first trimester
At which of the following WGBT (wet bulb globe temperature) temperatures should a client avoid exercise
due to hot and humid conditions? - 82 degrees or more
Which of the following is an adaptation of endurance exercise in type 1 muscle fibers?
A) Increase in elasticity
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
d. 72 hours - D
Parasympathetic nerve fibers (controlling the HR) are inhibited by sympathetic nervous system during
exercise-Increasing HR
withdrawal? - vagal withdrawal
,Speaking is possible but not comfortable-Cannot recite entire alphabet with ease VT level? - above VT1
below VT2
SAID Principle - Stands for Specific adaptation to imposed demands
1) Relax muscle group and passively stretch. 2) Concentrically contract opposing muscle group (of
muscle group that's targeted); hold for 30 sec to increase ROM3) Greater stretch during final phase due to
RECIPROCAL and AUTOGENIC inhibition ✖
A) Hold-Relax with Agonist Contraction PNF
B) Horizontal Flexion (ADDuction)
C) Cardiorespiratory Training
D) Hold-Relax PNF - A
Wolff's Law - Bones capable of increasing its strength in response to stress by laying down more bone
Combination of several successively arranged joints making a complex motor unit. -Either open or closed
- 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 - 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 - 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 - open kinetic chain movement
RAPID rate of ATP production-High-intensity, short-duration - Anaerobic Glycolysis System
Assessment of Thomas Test - - What it means when client's leg abducts or is angled outward during the test
- 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 - thomas test
Distribution of fault between an injured party and any defendant - comparative negligence
scapula with thorax underneath joint or articulation? - articulation
If client is pulling their knee toward chest too far and there's a posterior tilt of pelvis, it will be a ... - 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 - 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 - D
Helps build body tissue and aids in metabolism of protein ✖
A) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
B) Calcium
C) zinc
D) Vitamin K - D
, When the plaintiffs negligence contributed to the act in dispute - 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)
- sway back
Protein Needs for Athletes - 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 - motive force
Tanaka Formula - 208 - (0.7 x age) = Max Heart Rate
Caused by stress, pain, injuries, or exhaustion from daily activities-Results in temporary LORDOSIS or
KYPHOSIS - Fatigue Postures
Which of the following reasons would be considered a negative Physical Activity Factor toward exercise
adherence?
A) Lack of Time
B) No presence of injury C)Increased heart rate
D) Intensity is too high - D
his sign or symptom is synonymous with ischemia. A)pain (tightness) or discomfort in jaw
B) pain sensations or cramping in lower extremities
C) dizziness
D) difficulty breathing with usual activities - A
When working with a pregnant woman, when should you reduce prolonged exercise in the supine position
to discourage the potential for fetal hypoxia - after the first trimester
At which of the following WGBT (wet bulb globe temperature) temperatures should a client avoid exercise
due to hot and humid conditions? - 82 degrees or more
Which of the following is an adaptation of endurance exercise in type 1 muscle fibers?
A) Increase in elasticity
