TSAC-F: PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1RM. Which of the
following cardiovascular responses is most likely to occur?
A) decrease in arteriole blood flow
B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
C) increase in blood flow throughout the body - ANS B) increase in blood flow to working
muscles
A military recruit became faint while standing at attention for an extended period of time.
Which of the following cardiovascular actions contribute to this situation?
A) increased cardiac output
B) decreased end diastolic volume of the heart
C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow - ANS C) isometric
contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
Which of the following test sequences is the most appropriate?
A) push-up endurance test, beep test, vertical jump
B) 300 meter run, T-drill, 1RM bench press
C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run - ANS C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter
sprint, 1.5 mile run
Which of the following can aid with hydration and provide an ergogenic benefit prior to a
training activity?
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, A) whey protein
B) caffeine
C) chocolate milk - ANS B) caffeine
Which of the following assessment scores is below standard for a 24 female seeking to
successfully complete requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center?
A) agility run - 18.55 sec
B) 1.5 mi (2.4 km ) run - 13,20 min
C) % body fat - 19.5 % - ANS C) % body fat - 19.5 %
Which of the following cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working
tissues?
A) maximal oxygen consumption (VO2)
B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
C) maximal heart rate (MHR) - ANS B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs - ANS C) eggs
A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator has a group of tactical athletes perform self-
myofascial release with foam rollers prior to a training session. Which of the following tissues
are the primary focus of this technique?
A) myofibrils
B) epimysium
C) tendon - ANS B) epimysium
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, Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance - ANS A) preactivity screening
The members of a Mountain Search and Rescue unit load out with a 20 kg (44 lb) pack and 5 kg
(11 lb) of personal gear. When designing their training program to enhance load carriage, which
of the following factors are most important?
A) load and speed
B) load and distance
C) load and frequency - ANS B) load and distance
A firefighter weighing 200 lb (91 kg) consumes 3,500 calories per day comprised of 1.4 g/kg of
protein and 6 g/kg of carbohydrates. What percentage of the calories is comprised of fat?
A) 18%
B) 23%
C) 28% - ANS A) 18%
A tactical athlete is participating in a structured running program and is currently using the
following program, Long, slow distance running, 3x/wk for 30 minutes at @ 70-75% APMHR.
Which of the following is appropriate for the next week to reduce risk of overtraining?
A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
B) increase training volume by no greater than 20% per week
C) increase both volume and intensity by 10% - ANS A) increase training intensity volume by
no greater than 10% per week
The most important thing a TSAC-F can do to help a tactical officer suspected of experiencing an
eating disorder is to
A) closely monitor body mass and body composition changes
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1RM. Which of the
following cardiovascular responses is most likely to occur?
A) decrease in arteriole blood flow
B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
C) increase in blood flow throughout the body - ANS B) increase in blood flow to working
muscles
A military recruit became faint while standing at attention for an extended period of time.
Which of the following cardiovascular actions contribute to this situation?
A) increased cardiac output
B) decreased end diastolic volume of the heart
C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow - ANS C) isometric
contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
Which of the following test sequences is the most appropriate?
A) push-up endurance test, beep test, vertical jump
B) 300 meter run, T-drill, 1RM bench press
C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run - ANS C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter
sprint, 1.5 mile run
Which of the following can aid with hydration and provide an ergogenic benefit prior to a
training activity?
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, A) whey protein
B) caffeine
C) chocolate milk - ANS B) caffeine
Which of the following assessment scores is below standard for a 24 female seeking to
successfully complete requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center?
A) agility run - 18.55 sec
B) 1.5 mi (2.4 km ) run - 13,20 min
C) % body fat - 19.5 % - ANS C) % body fat - 19.5 %
Which of the following cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the working
tissues?
A) maximal oxygen consumption (VO2)
B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
C) maximal heart rate (MHR) - ANS B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs - ANS C) eggs
A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator has a group of tactical athletes perform self-
myofascial release with foam rollers prior to a training session. Which of the following tissues
are the primary focus of this technique?
A) myofibrils
B) epimysium
C) tendon - ANS B) epimysium
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, Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance - ANS A) preactivity screening
The members of a Mountain Search and Rescue unit load out with a 20 kg (44 lb) pack and 5 kg
(11 lb) of personal gear. When designing their training program to enhance load carriage, which
of the following factors are most important?
A) load and speed
B) load and distance
C) load and frequency - ANS B) load and distance
A firefighter weighing 200 lb (91 kg) consumes 3,500 calories per day comprised of 1.4 g/kg of
protein and 6 g/kg of carbohydrates. What percentage of the calories is comprised of fat?
A) 18%
B) 23%
C) 28% - ANS A) 18%
A tactical athlete is participating in a structured running program and is currently using the
following program, Long, slow distance running, 3x/wk for 30 minutes at @ 70-75% APMHR.
Which of the following is appropriate for the next week to reduce risk of overtraining?
A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
B) increase training volume by no greater than 20% per week
C) increase both volume and intensity by 10% - ANS A) increase training intensity volume by
no greater than 10% per week
The most important thing a TSAC-F can do to help a tactical officer suspected of experiencing an
eating disorder is to
A) closely monitor body mass and body composition changes
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