ISSA Final Exam 2026 questions and
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According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWER-Cleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure? - ANSWER-110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWER-The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWER-Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER-Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWER-Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER-Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER-Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER-Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer
to find new prospects? - ANSWER-Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - ANSWER-
Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise
until failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure
again? - ANSWER-Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER-162 - (0.7 x age)
, Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms
that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER-Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER-Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles
to generate movement? - ANSWER-Efferent neuron
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body
density method for females? - ANSWER-Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - ANSWER-
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWER-Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWER-specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWER-Adduction
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER-25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER-Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER-To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns
where movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWER-Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER-The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be
overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWER-Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWER-Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER-Creatine phosphate (CP)
Verified Answers
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWER-Cleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure? - ANSWER-110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWER-The ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWER-Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWER-Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWER-Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWER-Removing dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWER-Skinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWER-Liability waiver
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer
to find new prospects? - ANSWER-Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? - ANSWER-
Radial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise
until failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure
again? - ANSWER-Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER-162 - (0.7 x age)
, Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms
that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWER-Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWER-Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles
to generate movement? - ANSWER-Efferent neuron
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body
density method for females? - ANSWER-Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - ANSWER-
Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWER-Pulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWER-specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWER-Adduction
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER-25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWER-Zones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWER-To outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns
where movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWER-Kinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWER-The particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be
overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWER-Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWER-Use their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWER-Creatine phosphate (CP)
