ACE Practice Exam #3 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2026/2027
Your client has a goal of increasing multiple effort power. How many repetitions should she
perform during the typical set? - Answers 3-5
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires
administered? - Answers Investigation Stage
Dan is a new client whom you are meeting with for the first time today. He will most likely be
evaluating you as a trainer through both your verbal and non-verbal communication. What stage
of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Dan? - Answers Rapport Stage
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? - Answers Investigation Stage
What can submaximal cycle ergometer testing predict? - Answers VO2max, Body Mass Index,
Body Fat Percent
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? - Answers Static
Posture
In which stage of the Theoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adopt and live a
healthy lifestyle? - Answers Preparation
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?
- Answers Precontemplation
A 55 year old sedentary man, with a family history of smoking and diabetes mellitus comes to
your studio, looking for a personal trainer. However, he states during his health history
evaluation that he has no signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Which risk category for
cardiovascular disease would he fall under? - Answers Moderate
Which of the following is an example of what is generally measured in a physiologic
assessment? - Answers An ambient air temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit
During initial assessments, a client's pulse can be manually taken at all of the following
locations except: - Answers Pulmonary artery
Which method of feedback on exercise difficulty should you discuss with your client during the
initial interview? - Answers The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale
Your client has a goal of increasing multiple effort power. How many repetitions should she
perform during the typical set? - Answers 3-5
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires
administered? - Answers Investigation Stage
Dan is a new client whom you are meeting with for the first time today. He will most likely be
evaluating you as a trainer through both your verbal and non-verbal communication. What stage
of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Dan? - Answers Rapport Stage
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? - Answers Investigation Stage
What can submaximal cycle ergometer testing predict? - Answers VO2max, Body Mass Index,
Body Fat Percent
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? - Answers Static
Posture
In which stage of the Theoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adopt and live a
healthy lifestyle? - Answers Preparation
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?
- Answers Precontemplation
A 55 year old sedentary man, with a family history of smoking and diabetes mellitus comes to
your studio, looking for a personal trainer. However, he states during his health history
evaluation that he has no signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Which risk category for
cardiovascular disease would he fall under? - Answers Moderate
Which of the following is an example of what is generally measured in a physiologic
assessment? - Answers An ambient air temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit
During initial assessments, a client's pulse can be manually taken at all of the following
locations except: - Answers Pulmonary artery
Which method of feedback on exercise difficulty should you discuss with your client during the
initial interview? - Answers The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale
