ACE Personal Training Practice Exam 1 with all Correct
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Which of the following behaviors displayed by an ACE Certified PT would MOST likely indicate they
are bored or anxious to leave? ✔Correct Answer-Feet pointed at the door or repeated glancing at a
clock
Which of the following exercises would be the MOST effective to include for a client who is working
to improve their balance? ✔Correct Answer-Standing with a narrow base of support (BOS)
Which of the following motivational interviewing components allows the trust between the ACE
Certified PT and a client to be honest and well-deserved? ✔Correct Answer-Compassion
During an outdoor training session, a client begins to show signs of heat exhaustion. Which of the
following is the best immediate action? ✔Correct Answer-Move to a cool, ventilated area
When using a 0 to 10 perceived pain scale with a client returning from an injury, at which pain level
should an exercise be stopped or modified? ✔Correct Answer-4
What is the MOST accurate evidence-based frequency recommendation that personal trainers can
use to assist clients with reducing their sedentary time? ✔Correct Answer-Clients should take
breaks from sedentary time every 60-120 minutes
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting a consultation with a client who appears resistant to
adopting a new active lifestyle. Asking which of the following questions would be the MOST effective
for the personal trainer to better understand the client? ✔Correct Answer-"Can you tell me a bit
more about why you feel it is difficult to fit exercise in your daily routine?"
An ACE Certified PT is conducting a training session in a client's home. Upon arrival, the personal
trainer notices that a cable on the client's equipment is frayed. Which of the following is the BEST
course of action? ✔Correct Answer-Recommend the client have the equipment repaired by a
certified technician and provide an alternate exercise.
Watch the video and answer this question (bird dog exercise). If a client cannot perform this exercise
with proper form, which would be the MOST appropriate exercise modification? ✔Correct Answer-
Start with one arm or one leg and hold fir 5 to 8 seconds
A long standing client with obesity who has worked their way up to performing 150 minutes of
moderate intensity activity per week, has recently reached their 50 lb weight loss goal. Recenty, they
have been finding it difficult to maintain their weight loss and comes to you seeking guidance. Which
of the following would be the BEST activity/ exercise recommendation for the client at this time?
✔Correct Answer-Increase moderate-intensity activities to 200 or 300 minutes per week
An ACE Certified Personal trainer is training a client who will be traveling for work 75% of the time
and is concerned about not being able to consistently exercise. Which of the following actions is
MOST appropriate? ✔Correct Answer-Ask the client to list some exercises and strategies they
might be capable of doing while traveling
, Which of the following actions is BEST described as motion away from the midline? ✔Correct
Answer-Abduction
An ACE Certified personal trainer is beginning to train clients online. Which action should the trainer
do first? ✔Correct Answer-Check with their attorney and validate that professional liability
insurance plan covers online training
When observing a new client incorrectly performing a body-weight squat, which of the following
feedback examples would be the MOST appropriate? ✔Correct Answer-"Great job sitting you hips
back in the squat. Remember to lift your chest during the movement. Great Improvement!"
- basically, shit sandwich approach
Which exercise would be MOST appropriate for this client to improve posterior-chain strength?
✔Correct Answer-Cable Squat
A client received medical clearance w a physician recommendation to begin with walking on a
treadmill for up to 30 min at. rating of perceived exertion of 5... client would like to increase their
activity level. What is the MOST appropriate next step? ✔Correct Answer-Contact the physician w
an update of the client's progress
client is consistently working with a trainer. despite increasing the quantity of training, has stopped
seeing gains in muscle strength and size. Which is MOST likely responsible for the lack of continued
progress? ✔Correct Answer-Diminishing returns
Which of the following BEST identifies and ACE Personal trainer operating as an independent
contractor at a fitness facility? ✔Correct Answer-Trainer has more control over work details and
gets paid by the 'job'
Which of the following is the frequency and duration goal for a client in the Base training phase of
cardio. training? ✔Correct Answer-exercise 3-5 days per week, 20 minute or more
Which initial cue would be the BEST way to achieve proper form? ✔Correct Answer-Bend the
knees and hips while pushing the hips back and down
How to calculate BMI ✔Correct Answer-weight (kg) / height (m^2)
For example: What is BMI of a client whose weight is 150 lb(68 kg) and height is 5'6" (1.67 m)?
✔Correct Answer-= 68 kg / (1.67)^2 m^2
= 24
Which best describes when the primary adaptations to exercise training occur? ✔Correct Answer-
Anaerobic exercise at moderate intensity
A client is currently in the Base Training phase and is performing cardio exercise 2 days a week for 20
minutes. Which of the following would meet the cardio training goal of Base Training ✔Correct
Answer-Add a 3rd day of cardiorespiratory exercise
OARS in motivational interviewing stands for ✔Correct Answer-Offering empathy, Asking open
ended questions, reflective listening, and summarizing
& 100% Verified Answers |Latest Version |Already
Graded A+
Which of the following behaviors displayed by an ACE Certified PT would MOST likely indicate they
are bored or anxious to leave? ✔Correct Answer-Feet pointed at the door or repeated glancing at a
clock
Which of the following exercises would be the MOST effective to include for a client who is working
to improve their balance? ✔Correct Answer-Standing with a narrow base of support (BOS)
Which of the following motivational interviewing components allows the trust between the ACE
Certified PT and a client to be honest and well-deserved? ✔Correct Answer-Compassion
During an outdoor training session, a client begins to show signs of heat exhaustion. Which of the
following is the best immediate action? ✔Correct Answer-Move to a cool, ventilated area
When using a 0 to 10 perceived pain scale with a client returning from an injury, at which pain level
should an exercise be stopped or modified? ✔Correct Answer-4
What is the MOST accurate evidence-based frequency recommendation that personal trainers can
use to assist clients with reducing their sedentary time? ✔Correct Answer-Clients should take
breaks from sedentary time every 60-120 minutes
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is conducting a consultation with a client who appears resistant to
adopting a new active lifestyle. Asking which of the following questions would be the MOST effective
for the personal trainer to better understand the client? ✔Correct Answer-"Can you tell me a bit
more about why you feel it is difficult to fit exercise in your daily routine?"
An ACE Certified PT is conducting a training session in a client's home. Upon arrival, the personal
trainer notices that a cable on the client's equipment is frayed. Which of the following is the BEST
course of action? ✔Correct Answer-Recommend the client have the equipment repaired by a
certified technician and provide an alternate exercise.
Watch the video and answer this question (bird dog exercise). If a client cannot perform this exercise
with proper form, which would be the MOST appropriate exercise modification? ✔Correct Answer-
Start with one arm or one leg and hold fir 5 to 8 seconds
A long standing client with obesity who has worked their way up to performing 150 minutes of
moderate intensity activity per week, has recently reached their 50 lb weight loss goal. Recenty, they
have been finding it difficult to maintain their weight loss and comes to you seeking guidance. Which
of the following would be the BEST activity/ exercise recommendation for the client at this time?
✔Correct Answer-Increase moderate-intensity activities to 200 or 300 minutes per week
An ACE Certified Personal trainer is training a client who will be traveling for work 75% of the time
and is concerned about not being able to consistently exercise. Which of the following actions is
MOST appropriate? ✔Correct Answer-Ask the client to list some exercises and strategies they
might be capable of doing while traveling
, Which of the following actions is BEST described as motion away from the midline? ✔Correct
Answer-Abduction
An ACE Certified personal trainer is beginning to train clients online. Which action should the trainer
do first? ✔Correct Answer-Check with their attorney and validate that professional liability
insurance plan covers online training
When observing a new client incorrectly performing a body-weight squat, which of the following
feedback examples would be the MOST appropriate? ✔Correct Answer-"Great job sitting you hips
back in the squat. Remember to lift your chest during the movement. Great Improvement!"
- basically, shit sandwich approach
Which exercise would be MOST appropriate for this client to improve posterior-chain strength?
✔Correct Answer-Cable Squat
A client received medical clearance w a physician recommendation to begin with walking on a
treadmill for up to 30 min at. rating of perceived exertion of 5... client would like to increase their
activity level. What is the MOST appropriate next step? ✔Correct Answer-Contact the physician w
an update of the client's progress
client is consistently working with a trainer. despite increasing the quantity of training, has stopped
seeing gains in muscle strength and size. Which is MOST likely responsible for the lack of continued
progress? ✔Correct Answer-Diminishing returns
Which of the following BEST identifies and ACE Personal trainer operating as an independent
contractor at a fitness facility? ✔Correct Answer-Trainer has more control over work details and
gets paid by the 'job'
Which of the following is the frequency and duration goal for a client in the Base training phase of
cardio. training? ✔Correct Answer-exercise 3-5 days per week, 20 minute or more
Which initial cue would be the BEST way to achieve proper form? ✔Correct Answer-Bend the
knees and hips while pushing the hips back and down
How to calculate BMI ✔Correct Answer-weight (kg) / height (m^2)
For example: What is BMI of a client whose weight is 150 lb(68 kg) and height is 5'6" (1.67 m)?
✔Correct Answer-= 68 kg / (1.67)^2 m^2
= 24
Which best describes when the primary adaptations to exercise training occur? ✔Correct Answer-
Anaerobic exercise at moderate intensity
A client is currently in the Base Training phase and is performing cardio exercise 2 days a week for 20
minutes. Which of the following would meet the cardio training goal of Base Training ✔Correct
Answer-Add a 3rd day of cardiorespiratory exercise
OARS in motivational interviewing stands for ✔Correct Answer-Offering empathy, Asking open
ended questions, reflective listening, and summarizing
