ACE Personal Trainer - Practice Exam #2 with all Correct
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Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 repetition maximum test?
-Improper form
-Beginning exercisers
-Individuals with hypertension
-All of the above ✔Correct Answer--All of the above
Which of the following is administered to assess a person's level of cardiorespiratory function?
-Maximum heart rate calculation
-Body mass index (BMI)
-Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
-Push-up test ✔Correct Answer--Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
What style of listening is considered most effective when building rapport with your clients?
-Indifferent listening
-Selective listening
-Passive listening
-Active listening ✔Correct Answer--Active listening
-Which of the following assessments does not determine body fat percentage?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Skinfold measurement
-Body mass index
-Bioelectrical impedance analysis ✔Correct Answer--Body mass index
Amy is a 48 year old woman with three risk factors according to the ACSM risk stratification. Which of
the following statements is true regarding her ability to participate in an exercise program?
-Low risk, moderate exercise approved.
-High risk, medical exam necessary.
-Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
-Moderate risk, medical exam not necessary before vigorous exercise. ✔Correct Answer--Moderate
risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
Which of the following exercises is most appropriate to include in a program for a client wishing to
improve core stabilization?
-Rocking quadruped
-Single-leg body-weight squat with core activation
-Bend and lift squat with core activation
-Glute bridge ✔Correct Answer--Rocking quadruped
,A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength?
-Relative strength
-Endurance
-Power
-Absolute strength ✔Correct Answer--Absolute strength
You notice a forward head position when assessing your client. Which muscles are considered tight
and restricted?
-Upper trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula
-Pectoralis major, subscapularis, latissimus dorsi
-Cervical spine extensors, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi
-Cervical spine extensors, levator scapula, upper trapezius ✔Correct Answer--Cervical spine
extensors, levator scapulae, upper trapezius
Which of the following is not a fitness indicator for smart goal setting?
-Skill level
-Body weight
-Body size
-Clothing size ✔Correct Answer--Clothing size
Which of the following joints is primarily used for stability?
-Ankle
-Glenohumeral
-Hip
-Knee ✔Correct Answer--Knee
Don is a 60 year old man with high blood pressure and currently taking angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, as prescribed by his physician. It is important for you to understand that this
medication will cause a decrease in blood pressure at rest and during exercise. Which of the
following medication also decreases blood pressure?
-Diuretics
-Decongestants
-Antihistamines
-Ibuprofen ✔Correct Answer--Diuretics
What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working with a new
client?
-Performance, fitness, health, function
-Fitness, health, function, performance
-Function, health, fitness, performance
-Health, fitness, performance, function ✔Correct Answer--Function, health, fitness, performance
What is an example of testing absolute strength?
, -Bodyweight squat test
-Push-up test
-Pre-agility test
-1 RM leg press test ✔Correct Answer--1 RM leg press test
This questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to determine
contraindications to exercise:
-Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
-Readiness to change questionnaire
-Health history questionnaire
-Liability waiver ✔Correct Answer--Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires
administered?
-Rapport stage
-Investigation stage
-Planning stage
-Action stage ✔Correct Answer--Investigation stage
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a client who has a benchpress repetition range of
12-15. The client had been consistently bench pressing 175 pounds (79 kg) for 12 repetitions and can
now complete 15 repetitions at the same weight. Utilizing the double-progression training protocol,
which of the following would be the most appropriate progression?
-Perform 12 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 12 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg) ✔Correct Answer--Perform 12 repetitions of 185
pounds (66 kg)
When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen through
restorative exercise?
-Hip flexors and erector spinae
-Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
-Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius
-Quadriceps and anterior tibialis ✔Correct Answer--Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is changing?
-Decreasing number of personal trainers working in the field
-Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
-Increasing number of athletes seeking strength and conditioning coaching
-Decreasing number of fitness facilities that employ personal trainers ✔Correct Answer--Increasing
number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
Your client has osteoporosis. When designing her exercise program, you may need to avoid which of
the following movements?
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Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 repetition maximum test?
-Improper form
-Beginning exercisers
-Individuals with hypertension
-All of the above ✔Correct Answer--All of the above
Which of the following is administered to assess a person's level of cardiorespiratory function?
-Maximum heart rate calculation
-Body mass index (BMI)
-Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
-Push-up test ✔Correct Answer--Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)
What style of listening is considered most effective when building rapport with your clients?
-Indifferent listening
-Selective listening
-Passive listening
-Active listening ✔Correct Answer--Active listening
-Which of the following assessments does not determine body fat percentage?
-Hydrostatic weighing
-Skinfold measurement
-Body mass index
-Bioelectrical impedance analysis ✔Correct Answer--Body mass index
Amy is a 48 year old woman with three risk factors according to the ACSM risk stratification. Which of
the following statements is true regarding her ability to participate in an exercise program?
-Low risk, moderate exercise approved.
-High risk, medical exam necessary.
-Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
-Moderate risk, medical exam not necessary before vigorous exercise. ✔Correct Answer--Moderate
risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.
Which of the following exercises is most appropriate to include in a program for a client wishing to
improve core stabilization?
-Rocking quadruped
-Single-leg body-weight squat with core activation
-Bend and lift squat with core activation
-Glute bridge ✔Correct Answer--Rocking quadruped
,A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength?
-Relative strength
-Endurance
-Power
-Absolute strength ✔Correct Answer--Absolute strength
You notice a forward head position when assessing your client. Which muscles are considered tight
and restricted?
-Upper trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula
-Pectoralis major, subscapularis, latissimus dorsi
-Cervical spine extensors, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi
-Cervical spine extensors, levator scapula, upper trapezius ✔Correct Answer--Cervical spine
extensors, levator scapulae, upper trapezius
Which of the following is not a fitness indicator for smart goal setting?
-Skill level
-Body weight
-Body size
-Clothing size ✔Correct Answer--Clothing size
Which of the following joints is primarily used for stability?
-Ankle
-Glenohumeral
-Hip
-Knee ✔Correct Answer--Knee
Don is a 60 year old man with high blood pressure and currently taking angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, as prescribed by his physician. It is important for you to understand that this
medication will cause a decrease in blood pressure at rest and during exercise. Which of the
following medication also decreases blood pressure?
-Diuretics
-Decongestants
-Antihistamines
-Ibuprofen ✔Correct Answer--Diuretics
What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working with a new
client?
-Performance, fitness, health, function
-Fitness, health, function, performance
-Function, health, fitness, performance
-Health, fitness, performance, function ✔Correct Answer--Function, health, fitness, performance
What is an example of testing absolute strength?
, -Bodyweight squat test
-Push-up test
-Pre-agility test
-1 RM leg press test ✔Correct Answer--1 RM leg press test
This questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to determine
contraindications to exercise:
-Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
-Readiness to change questionnaire
-Health history questionnaire
-Liability waiver ✔Correct Answer--Physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires
administered?
-Rapport stage
-Investigation stage
-Planning stage
-Action stage ✔Correct Answer--Investigation stage
An ACE certified personal trainer is working with a client who has a benchpress repetition range of
12-15. The client had been consistently bench pressing 175 pounds (79 kg) for 12 repetitions and can
now complete 15 repetitions at the same weight. Utilizing the double-progression training protocol,
which of the following would be the most appropriate progression?
-Perform 12 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 12 repetitions of 185 pounds (66 kg)
-Perform 10 repetitions of 195 pounds (88 kg) ✔Correct Answer--Perform 12 repetitions of 185
pounds (66 kg)
When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen through
restorative exercise?
-Hip flexors and erector spinae
-Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
-Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius
-Quadriceps and anterior tibialis ✔Correct Answer--Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
Which of the following is among the reasons why the role of personal trainers is changing?
-Decreasing number of personal trainers working in the field
-Increasing number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
-Increasing number of athletes seeking strength and conditioning coaching
-Decreasing number of fitness facilities that employ personal trainers ✔Correct Answer--Increasing
number of adults and children who have overweight or obesity
Your client has osteoporosis. When designing her exercise program, you may need to avoid which of
the following movements?
