ISSA Final Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are
used for the three-site body density method for females? -
Correct Answers ✅Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special
population? - Correct Answers ✅Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and
lungs? - Correct Answers ✅Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - Correct
Answers ✅specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the
body? - Correct Answers ✅Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? -
Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers
✅110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element
of reactive training? - Correct Answers ✅The ability to
,ISSA Final Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026
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? - Correct Answers ✅Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must
be specific for an individual's goals and desired adaptations?
- Correct Answers ✅Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of
action is part of which technique? - Correct Answers
✅Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? -
Correct Answers ✅Removing dirt and impurities from a
surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? -
Correct Answers ✅Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept
any and all risks associated with beginning an exercise
program? - Correct Answers ✅Liability waiver
, ISSA Final Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the
most effective way for a trainer to find new prospects? -
Correct Answers ✅Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse
in humans? - Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers ✅Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for
clients with high blood pressure? - Correct Answers ✅162 -
(0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is
characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult to
breathe effectively? - Correct Answers ✅Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is
responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? -
Correct Answers ✅Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central
nervous system to the muscles to generate movement? -
Correct Answers ✅Efferent neuron
Answers) 2026
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are
used for the three-site body density method for females? -
Correct Answers ✅Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special
population? - Correct Answers ✅Youth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and
lungs? - Correct Answers ✅Pulmonary circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - Correct
Answers ✅specific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the
body? - Correct Answers ✅Adduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? -
Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers
✅110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element
of reactive training? - Correct Answers ✅The ability to
,ISSA Final Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026
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? - Correct Answers ✅Hypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must
be specific for an individual's goals and desired adaptations?
- Correct Answers ✅Principle of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of
action is part of which technique? - Correct Answers
✅Summarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? -
Correct Answers ✅Removing dirt and impurities from a
surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? -
Correct Answers ✅Skinfold measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept
any and all risks associated with beginning an exercise
program? - Correct Answers ✅Liability waiver
, ISSA Final Exam Q & As (Verified
Answers) 2026
When attracting new clients, which of the following is the
most effective way for a trainer to find new prospects? -
Correct Answers ✅Hire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse
in humans? - Correct Answers ✅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? - Correct Answers ✅Drop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for
clients with high blood pressure? - Correct Answers ✅162 -
(0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is
characterized by bronchial spasms that make it difficult to
breathe effectively? - Correct Answers ✅Asthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is
responsible for delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)? -
Correct Answers ✅Eccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central
nervous system to the muscles to generate movement? -
Correct Answers ✅Efferent neuron
