Ace test 2026
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1. When meeting for an initial consultation, what is the behavior that would
come across as professional and confident: speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
2. Which pre-participation screening tool was designed with the PRIMARY
GOAL of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise?: Physical Activity Readiness Question-
naire for everyone ( PAR-Q+)
3. You are working with a client who has recently transitioned into the action
stage. What strategy is MOST appropriate for you to use?: increase awareness of
inevitable lapses and bolster self-efficacy in coping with lapses
4. During a postural assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notices that
a client is displaying a kyphotic posture. Which of the following muscles or
muscle groups is most likely inhibited?: Scapular Stabilizers
5. Which of the following actions occur in the sagittal plane?: flexion
6. which of the following is MOST effective when setting goals with a client?: -
keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
7. you are working with a client who discloses the use of nicotine replacement
therapy what should the PT expect when assessing the clients resting heart
rate ( RHR): an increase in resting heart rate
8. after conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery an
ACE-certified PT notes a clients demonstrated deficiencies in these core func-
tional assessments. what of the following type of exercise would have the
MOST benefit?: core endurance exercises
9. What exercise is MOST appropriate for a client whose goal is to increase
muscular strength in their erector spinae muscles?: Squat, deadlift, and prone back
extension exercises
10. An Ace PT has been training a client for 6 months. The client wishes to in-
crease muscle size and asks the PT about recommended supplements to take.
What action is the MOST APPROPRIATE to take?: Provide the client with evidence-based
educational resources on the use of supplements
11. You are developing a program for a client in their third microcycle of a
periodized training program. This program consists of alternating days of
exercise :
- session 1 180lb x 4 repetitions
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- session 2 180lb x 4 repetitions
-session 3 180lb x 4 repetitions
What is the best description of this training program?: linear periodization
12. What exercise BEST identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting
during the UPWARD phase of this exercise?: Pectoralis major and triceps brachii
13. A PT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. What would be
MOST appropriate to include in the program?: overhead press followed by push-ups and
chin-ups without rest periods
14. What best describes the double progression muscular training protocol?: -
After being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100 pounds (45kg) increase the weight by 5% to 105lbs, drop the
repetitions to 12, and continue with this weight until they are able to complete 15 repetitions
15. A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. What is in
the pt SCOPE OF PRACTICE?: Provide the client with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
16. During a recent treadmill session, a pt clients severely strained their ham-
strings and missed 3 days of work. What form would be most IMPORTANT
for the client to have signed to bar them from recovering money from their
injury?: waiver
17. A PT has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation with a client and
reports experiencing signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. What is most
appropriate for the client to become accustomed to exercising at a higher
altitude: prolonged warm-up and cool-down
18. a PT is working with a client who recently met their long-term weight loss
goal. The client posts on social media about the success with before and after
photos. What is the most appropriate way for the PT to use this post for
marketing?: Ask the client to sign a release granting permission to share the post
19. In an initial interview, a new client reveals that they would like information
on basic nutrition as a PT. What is the MOST APPROPRIATE action?: Provide a
handout with the MYPLATE recommendations and a link to the website
20. During a recent assessment, a PT identified that their adult client's blood
pressure is 128/80mmHg. Which category would best classify the client's
blood pressure reading?: Elevated
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1. When meeting for an initial consultation, what is the behavior that would
come across as professional and confident: speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
2. Which pre-participation screening tool was designed with the PRIMARY
GOAL of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise?: Physical Activity Readiness Question-
naire for everyone ( PAR-Q+)
3. You are working with a client who has recently transitioned into the action
stage. What strategy is MOST appropriate for you to use?: increase awareness of
inevitable lapses and bolster self-efficacy in coping with lapses
4. During a postural assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notices that
a client is displaying a kyphotic posture. Which of the following muscles or
muscle groups is most likely inhibited?: Scapular Stabilizers
5. Which of the following actions occur in the sagittal plane?: flexion
6. which of the following is MOST effective when setting goals with a client?: -
keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
7. you are working with a client who discloses the use of nicotine replacement
therapy what should the PT expect when assessing the clients resting heart
rate ( RHR): an increase in resting heart rate
8. after conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery an
ACE-certified PT notes a clients demonstrated deficiencies in these core func-
tional assessments. what of the following type of exercise would have the
MOST benefit?: core endurance exercises
9. What exercise is MOST appropriate for a client whose goal is to increase
muscular strength in their erector spinae muscles?: Squat, deadlift, and prone back
extension exercises
10. An Ace PT has been training a client for 6 months. The client wishes to in-
crease muscle size and asks the PT about recommended supplements to take.
What action is the MOST APPROPRIATE to take?: Provide the client with evidence-based
educational resources on the use of supplements
11. You are developing a program for a client in their third microcycle of a
periodized training program. This program consists of alternating days of
exercise :
- session 1 180lb x 4 repetitions
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- session 2 180lb x 4 repetitions
-session 3 180lb x 4 repetitions
What is the best description of this training program?: linear periodization
12. What exercise BEST identifies the major muscles concentrically contracting
during the UPWARD phase of this exercise?: Pectoralis major and triceps brachii
13. A PT is incorporating supersets into a client's program. What would be
MOST appropriate to include in the program?: overhead press followed by push-ups and
chin-ups without rest periods
14. What best describes the double progression muscular training protocol?: -
After being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100 pounds (45kg) increase the weight by 5% to 105lbs, drop the
repetitions to 12, and continue with this weight until they are able to complete 15 repetitions
15. A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. What is in
the pt SCOPE OF PRACTICE?: Provide the client with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
16. During a recent treadmill session, a pt clients severely strained their ham-
strings and missed 3 days of work. What form would be most IMPORTANT
for the client to have signed to bar them from recovering money from their
injury?: waiver
17. A PT has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation with a client and
reports experiencing signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. What is most
appropriate for the client to become accustomed to exercising at a higher
altitude: prolonged warm-up and cool-down
18. a PT is working with a client who recently met their long-term weight loss
goal. The client posts on social media about the success with before and after
photos. What is the most appropriate way for the PT to use this post for
marketing?: Ask the client to sign a release granting permission to share the post
19. In an initial interview, a new client reveals that they would like information
on basic nutrition as a PT. What is the MOST APPROPRIATE action?: Provide a
handout with the MYPLATE recommendations and a link to the website
20. During a recent assessment, a PT identified that their adult client's blood
pressure is 128/80mmHg. Which category would best classify the client's
blood pressure reading?: Elevated
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