REFLEXOLOGIST – ARCB
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is widely recognized as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the reflexes
on the feet as they relate to the entire body?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Doreen Bayly
C. Eunice Ingham
D. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is credited with developing the Ingham Method
and mapping the feet, separating reflexology from zone therapy.
2. According to Zone Theory, how many longitudinal zones are there in the human body?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 8
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Theory divides the body into 10 longitudinal zones, five on
each side, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. How many bones are typically found in a single human foot?
A. 26
B. 28
C. 24
D. 30
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Each foot contains 26 bones: 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, and 14
phalanges.
4. Which endocrine gland is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ due to its role in
regulating other endocrine glands?
A. Thyroid
B. Pituitary
C. Adrenal
D. Pancreas
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland secretes hormones that control the functions
of other glands in the endocrine system.
5. What is the primary contraindication for performing reflexology on a client with Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT)?
A. Increased urination
B. Lowered blood pressure
C. Skin irritation
D. Potential to dislodge a blood clot
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: DVT is an absolute contraindication because the pressure and
increased circulation could dislodge a thrombus, leading to a pulmonary embolism.
6. The ‘thumb walking’ technique in reflexology primarily involves which movement?
A. Sliding the thumb across the skin
B. Flexion and extension of the interphalangeal joint
C. Constant steady pressure without movement
D. Rotation of the wrist
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Thumb walking is characterized by a steady ‘walking’ motion
achieved by the bending and straightening of the first joint of the thumb.
CERTIFICATION EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is widely recognized as the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the reflexes
on the feet as they relate to the entire body?
A. Dr. William Fitzgerald
B. Doreen Bayly
C. Eunice Ingham
D. Dr. Joe Shelby Riley
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is credited with developing the Ingham Method
and mapping the feet, separating reflexology from zone therapy.
2. According to Zone Theory, how many longitudinal zones are there in the human body?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 8
,Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Zone Theory divides the body into 10 longitudinal zones, five on
each side, ending in the fingers and toes.
3. How many bones are typically found in a single human foot?
A. 26
B. 28
C. 24
D. 30
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Each foot contains 26 bones: 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, and 14
phalanges.
4. Which endocrine gland is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ due to its role in
regulating other endocrine glands?
A. Thyroid
B. Pituitary
C. Adrenal
D. Pancreas
Answer: B
, Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland secretes hormones that control the functions
of other glands in the endocrine system.
5. What is the primary contraindication for performing reflexology on a client with Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT)?
A. Increased urination
B. Lowered blood pressure
C. Skin irritation
D. Potential to dislodge a blood clot
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: DVT is an absolute contraindication because the pressure and
increased circulation could dislodge a thrombus, leading to a pulmonary embolism.
6. The ‘thumb walking’ technique in reflexology primarily involves which movement?
A. Sliding the thumb across the skin
B. Flexion and extension of the interphalangeal joint
C. Constant steady pressure without movement
D. Rotation of the wrist
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Thumb walking is characterized by a steady ‘walking’ motion
achieved by the bending and straightening of the first joint of the thumb.
