REFLEXOLOGIST – ARCB
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is considered the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the feet and
developing the Ingham Method?
A. Eunice Ingham
B. Dr. William Fitzgerald
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Mildred Carter
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is known as the Mother of Modern Reflexology.
She separated reflexology from zone therapy by mapping the organs on the feet.
2. According to Zone Therapy, how many longitudinal zones are there in the human body?
A. 5
B. 12
C. 10
D. 8
,Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: There are 10 longitudinal zones, five on each side of the body,
running from the tips of the toes to the top of the head.
3. Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for reflexology?
A. Chronic back pain
B. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
C. Type 2 Diabetes
D. Mild hypertension
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: DVT is an absolute contraindication because the increased
circulation from reflexology could potentially dislodge a blood clot.
4. On which foot is the reflex for the Liver primarily located?
A. Left foot only
B. Both feet equally
C. Right foot only
D. The dorsum of both feet
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: The Liver is located on the right side of the body; therefore, its
reflex is found on the right foot.
5. Where is the reflex for the Pituitary Gland located?
A. The base of the heel
B. The center of the big toe pad
C. Between the 4th and 5th metatarsals
D. On the medial side of the calcaneus
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is located in the center of the distal
phalanx of the great toe (hallux).
6. The ‘Diaphragm Line’ on the foot is located at which anatomical landmark?
A. The base of the calcaneus
B. Just below the metatarsal heads (junction of ball and arch)
C. The level of the metatarsal heads
D. The narrowest part of the waistline
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Diaphragm Line is a transverse guideline located just below
the metatarsal heads where the skin color/texture often changes.
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
1. Who is considered the ‘Mother of Modern Reflexology’ for mapping the feet and
developing the Ingham Method?
A. Eunice Ingham
B. Dr. William Fitzgerald
C. Doreen Bayly
D. Mildred Carter
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Eunice Ingham is known as the Mother of Modern Reflexology.
She separated reflexology from zone therapy by mapping the organs on the feet.
2. According to Zone Therapy, how many longitudinal zones are there in the human body?
A. 5
B. 12
C. 10
D. 8
,Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: There are 10 longitudinal zones, five on each side of the body,
running from the tips of the toes to the top of the head.
3. Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication for reflexology?
A. Chronic back pain
B. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
C. Type 2 Diabetes
D. Mild hypertension
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: DVT is an absolute contraindication because the increased
circulation from reflexology could potentially dislodge a blood clot.
4. On which foot is the reflex for the Liver primarily located?
A. Left foot only
B. Both feet equally
C. Right foot only
D. The dorsum of both feet
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: The Liver is located on the right side of the body; therefore, its
reflex is found on the right foot.
5. Where is the reflex for the Pituitary Gland located?
A. The base of the heel
B. The center of the big toe pad
C. Between the 4th and 5th metatarsals
D. On the medial side of the calcaneus
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The pituitary gland reflex is located in the center of the distal
phalanx of the great toe (hallux).
6. The ‘Diaphragm Line’ on the foot is located at which anatomical landmark?
A. The base of the calcaneus
B. Just below the metatarsal heads (junction of ball and arch)
C. The level of the metatarsal heads
D. The narrowest part of the waistline
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Diaphragm Line is a transverse guideline located just below
the metatarsal heads where the skin color/texture often changes.
