U PERSONAL TRAINER EXAM REVIEW
Which exercise would most likely be included in the load/speed training phase? - Medicine ball lunge
with a rotation
Which of the following is best matched to this client's preferred kinesthetic learning style? (Dumbbell
press on a ball) - Ask for permission to touch, then place hands near the client's wrists to spot
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for an ACE certified personal trainer to take
when enhancing rapport and helping a client adhere to exercise? - Introduce the client to other
members before or after the exercise session
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has just been cleared to return to
exercise after an injury. The Personal Training senses the client's distrust and skepticism. Which of the
following actions is most appropriate? - Shared educational and certification credentials and explain
previous experience working with post-injury clients
According to proper assessment sequencing, which assessment would be most appropriate immediately
after collecting resting vital signs (i.e., heart rate, blood pressure, height, and weight) - Static posture
During the initial interview, a new client states that they want to begin an exercise program due to a
recent hypertension diagnosis. Which of the following health belief model variables are most likely
influencing this client's decision to begin exercise? - Perceived seriousness and benefits
During the concentric phase of this exercise (push-up), which of the following best identifies the joint
action at the elbow? - Extension
A long-standing client whose goal is to increase power is unable to complete the hops and bounds
segment of their workout. Which of the following would be the most appropriate regression? -
Multidirectional jumps or hops
A new client has completed 66 total minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance training in week 2 of their
Base Training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate duration for the third week of
training? - 72
An ace Certified Personal Trainer has included the following guidelines for the chest press exercise for
their client.
First three weeks of a new program:
Mondays: 14- lb. (64kg) x 12 repetitions
Wednesdays 160 lb. (73kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 180 lb. (82kg) x 4 reps
,Followed by three weeks of:
Mondays: 155 lb. (70kg) x 12 resp
Wednesdays: 175 lb. (79kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 195 lb. (89kg) x 4 reps
Which of the following best describes this program? - Undulating periodization
During the recent training session with a client, an ACE certified PT notices a frayed cable on the cable
pully machine. Which of the following is the most appropriate action? - The ACE Certified Personal
Trainer should notify the facility's management and avoid the cable pully machine until it has been
addressed
As an ace Certified Personal Trainer, why is an exculpatory clause important in a client wavier? - It bars
the client from seeking damages for injuries caused by the inherent risk of activities and by the ordinary
negligence of the PT and their employees and agents
Which joint action is happening at the knee during the eccentric portion of the exercise? - Flexion
A question-and-answer strategy is most effective with a client who prefers which learning style? -
Auditory
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the body's adaptation to exercise and
physical activity? - Benefits gained from exercise are dose-related
A client is asking the ace Certified Personal Trainer to play music during an in-home training session.
Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
a. - Ask the client to provide the music
For an ace Certified Personal Trainer, what is the most effective advice for a client regarding
carbohydrate consumption and endurance events? - Carb consumption should begin shortly after the
initiation of exercise; consume 30 to 60 grams per hour in small amounts in 15-to 20-minute intervals
A long-standing client was recently diagnosed with asthma and cleared to continue exercising. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate action for an ace Certified Personal Trainer to take? -
Include a 10-to 15-minute warm-up consisting of vigorous or interval-type exercise
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who needs consistent feedback while
performing a squat. Which of the following best reflects this client's stage of learning? - Cognitive
A client (plaintiff) is pursuing legal action against an ace Certified Personal Trainer (defendant) with
claims of negligence. The client (plaintiff) is currently in an arm cast stating they broke their arm during a
,recent training session. Which of the following would not substantiate a charge of negligence in court? -
The trainer (defendant) provided confirmation of upholding the standard of care
When assessing an older client, which assessments should be completed first? - Posture and flexibility
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is experiencing a strength plateau in the
chest press exercise. Which of the following exercises would be most effective to include in place of the
chest press? - Incline chest press
Which strength-training intensity range is most appropriate for a client with a muscle hypertrophy goal? -
67-85%, 1-RM
Use the RDA form the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which of the following is the most appropriate protein
intake for a 45-year-old male client who weighs 196 lb. (88.9 kg) and consumes 2200 calories per day?
(.8*88.9) - 71 kg
Which of the following statements from an ace pct best represents a guiding style of communication? -
"You have already made some positive changes and are exploring additional options. Of all the choices
you have been considering, which do you think you would enjoy the most?"
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is talking with a client who is in the precontemplation stage of change.
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the Personal Trainer to use? - Utilize general
sources, including media, internet, and brochures, to increase awareness
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is unfamiliar with the culture of a new client. Which of the following is
the most appropriate action the Personal Training can take to increase their cultural competence? -
Request information from a fellow Personal Trainer who has worked with clients of a similar background
Which of the following organizations publishes evidence based, best-practice exercise guidelines for
pregnant women? - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is assessing a client's static posture and observes a swayback posture.
Which of the following muscles is most likely inhibited (lengthened)? - Rectus femoris
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a postpartum client. Which of the following exercises
would be safest to include to reduce the risk of diastasis recti? - Wide-stance squats with dumbbell
To stimulate the stabilization capacity of the rotator cuff muscles, which open-chain exercise will activate
the rotator cuff muscles without aggravating the tissue? - Farmer carry
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is onboarding a new client. Included in the paperwork is a statement
that outlines the price for the training package. Which element of a contract does the price best
represent? - Consideration
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is designing a cardiorespiratory training program for a client. Using the
information below, which of the following best represents the appropriate training heart rate? - 160 bpm
Which is the first step an ace Certified Personal Trainer should take before starting an online fitness
training business? - Consult with an attorney to discuss any requirements
, Which is the most appropriate feedback response from an ace Certified Personal Trainer for a client
performing a chest press on an exercise ball whose form is failing from not being on the ball all the way?
- "Nice job bracing your core. Roll the ball underneath a little more. Much better."
Which of the following best describes a potential instructional liability situation for the ace Certified
Personal Trainer? - Correcting a client's form by gently moving their scapula into neutral
Which uof uthe ufollowing uscenarios ubest ureflects uthe uactions uof ua upersonal utrainer userving uas uan
uindependent ucontractor uat ua ufitness ufacility? u- uThe uPersonal uTrainer usets upricing, uhas uvariable ufees,
uand uis upaid uby uthe uservice uprovided
Which uof uthe ufollowing uprovides uan ueffective, utime-efficient, uand usafe utraining uprogram ufor ua uclient
uwho uhas utime ulimitations? u- uReduced-exertion uhigh-intensity uinterval utraining u(REHIT)
During ua utraining usession, ua uclient udiscloses ufeelings uof udepression uto uan uace uCertified uPersonal
uTrainer. uWhat uis uthe uappropriate ucourse uof uaction? u- uRefer uthe uclient uto ua uqualified uhealthcare
uprofessional
A ulong-standing uclient uhas ureturned uto uPersonal uTrainer uafter usuccessfully ucompleting utheir ufirst
umarathon. uThey uare ucomplaining uof uextremely utight ucalf umuscles uduring uthe uworkout. uWhich uof
uthe ufollowing uresponses uwould ube uoutside uthe uace uCertified uPersonal uTrainer uscope uof upractice? u-
uPerform uhands-on umassage uand utrigger upoint urelease uusing ua ufoam uroller
Which umuscular utraining uphase uwould umost ulikely ucontain ubird udog u(on uhands uand uknees,
uextending uopposite uarm uand uleg)? u- uFunctional utraining
Which uof uthe ufollowing ubest udescribes ua uprogressive uresistance-training uprogram uto umaximize
ustrength udevelopment? u- uWhen ua uclient ucompletes u90 useconds uof ua uleg uextension uexercise, uthe
uweight uload uis uincreases uby u5%
Which uof uthe ufollowing ugoals uis umost ulikely uto umotivate ua uclient uand uincrease uthe ulikelihood uof
ulong-term uprogram uadherence? u- uTo uincrease uenergy uand udecrease ustress ulevels
An uace uCertified uPersonal uTrainer uis uworking uwith ua uclient uwho uis unew uto uexercise. uWhich uof uthe
ufollowing ustatements ubest urepresents uthe uPersonal uTrainer uusing ureflective ulistening? u- u"You're
uworried uthat uit's utoo uhard uto ulose uweight."
A uclient's ugoal uis uto uincrease utheir urope uclimbing uspeed. uWhich uof uthe ufollowing uexercise
umovements ushould ube uincorporated uinto utheir uworkout? u- uPulling
An uACE uCertified uPersonal uTrainer's uclient uis uasking ufor uways uto ustay uon utrack ubetween usessions.
uWhich uof uthe ufollowing usuggestions ubest upromotes uprogram uadherence uthrough usocial usupport? u-
uSet uup ufun u"contests" uwith ua ufriend uthat uprovides urewards uon umeeting uprocess ugoals
An uace uCertified uPersonal uTrainer uis utraining ua uclient uwho utells uthem ushe uis upregnant. uWhich uof
uthe ufollowing uis uthe umost uappropriate urecommendation uregarding umonitoring uexercise uintensity? u-
uUse uthe utalk utest uand uhave uthe uclient ustay ubelow uthe ufirst uventilatory uthreshold
Which uis uthe umost uappropriate uprogression ufor ubody-weight usquats? u- uAdd ua uweighted ubar
Which exercise would most likely be included in the load/speed training phase? - Medicine ball lunge
with a rotation
Which of the following is best matched to this client's preferred kinesthetic learning style? (Dumbbell
press on a ball) - Ask for permission to touch, then place hands near the client's wrists to spot
Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for an ACE certified personal trainer to take
when enhancing rapport and helping a client adhere to exercise? - Introduce the client to other
members before or after the exercise session
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has just been cleared to return to
exercise after an injury. The Personal Training senses the client's distrust and skepticism. Which of the
following actions is most appropriate? - Shared educational and certification credentials and explain
previous experience working with post-injury clients
According to proper assessment sequencing, which assessment would be most appropriate immediately
after collecting resting vital signs (i.e., heart rate, blood pressure, height, and weight) - Static posture
During the initial interview, a new client states that they want to begin an exercise program due to a
recent hypertension diagnosis. Which of the following health belief model variables are most likely
influencing this client's decision to begin exercise? - Perceived seriousness and benefits
During the concentric phase of this exercise (push-up), which of the following best identifies the joint
action at the elbow? - Extension
A long-standing client whose goal is to increase power is unable to complete the hops and bounds
segment of their workout. Which of the following would be the most appropriate regression? -
Multidirectional jumps or hops
A new client has completed 66 total minutes of cardiorespiratory endurance training in week 2 of their
Base Training program. Which of the following is the most appropriate duration for the third week of
training? - 72
An ace Certified Personal Trainer has included the following guidelines for the chest press exercise for
their client.
First three weeks of a new program:
Mondays: 14- lb. (64kg) x 12 repetitions
Wednesdays 160 lb. (73kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 180 lb. (82kg) x 4 reps
,Followed by three weeks of:
Mondays: 155 lb. (70kg) x 12 resp
Wednesdays: 175 lb. (79kg) x 8 reps
Fridays: 195 lb. (89kg) x 4 reps
Which of the following best describes this program? - Undulating periodization
During the recent training session with a client, an ACE certified PT notices a frayed cable on the cable
pully machine. Which of the following is the most appropriate action? - The ACE Certified Personal
Trainer should notify the facility's management and avoid the cable pully machine until it has been
addressed
As an ace Certified Personal Trainer, why is an exculpatory clause important in a client wavier? - It bars
the client from seeking damages for injuries caused by the inherent risk of activities and by the ordinary
negligence of the PT and their employees and agents
Which joint action is happening at the knee during the eccentric portion of the exercise? - Flexion
A question-and-answer strategy is most effective with a client who prefers which learning style? -
Auditory
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the body's adaptation to exercise and
physical activity? - Benefits gained from exercise are dose-related
A client is asking the ace Certified Personal Trainer to play music during an in-home training session.
Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
a. - Ask the client to provide the music
For an ace Certified Personal Trainer, what is the most effective advice for a client regarding
carbohydrate consumption and endurance events? - Carb consumption should begin shortly after the
initiation of exercise; consume 30 to 60 grams per hour in small amounts in 15-to 20-minute intervals
A long-standing client was recently diagnosed with asthma and cleared to continue exercising. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate action for an ace Certified Personal Trainer to take? -
Include a 10-to 15-minute warm-up consisting of vigorous or interval-type exercise
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who needs consistent feedback while
performing a squat. Which of the following best reflects this client's stage of learning? - Cognitive
A client (plaintiff) is pursuing legal action against an ace Certified Personal Trainer (defendant) with
claims of negligence. The client (plaintiff) is currently in an arm cast stating they broke their arm during a
,recent training session. Which of the following would not substantiate a charge of negligence in court? -
The trainer (defendant) provided confirmation of upholding the standard of care
When assessing an older client, which assessments should be completed first? - Posture and flexibility
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is experiencing a strength plateau in the
chest press exercise. Which of the following exercises would be most effective to include in place of the
chest press? - Incline chest press
Which strength-training intensity range is most appropriate for a client with a muscle hypertrophy goal? -
67-85%, 1-RM
Use the RDA form the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which of the following is the most appropriate protein
intake for a 45-year-old male client who weighs 196 lb. (88.9 kg) and consumes 2200 calories per day?
(.8*88.9) - 71 kg
Which of the following statements from an ace pct best represents a guiding style of communication? -
"You have already made some positive changes and are exploring additional options. Of all the choices
you have been considering, which do you think you would enjoy the most?"
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is talking with a client who is in the precontemplation stage of change.
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the Personal Trainer to use? - Utilize general
sources, including media, internet, and brochures, to increase awareness
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is unfamiliar with the culture of a new client. Which of the following is
the most appropriate action the Personal Training can take to increase their cultural competence? -
Request information from a fellow Personal Trainer who has worked with clients of a similar background
Which of the following organizations publishes evidence based, best-practice exercise guidelines for
pregnant women? - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is assessing a client's static posture and observes a swayback posture.
Which of the following muscles is most likely inhibited (lengthened)? - Rectus femoris
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a postpartum client. Which of the following exercises
would be safest to include to reduce the risk of diastasis recti? - Wide-stance squats with dumbbell
To stimulate the stabilization capacity of the rotator cuff muscles, which open-chain exercise will activate
the rotator cuff muscles without aggravating the tissue? - Farmer carry
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is onboarding a new client. Included in the paperwork is a statement
that outlines the price for the training package. Which element of a contract does the price best
represent? - Consideration
An ace Certified Personal Trainer is designing a cardiorespiratory training program for a client. Using the
information below, which of the following best represents the appropriate training heart rate? - 160 bpm
Which is the first step an ace Certified Personal Trainer should take before starting an online fitness
training business? - Consult with an attorney to discuss any requirements
, Which is the most appropriate feedback response from an ace Certified Personal Trainer for a client
performing a chest press on an exercise ball whose form is failing from not being on the ball all the way?
- "Nice job bracing your core. Roll the ball underneath a little more. Much better."
Which of the following best describes a potential instructional liability situation for the ace Certified
Personal Trainer? - Correcting a client's form by gently moving their scapula into neutral
Which uof uthe ufollowing uscenarios ubest ureflects uthe uactions uof ua upersonal utrainer userving uas uan
uindependent ucontractor uat ua ufitness ufacility? u- uThe uPersonal uTrainer usets upricing, uhas uvariable ufees,
uand uis upaid uby uthe uservice uprovided
Which uof uthe ufollowing uprovides uan ueffective, utime-efficient, uand usafe utraining uprogram ufor ua uclient
uwho uhas utime ulimitations? u- uReduced-exertion uhigh-intensity uinterval utraining u(REHIT)
During ua utraining usession, ua uclient udiscloses ufeelings uof udepression uto uan uace uCertified uPersonal
uTrainer. uWhat uis uthe uappropriate ucourse uof uaction? u- uRefer uthe uclient uto ua uqualified uhealthcare
uprofessional
A ulong-standing uclient uhas ureturned uto uPersonal uTrainer uafter usuccessfully ucompleting utheir ufirst
umarathon. uThey uare ucomplaining uof uextremely utight ucalf umuscles uduring uthe uworkout. uWhich uof
uthe ufollowing uresponses uwould ube uoutside uthe uace uCertified uPersonal uTrainer uscope uof upractice? u-
uPerform uhands-on umassage uand utrigger upoint urelease uusing ua ufoam uroller
Which umuscular utraining uphase uwould umost ulikely ucontain ubird udog u(on uhands uand uknees,
uextending uopposite uarm uand uleg)? u- uFunctional utraining
Which uof uthe ufollowing ubest udescribes ua uprogressive uresistance-training uprogram uto umaximize
ustrength udevelopment? u- uWhen ua uclient ucompletes u90 useconds uof ua uleg uextension uexercise, uthe
uweight uload uis uincreases uby u5%
Which uof uthe ufollowing ugoals uis umost ulikely uto umotivate ua uclient uand uincrease uthe ulikelihood uof
ulong-term uprogram uadherence? u- uTo uincrease uenergy uand udecrease ustress ulevels
An uace uCertified uPersonal uTrainer uis uworking uwith ua uclient uwho uis unew uto uexercise. uWhich uof uthe
ufollowing ustatements ubest urepresents uthe uPersonal uTrainer uusing ureflective ulistening? u- u"You're
uworried uthat uit's utoo uhard uto ulose uweight."
A uclient's ugoal uis uto uincrease utheir urope uclimbing uspeed. uWhich uof uthe ufollowing uexercise
umovements ushould ube uincorporated uinto utheir uworkout? u- uPulling
An uACE uCertified uPersonal uTrainer's uclient uis uasking ufor uways uto ustay uon utrack ubetween usessions.
uWhich uof uthe ufollowing usuggestions ubest upromotes uprogram uadherence uthrough usocial usupport? u-
uSet uup ufun u"contests" uwith ua ufriend uthat uprovides urewards uon umeeting uprocess ugoals
An uace uCertified uPersonal uTrainer uis utraining ua uclient uwho utells uthem ushe uis upregnant. uWhich uof
uthe ufollowing uis uthe umost uappropriate urecommendation uregarding umonitoring uexercise uintensity? u-
uUse uthe utalk utest uand uhave uthe uclient ustay ubelow uthe ufirst uventilatory uthreshold
Which uis uthe umost uappropriate uprogression ufor ubody-weight usquats? u- uAdd ua uweighted ubar
