TSAC-F Practice Test Exam 129 Questions and
Answers.
A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1RM. Which of the
following cardiovascular responses is most likely to occur?
A) decrease in arteriole blood flow
B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
C) increase in blood flow throughout the body - Correct Answer B) increase in blood flow
to working muscles
A military recruit became faint while standing at attention for an extended period of time.
Which of the following cardiovascular actions contribute to this situation?
A) increased cardiac output
B) decreased end diastolic volume of the heart
C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow - Correct Answer C)
isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
Which of the following test sequences is the most appropriate?
A) push-up endurance test, beep test, vertical jump
B) 300 meter run, T-drill, 1RM bench press
C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run - Correct Answer C) 1RM bench press,
30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run
Which of the following can aid with hydration and provide an ergogenic benefit prior to a
training activity?
A) whey protein
B) caffeine
C) chocolate milk - Correct Answer B) caffeine
Which of the following assessment scores is below standard for a 24 female seeking to
successfully complete requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center?
A) agility run - 18.55 sec
,B) 1.5 mi (2.4 km ) run - 13,20 min
C) % body fat - 19.5 % - Correct Answer C) % body fat - 19.5 %
Which of the following cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the
working tissues?
A) maximal oxygen consumption (VO2)
B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
C) maximal heart rate (MHR) - Correct Answer B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs - Correct Answer C) eggs
A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator has a group of tactical athletes perform
self-myofascial release with foam rollers prior to a training session. Which of the following
tissues are the primary focus of this technique?
A) myofibrils
B) epimysium
C) tendon - Correct Answer B) epimysium
Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance - Correct Answer A) preactivity screening
The members of a Mountain Search and Rescue unit load out with a 20 kg (44 lb) pack
and 5 kg (11 lb) of personal gear. When designing their training program to enhance load
carriage, which of the following factors are most important?
A) load and speed
B) load and distance
C) load and frequency - Correct Answer B) load and distance
, A firefighter weighing 200 lb (91 kg) consumes 3,500 calories per day comprised of 1.4
g/kg of protein and 6 g/kg of carbohydrates. What percentage of the calories is comprised
of fat?
A) 18%
B) 23%
C) 28% - Correct Answer A) 18%
A tactical athlete is participating in a structured running program and is currently using the
following program, Long, slow distance running, 3x/wk for 30 minutes at @ 70-75%
APMHR. Which of the following is appropriate for the next week to reduce risk of
overtraining?
A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
B) increase training volume by no greater than 20% per week
C) increase both volume and intensity by 10% - Correct Answer A) increase training
intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
The most important thing a TSAC-F can do to help a tactical officer suspected of
experiencing an eating disorder is to
A) closely monitor body mass and body composition changes
B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional counseling
C) use positive reinforcement techniques to strengthen the client's self image - Correct
Answer B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional
counseling
A 202.5 lb (92 kg) warfighter with 29% bodyfat reports having issues maintaining the unit
standard for road marches. Results of a recent physical assessment were as follows, •
VO2max 52 ml/kg/min • 2mi run 13.45 minutes • back squat 3RM 375 lb (170kg) What is
contributing most to the poor load carriage performance?
A) body fat %
B) lower body strength
C) VO2 max - Correct Answer A) body fat %
A TSAC-F is observing an artillery mechanic perform their daily duties. The TSAC-F notes
that the job requires picking up heavy equipment from the floor as well as bending over for
Answers.
A tactical athlete is performing 4 sets of 5 reps of back squats at 85% of 1RM. Which of the
following cardiovascular responses is most likely to occur?
A) decrease in arteriole blood flow
B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
C) increase in blood flow throughout the body - Correct Answer B) increase in blood flow
to working muscles
A military recruit became faint while standing at attention for an extended period of time.
Which of the following cardiovascular actions contribute to this situation?
A) increased cardiac output
B) decreased end diastolic volume of the heart
C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow - Correct Answer C)
isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
Which of the following test sequences is the most appropriate?
A) push-up endurance test, beep test, vertical jump
B) 300 meter run, T-drill, 1RM bench press
C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run - Correct Answer C) 1RM bench press,
30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run
Which of the following can aid with hydration and provide an ergogenic benefit prior to a
training activity?
A) whey protein
B) caffeine
C) chocolate milk - Correct Answer B) caffeine
Which of the following assessment scores is below standard for a 24 female seeking to
successfully complete requirements at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center?
A) agility run - 18.55 sec
,B) 1.5 mi (2.4 km ) run - 13,20 min
C) % body fat - 19.5 % - Correct Answer C) % body fat - 19.5 %
Which of the following cardiovascular measures identifies the aerobic capacity of the
working tissues?
A) maximal oxygen consumption (VO2)
B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
C) maximal heart rate (MHR) - Correct Answer B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs - Correct Answer C) eggs
A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator has a group of tactical athletes perform
self-myofascial release with foam rollers prior to a training session. Which of the following
tissues are the primary focus of this technique?
A) myofibrils
B) epimysium
C) tendon - Correct Answer B) epimysium
Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance - Correct Answer A) preactivity screening
The members of a Mountain Search and Rescue unit load out with a 20 kg (44 lb) pack
and 5 kg (11 lb) of personal gear. When designing their training program to enhance load
carriage, which of the following factors are most important?
A) load and speed
B) load and distance
C) load and frequency - Correct Answer B) load and distance
, A firefighter weighing 200 lb (91 kg) consumes 3,500 calories per day comprised of 1.4
g/kg of protein and 6 g/kg of carbohydrates. What percentage of the calories is comprised
of fat?
A) 18%
B) 23%
C) 28% - Correct Answer A) 18%
A tactical athlete is participating in a structured running program and is currently using the
following program, Long, slow distance running, 3x/wk for 30 minutes at @ 70-75%
APMHR. Which of the following is appropriate for the next week to reduce risk of
overtraining?
A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
B) increase training volume by no greater than 20% per week
C) increase both volume and intensity by 10% - Correct Answer A) increase training
intensity volume by no greater than 10% per week
The most important thing a TSAC-F can do to help a tactical officer suspected of
experiencing an eating disorder is to
A) closely monitor body mass and body composition changes
B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional counseling
C) use positive reinforcement techniques to strengthen the client's self image - Correct
Answer B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper nutritional
counseling
A 202.5 lb (92 kg) warfighter with 29% bodyfat reports having issues maintaining the unit
standard for road marches. Results of a recent physical assessment were as follows, •
VO2max 52 ml/kg/min • 2mi run 13.45 minutes • back squat 3RM 375 lb (170kg) What is
contributing most to the poor load carriage performance?
A) body fat %
B) lower body strength
C) VO2 max - Correct Answer A) body fat %
A TSAC-F is observing an artillery mechanic perform their daily duties. The TSAC-F notes
that the job requires picking up heavy equipment from the floor as well as bending over for
