Tsac-F: Practice Test Questions And
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1. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
2. 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
ANSWER✔✔ C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
3. 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
ANSWER✔✔ C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run
4. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) caffeine
5. 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 %
ANSWER✔✔ C) % body fat - 19.5 %
6. 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)
ANSWER✔✔ B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
7. Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs
ANSWER✔✔ C) eggs
8. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) epimysium
9. Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any
training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance
ANSWER✔✔ A) preactivity screening
10. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) load and distance
11. 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%
ANSWER✔✔ A) 18%
12. 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%
ANSWER✔✔ A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per
week
13. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper
nutritional counseling
14. 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
ANSWER✔✔ A) body fat %
Answers With Verified Solutions Already
Passed!!!
1. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) increase in blood flow to working muscles
2. 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
ANSWER✔✔ C) isometric contraction of leg muscles constricting capillary flow
3. 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
ANSWER✔✔ C) 1RM bench press, 30 meter sprint, 1.5 mile run
4. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) caffeine
5. 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 %
ANSWER✔✔ C) % body fat - 19.5 %
6. 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)
ANSWER✔✔ B) metabolic equivalents (METs)
7. Which of the following foods provide the best dietary source of iron?
A) milk
B) bananas
C) eggs
ANSWER✔✔ C) eggs
8. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) epimysium
9. Which of the following should a TSAC-F require before beginning any
training programs?
A) preactivity screening
B) waiver of liability
C) medical clearance
ANSWER✔✔ A) preactivity screening
10. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) load and distance
11. 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%
ANSWER✔✔ A) 18%
12. 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%
ANSWER✔✔ A) increase training intensity volume by no greater than 10% per
week
13. 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
ANSWER✔✔ B) initiate a referral system to ensure that this client receives proper
nutritional counseling
14. 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
ANSWER✔✔ A) body fat %
