ACE-Practice Exam #1, ACE-Section 3
Quiz, ACE Personal Training Exam Prep
3 Questions and Answers
When meeting with a client for an initial consultation, which of the following personal
trainer behaviors would most likely communicate professionalism and increase the
client's confidence? - Correct Answers -Speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
Which of the following pre-participation screening tools was designed with the primary
goal of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise? - Correct Answers -Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR+Q)
An Ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who has recently transitioned
into the action stage. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the trainer
to use? - Correct Answers -Increase awareness of inevitable lapses and bolster self-
efficacy in coping with lapses
During a postural assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notices that a client is
displaying a kyphotic posture. Which of the following muscle or muscle groups is most
likely inhibited? - Correct Answers -Scapular stabilizers
Which of the following actions occurs in the sagittal plane? - Correct Answers -Flexion
Which of the following if most effective when setting goals with a client? - Correct
Answers -Keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who discloses the use of
nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following should the personal trainer expect
when assessing the client's resting heart rate? - Correct Answers -An increasing resting
heart rate
After conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, an ACE Certified
Personal Trainer notes a client's demonstrated deficiencies in these core functional
assessments. Which of the following types of exercises would have the most benefit? -
Correct Answers -Low-back stabilization exercises
Which of the following exercises are most appropriate for a client whose goal is to
increase muscular strength in her erector spinae muscles? - Correct Answers -Squat,
dead-lift, and prone back extension exercises
,An ACE Certified Personal Trainer has been training a client for six months. The client
washes to increase muscle size and asks the personal trainer about recommended
supplements to take. Which of the following actions in the most appropriate? - Correct
Answers -Provide the client with evidence-based educational resources on the use of
supplements
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is developing a program for a client in her third micro
cycle. The program consists of alternating days of exercise of the following workloads:
o Session 1: 180 lb. x 4 reps
o Session 2: 180 lb. x 4 reps
o Session 3: 180 lbs. x 4 reps
Which of the following is the best description of this training program? - Correct
Answers -Linear periodization
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is incorporating supersets into a client's program.
Which of the following would be most appropriate to include in the program? - Correct
Answers -Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods.
Which of the following best describes the double-progression muscular-training
protocol? - Correct Answers -After being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100
pounds, increase the weight by 5% to 105 pounds, drop the reps to 12, and continue
with this weight until able to complete 15 reps.
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is
within the ACE Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice? - Correct Answers -
Provide the client with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a recent treadmill training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client
severely strained his hamstrings and missed three days of work. Which of the following
forms would be most important for the client to have signed to bar him from potential
recovery from their injury? - Correct Answers -Wavier
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client has travelled to the mountains for a ski
vacation and reports experiencing signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of
the following would be most appropriate for the client to become accustomed to
exercising at a higher altitude? - Correct Answers -Prolonged warm-up and cool-down
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who has recently met his
long-term weight loss goal. The client posts on social media about the success with a
before and after photo. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the
personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes? - Correct Answers -Ask the
client to sign a release granting permission to share the post.
In the initial interview, a new client reveals that he or she would like information on basic
nutrition. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, which of the following would be the
,most appropriate action? - Correct Answers -Provide a handout with the MyPlate
recommendations and a link to the website.
During a recent assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer identifies her adult
client's blood pressure as 128/80 mmHg. Which of the following categories would best
classify this client's blood pressure reading? - Correct Answers -Stage 1 hypertension
During an initial consultation, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer observes a client
continually biting their lip. Which would be the most appropriate course of action? -
Correct Answers -Ask the client how he or she is feeling about the conversation.
Which of the following is the recommended timing and amount of water to drink before
exercise for a 130 lb. client? - Correct Answers -10-14 ounces at least 4 hours before
exercise
After a warm outdoor training session with a client, which of the following signs or
symptoms would most likely suggest heat stroke and require medical attention? -
Correct Answers -Heat, dry skin and rapid, strong pulse
When working with a client who has coronary artery disease, which of the following is
contraindicated? - Correct Answers -Valsalva maneuver
What is the goal of a dietary intervention to decrease weight? - Correct Answers -To
create a caloric deficit so that fewer calories are consumed than are expended.
Which of the following eating plans is recommended to optimize health and decrease
blood pressure in individuals with hypertension? - Correct Answers -DASH eating plan
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer working with a client makes the following statement:
"You want to make these changes to manage your blood pressure, avoid medication,
and improve your quality of life. What obstacles do you think might get in the way of
these goals?" Which of the following best identifies the approach the personal trainer is
taking? - Correct Answers -Breaking down barriers
A client is progressing from the Functional Training phase to the Movement Training
phase of Muscular Training. Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate
to include in the program at this point? - Correct Answers -Sit-to-stand
Which of the following nutritional supplements is the most effective supplement
available to fitness enthusiasts to increase high-intensity exercise performance and
muscle mass? - Correct Answers -Creatine
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is pregnant and cleared
to exercise. During a recent exercise session, she complained of persistent calf pain
and cramping. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action? - Correct
, Answers -Postpone the exercise session, document the incident, and have the client go
to the doctor's
A client has informed their ACE Certified Personal Trainer that he will be going on
vacation for three weeks. Which of the following would be most appropriate to reduce
the risk of the client experiencing a lapse in his program? - Correct Answers -
Collaborate with the client to plan for a lapse before it happens
Which of the following would be the most credible source for providing a client with
nutrition information? - Correct Answers -Harvard University's Healthy Eating Plate
During a training session, a client incurs an injury, receives first aid, and is safe. Which
of the following would be the most appropriate next step for an ACE Certified Personal
Trainer? - Correct Answers -Complete an incident report
During a personal trainer session, a client mentions feeling depressed due to problems
in his marriage. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for an
ACE Certified Personal Trainer? - Correct Answers -Maintain the client's confidentially
and listen with empathy.
During an initial consultation with a client, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer is taking
steps to establish rapport. This best represents which element of the self-determination
theory? - Correct Answers -Relatedness
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question? - Correct
Answers -"how can I help you become more physically active?"
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's new client is selecting to opt out of any
physiological assessments. Which of the following is the best client-centered response?
- Correct Answers -Acknowledge the client's request and carefully design a program
based on client preferences and health-history information.
Which of the following muscles serve as the primary mover in a bench press exercise? -
Correct Answers -Pectoralis major
Which is the most appropriate strength ratio between the hamstrings and quadriceps? -
Correct Answers -2:3
Which rest interval is most appropriate between sets for a client whose goal is to
improve his or her general muscular fitness? - Correct Answers -2-3 minutes
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for an ACE Certified Personal
Trainer to introduce a new exercise to a client? - Correct Answers -Explain the exercise,
then demonstrate it before having the client perform the exercise
Quiz, ACE Personal Training Exam Prep
3 Questions and Answers
When meeting with a client for an initial consultation, which of the following personal
trainer behaviors would most likely communicate professionalism and increase the
client's confidence? - Correct Answers -Speaking with a voice that's firm and confident
Which of the following pre-participation screening tools was designed with the primary
goal of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise? - Correct Answers -Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR+Q)
An Ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who has recently transitioned
into the action stage. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the trainer
to use? - Correct Answers -Increase awareness of inevitable lapses and bolster self-
efficacy in coping with lapses
During a postural assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notices that a client is
displaying a kyphotic posture. Which of the following muscle or muscle groups is most
likely inhibited? - Correct Answers -Scapular stabilizers
Which of the following actions occurs in the sagittal plane? - Correct Answers -Flexion
Which of the following if most effective when setting goals with a client? - Correct
Answers -Keep the number of goals manageable and attainable
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who discloses the use of
nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following should the personal trainer expect
when assessing the client's resting heart rate? - Correct Answers -An increasing resting
heart rate
After conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, an ACE Certified
Personal Trainer notes a client's demonstrated deficiencies in these core functional
assessments. Which of the following types of exercises would have the most benefit? -
Correct Answers -Low-back stabilization exercises
Which of the following exercises are most appropriate for a client whose goal is to
increase muscular strength in her erector spinae muscles? - Correct Answers -Squat,
dead-lift, and prone back extension exercises
,An ACE Certified Personal Trainer has been training a client for six months. The client
washes to increase muscle size and asks the personal trainer about recommended
supplements to take. Which of the following actions in the most appropriate? - Correct
Answers -Provide the client with evidence-based educational resources on the use of
supplements
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is developing a program for a client in her third micro
cycle. The program consists of alternating days of exercise of the following workloads:
o Session 1: 180 lb. x 4 reps
o Session 2: 180 lb. x 4 reps
o Session 3: 180 lbs. x 4 reps
Which of the following is the best description of this training program? - Correct
Answers -Linear periodization
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is incorporating supersets into a client's program.
Which of the following would be most appropriate to include in the program? - Correct
Answers -Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods.
Which of the following best describes the double-progression muscular-training
protocol? - Correct Answers -After being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100
pounds, increase the weight by 5% to 105 pounds, drop the reps to 12, and continue
with this weight until able to complete 15 reps.
A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is
within the ACE Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice? - Correct Answers -
Provide the client with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
During a recent treadmill training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client
severely strained his hamstrings and missed three days of work. Which of the following
forms would be most important for the client to have signed to bar him from potential
recovery from their injury? - Correct Answers -Wavier
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client has travelled to the mountains for a ski
vacation and reports experiencing signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of
the following would be most appropriate for the client to become accustomed to
exercising at a higher altitude? - Correct Answers -Prolonged warm-up and cool-down
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who has recently met his
long-term weight loss goal. The client posts on social media about the success with a
before and after photo. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the
personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes? - Correct Answers -Ask the
client to sign a release granting permission to share the post.
In the initial interview, a new client reveals that he or she would like information on basic
nutrition. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, which of the following would be the
,most appropriate action? - Correct Answers -Provide a handout with the MyPlate
recommendations and a link to the website.
During a recent assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer identifies her adult
client's blood pressure as 128/80 mmHg. Which of the following categories would best
classify this client's blood pressure reading? - Correct Answers -Stage 1 hypertension
During an initial consultation, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer observes a client
continually biting their lip. Which would be the most appropriate course of action? -
Correct Answers -Ask the client how he or she is feeling about the conversation.
Which of the following is the recommended timing and amount of water to drink before
exercise for a 130 lb. client? - Correct Answers -10-14 ounces at least 4 hours before
exercise
After a warm outdoor training session with a client, which of the following signs or
symptoms would most likely suggest heat stroke and require medical attention? -
Correct Answers -Heat, dry skin and rapid, strong pulse
When working with a client who has coronary artery disease, which of the following is
contraindicated? - Correct Answers -Valsalva maneuver
What is the goal of a dietary intervention to decrease weight? - Correct Answers -To
create a caloric deficit so that fewer calories are consumed than are expended.
Which of the following eating plans is recommended to optimize health and decrease
blood pressure in individuals with hypertension? - Correct Answers -DASH eating plan
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer working with a client makes the following statement:
"You want to make these changes to manage your blood pressure, avoid medication,
and improve your quality of life. What obstacles do you think might get in the way of
these goals?" Which of the following best identifies the approach the personal trainer is
taking? - Correct Answers -Breaking down barriers
A client is progressing from the Functional Training phase to the Movement Training
phase of Muscular Training. Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate
to include in the program at this point? - Correct Answers -Sit-to-stand
Which of the following nutritional supplements is the most effective supplement
available to fitness enthusiasts to increase high-intensity exercise performance and
muscle mass? - Correct Answers -Creatine
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is pregnant and cleared
to exercise. During a recent exercise session, she complained of persistent calf pain
and cramping. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action? - Correct
, Answers -Postpone the exercise session, document the incident, and have the client go
to the doctor's
A client has informed their ACE Certified Personal Trainer that he will be going on
vacation for three weeks. Which of the following would be most appropriate to reduce
the risk of the client experiencing a lapse in his program? - Correct Answers -
Collaborate with the client to plan for a lapse before it happens
Which of the following would be the most credible source for providing a client with
nutrition information? - Correct Answers -Harvard University's Healthy Eating Plate
During a training session, a client incurs an injury, receives first aid, and is safe. Which
of the following would be the most appropriate next step for an ACE Certified Personal
Trainer? - Correct Answers -Complete an incident report
During a personal trainer session, a client mentions feeling depressed due to problems
in his marriage. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for an
ACE Certified Personal Trainer? - Correct Answers -Maintain the client's confidentially
and listen with empathy.
During an initial consultation with a client, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer is taking
steps to establish rapport. This best represents which element of the self-determination
theory? - Correct Answers -Relatedness
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question? - Correct
Answers -"how can I help you become more physically active?"
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's new client is selecting to opt out of any
physiological assessments. Which of the following is the best client-centered response?
- Correct Answers -Acknowledge the client's request and carefully design a program
based on client preferences and health-history information.
Which of the following muscles serve as the primary mover in a bench press exercise? -
Correct Answers -Pectoralis major
Which is the most appropriate strength ratio between the hamstrings and quadriceps? -
Correct Answers -2:3
Which rest interval is most appropriate between sets for a client whose goal is to
improve his or her general muscular fitness? - Correct Answers -2-3 minutes
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for an ACE Certified Personal
Trainer to introduce a new exercise to a client? - Correct Answers -Explain the exercise,
then demonstrate it before having the client perform the exercise
