Ace personal trainer exam study compainion
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information
regarding clients? - CORRECT ANSWER - At the front desk of the facility
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 120/90 mmHg
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve
static balance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance,
closing eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer
measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the workload is
increased.What should the trainer do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nothing this is an
expected response to graded exercise
Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 14 lb (6 kg) in three monthscorrect
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine
headaches.Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Heart rate monitor
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder impingement
injury.Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Biceps curl
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client's push-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Kyphosis
,A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-
20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer
should encourage the client to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce the exercise Intensity.
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a
change in mental status, and shallow breathing.What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?
- CORRECT ANSWER - heat exhaustion
Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an
avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hurdle step
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight)
and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior toInitiating the
lift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Center the hips and laterally balance the load.
. During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a
common beta blocker.Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware
of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Decreased sweat response
An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal training.
The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose about 30 lb (13 6
kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three times this month but is
ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a week.What is this individual's
current stage of change according to the transtheoretical model of behavioral change? -
CORRECT ANSWER - precontemplation
A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been diagnosed with
osteoporosis by their physician.What is the BEST exercise to emphasize for the client? -
, CORRECT ANSWER - Emphasize resistance training and weight-bearing aerobic activity
such as treadmill walking and stair climbing.
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and
minerals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Food nutrition label
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent sessions,
indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns.These could be symptoms of
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Poor program design
This exercise relates MOST to which activity of daily living? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Opening a heavy door
How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60 minutes in a
hot and humid environment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before, midway, and immediately
following the exercise session
A 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given
clearance to exercise by her doctor She enjoys running but Is unsure of the intensity at which she
should work and how she should measure It.Which of the following is the BEST
recommendation'? - CORRECT ANSWER - She should exercise at an RPE of 4-5 on the
10-point scale and use a heart rate monitor to ensure she does not overexert.
A new client with kyphosis presents with a forward head position and internally rotated
shoulders. The client is deconditioned and has minimal kinesthetic awareness.Which Is the
MOST appropriate exercise to begin with to address this issue? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Supine isometric reverse fly on the floor
Which of the following would be outside the ACE certified Personal Trainer scope of practice'' -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stratify risks for cardiovascular disease with clients in order to
determine the need for referral.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Where should an ACE certified Personal Trainer store confidential personal information
regarding clients? - CORRECT ANSWER - At the front desk of the facility
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 120/90 mmHg
Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve
static balance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raising arms overhead, wide to narrow stance,
closing eyes, and leaning or rotating trunk
During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer
measures a 15 mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the workload is
increased.What should the trainer do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nothing this is an
expected response to graded exercise
Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 14 lb (6 kg) in three monthscorrect
A client reports to an ACE certified Personal Trainer that they take a beta-blocker for migraine
headaches.Which method should the client use when monitoring their aerobic exercise intensity?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Heart rate monitor
A long-time 45-year-old client has returned to training after suffering a shoulder impingement
injury.Which of the following exercises should be AVOIDED to reduce risk of injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Biceps curl
Which abnormal postural deviation is MOST observed during the client's push-up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Kyphosis
,A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-
20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer
should encourage the client to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce the exercise Intensity.
On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a
change in mental status, and shallow breathing.What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?
- CORRECT ANSWER - heat exhaustion
Which movement screen would provide the MOST information about a new client who is an
avid golfer and is considering the movements associated with the sport? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hurdle step
Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension
To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight)
and minimize the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior toInitiating the
lift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Center the hips and laterally balance the load.
. During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a
common beta blocker.Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware
of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Decreased sweat response
An individual approaches an ACE certified Personal Trainer to inquire about personal training.
The individual has not been regularly active in over a year but is ready to lose about 30 lb (13 6
kg) of extra weight. The Individual has made it to the gym only three times this month but is
ready to become serious and wants to work with a trainer twice a week.What is this individual's
current stage of change according to the transtheoretical model of behavioral change? -
CORRECT ANSWER - precontemplation
A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been diagnosed with
osteoporosis by their physician.What is the BEST exercise to emphasize for the client? -
, CORRECT ANSWER - Emphasize resistance training and weight-bearing aerobic activity
such as treadmill walking and stair climbing.
Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and
minerals? - CORRECT ANSWER - Food nutrition label
During follow-up assessments, the client, a runner who has performed poorly in recent sessions,
indicates symptoms of irritability and interrupted sleep patterns.These could be symptoms of
which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER - Poor program design
This exercise relates MOST to which activity of daily living? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Opening a heavy door
How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60 minutes in a
hot and humid environment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Before, midway, and immediately
following the exercise session
A 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given
clearance to exercise by her doctor She enjoys running but Is unsure of the intensity at which she
should work and how she should measure It.Which of the following is the BEST
recommendation'? - CORRECT ANSWER - She should exercise at an RPE of 4-5 on the
10-point scale and use a heart rate monitor to ensure she does not overexert.
A new client with kyphosis presents with a forward head position and internally rotated
shoulders. The client is deconditioned and has minimal kinesthetic awareness.Which Is the
MOST appropriate exercise to begin with to address this issue? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Supine isometric reverse fly on the floor
Which of the following would be outside the ACE certified Personal Trainer scope of practice'' -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stratify risks for cardiovascular disease with clients in order to
determine the need for referral.
