ACE Personal Trainer - Practice Exam #1
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Before conducting a muscular endurance assessment for the upper body, which of the following
should the ACE certified personal trainer initially assess?
-Conduct the passive straight-leg test
-Check for low-back pain and other orthopedic issues
-Ensure the client can perform push-ups on the toes
-Ask the client if he or she has the social support to complete the exercise program - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Check for low-back pain and other orthopedic issues
An ACE certified personal trainer is preparing to conduct a speed, agility, and quickness
assessment with a client. Which of the following is the most appropriate warmup to conduct
prior to the assessment?
-10-minutes on a recumbent bike at medium resistance
-5 to 10-minute jog combined with short sprints
-30 seconds of push-ups followed by 30 seconds of body-weight squats performed for four
rounds
-Static stretching followed by alternating 15 seconds of squat thrusters and 30 seconds of high
knees for six rounds - CORRECT ANSWER - —5 to 10-minute jog combined with short
sprints
Which of the following provides the best assessment of agility, quickness, and speed?
-VO2max assessment
-T-test
-Push-up test
,-Vertical jump assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - -T-test
A score of 45 on the body-weight squat assessment for a female, age 20, would be considered...
-Above average
-Below average
-Good
-Excellent - CORRECT ANSWER - -Excellent
Which of the following suggestions meets American Dietetic Association (ADA) guidelines
regarding nutrition for people performing extended bouts of cardiorespiratory exercise?
-Consume approximately 1.5 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight beginning
approximately two hours after exercise
-Try to consume 30 to 60 grams of easily digestible carbohydrates every hour during training
sessions lasting more than 60 minutes
-Prior to strenuous or prolonged exercise, consume a snack that has an approximate caloric
distribution equaling 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat
-Consume approximately 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight beginning within the
first 30 minutes following exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - -Try to consume 30 to 60 g
of easily digestible carbohydrates every hour during training sessions lasting more than 60
minutes
The client has progressed from performing eight squat repetitions with 300 pounds to performing
12 repetitions with that same weight. Using a double progressive training protocol, what would
be the most appropriate weight to progress him to during his next workout where he performs
weighted squats?
-305 pounds
-315 pounds
-335 pounds
,-350 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER - -315 pounds
A client has recently lost a significant amount of weight and is looking for recommendations for
maintaining the weight loss. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
-Continue to work with a personal trainer
-Participate in group fitness classes 2 to 3 times per week
-Remove any high-calorie, high-fat foods from the home
-Maintain a food diary, record exercise activity, and monitor weight - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Maintain a food diary, record exercise activity, and monitor weight
Static postural assessment reveals an exaggerated posterior curve in the thoracic spine and
protracted shoulders, with the backs of the hands facing forward. What are these clients postural
deviations?
-Kyphosis posture with external rotation of the arms
-Sway-back posture with external rotation of the arms
-Flat-back posture with internal rotation of the arms
-Kyphosis posture with internal rotation of the arms - CORRECT ANSWER - -Kyphosis
posture with internal rotation of the arms
Which of the following changes to a clients stance position would increase the challenge during
a balance exercise?
-Bringing the feet from a hip-width stance to narrow stance
-Moving from a single-leg stance to a split-leg stance on 2 feet
-Placing the feet next to one another in a parallel position from a tandem stance
-Transitioning from a staggered stance to a hip-width stance - CORRECT ANSWER --
Bringing the feet from a hip-width stance to a narrow stance
, A client expresses concern that although her clothes are feeling looser, she is not seeing any
weight loss reflected on the scale. Which response would be most appropriate?
-"That's great to hear your clothes are fitting looser. This means your body composition is
changing. A traditional scale only measures total body weight and does not distinguish between
lean and fat weight."
-"Let's start weighing you at the gym so I can get a more accurate assessment of your week. Then
I can make recommendations to expedite weight loss."
-"Make sure you are well hydrated and checking your weight at the same time each day.
Dehydration and consistency with wing times are both factors that can drastically affect your
weight loss."
-"We can review your eating pattern together and make necessary diet changes to provide an
increase to the weight loss." - CORRECT ANSWER - "That's great to hear your clothes
are fitting looser. This means your body composition is changing. A traditional scale only
measures total body weight and does not distinguish between lean and fat weight."
You've been asked to design an exercise program for a group of 8 12-year-old boys. As you
design the exercise program, which of the following would be contraindicated?
-Including climbing, tug-of-war, and jumping for strength training instead of traditional weight
training
-Scheduling maximal strength assessments every eight weeks to monitor progress
-Encouraging them to drink fluids every 15 to 30 minutes, rather than only when they feel thirsty
-Incorporating rest intervals that are 1 to 2 minutes long between sets - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Scheduling maximal strength assessments every eight weeks to monitor
progress
A perceived pain level of "6" would be considered:
-Mild pain
-Severe pain
-Very severe pain
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Before conducting a muscular endurance assessment for the upper body, which of the following
should the ACE certified personal trainer initially assess?
-Conduct the passive straight-leg test
-Check for low-back pain and other orthopedic issues
-Ensure the client can perform push-ups on the toes
-Ask the client if he or she has the social support to complete the exercise program - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Check for low-back pain and other orthopedic issues
An ACE certified personal trainer is preparing to conduct a speed, agility, and quickness
assessment with a client. Which of the following is the most appropriate warmup to conduct
prior to the assessment?
-10-minutes on a recumbent bike at medium resistance
-5 to 10-minute jog combined with short sprints
-30 seconds of push-ups followed by 30 seconds of body-weight squats performed for four
rounds
-Static stretching followed by alternating 15 seconds of squat thrusters and 30 seconds of high
knees for six rounds - CORRECT ANSWER - —5 to 10-minute jog combined with short
sprints
Which of the following provides the best assessment of agility, quickness, and speed?
-VO2max assessment
-T-test
-Push-up test
,-Vertical jump assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - -T-test
A score of 45 on the body-weight squat assessment for a female, age 20, would be considered...
-Above average
-Below average
-Good
-Excellent - CORRECT ANSWER - -Excellent
Which of the following suggestions meets American Dietetic Association (ADA) guidelines
regarding nutrition for people performing extended bouts of cardiorespiratory exercise?
-Consume approximately 1.5 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight beginning
approximately two hours after exercise
-Try to consume 30 to 60 grams of easily digestible carbohydrates every hour during training
sessions lasting more than 60 minutes
-Prior to strenuous or prolonged exercise, consume a snack that has an approximate caloric
distribution equaling 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat
-Consume approximately 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight beginning within the
first 30 minutes following exercise - CORRECT ANSWER - -Try to consume 30 to 60 g
of easily digestible carbohydrates every hour during training sessions lasting more than 60
minutes
The client has progressed from performing eight squat repetitions with 300 pounds to performing
12 repetitions with that same weight. Using a double progressive training protocol, what would
be the most appropriate weight to progress him to during his next workout where he performs
weighted squats?
-305 pounds
-315 pounds
-335 pounds
,-350 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER - -315 pounds
A client has recently lost a significant amount of weight and is looking for recommendations for
maintaining the weight loss. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
-Continue to work with a personal trainer
-Participate in group fitness classes 2 to 3 times per week
-Remove any high-calorie, high-fat foods from the home
-Maintain a food diary, record exercise activity, and monitor weight - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Maintain a food diary, record exercise activity, and monitor weight
Static postural assessment reveals an exaggerated posterior curve in the thoracic spine and
protracted shoulders, with the backs of the hands facing forward. What are these clients postural
deviations?
-Kyphosis posture with external rotation of the arms
-Sway-back posture with external rotation of the arms
-Flat-back posture with internal rotation of the arms
-Kyphosis posture with internal rotation of the arms - CORRECT ANSWER - -Kyphosis
posture with internal rotation of the arms
Which of the following changes to a clients stance position would increase the challenge during
a balance exercise?
-Bringing the feet from a hip-width stance to narrow stance
-Moving from a single-leg stance to a split-leg stance on 2 feet
-Placing the feet next to one another in a parallel position from a tandem stance
-Transitioning from a staggered stance to a hip-width stance - CORRECT ANSWER --
Bringing the feet from a hip-width stance to a narrow stance
, A client expresses concern that although her clothes are feeling looser, she is not seeing any
weight loss reflected on the scale. Which response would be most appropriate?
-"That's great to hear your clothes are fitting looser. This means your body composition is
changing. A traditional scale only measures total body weight and does not distinguish between
lean and fat weight."
-"Let's start weighing you at the gym so I can get a more accurate assessment of your week. Then
I can make recommendations to expedite weight loss."
-"Make sure you are well hydrated and checking your weight at the same time each day.
Dehydration and consistency with wing times are both factors that can drastically affect your
weight loss."
-"We can review your eating pattern together and make necessary diet changes to provide an
increase to the weight loss." - CORRECT ANSWER - "That's great to hear your clothes
are fitting looser. This means your body composition is changing. A traditional scale only
measures total body weight and does not distinguish between lean and fat weight."
You've been asked to design an exercise program for a group of 8 12-year-old boys. As you
design the exercise program, which of the following would be contraindicated?
-Including climbing, tug-of-war, and jumping for strength training instead of traditional weight
training
-Scheduling maximal strength assessments every eight weeks to monitor progress
-Encouraging them to drink fluids every 15 to 30 minutes, rather than only when they feel thirsty
-Incorporating rest intervals that are 1 to 2 minutes long between sets - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Scheduling maximal strength assessments every eight weeks to monitor
progress
A perceived pain level of "6" would be considered:
-Mild pain
-Severe pain
-Very severe pain
