ACE CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
ACE Certified Personal Trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
beyond their ACE Personal Trainer Certification would be BEST served by completing
what type of continuing education?
A. A second NCCA-accredited personal-trainer certification
B. A workshop that focuses on how to incorporate supplementation into a nutrition plan
C. An online person-training certification from an organization that is not NCCA-
accredited
D. An advanced fitness certification that is NCCA-accredited - ANSWER-D.
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _____ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.
A. 1-2 months
B. 3-4 months
C. 5-6 months
D. 7-8 months - ANSWER-B.
Most health benefits occur with at least _____ a week of moderate-intensity physical
activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity.
A. 75 minutes
B. 150 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 180 minutes - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum?
A. They are able to provide detailed dietary planning to combat chronic illnesses
B. They are at the top of the allied healthcare pyramid due to the extended time they
spend with clients
C. They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while following physicians'
general recommendations
D. They are licensed professionals who can prescribe specific exercise programs -
ANSWER-C.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification?
A. Increase one's earning potential
B. Protect the public from harm
C. Prove mastery of the profession
D. Provide hands-on experience - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"?
A. Guidelines or parameters that must be followed
,B. The legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide
C. The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace - ANSWER-C.
According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers
can rehab clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. True or False -
ANSWER-False
Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis and prescribing an exercise program to treat
it is within a personal trainer's scope of practice. True or False - ANSWER-False
To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified professionals must
complete a minimum of _____ hours of continuing education and maintain a current
certificate in _____ and, if living in North America, AED.
A. 10; CPR
B. 20; risk management
C. 20; CPR - ANSWER-C.
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without them?
A. Refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
B. Refer the client to the health club's sales team
C. Check that the facility's insurance policy covers the sale of these products
D. Stop training the client until he or she agrees to stop using these products -
ANSWER-A.
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore
following a weekend tennis tournament?
A. Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
B. Providing deep tissue massage to help relieve the soreness
C. Recommending the use of over the counter anti inflammatory medications
D. Recommending the use of a creatine supplement prior to his or her next tournament
- ANSWER-A.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?
A. Improved lipid profile
B. Improved glucose control
C. Decreased anxiety and depression
D. Increased diastolic blood pressure - ANSWER-D.
At what stage of an exercise bout are phosphagen stores being replenished, remaining
lactate being removed from the blood, and the metabolic rate decreasing?
A. Immediately after the commencement of exercise
B. After the cessation of exercise
C. As the body approaches steady state
D. During steady-state training - ANSWER-B.
,Which of the following is an adaptation specifically seen with regular weight bearing
exercise?
A. Improved lean body mass
B. Improved cardiac output efficiency
C. Increase in bone density
D. Increase in respiratory capacity - ANSWER-C.
The SA node, which is sometimes called the pacemaker of the heart, is located in which
chamber of the heart?
A. Left ventricle
B. Right atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left atrium - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following is NOT a method the body uses to preserve blood volume during
steady-state exercise?
A. Increasing heart rate
B. Releasing vasopressin and aldosterone
C. Increasing vasoconstriction in non-working muscles
D. Increasing stroke volume - ANSWER-D.
TRUE OR FALSE: Minute ventilation decreases after an exerciser crosses the second
ventilatory threshold (VT2). - ANSWER-False
Which is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that results from
chronic cardiorespiratory exercise?
A. Decreased cardiac stress
B. Reduced work environment for the heart
C. Improved VO2max
D. Enhanced O2 delivery to working muscles - ANSWER-D.
After completing 3 weeks of physical therapy, your client needs to continue improving
the range of motion of his shoulder join. Which fitness component would MOST likely
need to be improved to help this client?
A. Flexibility
B. Body composition
C. Muscular strength
D. Cardiovascular endurance - ANSWER-A.
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to_____.
A. Provide the professional with additional education to enhance his or her knowledge,
skills, and abilities
B. Enhance a professional's resume for employment and/or higher compensation
C. Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of
minimum competence
, D. Confirm a candidate's understand of key concepts following the completion of a
bachelor's degree - ANSWER-C.
Which of the following is WITHIN the cope of practice for personal trainers?
A. Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program
adherence
B. Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design
C. Evaluating client injuries while designing rehab exercise programs
D. Recommending effective supplements for clients who skip meals - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of
practice?
A. Developing exercise programs for clients who have type 2 diabetes and medical
clearance for exercise
B. Providing guidance/ motivation, and feedback to empower individuals to adhere to
their exercise programs
C. Implementing post-rehab exercise programs for clients following their physicians'
recommendations
D. Compiling details nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommended
by their physician - ANSWER-D.
At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other
ACE certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics?
A. While registering for an ACE certification exam
B. Once the candidate earns his or her first ACE certification
C. Upon receiving a printed copy of the ACE Code of Ethics with the printed ACE
certification
D. When accepting his or her first job as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer - ANSWER-
A.
ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing-education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers _____.
A. Earn promotions so they can advance their careers
B. Increase their earning potential by adding new speciality certifications to their
resumes
C. Enhance their resumes to attract more clients
D. Stay current with the latest exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and
health - ANSWER-D.
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?
A. Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so
they can make better choices
B. Providing clients with recipes and shopping lists for 4 weeks to get them on track with
healthful eating
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
ACE Certified Personal Trainers looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
beyond their ACE Personal Trainer Certification would be BEST served by completing
what type of continuing education?
A. A second NCCA-accredited personal-trainer certification
B. A workshop that focuses on how to incorporate supplementation into a nutrition plan
C. An online person-training certification from an organization that is not NCCA-
accredited
D. An advanced fitness certification that is NCCA-accredited - ANSWER-D.
As a general rule, ACE recommends that candidates allow _____ of study time to
adequately prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.
A. 1-2 months
B. 3-4 months
C. 5-6 months
D. 7-8 months - ANSWER-B.
Most health benefits occur with at least _____ a week of moderate-intensity physical
activity, such as brisk walking. Additional benefits occur with more physical activity.
A. 75 minutes
B. 150 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 180 minutes - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following accounts for the unique position that personal trainers hold in the
allied healthcare continuum?
A. They are able to provide detailed dietary planning to combat chronic illnesses
B. They are at the top of the allied healthcare pyramid due to the extended time they
spend with clients
C. They are able to show clients how to exercise effectively while following physicians'
general recommendations
D. They are licensed professionals who can prescribe specific exercise programs -
ANSWER-C.
What is the primary purpose of a fitness certification?
A. Increase one's earning potential
B. Protect the public from harm
C. Prove mastery of the profession
D. Provide hands-on experience - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of "scope of practice"?
A. Guidelines or parameters that must be followed
,B. The legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide
C. The code of ethics that must be adhered to while in the workplace - ANSWER-C.
According to the general scope of practice for fitness professionals, personal trainers
can rehab clients who are recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. True or False -
ANSWER-False
Diagnosing the cause of a client's lordosis and prescribing an exercise program to treat
it is within a personal trainer's scope of practice. True or False - ANSWER-False
To renew certification for a new two-year cycle, ACE-certified professionals must
complete a minimum of _____ hours of continuing education and maintain a current
certificate in _____ and, if living in North America, AED.
A. 10; CPR
B. 20; risk management
C. 20; CPR - ANSWER-C.
What should a personal trainer do if a client insists on using dietary supplements
despite the trainer's assurance that his or her fitness goals can be met without them?
A. Refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician
B. Refer the client to the health club's sales team
C. Check that the facility's insurance policy covers the sale of these products
D. Stop training the client until he or she agrees to stop using these products -
ANSWER-A.
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a client who mentions being sore
following a weekend tennis tournament?
A. Discussing the proper technique for icing the affected areas
B. Providing deep tissue massage to help relieve the soreness
C. Recommending the use of over the counter anti inflammatory medications
D. Recommending the use of a creatine supplement prior to his or her next tournament
- ANSWER-A.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?
A. Improved lipid profile
B. Improved glucose control
C. Decreased anxiety and depression
D. Increased diastolic blood pressure - ANSWER-D.
At what stage of an exercise bout are phosphagen stores being replenished, remaining
lactate being removed from the blood, and the metabolic rate decreasing?
A. Immediately after the commencement of exercise
B. After the cessation of exercise
C. As the body approaches steady state
D. During steady-state training - ANSWER-B.
,Which of the following is an adaptation specifically seen with regular weight bearing
exercise?
A. Improved lean body mass
B. Improved cardiac output efficiency
C. Increase in bone density
D. Increase in respiratory capacity - ANSWER-C.
The SA node, which is sometimes called the pacemaker of the heart, is located in which
chamber of the heart?
A. Left ventricle
B. Right atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left atrium - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following is NOT a method the body uses to preserve blood volume during
steady-state exercise?
A. Increasing heart rate
B. Releasing vasopressin and aldosterone
C. Increasing vasoconstriction in non-working muscles
D. Increasing stroke volume - ANSWER-D.
TRUE OR FALSE: Minute ventilation decreases after an exerciser crosses the second
ventilatory threshold (VT2). - ANSWER-False
Which is the primary advantage of the increase in blood volume that results from
chronic cardiorespiratory exercise?
A. Decreased cardiac stress
B. Reduced work environment for the heart
C. Improved VO2max
D. Enhanced O2 delivery to working muscles - ANSWER-D.
After completing 3 weeks of physical therapy, your client needs to continue improving
the range of motion of his shoulder join. Which fitness component would MOST likely
need to be improved to help this client?
A. Flexibility
B. Body composition
C. Muscular strength
D. Cardiovascular endurance - ANSWER-A.
The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to_____.
A. Provide the professional with additional education to enhance his or her knowledge,
skills, and abilities
B. Enhance a professional's resume for employment and/or higher compensation
C. Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of
minimum competence
, D. Confirm a candidate's understand of key concepts following the completion of a
bachelor's degree - ANSWER-C.
Which of the following is WITHIN the cope of practice for personal trainers?
A. Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program
adherence
B. Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design
C. Evaluating client injuries while designing rehab exercise programs
D. Recommending effective supplements for clients who skip meals - ANSWER-B.
Which of the following is OUTSIDE the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of
practice?
A. Developing exercise programs for clients who have type 2 diabetes and medical
clearance for exercise
B. Providing guidance/ motivation, and feedback to empower individuals to adhere to
their exercise programs
C. Implementing post-rehab exercise programs for clients following their physicians'
recommendations
D. Compiling details nutritional programming and specific meal planning recommended
by their physician - ANSWER-D.
At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other
ACE certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics?
A. While registering for an ACE certification exam
B. Once the candidate earns his or her first ACE certification
C. Upon receiving a printed copy of the ACE Code of Ethics with the printed ACE
certification
D. When accepting his or her first job as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer - ANSWER-
A.
ACE Certified Personal Trainers must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing
education every two years to maintain their certifications. The PRIMARY reason ACE
has established this minimum continuing-education requirement is to help ACE Certified
Personal Trainers _____.
A. Earn promotions so they can advance their careers
B. Increase their earning potential by adding new speciality certifications to their
resumes
C. Enhance their resumes to attract more clients
D. Stay current with the latest exercise science research and guidelines for fitness and
health - ANSWER-D.
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?
A. Helping clients gain a better understanding of portion sizes and healthful foods so
they can make better choices
B. Providing clients with recipes and shopping lists for 4 weeks to get them on track with
healthful eating
