ACE PRACTICE EXAM #3 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is typically considered by clients to be the most important factor
in creating a positive first impression? - ANSWER-A trainer who communicates well.
What is an example of non-verbal communication? - ANSWER-Tone of voice, Facial
expression, Body language.
Saying things like, "I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight." Is an example of
which positive listening skill? - ANSWER-Paraphrasing
Which of the following is an example of a good open-ended question? - ANSWER-What
made you decide to pursue personal training
You have been working with Judy for 1 month now. Her initial goals were to gain
strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and
lunges. She can perform 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course
of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly? - ANSWER-Add
resistance to her squats and lunges.
When prescribing static stretches during a resistance training workout, when should the
static stretches be performed? - ANSWER-Immediately following the workout
Which of the following movements should be performed first on an upper body day in a
resistance training program? - ANSWER-Barbell bench press
A client wants to increase the strength of her upper back muscles. Which of the
following exercises will help the least with this goal? - ANSWER-The seated machine
back extension
A 38 year old male client wants to improve his body composition, and comes to you for
assistance. He works 60 hours a week in a high stress job and is also a father of a
young baby. Due to this, the client has limited availability for training and can only meet
twice per week with you to train. Which of the following is most helpful in achieving his
goals for you prescribe? - ANSWER-Two days of circuit resistance training
A 23 year old female client wants to begin a resistance training program with you to
optimize her health and wellbeing, while building muscle. Which intensity prescription
should you focus on? - ANSWER-70-80% 1RM
Your client has a goal of increasing multiple effort power. How many repetitions should
she perform during the typical set? - ANSWER-3-5
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is typically considered by clients to be the most important factor
in creating a positive first impression? - ANSWER-A trainer who communicates well.
What is an example of non-verbal communication? - ANSWER-Tone of voice, Facial
expression, Body language.
Saying things like, "I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight." Is an example of
which positive listening skill? - ANSWER-Paraphrasing
Which of the following is an example of a good open-ended question? - ANSWER-What
made you decide to pursue personal training
You have been working with Judy for 1 month now. Her initial goals were to gain
strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and
lunges. She can perform 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course
of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly? - ANSWER-Add
resistance to her squats and lunges.
When prescribing static stretches during a resistance training workout, when should the
static stretches be performed? - ANSWER-Immediately following the workout
Which of the following movements should be performed first on an upper body day in a
resistance training program? - ANSWER-Barbell bench press
A client wants to increase the strength of her upper back muscles. Which of the
following exercises will help the least with this goal? - ANSWER-The seated machine
back extension
A 38 year old male client wants to improve his body composition, and comes to you for
assistance. He works 60 hours a week in a high stress job and is also a father of a
young baby. Due to this, the client has limited availability for training and can only meet
twice per week with you to train. Which of the following is most helpful in achieving his
goals for you prescribe? - ANSWER-Two days of circuit resistance training
A 23 year old female client wants to begin a resistance training program with you to
optimize her health and wellbeing, while building muscle. Which intensity prescription
should you focus on? - ANSWER-70-80% 1RM
Your client has a goal of increasing multiple effort power. How many repetitions should
she perform during the typical set? - ANSWER-3-5
