ISSA Final Exam questions and answers 2025
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A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - Carbohydrates
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what
type of kinetic chain movement? - Closed kinetic chain movement
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
110/80 mm Hg
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - Removing dirt and impurities
from a surface with a detergent and water
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - Cleaning and killing germs on
surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following should be limited in
the diet to promote optimal health? - Added sugar
According to the modified Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) chart, what intensity equates to
deep and forceful breathing that makes it difficult or uncomfortable to speak during
cardiorespiratory exercise? - RPE 10
According to the size principle of motor recruitment, in what order will muscle fibers be
recruited during activity? - Smallest and slowest firing rate to largest and fastest firing
rate
,Approximately what portion of the body's total water is intracellular? - 2/3 of the body's
total water
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has
a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? - Supercompensation
At what average age does flexibility start to diminish for most people? - 35 years of age
Body mass index (BMI) considers someone's weight and which of the following physical
attributes? - Height
During cardiorespiratory training, how can the acute training variable of rest be manipulated to
increase training intensity? - Maintain rest until resting heart rate is achieved
During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based
on exercise intensity? - 50 to 60 breaths per minute
During pulmonary circulation, which heart valve does blood pass through first? -
Tricuspid valve
During resistance training, what is the recommended repetition range for the training goal of
hypertrophy? - 6 to 12 repetitions
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - Latissimus dorsi
, Flexibility, mobility, balance, and core training are all included in which category of training? -
Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ)
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
For the average adult, what percentage of the diet should be carbohydrates? - 45 to 65
percent of daily calories
For the training adaptation of maximum strength, what is the recommended number of
repetitions per set? - 1 to 6 repetitions
How frequently should flexibility training be incorporated in a fitness routine to enhance an
individual's flexibility? - A minimum of three days a week
How many sets and repetitions are performed during German volume training? - 10 sets
of 10 repetitions
How many vertebrae are present in the thoracic portion of a human spine? - 12
How soon after stopping a training program can muscle atrophy occur? - 2 weeks
In email marketing, what is a relationship email? - An email used to engage with clients
and prospects and build rapport
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - The particular group(s) of
consumers that a product or service targets
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A ketogenic diet limits the intake of which macronutrient? - Carbohydrates
A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what
type of kinetic chain movement? - Closed kinetic chain movement
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? -
110/80 mm Hg
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - Removing dirt and impurities
from a surface with a detergent and water
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - Cleaning and killing germs on
surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following should be limited in
the diet to promote optimal health? - Added sugar
According to the modified Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) chart, what intensity equates to
deep and forceful breathing that makes it difficult or uncomfortable to speak during
cardiorespiratory exercise? - RPE 10
According to the size principle of motor recruitment, in what order will muscle fibers be
recruited during activity? - Smallest and slowest firing rate to largest and fastest firing
rate
,Approximately what portion of the body's total water is intracellular? - 2/3 of the body's
total water
As it relates to the GAS Principle, what is the post-training period when the trained function has
a higher performance capacity than prior to the training period? - Supercompensation
At what average age does flexibility start to diminish for most people? - 35 years of age
Body mass index (BMI) considers someone's weight and which of the following physical
attributes? - Height
During cardiorespiratory training, how can the acute training variable of rest be manipulated to
increase training intensity? - Maintain rest until resting heart rate is achieved
During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based
on exercise intensity? - 50 to 60 breaths per minute
During pulmonary circulation, which heart valve does blood pass through first? -
Tricuspid valve
During resistance training, what is the recommended repetition range for the training goal of
hypertrophy? - 6 to 12 repetitions
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be overactive
(tight) if the arms fall forward? - Latissimus dorsi
, Flexibility, mobility, balance, and core training are all included in which category of training? -
Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ)
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density
method for females? - Triceps, suprailiac, thigh
For the average adult, what percentage of the diet should be carbohydrates? - 45 to 65
percent of daily calories
For the training adaptation of maximum strength, what is the recommended number of
repetitions per set? - 1 to 6 repetitions
How frequently should flexibility training be incorporated in a fitness routine to enhance an
individual's flexibility? - A minimum of three days a week
How many sets and repetitions are performed during German volume training? - 10 sets
of 10 repetitions
How many vertebrae are present in the thoracic portion of a human spine? - 12
How soon after stopping a training program can muscle atrophy occur? - 2 weeks
In email marketing, what is a relationship email? - An email used to engage with clients
and prospects and build rapport
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - The particular group(s) of
consumers that a product or service targets
