ACSM-CEP Study Guide UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Underweight is classified as a BMI of - CORRECT ANSWER - <18.5 kg/m^2
When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used
provided that those measurements do not differ by more than - CORRECT ANSWER -5
mm
Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young
women when using WHR? - CORRECT ANSWER - >0.86
Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
A. Field test performance
B. Maximal Volume of oxygen consumed per unite time (VO2max)
C. Body fat percentage
D. Maximal heart rate (HRmax) - CORRECT ANSWER - B. VO2max
When estimating VO2max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which of the following
best describes the relationship between HR >110 bpm and 85% APMHR or 70% HRR?
A. Logarithmic
B. Inverse
C. Curvilinear
D. Linear - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Linear
Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport One-Mile Walking Test's regression
equation to estimate VO2max?
A. Age
B. HR
,C. Gender
D. Body mass - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Gender
What is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned female individual performing the Astrand-
Rhyming cycle ergometer protocol? - CORRECT ANSWER - 300-450 kgm/min (50-75
watts)
The Queens College Step Test (aka McArdle Step Test) is performed for how long? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 minutes
Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing?
A. Prognosis
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Implementation
Which of the following is NOT considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise
capacity?
A. Maximal exercise testing using indirect calorimetry
B. Submaximal exercise testing using hemodynamic responses
C. Physician exam
D. Walk/run field test - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Maximal exercise testing using indirect
calorimetry
Whose legal responsibility is it to supervise the clinical exercise laboratory and interpret clinical
exercise testing in a diagnostic setting? - CORRECT ANSWER - The supervising
physician
Which of the following graded exercise protocols is most widely used in the US in a clinical
setting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bruce treadmill protocol
,HR, BP, and ECG should be recorded regularly during the clinical exercise test and through at
least _________ of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 minutes
The normal HR response to incremental exercise is to increase workloads at a HR of _______
per 1 MET. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 bpm
The purpose of the cool-down period following an exercise session includes all of the following
except ___________.
A. Gradual recovery of HR
B. Gradual recovery of BP
C. Improvement in ROM
D. Removal of metabolic end products - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Gradual recovery of
HR
What is the frequency of combined aerobic exercise recommended for most adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3-5 d/w
Which of the following percentages of HRR would easily classify as Moderate aerobic exercise
intensity?
A. 34%
B. 52%
C. 65%
D. 91% - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 52%
Which of the following methods is not recommended for estimating exercise intensity for ExRx?
A. HRR
B. VO2R
C. VT
D. % of HRmax - CORRECT ANSWER - D. % of HRmax
, What is the minimum recommended target volume for energy expenditure to promote overall
health and well-being in an ExRx? - CORRECT ANSWER - 500-1000 Met/min/wk
What is the minimum recovery time recommended for a muscle group following a resistance
training bout? - CORRECT ANSWER - 48 hours
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of physical fitness testing?
A. To bring in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company
B. To educate participants about their present health and fitness status relative to health related
standards and age/sex matches norms
C. To motivate participants by establishing reasonable and attainable health/fitness goals
D. To allow evaluation of progress following an exercise program and long-term monitoring of
patients. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. To bring in extra income to pay off other major
expenses of the testing company
When performing a battery of tests in a single testing session, which of the following orders is
most optimal for testing multiple health related components of fitness?
Tests:
Sit and Reach Test
HRrest
Queens College Step Test
ACSM Push-Up Test - CORRECT ANSWER - HRrest, Queens College Step Test, ACSM
Push-Up Test, Sit and Reach Test
The degenerative loss of muscle mass and strength dur to reduced physical activity and aging is
known as _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Sarcopenia
Which of the following is NOT a valid test for muscular strength?
A. Hand Grip Strength Test
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Underweight is classified as a BMI of - CORRECT ANSWER - <18.5 kg/m^2
When measuring regional body circumferences, an average of duplicate measures is used
provided that those measurements do not differ by more than - CORRECT ANSWER -5
mm
Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young
women when using WHR? - CORRECT ANSWER - >0.86
Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
A. Field test performance
B. Maximal Volume of oxygen consumed per unite time (VO2max)
C. Body fat percentage
D. Maximal heart rate (HRmax) - CORRECT ANSWER - B. VO2max
When estimating VO2max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which of the following
best describes the relationship between HR >110 bpm and 85% APMHR or 70% HRR?
A. Logarithmic
B. Inverse
C. Curvilinear
D. Linear - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Linear
Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport One-Mile Walking Test's regression
equation to estimate VO2max?
A. Age
B. HR
,C. Gender
D. Body mass - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Gender
What is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned female individual performing the Astrand-
Rhyming cycle ergometer protocol? - CORRECT ANSWER - 300-450 kgm/min (50-75
watts)
The Queens College Step Test (aka McArdle Step Test) is performed for how long? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 minutes
Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing?
A. Prognosis
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Implementation
Which of the following is NOT considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise
capacity?
A. Maximal exercise testing using indirect calorimetry
B. Submaximal exercise testing using hemodynamic responses
C. Physician exam
D. Walk/run field test - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Maximal exercise testing using indirect
calorimetry
Whose legal responsibility is it to supervise the clinical exercise laboratory and interpret clinical
exercise testing in a diagnostic setting? - CORRECT ANSWER - The supervising
physician
Which of the following graded exercise protocols is most widely used in the US in a clinical
setting? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bruce treadmill protocol
,HR, BP, and ECG should be recorded regularly during the clinical exercise test and through at
least _________ of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 minutes
The normal HR response to incremental exercise is to increase workloads at a HR of _______
per 1 MET. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 bpm
The purpose of the cool-down period following an exercise session includes all of the following
except ___________.
A. Gradual recovery of HR
B. Gradual recovery of BP
C. Improvement in ROM
D. Removal of metabolic end products - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Gradual recovery of
HR
What is the frequency of combined aerobic exercise recommended for most adults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3-5 d/w
Which of the following percentages of HRR would easily classify as Moderate aerobic exercise
intensity?
A. 34%
B. 52%
C. 65%
D. 91% - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 52%
Which of the following methods is not recommended for estimating exercise intensity for ExRx?
A. HRR
B. VO2R
C. VT
D. % of HRmax - CORRECT ANSWER - D. % of HRmax
, What is the minimum recommended target volume for energy expenditure to promote overall
health and well-being in an ExRx? - CORRECT ANSWER - 500-1000 Met/min/wk
What is the minimum recovery time recommended for a muscle group following a resistance
training bout? - CORRECT ANSWER - 48 hours
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of physical fitness testing?
A. To bring in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company
B. To educate participants about their present health and fitness status relative to health related
standards and age/sex matches norms
C. To motivate participants by establishing reasonable and attainable health/fitness goals
D. To allow evaluation of progress following an exercise program and long-term monitoring of
patients. - CORRECT ANSWER - A. To bring in extra income to pay off other major
expenses of the testing company
When performing a battery of tests in a single testing session, which of the following orders is
most optimal for testing multiple health related components of fitness?
Tests:
Sit and Reach Test
HRrest
Queens College Step Test
ACSM Push-Up Test - CORRECT ANSWER - HRrest, Queens College Step Test, ACSM
Push-Up Test, Sit and Reach Test
The degenerative loss of muscle mass and strength dur to reduced physical activity and aging is
known as _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Sarcopenia
Which of the following is NOT a valid test for muscular strength?
A. Hand Grip Strength Test
