ACSM EP EXAM (EVERYTHING) QUESTION AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the MOST important exercise variable in preventing injuries?
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a. High intensity
cx cx
b. Longer bouts of duration
cx cx cx cx
c. Consecutive days of training
cx cx cx cx
d. Slow and gradual progression - ansd. Slow and gradual progression
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The Framingham Heart Study started as a large cohort study in 1948 with the purpose of id
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entifying and examining the effects of various risk factors for the development of which dise
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ase process? cx
a. Cardiovascular disease
cx cx
b. Neuromotor disease
cx cx
c. Pulmonary disease
cx cx
d. Metabolic disease - ansa. Cardiovascular disease
cx cx cx cx cx cx
To lessen the chance of injury, the ACSM-EP should:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Assess the client's goal and rewrite it to be more realistic based on exercise testing result
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s.
b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on an in
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
dividual's current fitness level and desires. cx cx cx cx cx
c. Determine the client's intensity threshold and work 10% of the time above that threshold f
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
or adaptation purposes.
cx cx
d. Start at a moderate to high level of intensity, frequency, and duration and progress slowly
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.- cx
ansb. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
an individual's current fitness level and desires.
cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is a skill- cx cx cx cx cx cx
related parameter that might be addressed in a client's exercise program?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Balancecx
b. Flexibility
cx
c. Aerobic capacity
cx cx
d. Body composition - ansa. Balance
cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding submaximal exercise testing?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. It is generally considered safe for most individuals
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. It requires medical supervision from a physician or other trained professional
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. It requires medical clearance from the client's primary health care provider
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. It is indicated for individuals under 45 years of age -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansa. It is generally considered safe for most individuals
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most common cause(s) of sudden cardiac
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
death is/are:
cx cx
a. Head and cervical spine trauma.
cx cx cx cx cx
b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities.
cx cx cx cx
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
cx cx cx cx
d. Coronary artery disease. - ansb. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following activities has the lowest risk of musculoskeletal injury?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Weightlifting
cx
b. Jogging
cx
c. Basketball
cx
d. Walking - ansd. Walking
cx cx cx cx
A 1995 joint position statement of the ACSM and CDC recommended that every adult accu
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
mulate how many minutes of activity per day?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. 60 minutes
cx cx
b. 10 minutes
cx cx
c. 30 minutes
cx cx
d. 15 minutes - ansc. 30 minutes
cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is a skill-related aspect of physical activity?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Strength
cx
b. Ability
cx
c. Coordination
cx
d. Endurance - ansc. Coordination
cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is the most common risk factor that is associated with exercise?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Sprain of the shoulder joint
cx cx cx cx cx
b. Injuries at the lumbar spine
cx cx cx cx cx
c. Injuries at the knee or foot
cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Strain of the rotator cuff - ansc. Injuries at the knee or foot
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for the cause of sudden cardiac dea
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
th?
a. An erratic atrial rhythm during diastole
cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. A drop in blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Hypertensive response at rest or during exercise
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansd. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
To minimize any emergent event during exercise testing or training, it is critical that the ACS
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
M-EP:
a. Assess the client's exercise intensity threshold and maintain intensity below it.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. Post highly visible emergency procedures and phone numbers in prominent areas.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Conduct appropriate screening on each client as a first step.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,d. Obtain a signed informed consent to minimize liability. -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansc. Conduct appropriate screening on each client as a first step.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
How can the total amount of energy expenditure associated with physical activity be determ
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ined?
a. By considering the intensity of the activity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. By considering the duration of the activity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. By considering the frequency of the muscular contractions involved in the activity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty movements and the intensi
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ty, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansd. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty movements and the int
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ensity, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions
cx cx cx cx cx cx
The relationship between physical activity and risk of developing cardiovascular disease ca
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
n best be described as:
cx cx cx cx
a. Scientifically proven.
cx cx
b. Questionable pending further research.
cx cx cx cx
c. Dependent on CVD risk profile.
cx cx cx cx cx
d. A dose-response relationship. - ansd. A dose-response relationship.
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The 2007 update to an ACSM/
cx cx cx cx cx
CDC recommendation for activity focused on the frequency recommendation; instead of "
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most, preferably all, days of the week," the update was changed to:
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a. Five days each week.
cx cx cx cx
b. Seven days a week.
cx cx cx cx
c. Most days of the week.
cx cx cx cx cx
d. All days of the week. - ansa. Five days each week.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is the BEST way to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury as a cli
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ent begins an exercise program?
cx cx cx cx
a. Set realistic exercise goals for the program
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. Use programs that are effective with other clients
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Avoid the use of free weights for strength training
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Utilize lower-intensity, longer-duration cardio exercise -
cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansa. Set realistic exercise goals for the program
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The skill-related components of physical fitness include:
cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Speed, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and strength.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. Agility, speed, coordination, balance, reaction time, and endurance.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Agility, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and endurance. -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansc. Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality are inversely related to both physical activi cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ty and: cx
a. Strength.
cx
, b. Physical Fitness.
cx cx
c. Weight.cx
d. Age. - ansb. Physical Fitness.
cx cx cx cx cx
For high school and college athletes, preparticipation screening primarily functions to:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Detect potential cardiac issues.
cx cx cx cx
b. Assess joint integrity.
cx cx cx
c. Detect muscle weakness and imbalance.
cx cx cx cx cx
d. Assess functional capacity. - ansa. Detect potential cardiac issues.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Numerous epidemiological research efforts have demonstrated an inverse relationship bet
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ween physical activity and: cx cx cx
a. Morbidity.
cx
b. Cardiovascular disease.
cx cx
c. Health.cx
d. Cancer. - ansb. Cardiovascular disease.
cx cx cx cx cx
An update from a 2007 ACSM/
cx cx cx cx cx
CDC joint statement indicates that physical activity bouts of at least how many minutes can
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
be accumulated toward the recommended total amount of daily physical activity?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. 5 minutes
cx cx
b. 10 minutes
cx cx
c. 15 minutes
cx cx
d. 30 minutes - ansb. 10 minutes
cx cx cx cx cx cx
Over the past five decades, it has been estimated that occupational energy expenditure ha
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s declined by approximately how many calories per day?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. 50 cx
b. 100 cx
c. 250 cx
d. 500 - ansb. 100
cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is a criterion used to determine if an individual could be classifed as s
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
edentary/physically inactive? cx
a. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least three month
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s.
b. The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least two days per week, performed for at least three month
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s.
c. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least one month.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-
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intensity physical activity, on at least three days per week, performed for at least one month
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
. - ansa. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is the MOST important exercise variable in preventing injuries?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. High intensity
cx cx
b. Longer bouts of duration
cx cx cx cx
c. Consecutive days of training
cx cx cx cx
d. Slow and gradual progression - ansd. Slow and gradual progression
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The Framingham Heart Study started as a large cohort study in 1948 with the purpose of id
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
entifying and examining the effects of various risk factors for the development of which dise
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ase process? cx
a. Cardiovascular disease
cx cx
b. Neuromotor disease
cx cx
c. Pulmonary disease
cx cx
d. Metabolic disease - ansa. Cardiovascular disease
cx cx cx cx cx cx
To lessen the chance of injury, the ACSM-EP should:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Assess the client's goal and rewrite it to be more realistic based on exercise testing result
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s.
b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on an in
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
dividual's current fitness level and desires. cx cx cx cx cx
c. Determine the client's intensity threshold and work 10% of the time above that threshold f
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
or adaptation purposes.
cx cx
d. Start at a moderate to high level of intensity, frequency, and duration and progress slowly
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
.- cx
ansb. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
an individual's current fitness level and desires.
cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is a skill- cx cx cx cx cx cx
related parameter that might be addressed in a client's exercise program?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Balancecx
b. Flexibility
cx
c. Aerobic capacity
cx cx
d. Body composition - ansa. Balance
cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding submaximal exercise testing?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. It is generally considered safe for most individuals
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. It requires medical supervision from a physician or other trained professional
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. It requires medical clearance from the client's primary health care provider
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. It is indicated for individuals under 45 years of age -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansa. It is generally considered safe for most individuals
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most common cause(s) of sudden cardiac
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
death is/are:
cx cx
a. Head and cervical spine trauma.
cx cx cx cx cx
b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities.
cx cx cx cx
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
cx cx cx cx
d. Coronary artery disease. - ansb. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following activities has the lowest risk of musculoskeletal injury?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Weightlifting
cx
b. Jogging
cx
c. Basketball
cx
d. Walking - ansd. Walking
cx cx cx cx
A 1995 joint position statement of the ACSM and CDC recommended that every adult accu
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
mulate how many minutes of activity per day?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. 60 minutes
cx cx
b. 10 minutes
cx cx
c. 30 minutes
cx cx
d. 15 minutes - ansc. 30 minutes
cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is a skill-related aspect of physical activity?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Strength
cx
b. Ability
cx
c. Coordination
cx
d. Endurance - ansc. Coordination
cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is the most common risk factor that is associated with exercise?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Sprain of the shoulder joint
cx cx cx cx cx
b. Injuries at the lumbar spine
cx cx cx cx cx
c. Injuries at the knee or foot
cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Strain of the rotator cuff - ansc. Injuries at the knee or foot
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for the cause of sudden cardiac dea
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
th?
a. An erratic atrial rhythm during diastole
cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. A drop in blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Hypertensive response at rest or during exercise
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansd. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
To minimize any emergent event during exercise testing or training, it is critical that the ACS
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
M-EP:
a. Assess the client's exercise intensity threshold and maintain intensity below it.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. Post highly visible emergency procedures and phone numbers in prominent areas.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Conduct appropriate screening on each client as a first step.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,d. Obtain a signed informed consent to minimize liability. -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansc. Conduct appropriate screening on each client as a first step.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
How can the total amount of energy expenditure associated with physical activity be determ
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ined?
a. By considering the intensity of the activity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. By considering the duration of the activity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. By considering the frequency of the muscular contractions involved in the activity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty movements and the intensi
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ty, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansd. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty movements and the int
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ensity, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions
cx cx cx cx cx cx
The relationship between physical activity and risk of developing cardiovascular disease ca
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
n best be described as:
cx cx cx cx
a. Scientifically proven.
cx cx
b. Questionable pending further research.
cx cx cx cx
c. Dependent on CVD risk profile.
cx cx cx cx cx
d. A dose-response relationship. - ansd. A dose-response relationship.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The 2007 update to an ACSM/
cx cx cx cx cx
CDC recommendation for activity focused on the frequency recommendation; instead of "
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
most, preferably all, days of the week," the update was changed to:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Five days each week.
cx cx cx cx
b. Seven days a week.
cx cx cx cx
c. Most days of the week.
cx cx cx cx cx
d. All days of the week. - ansa. Five days each week.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is the BEST way to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury as a cli
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ent begins an exercise program?
cx cx cx cx
a. Set realistic exercise goals for the program
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. Use programs that are effective with other clients
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Avoid the use of free weights for strength training
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Utilize lower-intensity, longer-duration cardio exercise -
cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansa. Set realistic exercise goals for the program
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
The skill-related components of physical fitness include:
cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Speed, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and strength.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
b. Agility, speed, coordination, balance, reaction time, and endurance.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
c. Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. Agility, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and endurance. -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansc. Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality are inversely related to both physical activi cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ty and: cx
a. Strength.
cx
, b. Physical Fitness.
cx cx
c. Weight.cx
d. Age. - ansb. Physical Fitness.
cx cx cx cx cx
For high school and college athletes, preparticipation screening primarily functions to:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. Detect potential cardiac issues.
cx cx cx cx
b. Assess joint integrity.
cx cx cx
c. Detect muscle weakness and imbalance.
cx cx cx cx cx
d. Assess functional capacity. - ansa. Detect potential cardiac issues.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Numerous epidemiological research efforts have demonstrated an inverse relationship bet
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ween physical activity and: cx cx cx
a. Morbidity.
cx
b. Cardiovascular disease.
cx cx
c. Health.cx
d. Cancer. - ansb. Cardiovascular disease.
cx cx cx cx cx
An update from a 2007 ACSM/
cx cx cx cx cx
CDC joint statement indicates that physical activity bouts of at least how many minutes can
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
be accumulated toward the recommended total amount of daily physical activity?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. 5 minutes
cx cx
b. 10 minutes
cx cx
c. 15 minutes
cx cx
d. 30 minutes - ansb. 10 minutes
cx cx cx cx cx cx
Over the past five decades, it has been estimated that occupational energy expenditure ha
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s declined by approximately how many calories per day?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
a. 50 cx
b. 100 cx
c. 250 cx
d. 500 - ansb. 100
cx cx cx cx
Which of the following is a criterion used to determine if an individual could be classifed as s
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
edentary/physically inactive? cx
a. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least three month
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s.
b. The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least two days per week, performed for at least three month
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s.
c. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least one month.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
d. The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
intensity physical activity, on at least three days per week, performed for at least one month
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
. - ansa. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-
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