ACE CPT Exam Prep Questions and
Answers
IFT Model Cardio - ANS-Base, Fitness, Performance
IFT Model Weight Training - ANS-Function, Movement, Load/Speed
Focus on establishing, or reestablishing, postural stability and kinetic chain mobility -
ANS-Functional
Focus on developing good movement patterns without compromising postural or joint
stability - ANS-Movement
Focus on applying external loads to movements that create a need for increased force
production - ANS-Load/Speed
Focus on developing an initial aerobic base in clients who have been insufficiently
active - ANS-Base
Focus on enhancing the client's aerobic efficiency - ANS-Fitness
Focus on success in endurance sports and events - ANS-Performance
Five Primary Moment Patterns - ANS--Bend and Lift
-Single-leg
-Push
-Pull
-Rotate
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice
regarding training clients with weight-loss goals? - ANS-Designing exercise programs
that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition
Which of the following resources would be MOST appropriate for an ACE Certified
Personal Trainer to utilize when providing dietary advice to clients? - ANS-Resources
developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (i.e. ChooseMyPlate.gov)
Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified
Personal Trainers? - ANS-Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression
that impact exercise adherence
,When working with clients who have been referred by their physicians for exercise
programming, which of the following steps would be MOST important for the personal
trainer to take? - ANS-Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating
with the referring physician
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal
Trainers? - ANS-Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify
exercise limitations
What is the primary purpose of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification program? - ANS-
To protect the public from harm
A client has soreness after a weekend tennis tournament. Which of the following in an
appropriate action that is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal
Trainers? - ANS-Discuss proper techniques for stretching the affected muscles
What is a key risk factor for chronic disease? - ANS-Lack of physical activity
A client has been released from physical therapy, what should the personal trainer do
now? - ANS-Build on the work done in physical therapy
What should the personal trainer do for a client who has tight IT bands? - ANS-Teach
the client self-myofascial release techniques
A client who has problems performing activities of daily living would benefit MOST from
improving what? - ANS-Functional movements
Which BEST describes what is at the heart of a client-centered approach to personal
training? - ANS-The personal trainer is focused on the client, helping the client achieve
his or her goals for health, fitness, and improved quality of life
A client who can walk continuously for 10 minutes at a moderate intensity before
needing to take a break would start in which Cardio Training phase of ACE IFT? - ANS-
Base Training
Which exercise would be most appropriate for Movement Training? - ANS-Body-Weight
lunges
In which Muscular Training phase would drills to build agility and power be
incorporated? - ANS-Load/Speed
A periodized training plan, which includes workouts increasing through thresholds would
be best for which client? - ANS-A woman training to qualify for the Boston Marathon
What is most important of factors for personal trainers to focus on to create a client-
centered approach to personal training? - ANS-Building rapport
, Which of the following is one of the five primary movement patterns? - ANS--Single-Leg
-Rotational
-Push
-Pull
-Bend and Lift
When a client can consistently perform physical activity for 20+ minutes, 3+ times a
week, they should be training at which Cardio phase? - ANS-Fitness
You're working with a client with obesity and apprehensive about beginning an exercise
program. What would be the best course of action for early success in the first session?
- ANS-Have the client perform exercises that provide the trainer with basic feedback
about the client's current movement abilities and fitness
Desired Body Weight (DBW) - ANS-DBW = LBW / (1 - DBF%)
1- 100% - Fat % = Lean Body %
2- BW x LB % = LBW
3- 1--% - Desired Fat % = Desired lean %
4- LBW / Desired lean % = DBW
How many calories are in a gram of protein? - ANS-4
How many calories are in a gram of fat? - ANS-9
How many calories are in a gram of carbs? - ANS-4
How many calories are in a gram of alcohol? - ANS-7
Waist-to-Hip Ratio - ANS-Waist / Hip = WHR
BMI (standard formula) - ANS-[Weight (lb) / Height/\2 (in) ] x 703
Daily Calorie Deficit for DBW - ANS-- 1 pound of fat = 3500
2- [Desired loss (lb) x 3500 kcal] / # weeks = weekly calorie deficit
Predicted Maximal Heart (MHR) Rate (Dr. Fox) - ANS-220 - age = MHR
Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) Formula - ANS--THR = (HRR x % Intensity) + RHR
- HRR = MHR - RHR
One Rep Maximum (1-RM) Formula - ANS--use repetition table 10-25
-Pounds Lifted / % 1-RM = Predicted 1-RM
ABC Method - ANS-A- ask open-ended questions
Answers
IFT Model Cardio - ANS-Base, Fitness, Performance
IFT Model Weight Training - ANS-Function, Movement, Load/Speed
Focus on establishing, or reestablishing, postural stability and kinetic chain mobility -
ANS-Functional
Focus on developing good movement patterns without compromising postural or joint
stability - ANS-Movement
Focus on applying external loads to movements that create a need for increased force
production - ANS-Load/Speed
Focus on developing an initial aerobic base in clients who have been insufficiently
active - ANS-Base
Focus on enhancing the client's aerobic efficiency - ANS-Fitness
Focus on success in endurance sports and events - ANS-Performance
Five Primary Moment Patterns - ANS--Bend and Lift
-Single-leg
-Push
-Pull
-Rotate
Which of the following is WITHIN the ACE Certified Personal Trainer scope of practice
regarding training clients with weight-loss goals? - ANS-Designing exercise programs
that lead to increased energy expenditure and positive changes in body composition
Which of the following resources would be MOST appropriate for an ACE Certified
Personal Trainer to utilize when providing dietary advice to clients? - ANS-Resources
developed or endorsed by the Federal Government (i.e. ChooseMyPlate.gov)
Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of practice for ACE Certified
Personal Trainers? - ANS-Offering solutions to a client who exhibits signs of depression
that impact exercise adherence
,When working with clients who have been referred by their physicians for exercise
programming, which of the following steps would be MOST important for the personal
trainer to take? - ANS-Obtain written permission from the client prior to communicating
with the referring physician
Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal
Trainers? - ANS-Conducting fitness assessments and health screenings to identify
exercise limitations
What is the primary purpose of the ACE Personal Trainer Certification program? - ANS-
To protect the public from harm
A client has soreness after a weekend tennis tournament. Which of the following in an
appropriate action that is WITHIN the scope of practice for ACE Certified Personal
Trainers? - ANS-Discuss proper techniques for stretching the affected muscles
What is a key risk factor for chronic disease? - ANS-Lack of physical activity
A client has been released from physical therapy, what should the personal trainer do
now? - ANS-Build on the work done in physical therapy
What should the personal trainer do for a client who has tight IT bands? - ANS-Teach
the client self-myofascial release techniques
A client who has problems performing activities of daily living would benefit MOST from
improving what? - ANS-Functional movements
Which BEST describes what is at the heart of a client-centered approach to personal
training? - ANS-The personal trainer is focused on the client, helping the client achieve
his or her goals for health, fitness, and improved quality of life
A client who can walk continuously for 10 minutes at a moderate intensity before
needing to take a break would start in which Cardio Training phase of ACE IFT? - ANS-
Base Training
Which exercise would be most appropriate for Movement Training? - ANS-Body-Weight
lunges
In which Muscular Training phase would drills to build agility and power be
incorporated? - ANS-Load/Speed
A periodized training plan, which includes workouts increasing through thresholds would
be best for which client? - ANS-A woman training to qualify for the Boston Marathon
What is most important of factors for personal trainers to focus on to create a client-
centered approach to personal training? - ANS-Building rapport
, Which of the following is one of the five primary movement patterns? - ANS--Single-Leg
-Rotational
-Push
-Pull
-Bend and Lift
When a client can consistently perform physical activity for 20+ minutes, 3+ times a
week, they should be training at which Cardio phase? - ANS-Fitness
You're working with a client with obesity and apprehensive about beginning an exercise
program. What would be the best course of action for early success in the first session?
- ANS-Have the client perform exercises that provide the trainer with basic feedback
about the client's current movement abilities and fitness
Desired Body Weight (DBW) - ANS-DBW = LBW / (1 - DBF%)
1- 100% - Fat % = Lean Body %
2- BW x LB % = LBW
3- 1--% - Desired Fat % = Desired lean %
4- LBW / Desired lean % = DBW
How many calories are in a gram of protein? - ANS-4
How many calories are in a gram of fat? - ANS-9
How many calories are in a gram of carbs? - ANS-4
How many calories are in a gram of alcohol? - ANS-7
Waist-to-Hip Ratio - ANS-Waist / Hip = WHR
BMI (standard formula) - ANS-[Weight (lb) / Height/\2 (in) ] x 703
Daily Calorie Deficit for DBW - ANS-- 1 pound of fat = 3500
2- [Desired loss (lb) x 3500 kcal] / # weeks = weekly calorie deficit
Predicted Maximal Heart (MHR) Rate (Dr. Fox) - ANS-220 - age = MHR
Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) Formula - ANS--THR = (HRR x % Intensity) + RHR
- HRR = MHR - RHR
One Rep Maximum (1-RM) Formula - ANS--use repetition table 10-25
-Pounds Lifted / % 1-RM = Predicted 1-RM
ABC Method - ANS-A- ask open-ended questions
