ACE Exam Exam Questions and Answers

Q.1) The PRIMARY purpose of professional certifications is to: A. Provide the professional with additional education to enhance his or her knowledge, skills and abilities B. Enhance a professional's resume for employment and/or higher compensation C. Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence D. Confirm a candidate's understanding of key concepts following the complete of a bachelor's degree - Answer-C. Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence. ACE PTH 1.7 Q.2) Which of the following is WITHIN the scope of practice for personal trainers? A. Counseling clients through life experiences that negatively impact program adherence B. Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design C. Evaluating client injuries while designing rehabilitative exercise programs D. Recommending effective supplements for clients who skip meals - Answer-B. Screening clients for exercise limitations to facilitate exercise program design. ACE PTH 1.8 - Personal trainers doe not Diagnose, Evaluate Injuries, Recommend supplements, Prescribe, Treat injury or disease, Monitor Medical Progress, Rehabilitate, Counsel or work with Patients. Q.3) Which of the hollowing is OUTSIDE of the ACE-certified Personal Trainer scope of practice? A. Developing exercise programs for clients who have type 2 diabetes and medical clearance for exercise B. Providing guidance, motivation, and feedback to empower individuals to adhere to their exercise programsC. Implementing post-rehabilitative exercise programs for clients following their physicians recommendations D. Conducting a VO2 max test to determine a client's need for referral to his or her physician - Answer-D. Conducting a VO2 max test to determine a client's need for referral to his or her physician Q.4) At what point does a candidate for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification (or any other ACE certification) agree to uphold the ACE Code of Ethics? A. While registering for an ACE certification exam B. Once the candidate earns his or her first ACE certification C. Upon receiving a printed copy of the ACE Code Of ethics with the printed ACE certification D. When accepting his or her first job as an ACE-certified Personal Trainer - Answer-A. While registering for an ACE certification exam. ? See 1.11 Which of the following tests BEST measures muscular strength? - Answer-10-repetition maximum bench-press test This is the best test for measuring muscular strength because it is safer than a 1-repetition maximum bench-press test and most people can complete 10 repetitions with 75% of their maximum resistance. While a 1-repetition maximum bench-press test is considered a more accurate measure of strength, the risk of injury outweighs the benefits of performing the test for most personal training clients. Therefore, the 10-repetition test is considered an appropriate substitute for assessing strength. Which strategy willBEST ensure agreement between the client and trainer with respect to motivation and - Answer-The trainer should explore the client's expectations and prior experience This response will best ensure agreement between the client and trainer with respect to motivation and goals. Finding out where a client is mentally and experientially with respect to exercise allows a trainer to develop a specific exercise program tailored to exactly what the client wants and needs. When a program is designed with client expectations and prior experience in mind, the client's motivation increases because the client was a contributor to the process. Client: Male Age: 39 Physician Clearance: Yes Medical/Health Concerns: Smokes 30+ cigarettes per day Blood pressure: 136/94 mmHg Past Activity Levels: Played high-school soccer and rugby Current Activity Levels: Walks dog and walks 10 minutes to work everyday Main Fitness Goal: To improve stamina and feel more fit Given the information above, which of the following fitness tests is contraindicated for a personal trainer to perform? A. 3-minute step test B. Submaximal cycle ergometry test C. Maximal graded treadmill testD. 1-mile walk test - Answer-Maximal graded treadmill test This response is correct because this is a maximal fitness test and, therefore, contraindicated. The client's information, given in the stem of the question, places him in the moderate risk category for experiencing a cardiac event during exercise. He has two risk factors, current cigarette smoker and hypertension, but has no symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease. Therefore, he may exercise at a moderate intensity and undergo submaximal fitness testing. Which of the following methods is MOST accurate for assessing body composition? A. Bioelectrical impedance analysis B. Body mass index C. Waist-to-hip ratio D.Skinfold thickness measurement - Answer-Skinfold thickness measurement Of all the responses listed for this question, the skinfold measurement method is the most accurate for assessing body composition provided the measurements are taken properly. If the technician/personal trainer performing the assessment has ample experience locating and measuring the standard sites, theresults are both valid and reliable for estimating body composition. When exercising in a hot environment, it is recommended that a person drink approximately __________. A. 2 to 4 fluid ounces of a sports drink every 10-15 minutes B. 3 to 6 fluid ounces of water every 10-15 minutes C. 32 fluid ounces of water within 30 minutes prior to, and following exercise D. 1 ounce of fluid for every ounce of weight lost during exercise - Answer-3 to 6 fluid ounces of water every 10-15 minutes This response is correct. The guideline for fluid replenishment while exercising in a hot environment is to drink at least 3-6 ounces of water every 10-15 minutes during exercise. Additionally, drink 8 ounces of water 20-30 minutes prior to exercise and 8-10 ounces of water in the 30 minutes following exercise. Describe the Health Belief Model - Answer-predicts that most people will engage in a health behaviour based on the PERCEIVED THREAT they feel regarding a health problem and the pros and cons of adopting the behaviour. CH 4, P. 64 Transtheoretical Model of change is also called the _____________ __ ________ model. - AnswerStages of Chnage CH.4 P.67 Transtheoretical Model of change is seperated into four components, what are they? - Answer-Stages of Change Process of Change Self Efficacy Decisional Balance Ch. 4, P. 67The first Component of the TTM is made up of the five stages of behaviour change, what are they? - Answer-1. Precontemplation - People are sedentary and not even considering an activity program. 2. Contemplation - Still sedentary, however they are starting to consider activity as important and have begun to identify the implications of being inactive. 3. Preparation - Some physical activity as individuals are mentally and physically preparing to adopt an activity program. 4. Which strategy will BEST ensure agreement between the client and trainer with respect to motivation and goals? A. The client should be allowed by the trainer to plan the initial training activities. B. The trainer should establish a basic program for the client to start their regimen. C. The trainer should explore the client's expectations and prior experience. D. The client's present level of physical fitness should be determined. - Answer-C. A. The client should be allowed by the trainer to plan the initial training activities