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ACE-Personal-Trainer Questions and Answers

Question # 6

A client is planning a weekend ski trip at a high altitude and would like to maximize time on the slopes. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?

A.

"To adjust to the higher altitudes more efficiently, keep breaks to a minimum."

B.

"In order to acclimate to the altitude quickly, plan to ski as soon as you arrive.''

C.

"To lessen the effects of altitude sickness, attempt the largest hills at the beginning of your ski trip."

D.

"Allow your body to gradually acclimate by waiting until the day after arrival to begin skiing."

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Question # 7

Which form should a client sign to acknowledge that the client has been educated about the risks associated with participating in exercise?

A.

Waiver

B.

Informed consent

C.

PAR-Q

D.

Agreement to participate

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Question # 8

A client's initial six sessions with an ACE certified Personal Trainer each had comparable training volumes with no indicators of joint stress, psychological discomfort, or overtraining Each session was completed with increased ease The client's total rest/recovery time was more than 10 minutes per session Which program modification is MOST appropriate for the client's seventh training session''

A.

Increase rest/recovery time.

B.

Decrease training volume or session duration.

C.

increase training volume or decrease rest/recovery time.

D.

Increase resistance, duration, total number of sets, and number of exercises.

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Question # 9

The informed consent form should include which of the following?

A.

A waiver that releases the trainer from liability

B.

Questions about the client's medical history

C.

Questions about the client's previous exercise history

D.

Information about the risks and benefits of exercise

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Question # 10

Overuse injuries are generally caused by which of the following'?

A.

Infrequent high-intensity exercise or sports activity

B.

Exercise that Involves repetitive stress and poor body mechanics

C.

Interval training with insufficient rest periods during a given workout

D.

Strength training with insufficient rest periods during a given workout

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Question # 11

A client has type 2 diabetes and has been working with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for one month. They have worked with a dietitian on meal plans. They have been training three times per week with a trainer plus two additional days of self-directed cardio workouts. The client is overwhelmed by this lifestyle change and concerned about their health. What could the trainer do to motivate them to continue the lifestyle change efforts?

A.

Communicate that exercise and weight loss can increase insulin sensitivity.

B.

Refer them back to a dietitian for a revised dietary plan.

C.

Add a day of mind-body activity to the program.

D.

Indicate that they will start losing weight in the next few weeks.

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Question # 12

Which recommendation regarding myofascial release should an ACE certified Personal Trainer make to a client?

A.

Combine it with other stretching methods.

B.

Do it with a heating pad if muscles are sore.

C.

Have a physical therapist perform it due to risk of injury.

D.

Self-admtnister it frequently.

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Question # 13

Which characteristic is MOST important to consider when evaluating professional liability insurance programs?

A.

Type and amount of coverage offered

B.

Number of people covered

C.

Organization that offers the coverage

D.

Length of the coverage offered

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Question # 14

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a medical examination is required prior to vigorous exercise for:

A.

Persons with resting blood pressure of 135/85 mmHg.

B.

Persons with a BMI score of 32.

C.

Persons with type 2 diabetes.

D.

Men less than 40 years old and women less than 50 years old.

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Question # 15

Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss?

A.

14 lb (6 kg) in three months

B.

15 lb (7 kg) in four months

C.

24 lb (11 kg) in two months

D.

30 lb (14 kg) in four months

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Question # 16

What is the Body Mass Index of a 21-year-old female who Is 5'2" (1.58 m) and 132 pounds (60 kg)?

A.

20

B.

22

C.

24

D.

27

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Question # 17

Your new client stands with the palms of his hands facing in a posterior direction. What condition could be attributing to this position?

A.

Scapular protraction due to weak pectorals

B.

Scapular protraction due to tight pectorals and weak rhomboids

C.

Scapular retraction due to weak rhomboids and infraspinatus

D.

Scapular retraction due to a weak latissimus dorsi muscle

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Question # 18

A healthy 40-year-old male client would like you to be his personal trainer. You express that you require specific personal data to ensure that he can safely pursue fitness activity. Which of the following would be recommended as a MINIMAL prerequisite?

A.

A medical clearance prior to training

B.

A detailed medical history form

C.

A PAR-Q

D.

A lifestyle questionnaire

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Question # 19

A new female client's health history reveals the following Information:

Using the client's health history, how many positive risk factors are present?

A.

0

B.

1

C.

2

D.

3

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Question # 20

A client has just completed the third week of a program designed to Increase aerobic efficiency. The total accumulated duration of cardio respiratory exercise for the week was 180 minutes. What is the maximum recommended duration of total exercise for week four of this client's program?

A.

190 minutes

B.

198 minutes

C.

207 minutes

D.

225 minutes

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Question # 21

To test the cardiorespiratory fitness of a new client who Is 80 years old, a personal trainer chooses to administer a five-minute treadmill test. The personal trainer is looking at the client's heart rate and is also using RPE to determine the client's output. Two minutes into the test, the client shares that the effort exerted is a "17" on the RPE scale, and the client indicates being short of breath. Based upon this information, what would be the BEST course of action for the personal trainer to take at this time?

A.

Terminate the assessment and monitor the client closely.

B.

Terminate the assessment and try again in a few minutes after the client has had a chance to rest.

C.

Lower the level of resistance and continue the assessment for the remainder of the five minutes.

D.

Lower the amount of time on the assessment and record the data.

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Question # 22

A long-time client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has attended a diabetes self-management course and has been cleared by a physician to exercise. The client tests glucose levels before and after each workout. The personal trainer should encourage the client to do which of the following?

A.

Inject insulin into the muscle the client anticipates working as this will speed the reaction of glucose absorption into cells.

B.

Limit fluid intake before, during, and after the workout to prevent hyponatremia.

C.

Avoid exercise if blood glucose levels are less than 300 mg/dL and ketosis is present before exercise.

D.

Exercise at the same time every day and ingest additional carbohydrates if glucose levels are less than 100 mg/dL.

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Question # 23

Which of the following resistance training recommendations would be appropriate initially for a client who has cardiovascular disease?

A.

One set of 8-10 repetitions of 8-10 exercises

B.

Two sets of 8-10 repetitions of 8-10 exercises

C.

One set of 12-15 repetitions of 8-10 exercises

D.

Two sets of 12-15 repetitions of 8-10 exercises

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Question # 24

What enables a client to successfully deal with high-risk situations that may reduce adherence?

A.

Skill level

B.

Self-efficacy

C.

Extrinsic motivation

D.

Goals

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Question # 25

Which exercise would you recommend to target the latissimus dorsi?

A.

Pull-up

B.

Push-up

C.

Lateral raise

D.

Incline press

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Question # 26

After completing a fitness evaluation for one of your clients, you leave it In an office tray for the head trainer to review. This is inappropriate because:

A.

Someone could access and alter the data.

B.

The fitness evaluation is not in a secure location.

C.

Fitness evaluations should not be reviewed by the head trainer

D.

Clients may not have access to their training records.

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Question # 27

Your client is an endurance athlete who approaches you about using carnitine to enhance his performance. Your BEST response would be to:

A.

Recommend that he take his carnitine with fruit juice to enhance absorption.

B.

Encourage him to use carnitine to enhance his interval workouts.

C.

Suggest journaling his workouts to monitor progress while using carnitine.

D.

Tell him that research does not support enhanced performance from carnitine use.

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Question # 28

The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

A.

Decreased blood pressure.

B.

Decreased heart rate.

C.

Increased heart rate.

D.

Increased blood pressure.

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Question # 29

At the end of a 35-year-old client's warm-up on the indoor track, the client trips and falls. Embarrassed, the client gets up abruptly, shakes their ankle a few times, and reports being okay. The client is limping but wants to continue the workout. What should the personal trainer do NEXT?

A.

Ensure the safety of the client by stopping the workout and providing first aid as needed. Complete an incident report noting any facts related to the incident.

B.

Ask again if the client is okay, but know that the assumption of risk form will provide protection if the client is injured.

C.

Ensure the safety of the client by changing the workout to non-weight bearing activity. Tell the client that, in the event of pain or swelling later, they probably sprained the ankle and should take anti-inflammatory medication and apply ice.

D.

Ask again if the client is okay, but recognize that the personal trainer can be held liable if the client does not get a physician's clearance for the next appointment.

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Question # 30

When training a client in a home gym, it is necessary for the personal trainer to do which of the following?

A.

Carry equipment repair tools to do on the spot repairs as needed.

B.

Avoid using any of the client's personal equipment.

C.

Phone equipment manufacturer(s) as repairs are needed.

D.

Inspect all home equipment prior to each session.

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Question # 31

The effectiveness of BMI is limited In which type of individual?

A.

Seriously obese

B.

Sedentary individuals

C.

Extremely thin

D.

Muscular/athletic

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Question # 32

Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise. Which of the following teaching methods would be MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?

A.

Continue to demonstrate proper strength-training techniques to the client.

B.

Incorporate a kinesthetic method to guide the client through effective execution.

C.

Use the same words and methods every time for consistency and to reduce confusion.

D.

Continue to praise the client for progress even when the execution is not correct.

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Question # 33

What is the CEC requirement for certification renewal of an ACE certified Personal Trainer?

A.

A minimum of 10 hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every two years.

B.

A minimum of 10 hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every four years.

C.

A minimum of 20 hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every two years.

D.

A minimum of 20 hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every four years.

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Question # 34

An ACE certified Personal Trainer began working with a married couple one year ago. Recently, the husband has not attended their sessions, and the wife has been revealing harsh feelings toward him. She confesses that she has been considering a divorce. During the next session, the husband attends by himself and asks how his wife has been doing and if she has said anything about him. What should the personal trainer do?

A.

Show the husband the comments the wife made that are recorded in the personal trainer's file.

B.

Tell him that she has not said anything and that she is doing well in her workouts.

C.

Advise him that it would be best if he found another personal trainer.

D.

Ask him to respect the personal trainer's position and avoid revealing any information.

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Question # 35

What muscles comprise the quadriceps muscle group?

A.

Biceps femoris, tensor fasciae latae, semimembranosus, semitendinosus

B.

Rectus femoris. vastus medialis. vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius

C.

Gastrocnemius, soleus, posterior tibialis, popliteus

D.

Adductor magnus. adductor longus, adductor brevis. vastus medialis

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Question # 36

You have been working with an elderly client who has poor balance. Over the past month, he has progressed to standing and maintaining balance on one leg with support. What would be the NEXT step to further improve his balance?

A.

Have him stand and walk with a narrower base of support.

B.

Have him stand on one leg on an unstable surface and perform dynamic movement.

C.

Include single leg stance without external support to his program.

D.

Have him stand in a narrow base of support with his eyes closed.

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Question # 37

Your client is at week two of her strength-training program, and her strength has increased in all exercises, instead of performing 12 repetitions, she is now able to complete 15 repetitions using the same load. What physiological adaptation may explain this improvement?

A.

Increased flexibility

B.

Neural factors

C.

Muscle hypertrophy

D.

Eccentric adaptations

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Question # 38

Tightness in which of the following muscles would MOST likely contribute to chronic lower back problems?

A.

Iliopsoas

B.

Latissimus dorsi

C.

Transverse abdominus

D.

Gluteus maximus

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Question # 39

A female client comes to you to improve her upper body strength. She is a new grandmother and would like to be able to carry the baby. The exercises you choose for her program should be based on the application of which of the following?

A.

Specificity of training principle

B.

Overload principle

C.

Guidelines for frequency, intensity, and duration

D.

ACOG guidelines

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Question # 40

A novice 50-year-old client with hypertension reports a perceived exertion of 15 (Borg Scale 6-20) In order to keep the client moving toward the fitness goals, an ACE certified Personal Trainer should encourage the client to:

A.

Continue at the current exercise intensity.

B.

Discontinue exercise.

C.

Reduce the exercise Intensity.

D.

Increase the exercise intensity.

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Question # 41

A client who has worked with an ACE certified Personal Trainer for four months has lost body fat and increased overall strength. The client now wants to focus on hypertrophy. What would be the MOST appropriate training volume based on the client's new goal?

A.

1-2 sets of 8-15 repetitions of each exercise

B.

2-6 sets of fewer than 6 repetitions of each exercise

C.

3-5 sets of 1-2 repetitions of each exercise

D.

3-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions of each exercise

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