ACE-Practice Exam #1

Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question?

"how can I help you become more physically active?"

Which rest interval is most appropriate between sets for a client whose goal is to improve his or her general muscular fitness?

2-3 minutes

Which is the most appropriate strength ratio between the hamstrings and quadriceps?

2:3

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who discloses the use of nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following should the personal trainer expect when assessing the client's resting heart rate?

An increasing resting heart rate

Which of the following actions occurs in the sagittal plane?

Flexion

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is incorporating supersets into a client's program. Which of the following would be most appropriate to include in the program?

Overhead press followed by push-ups and chin-ups without rest periods.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client has travelled to the mountains for a ski vacation and reports experiencing signs and symptoms of altitude sickness. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the client to become accustomed to exercising at a higher altitude?

Prolonged warm-up and cool-down

During an initial consultation with a client, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer is taking steps to establish rapport. This best represents which element of the self-determination theory?

Relatedness

Which of the following is the recommended timing and amount of water to drink before exercise for a 130 lb. client?

10-14 ounces at least 4 hours before exercise

A long-standing client who has a 1-RM bench press of 200 lb. has a goal of increasing his 1-RM to 250 lb. which of the following load increase percentage is most appropriate initially?

5%

Which of the following best represents a benefit/advantage to operating a franchise?

Access to national advertising programs and the ability to share costs associated with marketing and brand identify with other franchise owners.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's new client is selecting to opt out of any physiological assessments. Which of the following is the best client-centered response?

Acknowledge the client's request and carefully design a program based on client preferences and health-history information.

Which of the following best describes the double-progression muscular-training protocol?

After being able to complete 15 leg presses with 100 pounds, increase the weight by 5% to 105 pounds, drop the reps to 12, and continue with this weight until able to complete 15 reps.

During an initial consultation, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer observes a client continually biting their lip. Which would be the most appropriate course of action?

Ask the client how he or she is feeling about the conversation.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who has recently met his long-term weight loss goal. The client posts on social media about the success with a before and after photo. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the personal trainer to use this post for marketing purposes?

Ask the client to sign a release granting permission to share the post.

A client has informed their ACE Certified Personal Trainer that he will be going on vacation for three weeks. Which of the following would be most appropriate to reduce the risk of the client experiencing a lapse in his program?

Collaborate with the client to plan for a lapse before it happens

During a training session, a client incurs an injury, receives first aid, and is safe. Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer?

Complete an incident report

Which of the following nutritional supplements is the most effective supplement available to fitness enthusiasts to increase high-intensity exercise performance and muscle mass?

Creatine

Which of the following would be the most credible source for providing a client with nutrition information?

Harvard University's Healthy Eating Plate

After a warm outdoor training session with a client, which of the following signs or symptoms would most likely suggest heat stroke and require medical attention?

Heat, dry skin and rapid, strong pulse

An Ace Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who has recently transitioned into the action stage. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the trainer to use?

Increase awareness of inevitable lapses and bolster self-efficacy in coping with lapses

Which of the following is most likely to increase intrinsic motivation for exercise participation?

Joining a neighborhood walking group

Which of the following if most effective when setting goals with a client?

Keep the number of goals manageable and attainable

Which of the following represents the best practice for client exercise record-keeping?

Keeping an updated exercise log in the client's files with specific notations for progress, program changes, or injuries.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is developing a program for a client in her third micro cycle. The program consists of alternating days of exercise of the following workloads: o Session 1: 180 lb. x 4 reps o Session 2: 180 lb. x 4 reps o Session 3: 180 lbs. x 4 reps Which of the following is the best description of this training program?

Linear periodization

After conducting the McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notes a client's demonstrated deficiencies in these core functional assessments. Which of the following types of exercises would have the most benefit?

Low-back stabilization exercises

Which of the following best represents a benefit of the DASH eating plan?

Lowers systolic blood pressure by 5 to 6 mmHg

During a personal trainer session, a client mentions feeling depressed due to problems in his marriage. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer?

Maintain the client's confidentially and listen with empathy.

Which of the following muscles serve as the primary mover in a bench press exercise?

Pectoralis major

Which of the following pre-participation screening tools was designed with the primary goal of reducing unnecessary barriers to exercise?

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR+Q)

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is pregnant and cleared to exercise. During a recent exercise session, she complained of persistent calf pain and cramping. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

Postpone the exercise session, document the incident, and have the client go to the doctor's

In the initial interview, a new client reveals that he or she would like information on basic nutrition. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, which of the following would be the most appropriate action?

Provide a handout with the MyPlate recommendations and a link to the website.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer has been training a client for six months. The client washes to increase muscle size and asks the personal trainer about recommended supplements to take. Which of the following actions in the most appropriate?

Provide the client with evidence-based educational resources on the use of supplements

A client is expressing interest in learning more about nutrition. Which of the following is within the ACE Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice?

Provide the client with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

During a postural assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer notices that a client is displaying a kyphotic posture. Which of the following muscle or muscle groups is most likely inhibited?

Scapular stabilizers

A client is progressing from the Functional Training phase to the Movement Training phase of Muscular Training. Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate to include in the program at this point?

Sit-to-stand

When meeting with a client for an initial consultation, which of the following personal trainer behaviors would most likely communicate professionalism and increase the client's confidence?

Speaking with a voice that's firm and confident

Which of the following exercises are most appropriate for a client whose goal is to increase muscular strength in her erector spinae muscles?

Squat, dead-lift, and prone back extension exercises

During a recent assessment, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer identifies her adult client's blood pressure as 128/80 mmHg. Which of the following categories would best classify this client's blood pressure reading?

Stage 1 hypertension

A client's vehicles in the repair shop and he is requesting a ride from the ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

Call the automobile insurance company to inquire if coverage for their client regarding injuries/accidents are covered.

Which of the following is the most appropriate way for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to introduce a new exercise to a client?

Explain the exercise, then demonstrate it before having the client perform the exercise

When working with a client who has coronary artery disease, which of the following is contraindicated?

Valsalva maneuver

During a recent treadmill training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client severely strained his hamstrings and missed three days of work. Which of the following forms would be most important for the client to have signed to bar him from potential recovery from their injury?

Wavier