ACE Practice Exam #3

Which of the following is within the ACE personal trainer's scope of practice?

Assisting a client in setting realistic fitness goals

What phenomena can be expected as an individual progresses from an intermediate to advanced trainee?

Diminishing returns

Andrew is a 35-year-old man who is looking to increase strength in his upper body. How long should he rest in between sets of a bench press exercise?

2-5 minutes

An ACE certified personal trainer must complete how many continuing education hours in what period of time to keep their certification active?

20 hours in 2 years

Your client has a goal of increasing multiple effort power. How many repetitions should she perform during the typical set?

3-5

Beth is a 28-year-old woman who is looking to improve her overall fitness. How long should she rest for in between sets on a leg press exercise?

30-90 seconds

James has been training for and competing in triathlons for 5 years. He wants to increase running speed and cycling power. How many times should you suggest he train per week?

4-7

Which increase in intensity is standard in a linear progression model for a novice or intermediate trainee?

5%

A 23 year old female client wants to begin a resistance training program with you to optimize her health and wellbeing, while building muscle. Which intensity prescription should you focus on?

70-80% 1RM

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to stretching

A healing fracture site

What is an umbrella liability policy?

A policy that covers multiple types of insurances

Which of the following is typically considered by clients to be the most important factor in creating a positive first impression?

A trainer who communicates well.

You have been working with Judy for 1 month now. Her initial goals were to gain strength in her lower body and you have been working on body weight squats and lunges. She can perform 3 sets of 15 squats without a struggle. What is the best course of action to continue to increase her lower body strength significantly?

Add resistance to her squats and lunges.

Which of the following is an example of what is generally measured in a physiologic assessment?

An ambient air temperature of 96 degrees Fahrenheit

Where should you spot a dumbbell movement?

At the wrists

Which of the following movements should be performed first on an upper body day in a resistance training program?

Barbell bench press

What is an example of the "tell, show, do" technique used in the early stages of training?

Explaining the proper way to perform an exercise, showing your client, and then allowing them to try the exercise

Which is not a phase in the ACE integrated training model?

Heart training

When spotting a barbell where should your hands be?

Immediately behind the client with hands just below the barbell, but not touching it, only touching the barbell when the client is at risk.

When prescribing static stretches during a resistance training workout, when should the static stretches be performed?

Immediately following the workout

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of inflammation at a joint?

Increased range of motion

Which of the following is not a method of managing risk?

Incrementing

Which of the following is a form that notifies the client of the risk associated with exercise?

Informed Consent form

In what stage of the client-trainer relationship are health-history and lifestyle questionnaires administered?

Investigation Stage

Kristin is in for her second session and you are conducting fitness assessments. While you are checking her body fat percentage you ask her about types of exercise she prefers to do. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Kristin?

Investigation Stage

Bob is a 30-year-old man looking to increase muscular endurance for distance running. How long should he rest in between sets on the leg extension machine?

Less than 30 seconds

Personal trainers often work as independent contractors. What individual type of insurance is most recommended to purchase when working as an independent contractor in the fitness industry?

Liability insurance

What are the three levels of a periodized program?

Microcycles, mesocycles, and macrocycle

A 55 year old sedentary man, with a family history of smoking and diabetes mellitus comes to your studio, looking for a personal trainer. However, he states during his health history evaluation that he has no signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Which risk category for cardiovascular disease would he fall under?

Moderate

How long should an entire periodized program last?

Multiple months

Saying things like, "I understand, 125 feels like your ideal weight." Is an example of which positive listening skill?

Paraphrasing

Your client tells you that he understands that his family has a history of heart disease and that being overweight can increase his risk for such conditions. He is still wary of beginning any kind of exercise program and says that he has never had any weight loss success in the past. According to the Theoretical Model of Behavioral Change, what stage of change is your client in?

Precontemplation

In which stage of the Theoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adopt and live a healthy lifestyle?

Preparation

During initial assessments, a client's pulse can be manually taken at all of the following locations except:

Pulmonary artery

Dan is a new client whom you are meeting with for the first time today. He will most likely be evaluating you as a trainer through both your verbal and non-verbal communication. What stage of the client-trainer relationship are you in with Dan?

Rapport Stage

Personal trainers should learn to recognize clients who have eating disorders, such as bulimia and anorexia. In terms of professional responsibilities, which of the following should a personal trainer undertake as part of their practice with clients with eating disorders?

Recommend the client consult a registered dietician

When training a client to activate their core for the purpose of gaining proximal stability, what exercise modality should come first in the progression?

Sagittal plane shoulder movements with one arm raised off the floor.

According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, what step in the training process best follows the testing of resting measures such as heart rate and blood pressure?

Static Posture

Which of the following is appropriate according to the ACE personal trainer's scope of practice?

Teaching a client self myo-fascial releasing techniques

Which method of feedback on exercise difficulty should you discuss with your client during the initial interview?

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale

A client wants to increase the strength of her upper back muscles. Which of the following exercises will help the least with this goal?

The seated machine back extension

What is an example of non-verbal communication?

Tone of voice, Facial expression, Body language.

A 38 year old male client wants to improve his body composition, and comes to you for assistance. He works 60 hours a week in a high stress job and is also a father of a young baby. Due to this, the client has limited availability for training and can only meet twice per week with you to train. Which of the following is most helpful in achieving his goals for you prescribe?

Two days of circuit resistance training

How long should your client rest between sets when training for muscular endurance?

Under 30 Seconds

What can submaximal cycle ergometer testing predict?

VO2max, Body Mass Index, Body Fat Percent

Which of the following variables can be adjusted to account for progression in a standard resistance training or cardiorespiratory exercise program?

Volume, Frequency, Intensity

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

What made you decide to pursue personal training

What intensity should aerobic exercise be prescribed at for individuals with type II diabetes?

b. 50-80% of HRR