ACSM 010-111 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 010-111 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 231:

  Which of the following is a result of chronic aerobic training?

  A. Increased lipid production.
  B. Decreased plasma triglyceride levels.
  C. Decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels.
  D. Increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels.
  B. Decreased plasma triglyceride levels.

• Question 232:

  What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

  A. Death of cardiac tissue
  B. Accumulation of plaque
  C. Hardening of the arteries
  D. Widening of the arteries
  C. Hardening of the arteries

• Question 233:

  "I have been thinking about starting an exercise program, but there never seems to be enough time," is an example of which stage in the Transtheoretical Model?

  A. Preparation
  B. Contemplation
  C. Precontemplation
  D. Action
  B. Contemplation

• Question 234:

  Which of the following locations is most sensitive to the baroreceptor reflex , when palpating the pulse of an exercising client?

  A. Radial artery
  B. Carotid artery
  C. Brachial artery
  D. Femoral artery
  B. Carotid artery

• Question 235:

  A 35 year-old male client has a goal of completing a sprint distance triathlon. The certified Personal Trainer prescribes an exercise regimen of swimming 2 days per week, running 3 days per week, and bicycling 2 days per week. What training principle is being used?

  A. Reversibility
  B. Overload
  C. Progression
  D. Specificity
  D. Specificity

• Question 236:

  With respect to the exercise prescription for children (defined as < 13 years), it can be said that _____.

  A. adult guidelines for resistance training can generally be applied
  B. treadmill exercise is not a suitable mode of testing
  C. exercise should be limited to 3-4 d ?wk-1
  D. vigorous activity should be avoided in this population
  A. adult guidelines for resistance training can generally be applied

• Question 237:

  The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?

  A. Compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat.
  B. Elevation and heat.
  C. Compression and heat.
  D. Compression and cold.
  D. Compression and cold.

• Question 238:

  What is a result of resistance training in adolescents?

  A. It promotes muscular strength.
  B. It increases muscular bulk.
  C. It increases the risk of osteoporosis.
  D. It causes permanent musculoskeletal damage.
  A. It promotes muscular strength.

• Question 239:

  What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the development of coronary artery disease?

  A. Gender, family history, dyslipidemia
  B. Family history, obesity, diabetes mellitus
  C. Advanced age, gender, family history
  D. Post-menopausal status, excessive alcohol consumption, advanced age
  C. Advanced age, gender, family history

• Question 240:

  What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test and mode?

  A. Age, health history, lifestyle
  B. Age, health history, gender
  C. Health history, lifestyle, occupation
  D. Health history, gender, lifestyle
  A. Age, health history, lifestyle