ACSM 010-111 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 010-111 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 271:

  Case study: A new client who has been resistance training for 6 months, comes to you with a goal of increasing muscular size. Following health appraisal and fitness testing including a modified 1 RM test, you design a program to meet the client's goal. Which of the following regimens best defines an appropriate plan to achieve this client's goal?

  A. 4-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 85% 1 RM
  B. 1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions at 75% 1 RM
  C. 4-6 sets of 10-15 repetitions at 60% 1 RM
  D. 1-3 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 60% 1 RM
  A. 4-6 sets of 6-12 repetitions at 85% 1 RM

• Question 272:

  What risk stratification would physician supervision be recommended during exercise testing?

  A. Low risk, max testing
  B. Low risk, submax testing
  C. Moderate risk, submax testing
  D. High risk, submax testing
  D. High risk, submax testing

• Question 273:

  What occurs to a muscle during the eccentric movement phase of an exercise?

  A. Shortens while contracting
  B. Shortens while relaxing
  C. Lengthens while relaxing
  D. Lengthens while contracting
  D. Lengthens while contracting

• Question 274:

  What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

  A. To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise
  B. To determine the level of fatigue during exercise
  C. To estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise
  D. To estimate subject's immediate intrinsic motivation during exercise
  B. To determine the level of fatigue during exercise

• Question 275:

  An auditory learner benefits most from which of the following?

  A. Written instructions
  B. Voice cues
  C. Touch training
  D. Demonstrations
  B. Voice cues

• Question 276:

  An exercise prescription for your pregnant client should include _____.

  A. exercise occurring no more than three times per week
  B. avoidance of moderate intensity resistance training
  C. dynamic, rhythmic activities that use the large muscle groups
  D. team sports such as basketball, soccer, and racquet sports
  C. dynamic, rhythmic activities that use the large muscle groups

• Question 277:

  What is a potential side effect of taking diet pills prior to an exercise session?

  A. Increased fatigue
  B. Increase in muscle soreness
  C. No side effect on exercise and training
  D. Increase in blood pressure and heart rate
  D. Increase in blood pressure and heart rate

• Question 278:

  According to the current (2005) Dietary Guidelines for Americans:

  A. people over the age of 50 better absorb vitamin B12 in comparison to children and other adults
  B. non-heme (plant) sources of iron are richer than heme (animal) sources of iron for women of childbearing age
  C. women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant require a higher daily intake of folic acid than the pregnant female
  D. the elderly and individuals with dark skin are at greater risk of low vitamin D concentrations than other populations
  D. the elderly and individuals with dark skin are at greater risk of low vitamin D concentrations than other populations

• Question 279:

  When proctoring the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire to a new client, you learn that he may need to use a facility with a medically qualified staff or need a physician's referral. What sole aspect of his history would put him in that category?

  A. His blood cholesterol level is 250mg/dL (6.5 mmol/L)
  B. His blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg
  C. He experiences chest discomfort with exertion
  D. He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day
  C. He experiences chest discomfort with exertion

• Question 280:

  The ______ is the muscle responsible for inspiration during quiet breathing.

  A. internal intercostals
  B. diaphragm
  C. external intercostals
  D. rectus abdominus
  B. diaphragm