ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  Slapping of the foot during heel strike and increased knee and hip flexion during swing are characteristic of

  A. Weakness in the gluteusmedius and minimus.
  B. Weakness in the quadricepsfemoris.
  C. Weakness in theplantarflexors.
  D. Weakness in thedorsiflexors.
  D. Weakness in thedorsiflexors.

• Question 242:

  Why are records valuable to a fitness program?

  A. They help in evaluation of a program.
  B. They offer music not found on tapes or CDs.
  C. They help to provide facts in any legal issues.
  D. They help the front desk to monitor paid and unpaid clients.
  A. They help in evaluation of a program.

• Question 243:

  What is an appropriate initial weight loss goal for an obese individual desiring weight reduction?

  A. 10%initial body weight in first 6 months.
  B. 20 pounds in 2 months.
  C. 5 pounds per week for the first 6 weeks, then weight maintenance.
  D. BMI of less than 18.5.
  A. 10%initial body weight in first 6 months.

• Question 244:

  Functions of bone include all of the following EXCEPT

  A. Support for the body.
  B. Protection of organs and tissues.
  C. Production of red blood cells.
  D. Production of force.
  D. Production of force.

• Question 245:

  An increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure at rest and during exercise often accompanies aging. Blood pressure usually increases because of

  A. Increased arterial compliance and decreased arterial stiffness.
  B. Decreased arterial compliance and increased arterial stiffness.
  C. Decrease in both arterial compliance and arterial stiffness.
  D. Increase in both arterial compliance and arterial stiffness.
  B. Decreased arterial compliance and increased arterial stiffness.

• Question 246:

  What is the optimal approach for long-term management of body weight?

  A. Hypocaloric diet.
  B. Daily aerobic exercise.
  C. Resistance training.
  D. A low-fat, high-fiber diet and daily physical activity.
  D. A low-fat, high-fiber diet and daily physical activity.

• Question 247:

  Encouraging moderate-intensity activity and the accumulation of activity throughout the day are examples of

  A. Relapse prevention counseling.
  B. Using the stages of change.
  C. Allowing individuality in exercise choices.
  D. Addressing the individual's agenda.
  C. Allowing individuality in exercise choices.

• Question 248:

  Standard sites for the measurement of skinfolds include the

  A. Medial thigh.
  B. Biceps.
  C. Infrailiac.
  D. Forearm.
  B. Biceps.

• Question 249:

  Which one of the following statements concerning a needs assessment is NOT true?

  A. The needs and/or program assessment is a useful tool for gathering data and support for program implementation.
  B. The needs and/or program assessment often must be a creative tool developedinhouse to meet the program's specific needs.
  C. Given that the needs assessment may be developed in-house without the benefit of external validity, generalizing the results may be difficult.
  D. Program planning is an essential step before needs assessment can be performed.
  D. Program planning is an essential step before needs assessment can be performed.

• Question 250:

  A patient who exhibits tachycardia, diaphoresis, light-headedness, and visual disturbances may be experiencing

  A. Hypoglycemia.
  B. Congestive heart failure.
  C. Hyperglycemia.
  D. Hypotension.
  A. Hypoglycemia.