ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Questions & Answers

• Question 61:

  When the body is in the anatomical position, flexion and extension occur in which of the following planes?

  A. Frontal
  B. Sagittal
  C. Transverse
  D. Coronal
  A. Frontal

• Question 62:

  Your FIRST response to a client who informs you that his medication for high blood pressure has been changed to a new trial medication would be to:

  A. Monitor closely the next several exercise sessions to find an appropriate target heart rate range.
  B. Document the medication change and request physician's recommendations.
  C. Record medication change in your client's medical history file and proceed with the current exercise program.
  D. Proceed with the current exercise program while monitoring the client's blood pressure.
  B. Document the medication change and request physician's recommendations.

• Question 63:

  Over the past two weeks, a personal trainer has been working with a client to improve balance using exercises in a seated position and in a standing position with a wide base of support. Which of the following series of training conditions should be used as a progression?

  A. Narrow the base of support, raise the center of mass (arms overhead), and shift the line of gravity (lean or rotate trunk).
  B. Narrow the base of support, add an unstable surface, and alter sensory input (slowly move head up and down).
  C. Raise the center of mass, alter sensory input (slowly move head up and down), and remove sensory input (close eyes).
  D. Narrow the base of support, reduce points of contact (stand on one foot), and add an unstable surface.
  D. Narrow the base of support, reduce points of contact (stand on one foot), and add an unstable surface.

• Question 64:

  What is the MOST potentially damaging effect of exercising in a humid area known to have high levels of airborne pollutants?

  A. Generalized vasoconstriction
  B. Impaired evaporation
  C. Irritation of airways
  D. Peripheral vasodilation
  B. Impaired evaporation

• Question 65:

  During a recent training session, Louise indicates that she is experiencing some knee discomfort. What action should the personal trainer take to address Louise's concern?

  A. Stop all lower body strength training and increase cardiovascular training.
  B. Refer Louise to a physical therapist and ask her to stop exercising.
  C. Evaluate her technique on lower body exercises and modify her cardiovascular training as needed.
  D. Advise Louise to apply ice to her knee after exercise and recommend an anti-inflammatory medication.
  B. Refer Louise to a physical therapist and ask her to stop exercising.

• Question 66:

  While a client is performing the bodyweight squat test with arms at the sides, the personal trainer notices that the client falters a bit and then recovers. What would be an appropriate action for the personal trainer to take to deal with this issue?

  A. Terminate the test due to the client's balance problems.
  B. Tell the client not to squat so low.
  C. Allow the client to extend arms out to the front to Improve balance.
  D. Allow the client to lightly hold onto something.
  B. Tell the client not to squat so low.

• Question 67:

  An individual with an anterior pelvic tilt would MOST likely be tight in which muscle group?

  A. Hamstrings
  B. Gluteus maximus
  C. Rectus abdominis
  D. Hip flexors
  D. Hip flexors

• Question 68:

  During the initial consultation with a 38-year-old female, the personal trainer learns that the client is currently sedentary and does not enjoy exercise. The client's goal is to improve overall health and reduce body weight. Based on the information provided, what is the MOST appropriate exercise intensity for this client's cardiorespiratory training?

  A. A heart rate just below the first ventilatory threshold (VT1)
  B. A heart rate equal to 65% of the heart rate reserve using the Karvonen formula
  C. A heart rate equal to 80% of estimated maximum heart rate using the Gellish formula
  D. A rating of perceived exertion (RPE) to 6 on the category-ratio scale
  A. A heart rate just below the first ventilatory threshold (VT1)

• Question 69:

  Which of the following would he MOST appropriate when selecting aerobic activities for small group training with adolescents'?

  A. Select activities similar to those utilized for adults in group personal training.
  B. Select low-intensity activities that can be sustained for a long duration.
  C. Select fun activities performed at moderate to vigorous intensity that are intermittent in nature.
  D. Select high impact activities such as hopping, skipping and jumping.
  B. Select low-intensity activities that can be sustained for a long duration.

• Question 70:

  Your client is at week two of her strength-training program, and her strength has increased in all exercises, instead of performing 12 repetitions, she is now able to complete 15 repetitions using the same load. What physiological adaptation may explain this improvement?

  A. Increased flexibility
  B. Neural factors
  C. Muscle hypertrophy
  D. Eccentric adaptations
  D. Eccentric adaptations