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ACE-Personal-Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT) Questions and Answers

Questions 4

Which of the following terms BEST describes a lateral curve in the spine?

Options:

A.

Neutral spine

B.

Lordosis

C.

Scoliosis

D.

Kyphosis

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Questions 5

When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?

Options:

A.

When it is accompanied by a brief compliment

B.

When It Is repeated twice

C.

When it is given to a group of people

D.

When it provides specific information

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Questions 6

On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing. What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?

Options:

A.

Heat exhaustion

B.

Heat stroke

C.

Heat syncope

D.

Hypothermia

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Questions 7

A female client comes to you to improve her upper body strength. She is a new grandmother and would like to be able to carry the baby. The exercises you choose for her program should be based on the application of which of the following?

Options:

A.

Specificity of training principle

B.

Overload principle

C.

Guidelines for frequency, intensity, and duration

D.

ACOG guidelines

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Questions 8

A person is considered to have systolic hypertension if he or she:

Options:

A.

Has a resting systolic pressure greater than 160 mm Hg.

B.

Often experiences dizziness after standing quickly from a supine position.

C.

Experiences headaches during high intensity exercise.

D.

Has systolic pressure greater than 110 mm Hg at any time.

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Questions 9

Your client, who is a golfer, is throwing a weighted ball against a wall. The client is facing away from the wall so that he must rotate his trunk in order to toss the ball. This activity BEST represents the __________ principle.

Options:

A.

Overload

B.

Reversibility

C.

Specificity

D.

Voluntary stimulation

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Questions 10

Christine adhered to her new fitness program for 12 weeks before having an appendectomy. Post-surgery she receives clearance from her physician to start exercising again. Her personal trainer wants to re-evaluate her fitness level and suggests that Christine re-establish her fitness goals. What was the personal trainer's intention with this action?

Options:

A.

To validate the need to start training again

B.

To develop a new plan not associated with her previous illness

C.

To promote adherence and motivation

D.

To adhere to standard liability protocols

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Questions 11

A client with a blood pressure of 124/94 mm Hg would be considered:

Options:

A.

To have normal blood pressure due to the systolic value.

B.

To have normal blood pressure due to the diastolic value.

C.

Hypertensive due to the systolic value.

D.

Hypertensive due to the diastolic value.

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Questions 12

A long-time client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has attended a diabetes self-management course and has been cleared by a physician to exercise. The client tests glucose levels before and after each workout. The personal trainer should encourage the client to do which of the following?

Options:

A.

Inject insulin into the muscle the client anticipates working as this will speed the reaction of glucose absorption into cells.

B.

Limit fluid intake before, during, and after the workout to prevent hyponatremia.

C.

Avoid exercise if blood glucose levels are less than 300 mg/dL and ketosis is present before exercise.

D.

Exercise at the same time every day and ingest additional carbohydrates if glucose levels are less than 100 mg/dL.

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Questions 13

The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

Options:

A.

Decreased blood pressure.

B.

Decreased heart rate.

C.

Increased heart rate.

D.

Increased blood pressure.

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Questions 14

The effectiveness of BMI is limited In which type of individual?

Options:

A.

Seriously obese

B.

Sedentary individuals

C.

Extremely thin

D.

Muscular/athletic

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Questions 15

Which exercise is MOST effective for strengthening the pectoralis major muscle group?

Options:

A.

Lateral raise

B.

Bodyweight push-ups

C.

Pull-ups

D.

Seated overhead dumbbell press

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Questions 16

Which of the following falls within the recommended percentage of nutrient intake for proteins (P), carbohydrates (C), and fats (F)?

Options:

A.

P = 12% to 20%, C = 60% to 80%, F = 0% to 10%

B.

P = 12% to 20%. C = 55% to 60%. F = 25% to 30%

C.

P = 20% to 30%, C = 30% to 40%, F = 0% to 10%

D.

P = 40%. C = 40%. F = 20%

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Questions 17

You have been working with an elderly client who has poor balance. Over the past month, he has progressed to standing and maintaining balance on one leg with support. What would be the NEXT step to further improve his balance?

Options:

A.

Have him stand and walk with a narrower base of support.

B.

Have him stand on one leg on an unstable surface and perform dynamic movement.

C.

Include single leg stance without external support to his program.

D.

Have him stand in a narrow base of support with his eyes closed.

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Questions 18

What is the primary movement caused by the transverse abdominis?

Options:

A.

Flexion of the lumbar spine

B.

Rotation of the lumbar spine

C.

Compression of the abdomen

D.

Expansion of the abdomen

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Questions 19

After completing a facility accident report following an incident with a client, the personal trainer should do which of the following?

Options:

A.

Contact another club member who lives near the client to check on the client.

B.

Transport the client to the doctor or hospital.

C.

Discuss the accident with a colleague to verify the account of what happened.

D.

Document his/her own personal account of what occurred.

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Questions 20

What does the letter "c" refer to in the RICE method of treating injuries?

Options:

A.

Cleaning of the injured area

B.

Compression of the injured area

C.

Cold pack applied to the injured area

D.

Calling emergency medical services

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Questions 21

The MAJOR concern with isometric strength assessments is that the client may do which of the following?

Options:

A.

Hold his or her breath.

B.

Strain muscle tendons.

C.

Give too little muscle effort.

D.

Experience a high blood pressure response.

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Questions 22

A client has just completed the third week of a program designed to Increase aerobic efficiency. The total accumulated duration of cardio respiratory exercise for the week was 180 minutes. What is the maximum recommended duration of total exercise for week four of this client's program?

Options:

A.

190 minutes

B.

198 minutes

C.

207 minutes

D.

225 minutes

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Questions 23

Which of the following would represent a normal physiological response to prolonged exercise in environments that are hotter than those to which one is accustomed?

Options:

A.

Lower heart rate than normal as venous return is increased .

B.

Lower heart rate than normal as venous return is decreased

C.

Higher heart rate than normal as perspiration decreases

D.

Higher heart rate than normal as blood volume is decreased

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Questions 24

Which cue would be MOST appropriate to help the client perform this exercise properly?

Options:

A.

Instruct the client to perform this exercise with feet elevated.

B.

instruct the client to lift the hips as high as possible while engaging the glutes.

C.

Tell the client: "Great job. That looks good. Make sure to squeeze your glutes at the top!"

D.

Tell the client: "Try to keep the spine in neutral alignment Brace the core and engage the glutes."

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Questions 25

What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?

Options:

A.

Self-accountability

B.

Positive feedback

C.

Intrinsic motivation

D.

Self-efficacy

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Questions 26

During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck, and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

Options:

A.

Have the client sit and rest for five minutes, and then take the client's blood pressure.

B.

initiate CPR because the client is clearly having a heart attack.

C.

Have the client stop all activity and contact EMS.

D.

Remove any shoulder and arm exercises to rule out nerve impingement.

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Questions 27

A client does interval training with an ACE certified Personal Trainer twice each week to improve overall running performance After 12 weeks of training, the client has been able to run the same distance in less time and has a lower exercise heart rate during interval training. What explains this conditioning response?

Options:

A.

Increased type ll fibers

B.

Decreased cardiac output

C.

Increased mitochondrial density

D.

Decreased stroke volume

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Questions 28

What is the CEC requirement for certification renewal of an ACE certified Personal Trainer?

Options:

A.

A minimum of 10 hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every two years.

B.

A minimum of 10 hours of CECs and a current AED certificate are required every four years.

C.

A minimum of 20 hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every two years.

D.

A minimum of 20 hours of CECs and a current CPR certificate are required every four years.

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Questions 29

What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?

Options:

A.

Increases heart rate recovery time

B.

Produces an elevated heart rate

C.

Decreases heart rate recovery time

D.

Produces a lower heart rate

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Questions 30

Before organizing an outdoor conditioning class in a local park, wtiat is one of the FIRST steps that ACE certified Personal Trainers should take in order to protect themselves and their clients?

Options:

A.

Check the local laws regarding use of the public space.

B.

Prepare by inspecting the area for potential dangers.

C.

Have clients sign a participation waiver.

D.

Create an action plan for unexpected situations.

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Questions 31

Which of the following descriptions represents an individual being at VT1?

Options:

A.

Easily being able to carry on a conversation

B.

No longer being able to speak comfortably

C.

Beginning blood lactate accumulation

D.

Using only carbohydrates as fuel

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Questions 32

Which gland secretes hormones that increase oxygen uptake, increase heat production, and affect many metabolic functions'?

Options:

A.

Adrenal

B.

Hypothalamus

C.

Pituitary

D.

Thyroid

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Questions 33

Which of the following is a criterion for terminating a submaximal-graded exercise test?

Options:

A.

The subject's exercise heart rate is 150 bpm.

B.

The subject demonstrates labored breathing.

C.

The subject requests to stop.

D.

Systolic blood pressure exceeds 180 mm Hg.

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Questions 34

During a bend and lift screen of a client, the personal trainer notes that the ankles of the client collapse inward and the feet turn outward. Which muscles should the personal trainer suspect are weak?

Options:

A.

Lateral gastrocnemius, soleus. and peroneals

B.

Medial gastrocnemius, gracilis, sartorius. and tibialis group

C.

Tensor fascia latae. gluteus medius. and tibialis group

D.

Tensor fascia latae. gluteus medius. and peroneals

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Questions 35

A personal trainer is educating a client on how to read a food label. On the label, there are 260 calories per serving, with three servings per package. There are 15 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fat in each serving size. What percent of each serving size comes from carbohydrates?

Options:

A.

17

B.

23

C.

30

D.

43

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Questions 36

Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss?

Options:

A.

14 lb (6 kg) in three months

B.

15 lb (7 kg) in four months

C.

24 lb (11 kg) in two months

D.

30 lb (14 kg) in four months

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Questions 37

What is the range of essential body fat in men?

Options:

A.

1-3%

B.

2-5%

C.

4-7%

D.

6-8%

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Questions 38

Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?

Options:

A.

110/84 mmHg

B.

117/76 mmHg

C.

120/90 mmHg

D.

128/72 mmHg

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Questions 39

The PRIMARY use of an informed consent form is to:

Options:

A.

Ensure that the client understands the possible risks of a procedure.

B.

Ensure coverage of all libelous actions.

C.

Prevent the ACE certified Personal Trainer from becoming involved in a lawsuit.

D.

Obtain consent for emergency medical treatment.

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Questions 40

Which of the following are the MOST recommended guidelines for fluid intake prior, during, and after exercise?

Options:

A.

- Thirty minutes prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

- Every 20-30 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.

B.

- One hour prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

- Every 5-10 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

-After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.

C.

-Two hours prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

- Every 10-20 minutes during exercise drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

D.

- Two hours prior to exercise, drink 1.000-1.200 mL (34-40 oz).

- Every 10-20 minutes during exercise, drink 400-600 mL (14-20 oz).

- After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

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Questions 41

While assessing your new client's preferences and expectations, which verbal communication technique would you utilize to BEST gather information from your client?

Options:

A.

Matching responses

B.

Informing responses

C.

Minimal encouragers

D.

Probing responses

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Exam Name: American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Traniner (PT)
Last Update: Dec 25, 2024
Questions: 274
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